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. 3/5/2010) 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 Manualar...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
I n t r o d u c t i o n 3 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 GENERAL INFORMATION...
Page 4 - I n t r o d u ct i o n; SPECIFICATIONS; WARNING
4 I n t r o d u ct i o n MAN0670 (11/16/2007) SPECIFICATIONS 3-Point Hitch: HC48, HC54, HC60, HC72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category 1 & 2 Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" - 9...
Page 5 - S a f e t y; Free Mower Safety Video; Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety; . The 22 minute video, developed in cooperation with; BE TRAINED; Safety Video Order Form
S a f e t y 5 Safety Video Order Form (8/2/2005) Free Mower Safety Video Fill out and return the order form and we will send you a FREE VHSor DVD video outlining Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices . The 22 minute video, developed in cooperation with AEM (Association of Equipment Manu...
Page 6 - S a fe ty; Free Mower / Cutter Safety Video Order Form; VHS; Please send me; Also, available from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers:
6 S a fe ty Safety Video Order Form (Rev. 2/6/2006) Free Mower / Cutter Safety Video Order Form 3 (Select one)
VHS Format - VHS01052 Safety Video
DVD Format - DVD01052 Safety Video Please send me Name: ________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Address: __________________...
Page 7 - TRAINING; SAFETY RULES
S a f e t y 7 Single Spindle Cutter LD/MD (Rev. 10/27/2006) TRAINING Safety instructions are important! Read all a t ta c hm 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...
Page 8 - MAINTENANCE
8 S a f e t y Single Spindle Cutter LD/MD (Rev. 10/27/2006) (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas orother areas where thrown objects could injure peo-ple or damage property. • If this machine is not...
Page 9 - STORAGE
S a f e t y 9 Single Spindle Cutter LD/MD (Rev. 10/27/2006) installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safecondition before putting unit into service. Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section forlocation.) Make sure shields and guards are properly...
Page 10 - ROTATING BLADES AND; ROTATING DRIVELINE; CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH; SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Replace Immediately If Damaged!
1 0 S a fe ty MAN0670 (11/16/2007) 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. Keep bystanders away. Keep guards in place and in good condition. BLADE...
Page 11 - DANG
S a f e t y 11 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) 7 - PN 1004114 10 - PN 33347 GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. DANGER 33347E DANGER DANGER GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD Be extremely careful handling various parts of the machine. They are heavy and hands, fingers, feet, and other body ...
Page 12 - O p e r a t i o n; OPERATION; TRACTOR STABILITY; CAUTION
1 2 O p e r a t i o n MAN0670 (11/16/2007) OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation ofthe cutter. The operator must be properly trained.Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor,and all safety practices before starting operation. Readthe safety rules and safety de...
Page 13 - Top Link Adjustment
O p e r a t i o n 1 3 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Top Link Adjustment Figure 2 . Top Link Adjustment 1. Attach tractor top link (1) to lowest hole provided inthe tractor’s top link bracket (6). 2. Attach rear portion of tractor top link to the first holeon the cutter floating link (3). Select a top linkmou...
Page 14 - ATTACH CUTTER TO TRACTOR
1 4 O p e r a t i o n MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Figure 4 . Standard Hitch and Quick Hitch Configurations - HC60, HC72 QUICK HITCH ASSEMBLY (HC60 / HC72) Refer to Figure 4. 1. Remove brace arms (6), floating link (3), cap screw(11), spacer (7), and flange lock nut (9) from upperhole on A-frame bars (5). 2...
Page 15 - DRIVELINE ADJUSTMENT; SHORTEN DRIVELINE
O p e r a t i o n 1 5 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) DRIVELINE INSTALLATION (TRACTOR PTO) Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar sli des free ly and is se ated firml y i n tra ctor PTOspline groove. To Install: Pull locking collar back and at the same time push thedriveline onto tractor PTO shaft un...
Page 16 - DRIVELINE INTERFERENCE CHECK
1 6 O p e r a t i o n MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Figure 8 . Cut Shield 6. Place the cutoff portion of the shield against theend of the shaft and use as a guide. Mark and cutthe shaft. Figure 9 . Cut Shaft to Length 7. Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive. 8. File and clean cut ends of both drive ...
Page 17 - SHREDDING MATERIAL; PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
O p e r a t i o n 1 7 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) SHREDDING MATERIAL For shredding, set the cutter lower at rear. Determinehow much lower to set the rear by experimenting in dif-ferent situations. OPERATING TECHNIQUE 1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by thetractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 rpm. K...
Page 18 - O w n e r S e r v i c e; OWNER SERVICE; BLOCKING METHOD; LUBRICATION INFORMATION
1 8 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0670 (11/16/2007) OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operatorswho possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,your dealer has trained service technicians available.For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-tion in this manu...
Page 19 - BLADE SERVICING; Blade Installation
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 9 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Figure 11 . Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points BLADE SERVICING Blade Removal NOTICE If blade pin is seized in crossbar and extreme force will be needed to remove it, support crossbarfrom below to prevent gearbox damage. Figure 12 . Blade Assem...
Page 20 - Blade Sharpening; SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
2 0 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0670 (11/16/2007) 3. Align crossbar (8) with blade access hole in cutterframe. Apply a liberal coating of Never Seez ® or equivalent to blade pin and crossbar hole. Makesure blade offset is away from cutter. Push bladepin through crossbar. 4. Insert lock washer (15) an...
Page 22 - Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g; TROUBLESHOOTING; MOWING CONDITIONS
2 2 Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g MAN0670 (11/16/2007) TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut lower in center of swath than at edge Height of cutter lower at rear or front Adjust cutter height and attitude so that cutter rear and front are within 1/2" of same h...
Page 23 - D e a l e r S e rv i c e; DEALER SERVICE; GEARBOX MAINTENANCE
D e a l e r S e rv i c e 2 3 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) 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 24 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; Disassemble Gearbox
2 4 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Vertical Shaft Repair (Flat Top) (Figure 17) 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from thegearbox. 2. Remove vent plug (27) and siphon gear lube fromhousing through this opening. 3. Remove crossbar (see Crossbar Removal, page 27 ). 4. Remove ...
Page 25 - Reassemble Gearbox
D e a l e r S e rv i c e 2 5 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Figure 17 . Gearbox Assembly (Flat Top Gearbox) Reassemble Gearbox 1. Clean housing, paying specific attention to areaswhere gaskets will be installed. 2. Wash housing and all components thoroughly.Select a clean area for gearbox assembly. Replaceall...
Page 26 - Reinstall Gearbox
2 6 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0670 (11/16/2007) 9. Secure snap ring (13) on input shaft (3) if notalready secure. 10. Place gear (1) through top of housing and aligngear (1) and gear (5) so that gear teeth are amatch. 11. While holding gear (1) in place, slide input shaft (3)through gear (1) and ...
Page 27 - CROSSBAR REMOVAL
D e a l e r S e rv i c e 2 7 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Figure 18 . Gearbox Assembly (Cast/Crown Top Gearbox) CROSSBAR REMOVAL 1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side ofcutter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method, page 18 . NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw (Item 6, ) or a s...
Page 28 - CROSSBAR INSTALLATION
2 8 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0670 (11/16/2007) Figure 19 . Crossbar Removal CROSSBAR INSTALLATION 1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surfacerust, Loctite ® and foreign material from hub, splined gearbox, vertical shaft, and crossbar asshown in Figure 20. Figure 20 . 2. Install crossbar ...
Page 29 - UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR
D e a l e r S e rv i c e 2 9 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR Figure 22 . Universal Joint Parts Breakdown U-Joint Disassembly 1. Remove external snap rings from yokes in fourlocations as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23 . Remove Snap Ring 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise,hol...
Page 31 - A s s e m b l y; ASSEMBLY; DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
A s s e m b l y 3 1 MAN0670 (Rev. 6/27/2008) ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of theWoods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com-pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normalcutting conditions. The cutter is shipped partially assembl...
Page 32 - DISASSEMBLE SHIPPING UNIT
3 2 A s s e m b l y MAN0670 (Rev. 6/27/2008) DISASSEMBLE SHIPPING UNIT Remove all parts that are wired and strapped to cutter. Remove cap screws (5) and flange lock nuts (6) thatare securing tailwheel bracket (2) to the tailwheelbracket mounting holes (A). ASSEMBLE CUTTER 1. Attach tailwheel bracket...
Page 33 - Driveline Slip Clutch; FILL GEARBOX; INSTALL SAFETY SHIELDING; Rubber Deflector
A s s e m b l y 3 3 MAN0670 (Rev. 6/27/2008) Driveline Slip Clutch NOTICE ■ A grade 8 bolt must be used to attach clutch driveline to gearbox. A new slip clutch, or one that has been in storage overthe winter, may seize. 1. Before operating slip clutch, make sure it will slip.Refer to Slip Clutch Ad...
Page 34 - 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
3 4 D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts MAN0670 (Rev. 6/27/2008) DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) NOTICE ■ Gearbox was not filled at the factory. It must be serviced before operating cutter. (See Fill Gearbox,page 33). Failure to service will result in damage togearbox...
Page 35 - Heritage
P a r ts 3 5 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) HC48, HC54, HC60, HC72 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (FLAT TOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (CAST/CROWN TOP)(HC72 ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . 39 DRIVELINES: HC48 ...
Page 36 - P a rts
3 6 P a rts MAN0670 (11/16/2007) HC48, HC54, HC60, HC72 ASSEMBLY 6 5 - SAFE TY DE C A L S E T 6 6 - C O M P LETE D E CAL SE T (Rev. 4/20/2011)
Page 37 - P a r ts
P a r ts 3 7 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) HC48, HC54, HC60, HC72 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 2 58800 1 Gearbox HC48, HC54 (see page 38) 2 58801 1 Gearbox HC60 (see page 38) 2 1026536 1 Gearbox HC72 (see page 38) -or- 2 1011794 1 Gearbox HC72 (see page 39) 3 1017721 1 Rear band - HC48 3 1017...
Page 38 - GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
3 8 P a rts MAN0670 (11/16/2007) GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (FLAT TOP) REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 58800 1 Gearbox repair asy (HC48, HC54) A 58801 1 Gearbox repair asy (HC60) A 1026536 1 Gearbox repair asy (HC72) 1 57458 1 Gear, crown 25T (HC48, HC54) 1 57459 1 Gear, crown 24T (HC60) 1 1026535 1 Gear, crown 22...
Page 40 - HC48 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY
4 0 P a rts MAN0670 (11/16/2007) HC48 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 1009509 1 Complete 540 driveline asy 1 1001300 1 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 2 38478 2 Cross & bearing kit 3 1019442 1 Outer cone fix ring 4 30922 6 Shield retainer clip 5 1019444 1 Inner cone f...
Page 41 - HC54, HC60, HC72 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY
P a r ts 4 1 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) HC54, HC60, HC72 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 1009510 1 Complete 540 driveline (HC54, HC60) A 1024217 1 Complete 540 driveline (HC72) 1 1001300 1 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 2 38478 2 Cross & bearing kit 3 1019442 1 Outer cone ...
Page 43 - HC72 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY
P a r ts 4 3 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) HC72 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 1024218 1 Complete 540 driveline asy 1 1001300 1 Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6 2 38478 2 Cross and bearing kit 3 1019442 1 Outer cone fix ring 4 30922 6 Shield retainer clip 5 1019444 1 Inner cone f...
Page 47 - A p p e n d i x; BOLT TORQUE CHART
A p p e n d i x 4 7 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 48 - BOLT SIZE CHART; SAE Bolt Thread Sizes; MM
4 8 A p p e n d i x 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 49 - I n d e x; INDEX
I n d e x 4 9 MAN0670 (11/16/2007) INDEX ASSEMBLY Dealer Set-Up Instructions 30 DEALER CHECK LISTS Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 33Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 33 DEALER SERVICE Crossbar Installation 27Removal 26 Gearbox Maintenance 23 Horizontal Leak Repair 24Seal Installation 23Seal...
Page 50 - NOTES
Page 52 - WARRANTY
F-3079 (Rev. 2/14/2011) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000Oregon, Illinois 61061 USA 800-319-6637 tel800-399-6637 faxwww.WoodsEquipment.com WARRANTY All Models Except Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mowers Please Enter Information Below and Save for Future Reference....
Page 54 - (Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine; Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary
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