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Woods Equipment L306A-3 User's Manual

1. Adjust mower height and attitude so that mower rear and front are within 1 2 of same height Check clamping cup washers If flat or not holding replace Streaking conditions in swath Conditions too wet for mowing Blades unable to cut that part of grass pressed down by path of tractor tires or casters Dull blades Loose blades Allow grass to dry before mowing Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm Cutting lower will help Under some conditions it is impossible to pick up and cut grass pressed down by tires Sharpen or replace blades Check clamping cup washers If flat or not holding replace Material discharges from mower unevenly bunches of material along swath Material too high or too much material Grass wet Rear of mower too low trapping material under mower Reduce ground speed but main tain full rom at tractor PTO or make two passes over material Raise mower for first pass Lower to desired height for second pass and cut at 90 to first pass Raise rear of mower high enough to per mit material to discharge but not so high that conditions listed above occur Allow grass to dry before mowing Slow ground speed of tractor but keep engine running at full PTO rpm Cutting lower will help Adjust mower height and attitude 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Troubleshooting 17 TROUBLESHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
2. This Operator s Manual should be regarded as part of the machine Suppliers of both new and second hand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the machine 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 In tro duction 3 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL L59A 3 L306A 3 Cutting Width 60 72 Cutting Height Range 1 1 2 4 1 4 1 1 2 4 1 4 Blade Speed RPM 2 786 2 173 Blade Tip Speed feet per minute 14 770 13 938 Blade Spindles 3 3 Number of Blades 3 3 Caster Wheels Optional Optional Caster Size 3 x 8 1 2 3 1 4 x 10 1 2 Mower Frame Thickness 7GA 7GA GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your mower Read it carefully It fur nishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance These instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying operating conditions However through experience and these instructions you should be able to develop procedures suitable to your particular situation A WARNING m Some illustrations in this manual show the mower with safety shields removed to provide a better view The mower should never be operated with any safety shielding removed 4 Introduction The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur rent at the time of printing However due to possible inline production
3. 3 8 NC x 1 1 4 HHCS GR5 Standard hardware obtain locally Parts 33 L306 A 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY 17 COMPLETE ENGLISH DECAL SET 18 FRENCH SAFETY DECAL SET 19 ENGLISH SAFETY DECAL SET 3 4 P ar ts 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 L306 A 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION PED JAT ON DESCRIPTION 1 9702 1 Frame w baffling spindles 17 13421 1 Complete English decal set shields etc 18 52311 1 French safety decal set 2 13428 1 Right side skid 19 1019623 1 English safety decal set 3 24188 1 Right side shield HARDWARE 4 4227 3 H 3 4 Straight bushing w bolts 25 10378 1 4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 5 12622 2 1 KB 5 0 H Sheave 26 1985 1 4 Standard lock washer 6 25528 1 Right belt shield 27 24597 3 8 NC x 3 4 Carriage bolt 7 13417 1 3 BK 5 0 H Sheave 28 839 3 8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 8 25529 1 Left belt shield 29 838 3 8 Standard lock washer 9 26522 1 Side discharge chute 30 835 3 8 NC Hex nut plated 10 13429 1 Left side skid 31 14350 3 8 NC Flanged hex lock nut 11 24189 1 Left side shield 32 4119 1 2 NF x 1 HHCS GR5 12 25532 1 Center baffle rear mounting angle 33 6100 1 2 NC x 1 1 4 HHCS GR5 13 25530 1 Center baffle front mounting lug 34 855 1 2 Extra heavy lock washer 14 25533 1 Center baffle 35 1093 1 2 NC Heavy hex nut 15 3761 3 Spindle see page 40 Standard hardware obtain locally 16 3885 3 3 16 x 3 16 x 1 1 4 Key 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 P arts 35 L59 A 3 amp L306 A 3 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 3 6 P arts 15148 R
4. Decrease speed when turning Do not operate in transport position 25505 G 4 18869 A DANGER SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE PUT SHIELD ON Q o oO eo eo 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 DB3414 B 2 53425 A DANGER ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS m 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 m Keep bystanders away m Keep discharge chute and guards in place and in good condition BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 53425 B Safety 7 OPERATION A WARNING m Do not allow children or unqualified persons to operate equipment m Keep bystanders away from equipment while it is in operation m Before working underneath block mower securely Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip ment to drop m Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance CAUTION m Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn off engine remove key inspect and repair any damage before resum ing operation E Alway wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hands hearing and head These mowers are manufactured for use on ma
5. 57 42 10x 1 25 12 x 1 75 18 mm 68 50 94 70 75 55 103 76 12 x 1 25 14 x 2 0 21 mm 109 80 151 111 118 87 163 120 14 x 1 5 16x2 0 24 mm 169 125 234 173 181 133 250 184 16x1 5 18x2 5 27 mm 234 172 323 239 263 194 363 268 18x1 5 20x2 5 30 mm 330 244 457 337 367 270 507 374 20 x 1 5 22 x 2 5 34 mm 451 332 623 460 495 365 684 505 22 x 1 5 24 x 3 0 36 mm 571 421 790 583 623 459 861 635 24 x 2 0 30 x 3 0 46 mm 1175 867 1626 1199 1258 928 1740 1283 30 x 2 0 Typical Washer Flat Washer Installations S Lock Washer N oja omit Bolt Torgue amp Size Charts Rev 10 10 2005 Appendix 45 BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head wrench sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts SAE Bolt Thread Sizes 00000 100 125 00000 Metric Bolt Thread Sizes 8MM 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM ABBREVIATIONS AE E E E reer rere cer ere ce rer rece REM Agriculture ING hame National Coarse ATP E Automatic Transmission Fluid National Fine BSPP cirios British Standard Pipe Parallel NPSM National Pipe Straight Mechanical BSPTM British Standard Pipe Tapered Male NP UU National Pipe Tapered GW Constant Velocity NPT SWF National Pipe Tapered Swivel Female COW iade ie ie ads Counter Clockwise ORBBML rnit menee ss ks O Ring Boss Male GW Clockwise uc ETE Pitch E
6. CCW 24 1 2 Blade standard suc tion or 28328KT a 5 CCW 24 1 2 Blade low suction 6 13405 A R 1x3x20 GA Shim washer 7 13401 1 x 2 3 4 x 11 GA Cup washer 8 12313 5 8 ID x 1 OD x 13 16 Sleeve HT 9 13451 5 8 x 1 1 4 x 13 64 Sleeve HT 0 24184 5 8 NC x 2 3 8 Nylok cap screw GR5 left hand threads AN A R As required ki Standard hardware obtain locally DB1084 10 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 P arts 3 9 L59 A 3 amp L306 A 3 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REF PART 1 3761 2 4117 ae 3 5089 Apply Permatex Aviation 3D Form A Gasket top 4 mU and bottom seal areas 5 4115 6 4107 7 4106 8 1972 1 9 28897 D8903 QTY DESCRIPTION Fixed blade spindle left hand rota tion Spindle housing includes bearing cups Seal for 1 1 16 shaft 27 32 x 1 1 16 x 1 7 16 Sleeve 3 16 x 1 1 8 Spring pin Bearing cone Bearing cup 1 4 28 Tapered thread grease fitting Spindle shaft HT left hand threads Standard hardware obtain locally L59 A 3 amp L306 A 3 FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL REF PART 24650 24583 24586 24587 1256 6697 14350 29610 E L59 LEFT s 2 c N O 0 s O N C eb DB913 L lt P gt 1306 LEFT NIKE 40 Parts QTY A A n DESCRIPTION Front roller complete Front roller bearing and rod Right front roller bracket Left front roller bracket 3 16 x 1 Cotter pin 3 8 NC x 1 Carri
7. are exposed when guards are removed Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may A CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury IMPORTANT Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment or NOTICE ALITEC NOTE Indicates helpful information BMP CENTRAL FABRICATORS GANNON GILL W frre WAIN ROY a ur WEDD WOODS 2 Introduction DE cn TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 0 0 0 RR IRI I 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS vic ces cet mem mas date dt c da wm 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 SAFETY RULES sin cbt RA ees Rr ei kokan ti ca Rcs ee Ros pens 5 SAFETY DEGCALS cecus rea Rma dena ne ee ead aeg 7 OPERATION kr kd EE Rx re xd x Rt d e o d 8 OWNER SERVICE 4 2 4 12 DEALER SERVICE Ra a kx eg mena dans RI Ka ee OR ee 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 ASSEMBLY monni 5 8 de genial QUE PES A Rud d EU ENSE ee 19 DEALER CHECK LISTS 26 PARTS LISTS 3 8 4851804 onesti v end VERE REG ERRARE Eee dus 31 BOLT TORQUE CHART 0 000 en 45 BOLT SIZE CHART amp ABBREVIATIONS 46 INDEX ETT 47 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY 48 PRODUCT WARRANTY INSIDE BACK COVER iLEA EL INSTRUCTIVO Si no lee Ingles pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad
8. changes your machine may vary slightly in detail We reserve the right to redesign and change the machines as may be necessary without notification Throughout this manual references are made to right and left directions These are determined by standing behind the tractor facing the direction of forward travel Blade rotation is counter clockwise as viewed from the top of the mower 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Ah Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products Unfortunately our efforts to provide safe eguipment can be wiped out by an operator s single careless act In addition to the design and configuration of eguipment hazard control and accident preven tion are dependent upon the awareness con cern judgement and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of eguipment It has been said The best safety device is an informed careful operator We ask you to be that kind of operator TRAINING m Safety instructions are important Read all attachment and power unit manuals follow all safety rules and safety decal information Replace ment manuals and safety decals are available from your dealer To locate your nearest dealer check the Dealer Locator at www WoodsEguipment com or in the United States and Canada call 1 800 319 6637 Failure to follow instructions or saf
9. check belt alignment 1 2 TWIST DB3394 1 4 TWIST Figure 20 Drive Pulley to Idler Alignment Belt alignment is accomplished by adjusting idler pul leys and or moving the mower forward or rearward with push channel arm adjustment Alignment tolerances are shown in Figure 21 thru Fig ure 26 The best idler alignment is shown in Figure 21 amp Figure 24 However it is not always possible to achieve Alignment may be set within the tolerances given but the left idler must always be at least 1 higher than the right Figure 22 Maximum Left Idler Should Be Raised 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Figure 26 Maximum Right Idler Should Be Lowered NOTICE Belt must not rub deck or crosswise suppori Belt Tension Cycle belt through at least two revolutions after any adjustment before checking tension Set belt tension using a spring scale or other force measuring device Remove left belt shield and attach scale between the center and left pulleys Apply between three and four pounds of force Belt deflection should measure 5 16 for normal conditions Tension may be increased if necessary to prevent belt from slip ping in heavy mowing conditions When checking tension without a force measuring device the belt when properly set should feel very tight These belts are very strong and need to be adjusted very tightly Belts are more likely to be dam aged by excessive slippag
10. cup washers to burn and lose their clamping force If this happens the cup washers must be replaced DB 1169 Blade Wrench Shoulder Washer Blade Flat Washer Cup Washer Bolt special left hand threads Figure 6 Blade Assembly L306 Removal Remove bolt special heat treated washer sleeve cup washers shim washer blade blade stop and clutch disc The shoulder washer will not normally come off the machine unless intentionally removed Owner Service 13 DB 1084 Blade Wrench Shoulder Washer Clutch Disc Blade Stop Blade Shim Washer Cup Washers Sleeve Washer special Bolt special left hand threads O N 0 ON gt Figure 7 Blade Assembly L306 L306 Installation Assemble shoulder washer small end up if removed clutch disc blade stop and blade Ensure cutting edge is positioned to lead in counter clockwise rotation as viewed from top of mower Position shim under blade Install cup washers sleeve special heat treated washer and special Nylok bolt Shims should be added to blade installation to leave approximately 1 32 cup in the cup washers when blade bolt is torqued to 170 Ibs ft Excessive blade slipping can cause the cup washers to burn and lose their clamping force If this happens the cup washers must be replaced 14 Owner Service The L306 mower blades have friction clutch discs The clutch is designed to slip only when striking a solid object
11. holes in bushing flange Tighten bolts alternately to remove split taper bushing Remove key and pulley Remove four bolts attaching spindle to mower frame and remove spindle Repair Tips As a reference point the grease fitting is in the top por tion of spindle housing To minimize wear bearing cups cones and sleeves are press fit to shaft and will require a press of similar device for removal When disassembling support housing casting to pre vent damage Remove bearing cups by placing a punch in housing slots and driving out Alternate punch 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 positions from side to side Use care to prevent hous ing damage Permatex 3D Aviation Form A Gasket or equivalent is recommended as a sealant for spindle repair Disassembly Drive spring pin 5 out of spindle shaft 9 Support spindle in a press and push shaft 9 down through housing 2 Remove seals from housings Remove bearing cups from housings Remove bearing cone from spindle shaft Assembly Bearing cups and cones are designed to work together It is important to position them so bearing cone taper mates with bearing cup taper Lubricate new cups 7 with a light oil Place them in spindle housing 2 so they will mate with cones 6 Seat cups 7 against machined shoulder of housing with a press or by placing a large soft drift on the flat lip and driving them into housing Place bottom bearing cone 6 onto spindle shaft 9 with
12. scalping in most cases You may encounter areas where the side skids or cast ers will drop into depressions and allow the center of the mower to contact the ground and scalp When this occurs you should install a front roller in the center of the mower 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Figure 29 Front Rollers Reduce Scalping OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION A WARNING Before working underneath block mower securely Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip ment to drop CAUTION m Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hair hands hearing and head and respirator or filter mask where appropriate Caster Installation L59 Caster Installation Remove skids Insert 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts through outer frame rail Mount caster arm over bolts Insert two 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts through the front two holes of outer frame Mount caster arm over bolts making sure offset is outward Install side skid and secure with lock washer and nut Raise mower deck slowly to check for any interference between casters and tractor 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 DB1038 1 Caster 2 Caster arm Figure 30 Caster Installation L59 L306 Caster Installation DBSIOA 1 Caster arm 2 Adjustment brackets
13. taper up Seat on bottom shoulder of shaft with a press Insert shaft and bearing cone assembly through bottom of housing 2 Fill housing cavity with a lithium grease of 2 consistency with a MOLY molybdenum disulfide additive Place top cone 6 on shaft 9 taper down Apply a thin coat of Permatex to shaft area where sleeve 4 will seat Insert sleeve 4 on shaft 9 and press sleeve and bearing onto shaft until all bearing free play is removed and there is a slight drag similar to adjusting the front wheel bearings on an automobile Check by spinning spindle It should turn freely Be careful not to overtighten bearings Proper bearing adjustment is essential to good bearing life Should you overtighten bearings hold spindle housing and rap spindle shaft with a lead hammer to loosen bearings Readjust bearings until proper setting is obtained NOTICE B Improper positioning of seals can cause seal failure Dealer Service 15 Proper seal installation is important An improperly installed seal will leak and could cause bearing failure Lightly coat area of housing where seals seat with Per matex Apply Permatex Aviation k N 3D Form A Gasket topa T7 and bottom seal areas Spindle Assembly Spindle Housing amp Bearing Cups Seal Sleeve Spring Pin Bearing Cone Bearing Cups Grease Fitting Spindle Shaft Left Hand Threads Figure 8 Spindle Assembl
14. to the original purchaser PHD25 PHD35 PHD65 PHD95 1260 2162 3240 BB48 BB60 BB72 BB84 BB600 BB720 BB840 BB6000 BB7200 BB8400 BW180 2 BW1800 DS96 Gearbox DS120 DS1260 DSO1260 DS1440 TS1680 RCC42 RM550 2 RM660 2 components 5 years RM990 3 PRD6000 PRD7200 PRD8400 7144RD 2 9180RD 2 9204RD 2 S15CD S20CD S22CD S25CD S27CD Gearbox 3 years 1 yearif used in rental or RDC54 RD60 RD72 Dem components commercial applications RM550 2 RM660 2 RM990 3 PRD6000 PRD7200 PRD8400 7144RD 2 9180RD 2 9204RD 2 BB600 BB720 BB840 BB6000 BB7200 BB8400 BW126 BW180 BW1260 BW1800 1260 2162 3240 Blade spindles 3 years Rust through 10 years Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product in the good faith opinion of WOODS has been subjected to improper operation improper maintenance misuse or an accident This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than WOODS a WOODS authorized dealer or distributor and or a WOODS authorized service center This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear or normal maintenance items This Warranty also does not cover repairs made with parts other than those obtainable through WOODS This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this product to a
15. 3 Side shield Figure 31 Caster Installation L306 Mount casters on L306 mowers to the outside deck rails Attach rear of caster arm in fourth hole from front of deck rail with a 3 8 x 1 1 2 bolt and secure with lock washer and nut The arm may be mounted in the third hole to obtain more height and caster adjustment Attach right and left adjustment brackets offset down and in front hole as shown on each side of deck angle and inside the side skid Use two 1 2 flat washers as spacers at the rear side shield hole Select the desired cutting height and install adjustment brackets to caster arm with 1 2 x 1 3 4 bolts and secure with 1 2 flanged lock nuts Adjust side skids to ride at least 1 2 above ground Assembly 27 Front Roller Installation Place and secure mower in vertical position to make front roller installation easier Four holes for mounting the front roller are provided in the front center mower deck Mount the left and right roller brackets in these holes The hole pattern for the roller brackets determines which bracket is used for right and or left On the L59 mower the left roller bracket should be installed so highest hole is placed to the rear with bracket angle extending left 1 Install right roller bracket so highest hole is to the rear with bracket angle extending right 3 On the L306 mower the left roller bracket angle should be installed so highest hole is to the front with bracket angl
16. 3699 46 3379 47 854 48 855 49 11900 50 1093 51 3504 52 735 53 4616 54 1257 55 2522 56 1450 57 2688 DESCRIPTION HARDWARE 5 16 NC x 1 HHCS 3 8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 3 8 Standard lock washer 3 8 NC Hex nut plated 5 8 NC x 4 HHCS GR5 5 8 NC x 3 1 2 HHCS GR5 5 8 NC x 1 3 4 HHCS GR5 L306 only 5 8 NC x 2 1 2 Carriage bolt GR5 5 8 x 1 1 2 Clevis pin 5 8 x 1 3 4 Clevis pin 5 8 Standard flat washer 5 8 x 1 3 8 x 7 GA Flat washer L306 only 5 8 Heavy lock washer 5 8 NC Hex nut 1 2 NC x 2 1 2 HHCS GR5 1 2 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 1 2 NC x 1 1 2 HHCS GR5 1 2 Standard flat washer 1 2 Extra heavy lock washer 1 2 NC Flanged hex lock nut 1 2 NC Heavy hex nut 1 2 x 5 8 x 1 1 16 Sleeve HT 3 4 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 3 4 NC x 1 1 2 HHCS GR5 3 4 Standard flat washer 3 4 Standard lock washer 3 4 NC Hex nut 5 32 Hair pin cotter Standard hardware obtain locally Parts 37 L59 A 3 amp L306 A 3 MANUAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY 27 OR 28 29 b xA a JA ae 20 6 DC3478 REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 10699 1 Manual height adjustment rod 15 835 3 8 NC Hex nut plated 2 10693 1 Manual height adjustment lever 16 27851 3 8 x 1 2 x 1 4 Heat treated sleeve assembly 17 565 3 8 Standard flat washer 3 10702 1 Manual lift sector assembly 18 3231 3 8 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 4 9045 1 Manual lift attachment plate bundle 19 12735 1 2 NC x 1 3 4 Carriage bolt GR5 includ
17. 8 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 INDEX Cutting Height with Optional Casters 8 Mower Attitude 9 Adjustment 9 Side Skids 9 Commencing Mowing 10 Mowing Techniques 10 Mowing Speed 10 Mowing Tips 10 Uneven Terrain 11 Pre Operation Check List 9 Starting amp Stopping Mower 9 Transporting 10 OWNER SERVICE Blade Servicing 12 Removal and Installation 13 Sharpening 13 Cleaning 14 Lubrication 12 Caster Lubrication 12 Spindle Lubrication 12 PARTS Parts Index 31 SAFETY Safety amp Instructional Decals 7 Safety Rules 5 Safety Symbols Explained 2 TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Conditions 17 Belt Conditions 18 Parts 47 WARRANTY All Models Except Mow n Machine Zero Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary Utility Vehicles Please Enter Information Below and Save for Future Reference Date Purchased From Dealer Model Number Serial Number Woods Equipment Company WOODS warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship Except as otherwise set forth below the duration of this Warranty shall be for TWELVE 12 MONTHS COMMENCING ON THE DATE OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER Woods backhoe models BH70 X BH80 X and BH90 X are warranted for two 2 years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser The warranty periods for specific parts or conditions are listed below Part or Model Number Condition Warranted Duration from date of delivery
18. Do not operate or transport on steep slopes SAFETY RULES ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED kh W Do not stop start or change directions sud denly on slopes m Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain m Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation W Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn off engine remove key inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation TRANSPORTATION m Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking reguirements Never allow riders on power unit or attachment Do not operate PTO during transport Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain Do not operate or transport on steep slopes Do not operate auxiliary hydraulics during transport W Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs MAINTENANCE m Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance follow these steps disengage power to eguipment lower the 3 point hitch and all raised components to the ground operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres sure set parking brake stop engine remove key and unfasten seat belt m Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the eguipment or any of its compo nents in any way W Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts Wear sturdy roug
19. ET Female PBY LL POWer Beyond GA H Gauge DS Een Pounds per Square Inch GR 5 etc ciii iet dads Grade 5 etc uo Power Take Off HHCS sees Hex Head Cap Screw aM Quick Disconnect uec Heat Treated AA RER EE E Right Hand JIC Joint Industry Council 37 Degree Flare ROPSs ash Roll Over Protective Structure LEE asian teat Ge du de Left Hand RPM tira Pengurus Revolutions Per Minute pn REP Left oM cS Right um needed Meter SAE entes Society of Automotive Engineers MIM eL Millimeter UNO fas eth seine eens Unified Coarse hd aioe et entice hed eet Male M Unified Fine MPa iso abe eie Mega Pascal B Unified Special V eee Newton 4 6 A p p en d X Bolt Torgue amp Size Charts Rev 10 10 2005 ASSEMBLY Attaching Mower to Tractor 24 Dealer Set Up Instructions 19 Delivery Check List 26 Optional Equipment Available 26 Optional Equipment Installation 27 Pre Delivery Check List 26 Tractor Preparation 21 DEALER SERVICE Blade Spindle Repair 15 Assembly 15 Disassembly 15 Installation 16 Removal 15 Repair Tips 15 GENERAL Abbreviations 46 Bolt Size Chart 46 Bolt Torque Chart 45 General Information 4 General information 4 Introduction 2 Obtaining Replacement Manuals 2 Specifications 4 Warranty Product 81 Replacement Parts 1 OPERATION Adjustment 8 Cutting Height 8 Cutting Height with Lift Chains
20. If slippage occurs during normal mowing it may be necessary to add a thin shim washer over sleeve Belt Replacement One of the major causes of belt failure is improper installation Before a new belt is installed check pulley shafts and bearings for wear Check pulley grooves for cleanliness Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble If grooves require cleaning moisten a cloth with a non flammable non toxic degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water Avoid excessive force during installation Do not use tools to pry belt into pulley groove Do not roll belt over pulleys to install This can cause hidden damage and premature belt failure Refer to Assembly instructions section page 20 for belt installation CLEANING After Each Use Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt grass crop residue etc from machine Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable 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 near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface 2 Be careful when spraying near chipped or scratched paint as water spray can lift paint 3 If a pressure washer is used follow the advice of the pressu
21. OPERATION m You may not be able to stop the tractor safely if the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms are improp erly adjusted allowing them to contact mower components m When the mower lift stops are installed as instructed in this manual properly adjusted clutch and brake pedal mechanisms will not contact mower components You should freguently check that the tractor clutch and brake pedal mechanisms are in adjustment m If the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms can contact mower components do not put mower into service until properly adjusted B Do not put mower into service unless discharge chute is installed and in good condition Replace if damaged m Keep bystanders away from equipment m Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs m Never direct discharge toward people animals or property B Operate only in daylight or good artificial light m Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from equipment while engine is running Stay clear of all moving parts m Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements m Never allow riders on power unit or attachment m Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine Place transmission in neutral engage brake and ensure all other con trols are disengaged before starting power unit engine m Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse W
22. SOLUTION Belt slippage Belt too loose Mower overloading material too tall or heavy Oil on belt from over lubrication Belt hung up or rubbing Belt or pulleys worn out Re tension belt Reduce tractor ground speed but maintain full PTO rpm Cut mate rial twice one high pass and then mow at desired height Cut a par tial swath Be careful not to over lubricate Clean lubricant from belt and pul leys with a clean rag Replace oil soaked belt Check belt for free travel in pulleys and belt guides Check under mower and around blade spindle shafts for wire rags or other for eign material Clean all material from under mower If the belt rides in bottom of pulley groove either belt or pulley is worn and must be replaced Frayed edges on cover Belt misalignment or belt rubbing guide Re align belt or guide Be sure belt doesn t rub any other part while running Belt rollover Pulley misalignment Damaged belt Foreign object in pulley grooves Worn pulley groove Realign Replace belt Inspect all pulley grooves for rust paint or weld spots and remove Replace pulley Damaged belt Rollover high shock loads or installation damage Replace belt Belt breakage High shock loads Belt came off drive Avoid abusive mowing Avoid hit ting ground or large obstructions Check drive alignment for foreign material in grooves Ensure proper tension Avoid hitti
23. WOODS ROTARY MOWER L59A 3 L306A 3 For use on International Harvester A Super A 100 130 amp 140 ig WOCD n Unbeatable OPERATORS MANUAL 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 are completed before releasing equipment to the owner The dealer must complete the Product Registration included with the Operator s Manual The customer must sign the registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Woods give one copy to the customer and retain one copy Failure to complete and return this card does not diminish customer s warranty rights TO THE OWNER Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job Keep this manual handy for ready reference Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate Replacement manuals can be obtained from your dealer To locate your nearest dealer check the Dealer Locator at www WoodsEquipment com or in the United States and Canada call 1 800 319 6637 The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and m
24. Y OPTIONAL 42 LEAF MULCHER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 44 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 P ar ts 3 1 L59 A 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY 18 COMPLETE ENGLISH DECAL SET 19 FRENCH SAFETY DECAL SET 20 ENGLISH SAFETY DECAL SET 32 Pa rts 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 REF PART 1 4141 2 25510 3 25506 4 4227 5 4226 6 6126 7 25507 8 26521 9 4142 10 25511 11 25508 12 25531 13 25532 14 25509 15 3761 16 3885 QTY O wo YO O 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 L59 A 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Right side skid Right side shield Right belt shield H 3 4 Straight bushing w bolt 1 BK 3 9 H Sheave 3 BK 3 9 H Sheave Left belt shield Side discharge chute Left side skid Left side shield w baffle Front corner baffle Center baffle front mounting lug Center baffle rear mounting angle Center baffle Spindle see page 40 3 16 x 3 16 x 1 1 4 Key REF PART 17 9701 18 5753 19 52311 20 1019623 25 10378 26 1985 27 24597 28 839 29 838 30 835 31 14350 32 4119 33 855 34 12169 QTY DESCRIPTION Frame w baffling includes spindle shield etc Complete English decal set French safety decal set English safety decal set HARDWARE 1 4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 1 4 Standard lock washer 3 8 NC x 3 4 Carriage bolt 3 8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 3 8 Standard lock washer 3 8 NC Hex nut plated 3 8 NC Flanged hex lock nut 1 2 NF x 1 HHCS GR5 1 2 Extra heavy lock washer
25. age bolt GR5 3 8 NC Flanged hex lock nut 5 8 x 7 8 x 7 8 Flange bearing Standard hardware obtain locally 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 REF PART 1 29750 2 12243 3 29746 a 3 6761 a 4 29747 a 4 18424 a 5 19703 7 195 21020 1285 12296 10 12169 11 838 QTY 1 1 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 L59 A 3 CASTER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL DESCRIPTION Right amp left caster bundle Caster yoke w axle includes bolt nuts amp sleeve Right caster arm assembly shown 13 5 32 long or Right caster arm assembly 16 5 32 long Left caster arm assembly 13 5 32 long or Left caster arm assembly 16 5 32 long 8 1 2 Caster wheel with sleeve Straight 1 4 self tap grease fitting for steel wheel or Straight 1 8 pipe thread grease fit ting for polyethylene wheel 1 4 x 1 1 4 Spiral pin or 1 4 x 1 1 2 Cotter pin 1 4 28 Straight grease fitting 15 32 3 8 NC x 1 1 4 HHCS GR5 3 8 Standard lock washer REF PART 12 835 13 765 14 23479 15 29968 c 15 12242 c 16 29375 b 16 4228 b 16 65578 b 17 22240 18 4181 DB 2527 QTY DESCRIPTION 3 8 NC Hex nut plated 1 2 NC Hex lock nut 1 2 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 1 2 x 3 4 OD x 3 3 8 Sleeve or 17 GA Wall x 5 8 OD x 3 3 8 tube 3 4 Bore flanged bearing for 1 1 8 hole or 5 8 Bore flanged bearing for 1 3 8 hole or 3 4 Bore x 1 385 flanged wheel bearing with groove 3 4 x 1 3 16 x 10 GA Flat washer 25 32 x 1 x 1 2 HT Sle
26. anufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use Like all mechanical products it will require cleaning and upkeep Lubricate the unit as specified Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment For service your authorized Woods dealer has trained mechanics genuine Woods service parts and the necessary tools and equipment to handle all your needs Use only genuine Woods service parts Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces provided Model Date of Purchase Serial Number see Safety Decal section for location Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts Throughout this manual the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment The terms CAUTION WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety Alert Symbol a triangle with an exclamation mark to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety This Safety Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION A BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will A DANGER result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could A WARNING resultin death or serious injury and includes hazards that
27. arpening NOTICE m When sharpening blades be sure to balance them Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage blade spindle bear ings Vibration may also cause structural cracks in mower housing MAINTAIN CORNER FOLLOW ORIGINAL PATTERN DB1398 e o ae 4 39 Figure 5 Blade Sharpening Remove blades Always sharpen both ends at the same time to maintain balance Follow the original sharpening pattern Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge Leave from 1 32 to 1 16 blunt edge Do not sharpen backside A CAUTION m Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous Removal and Installation Wedge a block of wood between blade and mower housing or install blade wrench over spindle pulley bolts to prevent spindle from rotating while removing bolts Loosen the Nylok blade bolt which has eft hand threads L59 Removal Remove the bolt two cup washers flat washers and blade The shoulder washer will not normally come off the machine unless intentionally removed L59 Installation Install shoulder washer if removed small end up 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Position blade Be sure cutting edge is positioned to lead in counter clockwise rotation as viewed from top of mower Install flat washer cup washers and bolt Torque bolt to 170 Ibs ft Excessive blade slippage can cause the
28. curely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service m Make sure all safety decals are installed Replace if damaged See Safety Decals section for location m Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition Replace if damaged m Wear gloves when installing belt Be careful to prevent fingers from being caught between belt and pulley STORAGE m Block equipment securely for storage m Keep children and bystanders away from stor age area L59A 3 amp L306A 3 Safety Rules Rev 1 12 2007 SAFETY amp INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A Replace Immediately If Damaged 3 Serial Number Plate MODEL NO SERIAL NO Wanna Woods Equipment Company sw ww 5 le Oregon Illinois U S A 1 25505 A WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read Operator s Manual and follow all safety precautions Contact dealer for manuals Keep shields and guards in place Keep clear of drives and belts Lower implement stop engine and remove key before dismounting Block up implement and remove key before working underneath Do not operate mower in vicinity of other persons Never allow riders Know how to stop tractor and eguipment guickly in an emergency Clear mowing area of debris Never allow children or unqualified persons to operate equipment Be careful on uneven terrain
29. dware SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly All torque values are given to specifications used on hardware defined by SAE J1701 MAR 99 amp J1701M JUL 96 Y SAE SERIES SAE Bolt Head E IIN TORQUE Identification CHART SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8 No Dashes 3 Radial Dashes 6 Radial Dashes O MARKING ON HEAD Diameter Wrench SAE 2 BOE SAE 8 Inches Size Ibs ft N m Ibs ft N m Ibs ft N m 1 4 7 16 6 8 10 13 14 18 5 16 1 2 12 17 19 26 27 37 3 8 9 16 23 31 35 47 49 67 7 16 5 8 36 48 55 75 78 106 1 2 3 4 55 75 85 115 120 163 9 16 13 16 78 106 121 164 171 232 5 8 15 16 110 149 170 230 240 325 3 4 1 1 8 192 261 297 403 420 569 7 8 1 5 16 306 416 474 642 669 907 1 1 1 2 467 634 722 979 1020 1383 Y METRIC SERIES III A TORQUE han Identification h Up etric etric CHART Grade 8 8 Grade 10 9 COARSE THREAD FINE THREAD 9 MARKING ON HEAD MARKING ON HEAD Diameter amp R A E Diameter amp Thread Pitch Wrench Metric 8 8 Metric 10 9 Metric 8 8 Metric 10 9 Thread Pitch Millimeters Size N m Ibs ft N m Ibs ft N m Ibs ft N m Ibs ft Millimeters 6x1 0 10 mm 8 6 11 8 8 6 11 8 6 x 1 0 8 x 1 25 13 mm 20 15 27 20 21 16 29 22 8 x 1 0 10 x 1 5 16 mm 39 29 54 40 41 30
30. e extending left 5 Install right roller bracket with highest hole forward and with bracket angle extending right 4 Attach brackets with 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts and flanged lock nuts Insert rod through roller and install into the rear roller bracket holes Secure each end of the rod with a 3 16 cotter pin Turn roller by hand to ensure it rolls freely DB 1028 Left roller bracket L59 Roller Right roller bracket L59 Right roller bracket L306 Left roller bracket L306 Rod Figure 32 Front Roller Leaf Mulcher Installation Installation of the leaf mulcher on L59 and L306 mow ers is very similar Instructions are given together except for differences which are noted separately 28 Assembly Place mower upside down on saw horses or other sup ports Remove side shields but do not remove side skids Remove front roller if installed Remove center baffle and brackets On L59 installations measure 14 from the center slot in front of mower to each side and mark Measure 7 8 down from top of mower deck and drill two 7 16 holes On L306 installations measure 17 from the mower centerline to each side and mark Measure 7 8 down from top of mower deck and drill three 7 16 holes On L59 installations the angle lugs have a bolt hole and a slot Insert a 3 8 x 1 bolt in the bolt hole and attach to leaf mulcher side brackets On L306 installations install attachment angle to leaf mulcher side b
31. e than from being overtight ened Minor tension adjustments are made by moving idler pulleys up or down Major tension adjustments are made by moving mower deck forward or rearward Assembly 25 NOTICE Alignment must be rechecked if it is neces sary to move idler pulleys or the mower deck to get proper belt tension Tension on a new belt should be readjusted every half hour for the first two hours and then checked every eight hours of operation L59 20 1 2 ri L306 24 3 4 a Figure 27 Proper Belt Tension Rear Belt Shield Installation Place stud welded on bottom of belt shield in small hole of idler bracket drawbar Install clevis pin through belt shield brackets and top link bracket Secure with safety pins PRE DELIVERY CHECK LIST Dealer Responsibility Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to be cer tain it is set up properly before delivering it to the cus tomer The following check list is a reminder of points to inspect Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made Check that all safety shielding is in place Check all bolts to be sure they are correctly torqued Check that all cotter pins are properly installed Lubricate all grease fittings check to make sure a small amount of grease comes out of seal Check that blades have been properly installed ___ Check mower attitude and belt alignment DELIVERY CHECK LIST Dealer Re
32. easonable time after WOODS receives the product THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY WOODS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND WOODS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WOODS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses damages or expenses arising directly or indirectly from the product whether such claim is based upon breach of contract breach of warranty negligence strict liability in tort or any other legal theory Without limiting the generality of the foregoing Woods specifically disclaims any damages relating to i lost profits business revenues or goodwill ii loss of crops iii loss because of delay in harvesting iv any expense or loss incurred for labor supplies substitute machinery or rental or v any other type of damage to property or economic loss This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect WOODS ability to obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts No agent representative dealer distributor service person salesperson or employee of any company including without limitation WOODS its authorized dealers distributors and service centers is aut
33. eight on the front wheels you must not exceed the Roll Over Protection Structure ROPS weight certification Weigh the tractor and equipment Do not estimate PRE OPERATION CHECK LIST Owner Responsibility Review and follow safety rules and safety decals on page 5 through page 7 Do not operate mower unless discharge chute or side shield is installed Check that mower is properly and securely attached to tractor Operation 9 Check to ensure blades are sharp and secure and cutting edge is positioned to lead in a counter clockwise rotation Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured Check to ensure spindles and caster wheels are lubricated Clear area to be mowed of debris that could be picked up and thrown by mower Check mower cutting height and attitude adjustment Check that all shields and guards are prop erly installed and in good condition Place tractor PTO and transmission in neu tral before attempting to start engine Raise mower carefully and check to be sure it does not come in contact with bottom of tractor Check belt tension refer to page 25 for instructions TRANSPORTING A WARNING m Do not operate tractor PTO during transport COMMENCING MOWING DANGER W Do not operate mower unless either discharge chute or side shield is installed A WARNING m Never direct discharge toward anyone A side shield and discharge chute are p
34. erted into keyhole brackets on mower deck and secured with caplugs On L59 mowers there are two sets of keyhole brackets front and rear Attach lift chains in the front brackets On L306 mowers there are two sets of three keyhole brackets All mounts use the front outside brackets TRACTOR PREPARATION Idler Bracket Installation NOTICE It may be necessary to cut off front corners of drawbar on older tractors to clear idler bracket push arms Locate idler bracket 4 up against inside gear housing 6 and determine if any of the drawbar will need to be removed to ensure a good fit Cut drawbar if necessary Install idler bracket 4 with 3 4 hardware as shown in Figure 14 and torque bolts to 300 Ibs ft NOTICE On some older tractors it may be necessary to substitute 5 8 hardware for the 3 4 hardware The 5 8 hardware is not furnished with parts pack age If your wheel housing only has two holes in front it will be sufficient Freguently check that these bolts are tight to prevent idler bracket from moving Torgue 5 8 bolts to 175 Ibs ft a If your tractor is equipped with a fast hitch move hitch as far as possible to the right to prevent interference with belt and idlers 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 DB 2033 3 4 Flat Washer 3 4 Lock Washer 3 4 x 1 1 2 Bolt Idler Bracket Tractor Drawbar Left Rear Planetary Gear Housing Figure 14 Idler Bracket Installation NOTICE Proper installation is
35. es are required Insert 3 8 x 1 bolts through these holes and secure with a lock washer and 3 8 nut Tighten all bolts in leaf mulcher assembly Check blade clearance by turning each one by hand Should a blade contact a mulcher ring reshape the ring as necessary Be sure to have 1 8 minimum clearance between blade tip and mulcher Assembly 29 7 16 HOLES Leaf Mulcher Center Baffle Mounting Bracket 3 8 Nut Side Shield Left Hand 3 8 Lock Washer 9 8 Lock Nut 3 8 x 1 Bolt 3 8 Flat Washer Mounting Bracket 9 8 x 1 1 2 Bolt Baffle Mounting Lug Right Hand Figure 34 Leaf Mulcher L306 30 Assembly 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Parts Index L59 amp L306 A 3 L59 A 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY eh saone eee a Ea 32 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 212 3 Er ex Esaa dd da 36 MANUAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY 38 BLADE ASSEMBLY S2 op Uva Yu ERA RAS SET avo RC RE SE 39 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 40 FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 40 CASTER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 41 LEAF MULCHER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 43 L306 A 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY lents eon n alussa a E raa 34 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY 52 1 Er Meni Kanea vs ad da du 36 MANUAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY 38 BLADE ASSEMBLY 2 cep Ue Y xu ERA ES EP KITEE 39 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY e nn Rr 40 FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL 40 CASTER ASSEMBL
36. es items 5 7 8 and 24 27 20 855 1 2 Extra heavy lock washer 5 10708 1 Manual height adjustment spacer 21 1093 1 2 NC Heavy hex nut 6 13006 1 13 1 4 Long extension spring 22 3598 1 2 SAE Flat washer L306 only 23 230 5 8 NC Hex nut 7 23966 1 Check chain bracket N 24 1286 5 8 Heavy lock washer 8 18264 1 2 0 Straight link chain 13 links a 25 692 5 8 Standard flat washer 9 4154 1 4 0 Passing link chain 33 links 26 484 5 8 x 1 x 7 16 HT Sleeve 10 24803 1 Rear keyhole lift lug 4 27 12274 5 8 NC x 2 1 4 HHCS GR5 11 10701 1 Manual height adjustment clip 28 6268 5 8 NC x 1 1 4 HHCS HARDWARE 29 986 5 8 NC x 2 3 4 HHCS GR5 12 3597 1 8 x 1 Cotter pin 30 10706 3 3 8 Long compression spring 13 6128 1 4 NC Hex lock nut 14 10378 1 4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 Standard hardware obtain locally 38 Pa rts 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 L59 A 3 BLADE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 2974 1 Spindle lock wrench 2 4110 1 Shoulder washer 3 23825KT 1 CCW 20 1 4 Blade Standard suction or 3 25997KT 1 CCW 20 1 4 Blade Low suction 4 692 1 5 8 Standard flat washer 5 10635 2 5 8 x 1 3 4 x 14 GA Cup washer 6 10718 1 5 8 NC x 1 1 2 Nylok hex head cap screw GR5 left hand threads Standard hardware obtain locally DB 1169 L306 A 3 BLADE ASSEMBLY REF PART OTY DESCRIPTION 1 2974 1 Spindle lock wrench 2 13409 1 5 8 ID x 3 Shoulder washer 3 13402 1 1 x 3 Friction disc 4 13403 1 Blade lock 5 13404KT 1
37. ety rules can result in serious injury or death m If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance see your dealer m Know your controls and how to stop engine and attachment guickly in an emergency W Operators must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the eguipment its attach ments and all controls Do not allow anyone to operate this eguipment without proper instructions m Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment PREPARATION W Check that all hardware is properly installed Always tighten to torque chart specifications unless instructed otherwise in this manual W Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hair hands hearing and head and respirator or filter mask where appropriate m Make sure attachment is properly secured adjusted and in good operating condition m Remove accumulated debris from this equip ment power unit and engine to avoid fire hazard L59A 3 amp L306A 3 Safety Rules Rev 1 12 2007 m Make sure all safety decals are installed Replace if damaged See Safety Decals section for location m Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition Replace if damaged m Inspect and clear area of stones branches or other hard objects that might be thrown causing injury or damage
38. ev 2 9 2007 REF PART 1 18336 2 24803 3 4154 4 13006 5 27656 6 9238 7 4336 8 4335 9 6095 10 3665 11 25550 12 1635 13 3651 14 1481 15 4152 15 3652 15 5711 15 10859 16 18260 17 23966 18 25554 19 13314 19 23942 20 3485 21 25557 22 25555 QTY N N a DN N N 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 L59 A 3 amp L306 A 3 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION 1 1 16 121 D SAE Thread caplug Rear keyhole lift lug 4 0 Passing link chain 33 links 13 1 4 Long extension spring used on L306 only Lift arm Idler bracket assembly V Groove idler w bearing 4 50 OD V Groove idler 626 ID x 1 85 OD Ball bearing V Belt shield bracket Upper belt shield Rear shield bracket P 1 1 1 8 6 Splined bushing 1 TB 9 4 PD Sheave W180 V Belt for L59 or W189 V Belt for L59 with AV kit order separately or W201 V Belt for L306 or W208 V Belt for L306 with AV Kit order separately AV Conversion bundle optional includes 2 mounting bars and hardware to convert stan dard mounting to fit AV tractors bars are not sold separately Check chain bracket Rear belt guide Push channel with clevis bar for L59 or Push channel assembly 27 1 4 long for L306 Crosswise rear support Center belt shield bracket Center belt shield REF PART 30 31 839 32 838 33 835 34 1605 35 23141 36 4548 37 5836 38 4097 39 410 40 692 41 1517 42 1286 43 230 44 639 45
39. eve For proper caster arm identifica tion refer to dimension L as shown on drawing Caster arms may be used on either side to obtain best fit Measure old bearing Measure outside diameter of old Sleeve Standard hardware obtain locally Parts 41 REF PART A 24095 1 13400 2 15638 3 23857 4 13435 5 13444 6 13444 ifs 12296 8 21020 8 1285 9 c 9 195 10 976 11 838 12 835 13 11900 42 Parts QTY 1 n ol on o m N L306 A 3 CASTER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL A CASTER BUNDLE DESCRIPTION L306 Caster assembly bundle Caster assembly Wheel 10 C flange w sleeve Caster wheel yoke assembly Caster arm assembly Left caster adjustment bracket Right caster adjustment bracket 1 4 28 Straight grease fitting 15 32 long 1 4 x 1 1 4 Spirol pin or 1 4 x 1 1 2 Cotter pin Straight 1 4 self tap grease fitting for steel wheel or Straight 1 8 pipe thread grease fit ting for plyethylene wheel 3 8 NC x 1 1 2 HHCS GR5 3 8 Standard lock washer 3 8 NC Hex nut plated 1 2 NC Flanged hex lock nut DB 2526 REF PART 14 24576 15 283479 16 29368 c 16 12242 o 17 29375 b 17 4228 b 17 2905 b 17 65578 b 17 65577 b QTY DESCRIPTION 1 2 NC x 1 3 4 HHCS GR5 1 2 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 1 2 x 3 4 OD x 3 3 4 HT Sleeve Or 17 GA Wall x 5 8 OD x 3 3 8 tube 3 4 Bore flanged bearing for 1 1 8 hole or 5 8 Bore flanged bearing for 1 3 8 hole or 5 8 Bore fla
40. h soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hair hands hearing and head and respirator or filter mask where appropriate m Never go underneath equipment lowered to the ground or raised unless it is properly blocked and secured Never place any part of the body under 6 Safety neath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off Hydraulic system leak down hydraulic system failures mechanical failures or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect edly and cause severe injury or death Follow Oper ator s Manual instructions for working underneath and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer m Make sure attachment is properly secured adjusted and in good operating condition m Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance m Make certain all movement of equipment com ponents has stopped before approaching for ser vice m Frequently check blades They should be sharp free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened B Do not handle blades with bare hands Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury B Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades Substitute blades may not meet original equipment specifications and may be dangerous m Tighten all bolts nuts and screws to torque chart specifications Check that all cotter pins are installed se
41. horized to alter modify or enlarge this Warranty Answers to any questions regarding warranty service and locations may be obtained by contacting Woods Equipment ALITEC Company BMP 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Sing a 1000 CENTRAL FABRICATORS Oregon Illinois 61061 GANNON 800 319 6637 tel GILL 800 399 6637 fax WAIN ROY www WoodsEquipment com Wou WOODS F 8494 Rev 6 23 2005 Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000 Oregon Illinois 61061 815 732 2141 tel 815 732 7580 fax gm e www WoodsEquipment com Ki v eU M 1995 Woods Equipment Company All rights reserved WOODS the Woods logo and Tested Proven Unbeatable are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company All other trademarks trade names or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respective companies or mark holders Specifications subject to change without notice
42. id Installation Attach side skids to the outer rail with 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts Final alignment of skids will be necessary when cutting height is established Side Shield or Discharge Chute Installation DANGER Do not operate mower unless either dis charge chute or side shield is installed 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Attach side shields to right and left side of the mower The baffle shield fits the left side A side discharge chute may be used in place of the left side shield for mowing in heavy material Mount the shields or discharge with 3 8 x 1 bolts and flange lock nuts 1 Discharge Chute 2 Side Shield 3 Side Skid Figure 10 Side Skid Discharge Chute amp Side Shield Installation Crosswise Support Installation Attach crosswise support 1 to mower deck welded lug forward Insert spacer bushing 2 into hole insert bolt through deck and slide support onto bolt Secure with nut Center Belt Shield See page 36 Assemble center belt shield bracket 21 to mower deck with a 3 8 NC x 1 hex head cap screw 31 Secure with 3 8 lock washer 32 and 3 8 NC hex nut 33 Attach center belt shield 22 to screws welded into mower deck just forward of center blade spindle sheave and secure with 3 8 lock washer 32 and 3 8 NC hex nut 33 Secure center belt shield to center belt shield bracket with 3 8 lock washer 32 and 3 8 NC hex nut 33 Assembly 19 DB1037 Crosswise Support Spacer Bushing Keyh
43. ing may crack 22 Assembly Install belt shield bracket 5 to PTO housing as shown in Figure 16 with bolt 10 and lock washer 11 Install belt shield bracket 3 to tractor bracket as shown with bolt 10 lock washer 11 and nut 12 Do not install belt shield until belt has been installed Shield will bolt to brackets 3 amp 5 7 4 Drive Pulley Belt Belt Shield Bracket Belt Shield Belt Shield Bracket 3 8 x 1 Bolt 3 8 Lock Washer 3 8 Nut Figure 16 Drive Pulley Installation Manual Lift Installation Attach lift attachment bracket 3 to transmission hous ing 6 and hole just behind starter 5 with hardware as shown Be sure to attach spring 7 to lower front bolt for L306 installation only Use spacer tube 4 if necessary at rear of bracket Tube will not be reguired on all tractors Attach front leg of lift sector 2 to bracket 3 with bolt 24 lock washer 25 and nut 26 Place washer 28 on bolt 27 and insert through bracket 3 rear leg of lift sector 2 and lift lever 1 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Then install sleeve 31 washer 28 lock washer 29 and nut 32 Tighten all hardware NOTE Install left lever 1 between steering wheel rod and gas tank 1 30 OR 33 Lift Lever Lift Sector Lift Attachment Bracket Spacer Tube Starter Motor Transmission Housing Extension Spring L306 Only 13 Link Chain 33 Link Chain Chain Bracket Keyh
44. lift mechanism mower and or tractor When the lift chain is adjusted cut off any excess to prevent it from becoming entangled With Optional Casters On L59 adjustment is made by placing axle in upper and lower hole in yoke or by moving spacers to top or bottom of pivot shaft On L306 the caster arm has five holes for adjustment Cutting height is adjusted by changing adjustment bracket hole alignment with caster arm Whenever adjustments are made with casters care fully raise mower to ensure casters do not come in con tact with any part of the tractor Should any interference occur readjust lift chains NOTICE m Too much slack will allow chain to drag on drive belt Proper lower quadrant stop setting is important m Always raise mower off casters when backing up and turning at the same time to prevent casters from locking up on front tractor tires m Whenever adjustments are made carefully raise mower to ensure casters do not come in con tact with any part of the tractor 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Side Skid Adjustment When properly adjusted side skids are designed to carry mower over uneven ground to minimize scalping Set side skids 1 2 above ground after cutting height has been established This should allow skids to clear level ground but hit when passing over rough or uneven areas Take into consideration that when cast ers are used they will sink into the turf Adjust skids to carry mower when caster
45. mit grasses to at least par tially rebound and be cut Under some conditions the grasses will not rebound enough to be cut evenly resulting in an uneven appearance In general lower mowing heights give a more even cut with less tendency to leave tire tracks Mowing Tips Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice Raise mower for first pass Then lower to desired height for second pass and cut at 90 to the first pass Remember sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and use less power Before mowing analyze the area to determine the best mowing procedure Consider the height and type of grass and the terrain type hilly level or rough When using the discharge chute mow with uncut grass to the right This will distribute the clippings over the cut area Discharging clippings over uncut grass will cause a build up and may prevent uniform cutting 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Figure 2 Mowing Pattern For a professional touch in large open areas try the mowing pattern in Figure 2 Make two or three passes counter clockwise to discharge clippings away from bordering objects Then cut the lawn in half by mowing down the center Turn clockwise to the right at each end of area over grass previously mowed Plan your mowing pattern to travel straight forward whenever possible It is better to mow grass more often rather that too short Short grass deteriorates rapidl
46. nd past outer diameter of sleeve on either side File pin off if necessary Lubricate spindle with a medium grade grease venting top seal with a blunt edged tool such as a letter opener while filling with grease Rotate housing on spindle shaft checking for free movement Installation Insert spindle through bottom of mower deck and secure with four mounting bolts Be sure to position grease fittings toward lubrication access areas Refer to Lubrication in Owner Service section page 12 Install pulley split taper bushing and key on spindle shaft and adjust to height indicated Alternately tighten split taper bushing bolt to 12 Ibs ft Check to make sure pulley is adjusted to the proper dimensions as shown in Figure 9 Dimensions are from top of mower deck to pulley cen terline SPLIT TAPER BUSHING gt me sy SE N e p a tp Hti Center Right J DB 1095 Figure 9 Blade Spindle Installation 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 TROUBLESHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of swath than at edge Height of mower higher at rear than at front Loose blade Adjust mower height and attitude so that mower rear and front are within 1 2 of same height Check clamping cup washers If flat or not holding replace Grass cut lower in center of swath than at edge Height of mower lower Loose blade
47. necessary to ensure proper belt alignment Insert carriage bolt 4 from the left through front slot Place three washers 5 on bolt and install pulley 1 lock washer 6 and nut 7 Install carriage bolt 4 through rear slot placing belt guide 2 on left side of idler slot Then place three washers 5 pulley 1 lock washer 6 and nut 7 on bolt Do not tighten this hardware until belt is installed Assembly 21 DB3395 Idler Pulley Rear Belt Guide Idler Bracket 5 8 x 2 1 2 Carriage Bolt 5 8 Flat Washer 5 8 Lock Washer 5 8 Hex Nut Figure 15 Idler Pulley Installation Drive Pulley Installation A split taper splined bushing is used to locate and secure drive pulley to belt pulley shaft This provides an easy on off feature To remove bushing remove bolts securing it to pulley and shaft and place them into threaded bushing holes Tighten evenly to press bushing out of pulley Clean paint from center pulley hole and insert split taper bushing into hole Insert bolts through unthreaded bushing holes and into threaded holes of drive pulley but do not tighten Install drive pulley over belt pulley shaft as far as possi ble Alternately tighten the splined bushing bolts to secure the drive pulley Continue to alternate the tightening sequence until assembly is tight and all bolts are torqued to 12 ft lbs NOTICE a Be sure to torque bolts to exactly 12 Ibs ft Do not overtighten or pulley cast
48. ng solid objects or ground Check belt for damage by laying it flat on floor If belt does not lie flat has humps or twists which indicates broken or stretched cords it must be replaced 18 Troubleshooting 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 ASSEMBLY DEALER SET UP INSTRUCTIONS This mower is equipped with suction type blades for best results in lawn mowing A WARNING Before working underneath block mower securely Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip ment to drop Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance CAUTION u Always wear relatively tight and belted cloth ing to avoid entanglement in moving parts Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hands hearing and head The mower is shipped partially assembled Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware Recommended torque values for hardware are located on page 45 Optional equipment such as front roller leaf mulcher or blades should be installed before mower is mounted on tractor Casters are easier to install after mower is mounted on tractor See the Optional Equipment sec tion page 26 for installation instructions Select a suitable working area to assemble mower Open accompanying parts box and lay parts out to make location easy Side Sk
49. nged bearing for 1 1 8 hole or 3 4 Bore x 1 385 flanged wheel bearing with groove or 3 4 Bore x 1 385 flanged wheel bearing with notch Standard hardware obtain locally Measure old bearing Measure outside diameter of old Sleeve 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 L59 A 3 LEAF MULCHER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL I b DC895 REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 7080 1 Leaf mulcher complete 1 Leaf mulcher weldment 2 23218 3 3 8 Schedule 40 x 5 8 pipe 3 7076 2 Angle lug 4 839 3 8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 5 976 3 8 NC x 1 1 2 HHCS GR5 6 838 3 8 Standard lock washer 7 565 3 8 Standard flat washer 8 835 3 8 NC Hex nut plated Standard hardware obtain locally Parts 43 44 Parts L306 A 3 LEAF MULCHER ASSEMBLY OPTIONAL REF PART A 13482 DC896 QTY DESCRIPTION 1 Leaf mulcher complete 1 Leaf mulcher weldment 1 Leaf mulcher right mounting bracket 1 Leaf mulcher left mounting bracket 3 8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 3 8 NC x 1 1 2 HHCS GR5 3 8 Standard lock washer 3 8 Standard flat washer 3 8 NC Hex nut plated s Standard hardware obtain locally 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 application BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list Always use the proper tool for tightening har
50. ny trac tors Some components may be standard or optional on some mountings Therefore some equipment described in this manual may not apply to your mower Woods L59 and L306 mowers are designed for lawn or grass mowing not for rough conditions or heavy weed mowing They are equipped with suction type blades for best results in lawn mowing Optional low suction blades are available Refer to Optional Equipment section for details Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is from two to five mph The safe operation of this mower is the responsibility of the operator The operator should be familiar with the mower tractor and all safety practices before starting operation Read the safety information on page 5 through page 7 8 Operation ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustment NOTICE m Avoid very low cutting heights Striking the ground with blades produces one of the most dam aging shock loads a mower can encounter and if this happens repeatedly will cause damage to the mower and drive Mower cutting height is raised and lowered with a man ual or hydraulic lift It may be adjusted using optional caster wheels push bar and channel arm settings With Lift Chains Refer to Figure 17 page 23 Adjust lift chain 8 in key hole lift lug 11 to make sure the lift is in its highest position before any part of the mower or casters is within 1 4 of tractor bottom Improper chain adjust ment will result in damage to the
51. o support front end of fast hitch ball when attaching mower with fast hitch in place 24 Assembly Figure 19 Fast Hitch ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR Position mower under tractor It will be necessary to lift front wheels off the ground If a lifting device is not available back tractor over mower using care to pre vent damage to painted surface of mower Remove by driving forward over mower Push Channel Arm Attachment Install push channel arms to mower deck with 5 8 x 1 1 2 clevis pins and secure with safety pins Attach crosswise support to push channel arms with 5 8 x 1 2 clevis pins and secure with safety pins Attach push channel arms to idler bracket with 5 8 x 1 3 4 clevis pins and secure with safety pins Belt Installation Bring belt to rear of tractor Give belt a 3 4 twist between mower center pulley and front idler Belt should have a 1 4 twist ahead of rear idler A 1 2 twist between front idler and drive pulley is required Should there be any twist other than those described above the belt is incorrectly installed Recheck installa tion procedures and correct as necessary Belt Alignment Belt alignment and tension should be set at the same time It is suggested that you read both the alignment and tensioning sections before attempting either Improper tension or alignment will affect belt life 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Remove rear belt shield With mower level and cutting height set
52. ole Brackets Caplug Lift Chain Figure 11 Crosswise Support Installation Belt Installation One of the major causes of belt failure is improper installation Before a new belt is installed check pulley shafts and bearings for wear Check pulley grooves for cleanliness Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble If grooves require cleaning moisten a cloth with a non flammable non toxic degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water Avoid excessive force during installation Do not use tools to pry belt into pulley groove Do not roll belt over pulleys to install This can cause hidden damage and premature belt failure The belt may be completely installed with mower mounted on tractor However it is easier to install belt on mower deck with mower detached Remove all belt shields Be sure belt clears guise 1 8 Reform guide if neces sary See Figure 12 Step 1 Insert belt in bottom right hand groove of center pulley and route around left pulley Step 2 Bring belt back to center pulley and insert in middle groove and thread around right pulley Step 3 Route belt to center pulley insert in top groove and pull to rear Belt installation will be completed after mower is attached to tractor See page 24 Figure 12 Belt Installation 20 Assembly 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Lift Chain Installation on Deck Figure 13 Lift Chain Installation L306 Deck Shown Lift chains are ins
53. ole Lift Lug 3 8 Nut 3 8 x 1 2 x 1 4 Sleeve 3 8 Flat Washer D N Oh dm o m oc Place washer 22 on bolt 23 and insert through sec ond hole from front of left lever 1 Then install washer 22 sleeve 21 lift lug 11 and nut 20 on bolt and tighten DC3477 3 8 x 2 Bolt 1 2 x 1 3 4 Carriage Bolt 1 2 Extra Heavy Lock Washer 1 2 Heavy Nut 5 8 x 2 3 4 Bolt 5 8 Flat Washer 5 8 Heavy Lock Washer 5 8 x 1 1 4 Bolt 5 8 x 1 x 7 16 Sleeve 5 8 Nut 5 8 x 2 1 4 Bolt Tractor Parts Figure 17 Manual Lift Installation 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Assembly 23 Hydraulic Lift Installation W FORWARD gt EN I 34 W KS Tractor Center Rockshaft Lift Arm Keyhole Lift Lug Chain 3 8 Flanged Lock Nut 3 8 x 1 2 x 1 2 Sleeve Heat Treated 3 8 Flat Washer 3 8 x 1 1 2 Bolt 1 2 x 2 1 2 Bolt 1 2 Flange Lock Nut 0 09 NOD GTB GOAN cn Figure 18 Hydraulic Lift Installation For IH A tractors pin lift arm 2 with tractor spring loaded locking device to rockshaft 1 as shown Place washer 7 on bolt 8 and insert through lift bar 2 Then install washer 7 lift lug 3 sleeve 6 and nut 5 on bolt and tighten Be sure lift lug pivots around sleeve For IH 140 secure lift lug 3 to rockshaft as shown with bolt 9 and nut 10 On tractors equipped with fast hitch as shown in Fig ure 19 be sure to use bracket furnished with tractor t
54. rackets Note the shape of attachment angle Position as illustrated and attach with a 3 8 x 1 bolt flat washer lock washer and nut Place leaf mulcher over blades 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 7 16 HOLES DC 1299 Spacer 9 8 Flat Washer 10 Baffle Mounting Lug 11 3 8 Nut Center Baffle 12 3 8 Lock Nut 13 Leaf Mulcher 3 8 Lock Washer gt 10 Le 1 NT 1 3 8 x 1 Bolt Angle Lug 3 8 x 1 1 2 Bolt Side Shield Figure 33 Leaf Mulcher L59 On L59 installations align attachment angles with third hole from front of mower and install between side shields and deck angle Secure with 3 8 x 1 bolts On L306 installations align attachment angles with fourth hole from front of mower and install between side shield and deck angle Attach with 3 8 x 1 1 2 bolt and flanged lock nut Use two 3 8 flat washers as shims between side shield and deck angle rear hole On L59 installations insert three 3 8 x 1 1 2 bolts through holes drilled in front lip of mower Insert a 5 8 pipe spacer on each bolt between deck and leaf mulcher If pipe spacer is too long substitute 3 8 washers for spacers On L306 installations insert three 3 8 x 1 bolts through holes drilled in front lip of mower Attach leaf mulcher directly to front lip of mower 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 On L59 mowers drill four 7 16 holes in mower deck using existing holes in leaf mulcher attachment plate as templates On L306 only two hol
55. re washer manufacturer Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of matching color purchase from your Woods dealer Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable supplied free by your Woods dealer See Safety Decals section for location drawing 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser vice personnel The repair described herein requires special skills and tools If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies A WARNING m Before working underneath block mower securely Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip ment to drop m Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance A CAUTION W Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hands hearing and head BLADE SPINDLE REPAIR Removal Remove blade from spindle Remove belt shield Remove belt from pulleys Disassemble split taper bushing located on top of pul ley by removing the two bolts and inserting them into the threaded
56. rovided for the left side The side shield should be used for normal mowing Use the discharge chute to replace the side shield in very heavy material CAUTION m Stop mower and tractor immediately upon striking an obstruction Turn off engine remove key inspect and repair any damage before resum ing operation 10 Operation When engaging tractor PTO the engine rpm should always be low Once engaged and ready to start mow ing raise PTO speed to full rpm and maintain through out cutting operation The condition of the terrain to be cut will determine the smoothness of final results For best results mower blades should be kept sharp at all times and the plat form as level as possible When mower blades show excessive wear they should be replaced MOWING TECHNIQUES Mowing Speed Proper ground speed for mowing will depend on the height type and density of grass to be cut Normally ground speed will range from two to five miles per hour Tall dense grass should be mowed at low speeds while thin medium height grass can be cut at a faster ground speed Always operate PTO at full rom when mowing This is necessary to maintain proper blade speed to produce a clean cut Under certain seasonal conditions front tractor tires or casters may roll some grasses down and prevent them from being cut to the same height as the surrounding area When this occurs reduce tractor ground speed The slower speed will per
57. s damages or expenses arising directly or indirectly from the product whether such claim is based upon breach of contract breach of warranty negligence strict liability in tort or any other legal theory Without limiting the generality of the foregoing Woods specifically disclaims any damages relating to i lost profits business revenues or goodwill ii loss of crops iii loss because of delay in harvesting iv any expense or loss incurred for labor supplies substitute machinery or rental or v any other type of damage to property or economic loss This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect WOODS ability to obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts No agent representative dealer distributor serviceperson salesperson or employee of any company including without limitation WOODS its authorized dealers distributors and service centers is authorized to alter modify or enlarge this Warranty Answers to any questions regarding warranty service and locations may be obtained by contacting Woods Equipment ALITEC Company BMP 2606 South Illinois Route 2 CENTRAL FABRICATORS Post Office Box 1000 S Illinois 61 061 GANNON 800 319 6637 tel WORSE 800 399 6637 fax i A www WoodsEquipment com Wou WOODS e F 3079 Rev 1 16 2007 WARRANTY Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow n Machine Zero Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary Utilit
58. s drop into depressions Never operate with full weight of mower on side skids constantly Mower Attitude Position front of mower level with or slightly below the rear Mowing with the front end high will produce ragged cuts with a scalloped look excessive shredding and will require extra power See instructions in Optional Equipment section page 26 when using leaf mulcher Adjustment For best mowing results dimension A should not be more than 1 2 higher and never lower than dimension Br Dimension B is set by adjusting casters or lift chains Dimension A is set by raising or lowering push chan nel arms in idler bracket NOTICE W Any adjustment to either dimension A or B will require adjustment to the other Check cutting height and attitude by placing a straight edge along the outside edge of mower frame as shown in Figure 1 Measure from bottom edge of straightedge at the front and rear at least 32 apart The front measurement should be approximately 1 2 lower than the rear To determine cutting height it is necessary to subtract the distance the blade is below the mower frame from the front measurement On the L59 the blade is 4 5 8 below the mower frame On the L306 it is 4 7 8 below When checking cutting height be sure to take mea surements on both sides of mower Make sure mower is level from side to side using these measurements When changes are made to cutting heigh
59. sponsibility Show customer how to make adjustments 26 Assembly Explain importance of lubrication and show cus tomer lubrication points on tractor and mower Point out safety features and optional equipment Present Operator s Manual to customer and rec ommend they become familiar with all sections OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE A leaf mulcher low suction blades front roller and casters are offered as optional equipment for this mower Some options may not be available for some mountings Blades Low suction blades are optional for this mower In sandy areas where abrasive action could cause exces sive blade wear low suction blades are recommended Casters Casters are used to adjust cutting height Leaf Mulcher Bothersome leaf raking bagging or burning can be minimized by equipping your mower with a leaf mulcher attachment With this attachment your mower will dispose of leaves by quickly and thoroughly shred ding them The shredded matter will decompose and form humus The use of standard suction blades is recommended with the leaf mulcher It is also recommended that the leaf mulcher be removed for grass mowing Adjust mower with blades approximately 1 1 2 above ground and with front of mower slightly higher than the rear Operate tractor at a slow ground speed with the PTO at full rom Front Roller The front roller should be used when scalping occurs Side skids and casters effectively reduce
60. t or attitude be sure to check belt alignment and tension NOTICE E Improper belt alignment or tension can cause premature belt failure 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Figure 1 Attitude Adjustment STARTING AND STOPPING MOWER NOTICE m Mower vibration tends to loosen bolts during operation All hardware should be checked regu larly to maintain proper torque It is a good practice to check mower before each operation to ensure all hardware is secure Power for operating the mower is supplied from the tractor power take off PTO Refer to your tractor man ual for instructions for engaging and disengaging the PTO Always operate engine at full rated PTO rpm Learn how to stop tractor and mower quickly in case of an emergency Should mower become plugged causing belt to slip for over two seconds raise mower just enough to clear plug and continue running for at least two minutes allowing pulleys to cool Stopping the mower with belt in contact with a very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt Do not raise mower higher than necessary this will reduce the risk of thrown objects A WARNING BH A minimum 20 of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels with mower in transport position Without this weight tractor could tip over causing personal injury or death The weight may be attained with front wheel weights ballast in tires or front tractor weights When attaining the minimum 20 w
61. tective equipment for eyes hands hearing and head LUBRICATION Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts particularly when operating in sandy areas The accompanying illustrations show lubrication points Lubrication intervals are based on normal operating conditions Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication Use a lithium grease of 2 consistency with a MOLY molybdenum disulfide additive for all locations Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun When applied according to the lubrication chart one good pump of most guns is sufficient Spindle Lubrication There are grease zerks on each of the three blade spindles They are accessible without shield removal Grease each spindle every 24 hours of operation with a good grade light to medium grease gun NOTICE m Do not over grease spindles Excess grease could be transferred to the belt and cause slippage or premature failure 12 Owner Service 24 HOURS Figure 3 Spindle Lubrication Caster Lubrication Lubricate the caster pivot and caster wheel every eight hours of operation 8 HOURS Figure 4 Caster Lubrication BLADE SERVICING Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are securely fastened and in good condition Replace any blade that is bent excessively nicked worn or has any other damage Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 Sh
62. third party this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way There are no third party beneficiaries of this Warranty WOODS makes no warranty express or implied with respect to engines batteries tires or other parts or accessories not manufactured by WOODS Warranties for these items if any are provided separately by their respective manufacturers WOODS obligation under this Warranty is limited to at WOODS option the repair or replacement free of charge of the product if WOODS in its sole discretion deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty The product must be returned to WOODS with proof of purchase within thirty 30 days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or should have been discovered routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made transportation charges prepaid WOODS shall complete such repair or replacement within a reasonable time after WOODS receives the product THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY WOODS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND WOODS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WOODS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losse
63. y Pull the rubber portion of seal back and locate spring Apply a thin coat of lubricant to bottom seal and install with spring up toward center of housing Place seal squarely on housing Select a piece of pipe or tubing with an outside diameter that will set on out side edge of seal A tube that is too small will bow seal cage Carefully press seal into housing preventing distortion to metal seal care Seal should seat firmly and squarely against machined shoulder in housing Make sure seal lip did not roll under Distortion to seal cage or damage to seal lip with cause seal to leak Damaged seals must be replaced Apply a thin coat of lubricant to top seal and install with spring up away from center of housing Top seal should be flush with to 1 16 above housing 16 Dealer Service NOTICE m Bearing adjustment is set by pressing sleeve against bearing until proper adjustment is attained Adjustment is maintained by drilling a hole through sleeve 4 and spindle shaft 9 and inserting a spring pin m Bearing cups and cones may vary therefore it is necessary to drill a new hole through shaft 9 to maintain proper adjustment of new bearings Drill hole 90 to the original hole Place a rag over seal for protection and drill a 3 16 hole 9 32 down from top of sleeve 4 and 90 to origi nal hole in shaft 9 Drive spring pin 5 through sleeve and shaft to hold bearing adjustment Make sure spring pin does not exte
64. y Vehicles Woods Equipment Company WOODS warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser with the exception of V belts which will be free of defect in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product in the good faith opinion of WOODS has been subjected to improper operation improper maintenance misuse or an accident This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear or normal maintenance items This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this product to a third party this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way There are no third party beneficiaries of this Warranty WOODS obligation under this Warranty is limited to at WOODS option the repair or replacement free of charge of the product if WOODS in its sole discretion deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty The product must be returned to WOODS with proof of purchase within thirty 30 days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or should have been discovered routed through the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made transportation charges prepaid WOODS shall complete such repair or replacement within a r
65. y in hot weather and invites weed growth during growing seasons Fol low local recommendations for the suitable cutting height in your area Uneven Terrain A WARNING m Do not operate on steep slopes m Do not shop start or change directions sud denly on slopes m Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain m Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation The addition of rear tractor weight or liquid ballast in rear tires will increase tractor stability Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent hanging up the tractor and mower Practice will improve your skills in maneuvering rough terrain 15148 Rev 2 9 2007 NOTES Operation 11 OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills Should you need help your dealer has trained service technicians avail able For your protection read and follow all safety information in this manual A WARNING m Before working underneath block mower securely Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip ment to drop m Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments service or maintenance A CAUTION W Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and pro

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