Page 2 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; DANGER
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 Manualare...
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 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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; GENERAL INFORMATION; WARNING
2 I n t r o d u ct i o n MAN0260 (8/6/2004) SPECIFICATIONS MODEL RDC54 RD60 RD72 3-Point Hitch Limited Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cutting Width 54" 60" 72" Cutting Height Range 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 417 lbs. 521 lbs. 6...
Page 5 - S a f e t y; TRAINING; SAFETY RULES
S a f e t y 3 RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006) 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 yo...
Page 6 - TRANSPORTATION
4 S a f e t y RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006) Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or other hard objects that might be thrown, causinginjury or damage. Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Never go underneath equipment (lowered ...
Page 7 - STORAGE
S a f e t y 5 RD 54/60/72 (Rev. 1/13/2006) Make certain all movement of equipment com- ponents has stopped before approaching for ser-vice. 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 equip...
Page 8 - S a fe t y; ROTATING BLADES AND; SHIELD MISSING; SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS; Replace Immediately If Damaged!
6 S a fe t y MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 3 2 2 6 10 2 1 1 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 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. ...
Page 9 - DANG; ROTATING DRIVELINE; CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
S a f e t y 7 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 be e...
Page 10 - O p e r a t i o n; OPERATION; Tractor Stability; CAUTION
8 O p e r a t i o n MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 decals...
Page 11 - Attach Mower to Tractor; Adjust Cutting Height; IMPORTANT
O p e r a t i o n 9 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Attach 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. Attach the...
Page 12 - Tractor Top Link Adjustment; Front Caster Wheel Interference Check; Operating Technique
1 0 O p e r a t i o n MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Tractor Top Link Adjustment When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top linkuntil mower top link attachment point (A), Figure 4, isaligned vertically with mower hitch pin (B). The fronttires of the mower will lift off the ground before the reartires wh...
Page 13 - Operating Tips
O p e r a t i o n 11 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll somegrass down and prevent it from being cut at the sameheight as the surrounding area. When this occurs,reduce your ground speed, but maintain PTO at 540rpm. The lower ground speed will permit grass to par-tial...
Page 14 - OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
1 2 O p e r a t i o n MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 all shi...
Page 15 - O w n e r S e r v i c e; OWNER SERVICE; BLOCKING METHOD; Lubrication Information
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 3 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 manual...
Page 17 - Driveshaft Lubrication; SERVICE BLADE
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 5 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Driveshaft Lubrication Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 40 operatinghours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication couldresult in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and driveshaft. 1. Lower mower to ground. 2. Remove front half of driveshaft. 3. Apply...
Page 19 - Periodically or Before Extended Storage
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 7 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Periodically or Before Extended Storage ● Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine. ● Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water spray. 1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or nea...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; MOWING CONDITIONS
1 8 O w n e r S e r v i c e MAN0260 (8/6/2004) TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center ofswath than at edge Height of mower higher at frontthan at rear Adjust mower height and attitude sothat mower rear and front are within1/2 inch of same height....
Page 21 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; BELT CONDITIONS
O w n e r S e r v i c e 1 9 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 overl...
Page 22 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; DEALER SERVICE
2 0 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 23 - D e a l e r S e r v i c e; Assemble Spindle
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 1 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Figure 13 . Blade Spindle Assembly Assemble Spindle 1. Slide lower bearing (5) over shaft assembly (12)with seal down. 2. Slide long spacer (10) on shaft assembly. 3. Insert shaft assembly with bearing and spacer intospindle housing from the bottom. 4...
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 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement Refer to Figure 15. 1. Disconnect and remove the driveline from thegearbox. 2. Remove vent plug (15) and siphon gear lube fromhousing through this opening. 3. Remove gearbox stand from mower deck. 4. Remove gearbox and ...
Page 26 - Install Gearbox; Install Drive Sheave
2 4 D e a l e r S e r v i c e MAN0260 (8/6/2004) RD60 & RD72 3. Install upper output bearing (13), shims (14), andsnap ring (15) on output shaft (12). Use new shimsequal to the thickness of the original shims. 4. Press output shaft assembly into housing from thebottom opening. 5. Install spacer ...
Page 27 - UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR
D e a l e r S e r v i c e 2 5 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR Figure 17 . U-Joint Exploded View U-Joint Disassembly 1. Remove external snap rings from yokes in fourlocations as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18 2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise,hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke...
Page 29 - A s s e m b l y; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS; Uncrate Mower
A s s e m b l y 2 7 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of theWoods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com-pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normalcutting conditions. Complete Dealer Check Lists on pa...
Page 30 - Install Rear Offset Link Arms
2 8 A s s e m b l y MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Install Rear Offset Link Arms 1. Loosen nut (51) and bolt (55) at rear frame lug andattach rear offset link arm (14) as shown in Figure24. (Do not use wheel tube bolt.) 2. Repeat for opposite side. 3. Do not tighten at this time. Figure 24 . Right Rear Offset L...
Page 32 - NOTES
3 0 A s s e m b l y MAN0260 (8/6/2004) Install Front Roller (Optional) 1. Insert four carriage bolts (8) through the frontmower frame from inside out. 2. Place roller bracket (2) over bolts; then installflange lock nuts (9) on bolts and tighten. 3. Place front roller (1), sleeve (3), bearings (4), a...
Page 33 - 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
D e a l e r C h e c k L i s ts 3 1 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) 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 points toi...
Page 34 - CONTACT YOUR WOODS DEALER TO ORDER PARTS; To locate your nearest dealer:; To order correct parts, provide this information to your dealer:
P a rts PARTS CONTACT YOUR WOODS DEALER TO ORDER PARTS To locate your nearest dealer: Check the Dealer Locator at www. WoodsEquipment .com, or In the United States and Canada, phone 1-800-319-6637 Outside the United States, phone 1-815-732-9509 plus the appropriate international dialing code f...
Page 35 - 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 36 - 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 37 - I n d e x; INDEX
I n d e x 4 3 MAN0260 (8/6/2004) INDEX Assembly Dealer Set-up Instructions 27 Dealer Check Lists Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 31Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 31 Dealer Service Blocking Method 20Gearbox Assemble 24Disassemble 23Install 24Remove 22Repair 21Seal Installation 21, 22Seal R...
Page 38 - WARRANTY
F-3079 (Rev. 9/21/2005) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000Oregon, Illinois 61061 815-732-2141 tel815-732-7580 faxwww.WoodsEquipment.com WARRANTY (All Models Except Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary TM Utility Vehicles) Please Enter Information...
Page 39 - (Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine
F-8494 (Rev. 6/23/2005) Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000Oregon, Illinois 61061 815-732-2141 tel815-732-7580 faxwww.WoodsEquipment.com WARRANTY (Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine TM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary TM Utility Vehicles) Wo...
