Woods Equipment 59HC-1 User Manual
ROTARY MOWER
59HC-1
For use on IH “C” and “240”
29931
Rev. 6/29/2007
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
TO THE DEALER:
®
Assembly and proper ins tallation of this product is the r esponsibility of the Woods
and safety rules. Make su re all item s on the Dealer ’s Pr e-Delivery and Delivery Check L ists in the O perator ’s Ma nual
are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.
The dealer must complete the Produc t Registrati on included with the Oper ator ’s Manual. The cust omer must si gn the
registration which cer tifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. The de aler is to return the prepaid
postage portion to Woods, give one co py to th e custo mer, and retain one co py. Failure to complete and return this
card does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your W oods equipm ent. The informa tion 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 author ized Woods dealer has trained me chanics, genuine Woods serv ice 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 IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to
equipment. The ter ms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used in co njunction with the Sa fety-Alert Symbol (a
triangle with an exclamation mark) to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.
2 Introduction
Gen’l (Rev. 2/5/2007)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
BOL T TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
BOLT SIZE CHART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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 vary ing
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instruction s, you should be able to deve lop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
!
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 m anual, references are made to right
and left directions. Th ese are determined by standing
behind the mower facing the direction of forward travel.
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a
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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 3
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our p roducts. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipm ent can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident p revention 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.
TRAINING
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 instruct ed in and be capable
of the safe operation of t he 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.
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, a llowing them to contact mower
components.
When the mower lift stops are installed as
instructed in t his manu al, prop erly adj usted cl utch
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 discharg e 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 brak e, and ensure all othe r 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.
4 Safety
59C-2 Safety Rules (Rev. 6/22/2007)
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Do not stop, start, or change directions suddenly 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 pe rforming
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised c omponents to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop engine, rem ove 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 require ments 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 equipmen t components has stopped before app roaching fo r 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 ar e
installed secu rely to ensu re eq uipme nt is i n a sa fe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See S afet y Deca ls se ctio n f or
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.
59C-2 Safet y Rules (Rev. 6/22/2007)
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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.
3 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
BE CAREFUL!
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean saf ety
decals.
Avoid sprayi ng too close to decal s when usin g
a pressure washer; high-pressure water can
enter through very small scratches or under
edges of decals causing them to peel or come
off.
1 - 25505
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.
2 - 53425
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
A WARNING
■ Do not a llow c hildren or unqualified persons to
operate equipment.
■ Kee p bystanders away from equipment while it
is in operation.
A CAUTION
■ 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.
clear the ground. The side skid s will minimize sc alping
by lifting the mower over bumps.
Height Adjustment (With Casters)
Adjustment for 59 and L59 cas ters is ma de by placin g
axle in upper and lower holes in the yoke, or by moving
spacers on top or bottom of the p ivot shaft. On L306,
adjust by using vario us holes in the c aster arm. Adjus t
side skids 1/2" above the ground.
Raise mower off the ground when b acking and tur ning
at the same time.
Mower Attitude
Position front of mowe r level with or slightly bel ow the
rear to provide closer cutting. Mowing with the front
end higher will produce ragged cuts with a scalloped
look, excessive shredding, and will require extra power.
MOWING GRASS
Woods model 59, L59, and L306 series mowers are
equipped with suction-type blades which make them
ideal for finish mowing large areas of lawn. The
machine should be run level when mowing, and the
uncut area should be kept to the left side (right s ide o n
left-handed machine). This prevents a small windrow
that might otherwise occur .
Streaking
With certain types of grass and under certain sea sonal
conditions, the fro nt caster wheels may roll the grass
down enough that it will no t come all the way back up
and will not be cut as short as the surrounding area.
This may appear to be a streak left by the spindle, but it
is not. The only solution, under these conditions, is to
carry the weight of the machine on the lift chains with
the caster wheels adj usted up s o they c arry the we ight
when riding a high ridge or high spot.
TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operate the tractor at full governed rpm when doing
normal mowing. If the forward speed is too high, a
lower gear can be used.
Height Adjustment (Without Casters)
The mower is raised or lowered and the mowing height
is maintained by the tractor hydraulic system.
Set the hydraulic control lever stop for the desired
mowing level. Adjust the side skids so that they just
Attitude Adjustment (Figure 1)
For best mowing results, dimension “A” should not be
more than 1/2" higher, and never lower, than dimension
“B”.
Dimension “B” is set by adjusting casters, gauge
wheels or lift chains.
Dimension “A” is set by raisin g or lowering pu sh channel arms in idler bracket.
NOTICE
■ 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 the mower frame as
shown in Figure 3.
Measure from the bottom edge of the straight edge at
the front and rear at least 32" apart. The front measurement should be approximately 1/2" lower than the rear.
To det ermine cutting hei ght, it is necessa ry to subtract
the distance the blade is below mower frame from the
front measurement . On L59, the b lade is 4-5/8" belo w
the mower frame. On the L306, it is 4-7/8" below.
When checking cutting height, be sure to take measurements on both sides of the mower. Be sure the
mower is level from side to side usi ng these m easurements.
When changes are made to cutti ng height or attitude,
be sure to check belt alignment and tension.
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Operation 7
Figure 1. Attitude Adjustment
NOTICE
■ Improper belt alignment or tension can cause
premature belt failure.
Lubrication
Grease caster pivot a nd wh eel ever y 8 hours of oper ation.
There are grease fittings on each of the three blade
spindles, which are accessible without shie ld removal.
Grease every 24 h ours of op eration wit h a good grade
light to medium grease gun.
Figure 2. Proper Belt Tension
NOTICE
■ Alig nment must b e rechecked if it is necessar y
to move idler pulleys 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 8 hours of operation.
NOTICE
■ Do not over grease spindles. Excess grease
could be transferred to the belt and cause slippage
or premature failure.
Belt Tension (Figure 2)
Set belt tension using a spring scale or other force
measuring d evic e. Remo ve l eft bel t shie ld. At t ach sca le
between center and left pulle y. Apply between 3 and 4
pounds of force. B elt deflection should measure 5/16"
for normal conditions.
Te nsion may be in creased if nec essary to prevent belt
from slipping in heavy mowing conditions. When
checking tension withou t a force mea sur ing dev i ce, the
belt, when properly set, should feel very tight.
Cycle belt through at least two revolutions after any
adjustment before checking tension. These belts are
very strong and need to be adjusted very tight. Belts
are more likely to b e damaged by excessive slippage
than from being overtightened.
NOTICE
Side Shield & Discharge Chute
Side shield and discharge chute are provided fo r discharge end of mower (left end on white frames and
right end on yellow frames ). Use s ide shiel d for n ormal
mowing and in areas where other persons may be
present. Use discharge chute for very heavy mowing
conditions.
NOTICE
■ Always use either side shield or discharge
chute.
Optional Equipment
Optional equipment available for this equipment
includes casters for cutting height control, front roller to
minimize scalpin g, low a nd ext ra su ction blade s, and a
leaf mulcher. Low suction blades are for sandy areas
where abrasive action could cause excessive blade
wear. Extra suction blades are designed to lift up fragile
downed grasses for better cutt ing results and are also
recommended for use with Woods lawn vacuum and
leaf mulcher attachments.
■ Belt must not rub deck or crosswise support.
Te nsion ad ju stments m ay be mad e b y movi ng the idler
pulleys up or down.
8 Operation
Mower Spindle Assemblies
Mower spindle assemblies are equipped with two
tapered roller bearings. Bearing adjustment is held by a
roll pin. Adjustment should not be necessary. Repair
requires special skills and tools. You may save time
and money by using a new spindle assembly.
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Blade Servicing
Keep blades sharp for a good mowing job. Sharpen
both ends of the blade the same amount to maintain
balance. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but
leave a 1/16" blunt edge . Do not sharpen back si de of
blade. When replacing blades, do not substitute any
bolt for the specia l Nylok blade bolt. T he Nylok bolt is
self-locking, meeting the non-loosening requirements
for this application.
NOTICE
■ O n mowers with white frames, the blade bolts
have left hand threads.
Both 59 and 306 mowers use cup washers under
blades. These washers wil l burn and lose their clamping force if excess slippage occurs. Inspect and replace
as necessary. The L306 mower incorpo rates a friction
clutch disc which is de signed to slip o nly when strikin g
a solid object. Should blade slip during mowing, tighten
by adding thin shim washers over bushing, between
top cup washer and blade, until blades will hold desired
load. Blade bolts should be torqued to 170 lbs-ft.
HOW TO SOLVE BELT PROBLEMS
Assemble as shown on mower decal. If not installed
correctly, more twist will result than is allowable.
Belt whip is c aus ed by be lt m isa l ig nme nt unl e ss m owe r
is driven by a rough-running or 2-cylinder engine.
lowered by keeping the rear idlers adjusted to a low
position.
Figure 3. Use of Straight Edge (Side View)
How to Align a Twisted Belt
Right: Inside edge of belt are approximately lined up
with the sheave.
Proper position of L59 and L306: Adjust mower forward and back to suc h a position tha t the rear take-u p
idlers are near the bottom of their slots when the belt
lines up with the proper groove in the center pulley and
is tight. Never run the id ler s hig h in the s lo ts as thi s will
cause misalignment.
It is assumed that the mower is adjusted to run approximately level. If the front of the mower is down, the
idlers will have to be rais ed. If the bac k of the m ower is
down, the idlers will have to be down further. Belts
must be in proper alignment with sheave grooves as
shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
PTO pulleys must be moved in or ou t to c ause the belt
to be in alignment with the idlers.
Belt Tension: Run belts very tight. Present belt
designs are much strong er tha n we are a ccustom ed to
and will stand more tensi on. Slip ping will hea t and rui n
a belt but tension i s not h armful. You can minimize the
amount of change in belt length as mower is raised and
Figure 4.
Wrong: Outer edge of belt appears to be in line.
Figure 5.
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