Page 2 - I n t r o d u c t i o n
2 I n t r o d u c t i o n Gen’l (Rev. 12/5/2011) TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods ® dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manuala...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; WARNING
I n t r o d u c t i o n 3 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 GENERAL INFORMATION ....
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL INFORMATION
4 I n t r o d u c t i o n MAN0875 (2/8/2011) SPECIFICATIONS Engine: FZ23B . . . . . Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin, 4-Cycle, Air CooledFZ28K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kawasaki, 4-Cycle, Air Cooled Horsepower: FZ23B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - S a f e t y; TRAINING; SAFETY RULES
S a f e t y 5 MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008) TRAINING Safety instructions are important! Read all a t ta c h m e n t a n d p o w e r u n i t m a n u a l s ; f o l l o w a l lsafety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-ment manuals and safety decals are available fromyour dealer. To locate you...
Page 6 - TRANSPORTATION
6 S a f e t y MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008 (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trai ler and refuel on the ground. I f this is notpossible, then refuel such equipment on a trailerw i t h a p o r ta b l e c o n t a i n e r, r a t h e r t h a n f r...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE
S a f e t y 7 MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008) Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation. Watch for traffic when operating near or cross- ing roadways. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Do not mow ne...
Page 8 - STORAGE
8 S a f e t y MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008 (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Battery posts, terminals, wiring insulation, and r el ate d a c ce s so ri es c onta in l ea d a nd l ea d c om-pounds, chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-du...
Page 9 - S a f e ty; SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Replace Immediately If Damaged!
S a f e ty 9 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) 3 – SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 1 – 72407 2 – 72404 (Safety Decals continued on next page) Woods EquipmentCompany Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged!
Page 11 - O p e r a t i o n; OPERATION; CONTROLS AND SWITCHES; Hour Meter; CAUTION; Service Intervals
O p e r a t i o n 11 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation ofthis Mow’n Machine. The operator must be properlytrained. Operators should be familiar with the powerunit, all attachments that will be used, and all safetypractices before starting operation. Read...
Page 13 - O p e ra t i o n; STEERING HANDLE OPERATION; Steering Handle Positions
O p e ra t i o n 1 3 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation. Practice steering maneuvers at half throttle. STEERING HANDLE OPERATION Moving steering levers rapidly from forward to reverse or reverse to forward could cause loss ofcontrol. Do not operate powe...
Page 14 - STOPPING ENGINE
1 4 O p e r a t i o n MAN0875 (2/8/2011) STOPPING ENGINE Remove key and store in a secure location to p r e v e n t u n a u t h o r i z e d p e r s o n s f r o m o p e r a t i n gequipment. 1. Place steering handles in the NEUTRAL positionand set parking brake. 2. Move throttle to 1/3 setting. 3. ...
Page 15 - OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
O p e ra t i o n 1 5 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 5 through 10. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check to make sure...
Page 16 - O w n e r S e r v i c e; OWNER SERVICE; SERVICE ENGINE; LUBRICATION INFORMATION
1 6 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0875 (2/8/2011) OWNER SERVICE Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attac hment to ground, turn off power unite n g i n e , r e m o v e k e y, a n d d i s c o n n e c t b a t t e r yground cable (negative -). Before working underneath, read manual ins...
Page 17 - TAILWHEEL MAINTENANCE
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 7 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) Figure 5 . Lubrication Diagram TAILWHEEL MAINTENANCE Once a year, disassemble tailwheel assembly andinspect roller bearings: 1. Remove dust cap (2) from top of tailwheelassembly (1). 2. Remove cotter pin (3) and slotted hex nut (4). 3. Remove wheel fork...
Page 18 - HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE; SERVICE BATTERY
1 8 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0875 (2/8/2011) HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE NOTICE ■ Keep transmission oil clean. When adding fluid take precautions to prevent dirt and other foreignmaterial from entering the system. NOTE: Check fluid level every 8 hours of operation. 1. Place power unit on a le...
Page 19 - BURNISH CLUTCH; RETURN TO OPERATION
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 9 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) 3. Inspect battery to make sure tie-down is tight andbattery is secured in place. 4. Inspect battery case for cracks or leaks; replacebattery if necessary. 5. Test battery with hydrometer; recharge battery ifless than 75% charge is indicated. 6. Add wat...
Page 20 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; DEALER SERVICE; No Positive Neutral Position; Straight Line Travel
2 0 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0875 (2/8/2011) DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser-vice personnel. The repair described here requiresspecial skills and tools. If your shop is not properlyequipped or your mechanics are not properly trained inthis type of repair,...
Page 21 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 1 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE Engine Dies When Steering Handlesare Engaged 1. Check if parking brake is set. • Release parking brake. NOTE: When parking brake is on the system is designed to kill the engine if either steering handle isengaged. NOTICE ■ The f...
Page 22 - Troubleshooting Deck Safety Switch
2 2 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0875 (2/8/2011) • If there is voltage at both pink/black wires men- tioned in the previous paragraph, check voltageat yellow/red parking brake wires with the parkbrake off. • If voltage is not present, the wire between the seat relay and parking brake switch is uncon...
Page 23 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT; CLUTCH REPAIR
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 3 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT NOTICE ■ Overtightening the brake can cause internal damage to the brake linkage. NOTE: Adjust right and left brakes individually. 1. Disconnect clevis from right parking brake andbrake handle linkages. 2. Adjust left parking ...
Page 24 - Install Clutch; Align Belt
2 4 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0875 (2/8/2011) Install Clutch 1. Install clutch spacer (10) over engine shaft with thechamfer side towards the engine. See Figure 14. Figure 14 . Clutch Spacer Installed 2. For FZ23B Only: Align keyway of new D-Drive hub (45) with key of clutch and press into front ...
Page 26 - A s s e m b l y; ASSEMBLY
2 6 A s s e m b l y MAN0875 (2/8/2011) ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this Mow’n Machine is the responsibility ofthe Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the ownercompletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted fornormal cutting conditions. Set up the Mow’n Machine as received fro...
Page 27 - A ss e mb l y
A ss e mb l y 2 7 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) Straight Line Travel 1. Check tire pressure; tires must have equal airpressure. 2. Check travel; drive forward with both steeringhandles full forward at half throttle. • If travel is not straight, adjust steering handle stop bolt on opposite side of turn. • If po...
Page 28 - D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts; DEALER CHECK LISTS; PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST; DELIVERY CHECK LIST
2 8 D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts MAN0326 (12/28/2007) DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY ) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly tomake sure it is set up properly before delivering it to thecustomer. The following check list is a reminder ofpoints to insp...
Page 29 - P a r ts; Parts Index
P a r ts 2 9 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 & 31 ENGINE ASSEMBLY FZ23B (Briggs Vanguard Gas Engine 23hp) . . . . . . . . 32 & 33 FZ28K (Kawasaki Gas Engine 28hp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 & 35 HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES ....
Page 30 - FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY
3 0 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY
Page 31 - FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
P a r ts 3 1 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 78331 1 Fuel tank, LH 2 78330 1 Fuel tank, RH Gas 3 78333 2 Fuel cap 4 73427 1 Left fender cover 5 73428 1 Right fender cover 6 73898 2 Weight transfer arm 7 71144 2 Extension spring 8 73443 1 Debris sc...
Page 32 - FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY
3 2 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Page 33 - FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
P a r ts 3 3 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Briggs Vanguard gas engine 23 hpEngine 386447 type 0212 trim G1 2 1000606 1 Air filter 1000607 1 Air filter - pre cleaner 3 75470 Muffler 4 73945 2 Exhaust gasket 5 70939 1 Oil filter 6 ----- 4 M8 x 1.25P x...
Page 34 - FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY
3 4 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Page 35 - FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
P a r ts 3 5 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 21536100 1 Spark plug (not shown) 1 ----- 1 Kawasaki gas engine 28 hp(spec no. FH770D-ESO4-R) 2 72859 1 Oil filter 3 75215 1 Air filter safety element (not shown) 75214 1 Air filter (not shown) 4 75212 1 Air ...
Page 36 - HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES
3 6 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES
Page 37 - HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES PARTS LIST
P a r ts 3 7 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES PARTS LIST HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 75477 1 Hydraulic reservoir 2 75489 1 Cap w/breather 5 838 * 3 3/8 Lock washer 6 59077 * 3 3/8 NC Center lock nut 10 75527 1 Filter, hydraulic oil 11 61 4 Adapter, 3/4 JICM x 3/4 O...
Page 39 - PTO CLUTCH & PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
P a r ts 3 9 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) PTO CLUTCH & PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 73746 1 Splined power shaft (FZ28K) - or- 1 73825 1 Splined power shaft (FZ23B) 2 75358 1 PTO sheave 4 3886 * 1 Key 1/4 x 1-1/4 5 78044 2 1" Pillow block bearing w/set screw 6 920 * 6 3/8 NC x 1-...
Page 41 - TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY; Single Tailwheel Assembly
P a r ts 4 1 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY Single Tailwheel Assembly Wide Stance Tailwheel Assembly REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 71126 1 Pivot mount adapter 2 73741 1 Pivot housing 3 3585 2 Bearing cup 4 3586 2 Bearing cone 5 70328 1 Seal, 1.5 x 2 x .187 6 70086 1 Spacer, 1.013 x 1.5 x .375 7 ...
Page 42 - BRAKE ASSEMBLY
4 2 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) BRAKE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 73955 2 23 x 10.50 Turf tire & wheel -or- 1 78055 2 23 x 10.50 Low pressure knobby tire & wheel -or- 1 74093 1 23 x 10.50 Chevron tire & wheel (right) 1 74097 1 23 x 10.50 Chevron tire & wheel (left) 1 75101 23...
Page 44 - COUNTERWEIGHT MOUNT KIT
4 4 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) COUNTERWEIGHT MOUNT KIT NOTES: ** Refer to counterweight requirement chart onpage 14 to determine the amount of counterweightrequired for your mower and equipment. One counter-weight is provided on the power unit, others are avail-able from your Woods Dealer. * Standa...
Page 45 - STEERING ASSEMBLY
P a r ts 4 5 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) STEERING ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 73023 2 Steering lever (includes items 5 & 6) 2 73030 2 Steering lever mount 3 73178 4 5/16 NC x 1.0 Whiz bolt 4 73163 4 5/16 NC Flanged lock nut 5 09246800 2 Foam handle grip 6 09211400 2 Vinyl cap 7 75458 1 Steering p...
Page 46 - B W
4 6 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ2 3 B W IRING D IA G RA M SN 1 174 89 & UP
Page 47 - FZ23B WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LIST
P a r ts 4 7 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ23B WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LIST SN 1177489 & UP REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 75515 1 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly 1 01563700 1 Ignition switch 75196 1 Ignition key 2 08841200 2 Indicator light 3 -------- 1 Battery 12V side post, group 70, 450 - 500 CCA (obtain locally)...
Page 48 - K W
4 8 P a r ts MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ28 K W IRIN G DIAGRAM SN 1 177 489 & U P
Page 49 - FZ28K WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LIST
P a r ts 4 9 MAN0875 (2/8/2011) FZ28K WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LIST SN 1177489 & UP REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 75232 1 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly 1 01563700 1 Ignition switch 75196 1 Ignition key 2 08841200 2 Indicator light 3 -------- 1 Battery 12V side post, group 70, 450 - 500 CCA (obtain locall...
Page 50 - A p p e n d i x; BOLT TORQUE CHART
5 0 A p p e n d i x Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 3/28/2007) BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual ...
Page 51 - BOLT SIZE CHART; SAE Bolt Thread Sizes
A p p e n d i x 5 1 Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 3/28/2007) BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. ABBREVIATIONS AG .............................................................. Agriculture ASABE .............
Page 52 - I n d e x; INDEX
5 2 I n d e x MAN0326 (12/28/2007) INDEX ASSEMBLY Dealer Set-Up Instructions 26 Install Single Tailwheel (Optional) 27 DEALER CHECK LISTS Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 28 Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 28 DEALER SERVICE Belt Removal 22 Clutch Repair Align Belt 24 Install Clutch 24 Reass...
Page 53 - LIMITED WARRANTY
F-8495 MM & Boundary Repair Parts (Rev. 2/11/2011) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illi n ois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000O r e g o n , Illi n ois 61061 800-319-6637 tel800-399-6637 faxwww. W oodsE q uip m e n t.co m ©2011 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS, the Woods logo, M...
