Page 2 - ii; I n t r o d u c t i o n; DANGER
ii I n t r o d u c t i o n Gen’l (Rev. 5/23/2005) 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 Manual...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a
I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . ....
Page 4 - I n t r o d u ct i o n; SPECIFICATIONS
2 I n t r o d u ct i o n MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) SPECIFICATIONS RD6000-2 RD7200-2 RD8400-2 3-Point Hitch Category 1 Category 1 Category 1 Cutting Width 60" 72" 84" Cutting Height Range 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 4-1/4" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 605 l...
Page 5 - S a f e t y; TRAINING; SAFETY RULES
S a f e t y 3 RD Mower (Rev. 4/28/2006) 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 your ...
Page 6 - TRANSPORTATION
4 S a f e t y RD Mower (Rev. 4/28/2006) Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked andsecured. Never place any part of the body under-neath equipm...
Page 7 - STORAGE
S a f e t y 5 RD Mower (Rev. 4/28/2006) Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing t o a v o i d g e t t i n g c a u g h t i n m o v i n g pa r ts . We a rs tu rd y, r ou gh - s ol e d wo r k s h o e s a n d p ro te c t i v eequipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;and respirator o...
Page 8 - S a fe t y; ROTATING BLADES AND; SHIELD MISSING
6 S a fe t y MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) 12 1 1 9 10 6 2 2 8 3 5 6 7 CD4984A 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 co...
Page 9 - SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Replace Immediately If Damaged!; WARNING
S a f e t y 7 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. DANGER 33347E DANGER DANGER GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. Tractor must...
Page 10 - O p e r a t i o n; OPERATION; TRACTOR STABILITY
8 O p e r a t i o n MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation ofthe mower. The operator must be properly trained.Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac-tor, and all safety practices before starting operation.Read the safety rules and safety d...
Page 11 - O p e ra t i o n; ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR; CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; IMPORTANT
O p e ra t i o n 9 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar sli des free ly and is se ated firml y i n tra ctor PTOspline groove. The standard 1-3/8" 6B-spline driveline with a QD yokeis used to connect the mower to the tractor. 1. Att...
Page 12 - TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT; FRONT CASTER ARM CONFIGURATION
1 0 O p e r a t i o n MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Figure 5 . Height Adjustment with Caster Arm Spacers TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top linkuntil mower top link attachment point A is aligned verti-cally with mower hitch pin B. Adjust tractor top link so mowe...
Page 13 - OPERATING TECHNIQUE; CAUTION
O p e r a t i o n 11 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Figure 8 . Front Caster Arm Configuration for RD6000-2 & RD7200-2 Only FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE CHECK IMPORTANT ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this interference check has been performed. If youchange tractors, you must perform the che...
Page 15 - OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST; NOTES
O p e r a t i o n 1 3 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 3 through 7. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check that al...
Page 16 - O w n e r S e r v i c e; OWNER SERVICE; BLOCKING METHOD; LUBRICATION INFORMATION
1 4 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) 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 m...
Page 17 - Driveshaft Lubrication
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 5 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Use SAE 90W gear lube in the gearbox. Fill to plug on side of gearbox. Check gearbox daily for evidence of leakage at both seals and the gasket between the housing and cover. If leakage is noted, repair immediately. There may be a small amount of l...
Page 18 - BELT SERVICE; Belt Installation; BLADE SERVICE; Blade Installation
1 6 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) BELT SERVICE Belt Replacement One of the major causes of belt failure is improperinstallation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol-lowing: 1. Check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. 2. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness. 3. Make sure s...
Page 19 - Blade Sharpening; CHAIN SHIELDING
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 7 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Blade Sharpening IMPORTANT ■ When sharpening blades, be sure to balance them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessivevibration which can damage blade spindle bear-ings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks inmower components. 1. Remove blades....
Page 20 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; MOWING CONDITIONS
1 8 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) TROUBLE SHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of swath than at edge Height of mower higher at front than at rear Adjust mower height and attitude so that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of sa...
Page 21 - BELT CONDITIONS
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 9 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) TROUBLE SHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS * Check belt for damage by laying it flat on the floor. A belt that does not lie flat (has humps or twists, indicating brokenor stretched cords) must be replaced. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippage Mower ...
Page 22 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; DEALER SERVICE; BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE; Spindle Removal
2 0 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) 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 re...
Page 23 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; Spindle Disassembly
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 1 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Figure 17 . Sheave and Blade Assembly Spindle Disassembly 1. Place spindle assembly in press and press shaftdown through housing. 2. Remove seals from housing. Spindle Assembly Refer to Figure 18. Bearing cones and cups are designed to work toget...
Page 24 - Spindle Installation; GEARBOX REPAIR
2 2 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Refer to Figure 19. 12. Apply a thin coat of Permatex to shaft area wheresleeve will seat. 13. Install sleeve on shaft and press sleeve andbearing into housing until all free play is removedand there is a very light drag on bearings (similar toad...
Page 25 - Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement; Horizontal Shaft Seal Replacement
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 3 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Figure 20 . Seal Installation Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from thegearbox. 2. Remove vent plug (24) and siphon gear lube fromhousing through this opening. 3. Remove gearbox stand from mower deck. 4. Remo...
Page 26 - Remove Gearbox from Mower; Disassemble Gearbox; Reassemble Gearbox
2 4 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Remove Gearbox from Mower Refer to Figure 22. 1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from thegearbox. 2. Remove vent plug and siphon gear lube fromhousing through this opening. 3. Remove gearbox stand (20) from mower deck byremoving four fla...
Page 28 - Install Gearbox
2 6 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Install Gearbox NOTE: Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move with- out mechanical assistance. 1. Set gearbox on gearbox stand and fasten withbolts and nuts. Torque bolts to 175 lbs-ft. 2. Attach drive sheave to output shaft. Secure usingcastle ...
Page 30 - A s s e m b l y; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS; Uncrate Mower
2 8 A s s e m b l y MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner com-pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions. Complete Dealer Check List...
Page 31 - Install Rear Offset Links
A s s e m b l y 2 9 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Install Rear Offset Links 1. Loosen nut (56) at rear frame lug and attach offsetlink (13) as shown in Figure 33. 2. Repeat for opposite side. 3. Do not tighten at this time. Figure 33 . Right Rear Offset Link Installed Install Top Link Figure 34 . Top Link...
Page 32 - Install Driveshaft
3 0 A s s e m b l y MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) Install Driveline Shield (RD8400-2) The counter-cone drive shield is factory installed onmodels RD6000-2 and RD7200-2. On the RD8400-2 model, attach counter-cone shield(22) to gearbox (21) with cap screws (43) and flatwashers (42). Orient chain attachment ...
Page 34 - D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts; DEALER CHECK LISTS; DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST; DEALER DELIVERY CHECK LIST
3 2 D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) DEALER CHECK LISTS DEALER PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly toensure it is set up properly before delivering it to thecustomer. The following check lists are a reminder of point...
Page 36 - P a rts
3 4 P a rts MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) RD6000-2, RD7200-2 & RD8400-2 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
Page 37 - P a r ts
P a r ts 3 5 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) RD6000-2, RD7200-2 & RD8400-2 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY REF 9 – – –– – CW Spindle Assembly (see page 38) 10 1001244 1 V-Belt W99 (used on RD6000-2 only) or- 10 18879 1 V-Belt W112 (used on RD7200-2 only) -or- 10 53418 1 V-Belt W157 (used on RD8400-2 on...
Page 43 - A p p e n d i x; BOLT TORQUE CHART
A p p e n d i x 4 1 Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 8/14/02) 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 par...
Page 44 - BOLT SIZE CHART; SAE Bolt Thread Sizes; MM; ABBREVIATIONS
4 2 A p p e n d i x Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 8/14/2002) BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. 5/16 3/ 8 1/2 5/ 8 3/4 7/ 8 SAE Bolt Thread Sizes MM 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 IN 1 7 Metric Bolt Thread Size...
Page 45 - I n d e x; INDEX
I n d e x 4 3 MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005) INDEX ASSEMBLY Dealer Set-Up Instructions 28 DEALER CHECK LISTS Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 32 Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 32 DEALER SERVICE Blade Spindle Assembly 21Disassembly 21Installation 22Removal 20Service 20 Blocking Method 20 Drive She...
Page 46 - WARRANTY
F-3079 (Rev. 4/10/2006) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000Oregon, Illinois 61061 800-319-6637 tel800-399-6637 faxwww.WoodsEquipment.com WARRANTY (All Models Except Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary TM Utility Vehicles) Please Enter Information...
Page 47 - (Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine
F-8494 (Rev. 6/23/2005) WARRANTY (Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary TM Utility Vehicles) Woods Equipment Company (“WOODS”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material andworkmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date...
