Woods Equipment 42C-6 User Manual
ROTARY MOWER
42C-6
29900
Rev. 3/14/2008
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
TO THE DEALER:
®
Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods
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 online at the Woods Dealer Website or complete the mail-in
form included with the Operator’s Manual. If using the mail-in form, the dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to
Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to register the product 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 manufactured 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:
dealer. Read manual instructions
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 NOTICE 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.
2 Introduction
Gen’l (Rev. 2/19/2008)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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.
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DEALER CHECK LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BOLT SIZE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BACK COVER
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BACK COVER
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
and maintaining your mower. Read it carefully. It furnishes 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.
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LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO!
alguien que si lo lea para que le
traduzca las medidas de seguridad.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing but, due to possible inline
production changes, your mower may vary slightly in
detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the
cutters as may be necessary without notification.
Throughout this manual, references are made to right
and left directions. These are determined by standing
behind the mower facing the direction of forward travel.
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Introduction 3
TRAINING
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgement, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be
that kind of operator.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replacement manuals and safety decals are available 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.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attachments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
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.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Remove accumulated debris from this equipment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.
4 Safety
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
OPERATION
You may not be able to stop the tractor safely if
the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms are improperly adjusted, allowing them to contact mower
components.
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 frequently check
that the tractor clutch and brake pedal mechanisms
are in adjustment.
If the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms can
contact mower components, do not put mower into
service until properly adjusted.
Do not put mower into service unless discharge
chute is installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Place transmission in
neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit
engine.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
42C Safety Rules (Rev. 7/9/2007)
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
TRANSPORTATION
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
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.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its components in any way.
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.
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-
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 unexpectedly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Operator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Make certain all movement of equipment components has stopped before approaching for service.
Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,
free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless
or improper handling may result in serious injury.
Your dealer can supply genuine replacement
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Wear gloves when installing belt. Be careful to
prevent fingers from being caught between belt
and pulley.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
42C Safety Rules (Rev. 7/9/2007)
Safety 5
4 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
1 - 25505
2 - 53425
BE CAREFUL!
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.
Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a
pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter
through very small scratches or under edges of
decals causing them to peel or come off.
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free
from your Woods 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.
DB2202B
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
MODEL NO. SER IAL NO.
Woods Equipment Company
Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.
DANGER
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 discharge chute and guards in place and in good
condition.
BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
53425-B
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OPERATION
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
AWARNING
■ Do not allow children or unqualified persons to
operate equipment.
■ Keep bystanders away from equipment while it
is in operation.
ACAUTION
■ Stop mower and tractor immediately upon
striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove
key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
■ 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.
TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Operate tractor at full governed RPM. If forward speed
is too high, a lower tractor gear can be used.
Attitude can be adjusted by selecting the proper hole
when connecting the channel arms to the mounting
frame.
NOTICE
■ The mower should be carried on tractor lift
mechanism at all times; SKIDS should only lift
mower when it encounters bumps or unevenness.
However, skids should be adjusted so they are carried close to the ground.
MOWING GRASS
When mowing grass, adjust machine so that it is level.
CUTTING WEEDS
When shredding high weeds, it may be desirable to
make two trips over the area - the first one with the
machine adjusted in a higher position.
SHREDDING STALKS
When shredding stalks adjust attitude of machine so
that front end is high.
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Operation 7
SERVICE
LA1
LUBRICATION
Grease blade spindle shaft every 24 hours of operation
until some grease is forced out around top of shaft.
This is necessary to ensure that enough grease has
been forced in to reach top bearing of spindle. V-belt
idlers have sealed ball bearings and do not need lubrication.
V-BELT
Belt should be adjusted so it is tight enough to hold
power of tractor when mowing. When belt replacement
is necessary, use only the belt recommended by your
Woods dealer. These belts are of special construction
for shock loading and severe use. Idler pulleys must be
kept in proper alignment so that V-belt will run
smoothly.
MAIN SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
The spindle assembly is equipped with two tapered
roller bearings. Proper adjustment is maintained by a
sleeve welded on the shaft. These bearings are not
intended to be adjusted during their useful life.
BLADE SERVICING
NOTE: On 42-6 mowers, all crossbars rotate in a clock-
wise rotation except models L42AC/B & C-6 C L42A-6.
Ensure you order correct replacement blades and
install them correctly for your machine. Insert blade into
crossbar; ensure cutting edge points in direction of
crossbar rotation. Install blade pin into crossbar
through blade; rotate blade retainer over blade and
tighten locking bolt.
LUBRICATION OF OVERRUNNING
CLUTCH
Oil only occasionally and just enough to keep a film of
oil on internal parts. Excess oil will prevent ratchet
teeth from fully engaging, resulting in premature failure.
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.
Removal
Loosen locking bolt, rotate blade retainer and drive
blade pin up out of crossbar and blade. Slide blade out
of crossbar. Always sharpen or replace blades in pairs
to maintain proper balance. Use genuine Woods
blades for replacement. They are made of special steel
alloy and are subjected to rigid heat-treat and inspection requirements. Substitute blades may not meet
these rigid specifications and could be dangerous.
Installation
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 pressure 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.
Figure 1. Clockwise Rotation Crossbar
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ASSEMBLY
LA3
LA5
AWARNING
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service or
maintenance.
ACAUTION
■ 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.
SPINDLE INSTALLATION
Insert spindle assembly (11) up through bottom of
mower frame (1). Be sure to index grease zerk toward
mower front for ease of lubrication. Secure spindle to
frame with four 1/2 x 1-3/4" bolts (26), 1/2" lock washers (27) and nuts (28). Torque to 85 lbs-ft.
on the bottom side of the blade when installed. Insert
blade pin (11) through blades, rotate blade pin retainer
washer (10) over pin, tighten bolt (12) snugly. Do not
over tighten; do not follow torque chart recommendations.
Figure 3. Blade Installation
FRONT CORNER BAFFLE INSTALLATION
Attach front corner baffle (2) to right front corner of
mower frame with 3/8 x 3/4" carriage bolt (20) and lock
nuts (25).
Figure 2. Spindle Installation
BLADE INSTALLATION
Remove bolt (12) and apply an anti-seize lubricant to
threads and reinstall.
Rotate blade retainer washer (10) off of blade pin (11)
and remove blade pin.
Install blades (14) with cutting edge toward closed side
of crossbar. Check that the words “this side down” are
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Figure 4. Front Corner Baffle Installation
SIDE SKID INSTALLATION
With cutting height set, adjust side skids to within 1/2"
of ground. Never operate mower with weight on side
skids. Properly adjusted side skids are designed to
carry mower over uneven ground and minimize scalping.
Attach side skids (10) to mower frame with 3/8 x 1"
bolts (21), lock washers (23) and nuts (24).
Assembly 9
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