Woods Equipment L306 K50 User Manual

UNDERMOUNT

MOWER

L306 K50

For Use on Kubota Tractors:

L2250F

L2250DT

L2550F

L2550DT

L2850F

L2850DT

with Ag or Turf Tires

32695

Rev. 11/17/2006

Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

TO THE DEALER:

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

WARNING

DANGER

NOTE

®

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 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 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 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!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.

IMPORTANT

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTE

2 Introduction

Indicates helpful information.

Gen’l (Rev. 6/6/2005)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DEALER CHECK LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BACK COVER

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Introduction 3

SPECIFICATIONS

Cutting Width 72"

Cutting Height Range 1-1/2 - 4-1/4

Blade Speed (RPM) 2,180

Blade Tip Speed (feet per minute) 13,840

Blade Spindles 3

Number of Blades 3

Caster Wheels Optional

Caster Size 3-1/4 x 10-1/4

PTO Speed 1,000 Rpm

Mower Frame Thickness 7 GA Deck

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.

WARNING

■ 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.

The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur­rent at the time of printing. However, due to possible
inline production 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.

4 Introduction

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S

AFETY RULE

S

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

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.

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 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.

 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.

L306 K50 Safety Rules (Rev. 11/3/2006)

Safety 5

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 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 under­neath 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.

6 Safety



L306 K50 Safety Rules (Rev. 11/3/2006)

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

2 - PN 53425

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

Replace Immediately If Damaged!

Serial Number Plate

MODEL NO. SER IAL NO.

Woods Equipment Company

Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.

1 - PN 25505

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

BE CAREFUL!

Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals. Avoid spraying
too close to decals when using a pressure washer; high­pressure 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.

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Safety 7

OPERATION

The designed and tested safety of this machine
depends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in the manual. Be familiar with and follow all
safety rules in this manual, the tractor manual and
safety decals on the tractor and mower.

A WARNING

■ Do not exceed PTO speed of 1000 rpm maxi-

mum.

The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility
of the operator. The operator should be familiar with
the mower and tractor and all safety practices before
starting operation. Read and follow the safety rules on
page 5 through page 7.

The mower is designed for lawn or grass mowing. It is
not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed mow­ing.

It is equipped with suction type blades for best results
in lawn mowing. Optional low suction blades are avail­able for use in sandy conditions.

The warranty for this mower appears on the inside
back cover of this manual. Record the model and serial
numbers of your mower in the spaces provided above
the warranty. Provide this information to your dealer to
obtain correct repair parts.

Take all possible precautions when leaving tractor
unattended: disengage PTO, lower mower, shift into
neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key
from ignition.

DAILY CHECK LIST

___ Check that mower is properly and securely

attached to tractor.

___ During inspection, check that all nuts and bolts

are secure and clevis pins are properly cotter
pinned.

Adjustment is accomplished by lowering lift arms and
inserting lift chains into keyhole lift lugs. Raise the
mower, checking to ensure it does not contact any part
of tractor. Take up links, one or two at a time, until the
desired height is obtained.

There is a long and short slot in the rear lift lugs. Level
mower by using these slots as needed.

After setting upper lift limit, lower mower to desired cut­ting height. Set lower stop of mower hydraulic control
lever at this point. This will allow you to raise the mower
when necessary and return to the pre-set cutting
height.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITH
CASTERS

The caster arm has five holes for adjustment. Cutting
height is adjusted by changing the adjustment bracket
hole alignment with the caster arm.

There are two holes on the frame rail to mount the
caster arm. Use the rear hole for settings up to 3". Use
the front hole for settings above 3".

Whenever adjustments are made to the casters, care­fully raise mower to ensure casters do not come in con­tact with any part of tractor. Should any interference
occur, readjust lift chains.

Set lower stop of tractor hydraulic control lever to pre­vent chains rubbing belt.

IMPORTANT

■ Be sure lift chains do not interfere with drive

belt.

■ Always raise mower off casters when backing

up and turning at the same time to prevent casters
from locking up on front tires.

Attitude Adjustment

___ Check condition of blades and security of attach-

ment.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITH­OUT CASTERS

Mower cutting height is raised, lowered and maintained
using tractor hydraulics and lift chains. Proper lift chain
adjustment is essential. The chains must be adjusted
so that tractor lift arms are in their highest position
before the lift or any part of mower is within 1/4" of con­tacting tractor or mower lift stops. Improper lift chain
adjustment could result in damage to lift mechanism or
tractor.

8 Operation

Figure 1. Attitude Adjustment

Place tractor and mower on a level surface to check
and adjust mower attitude. For best mowing results,
dimension “A” should not be more than 1/2" higher and
never lower than dimension “B” (except when using a
leaf mulcher or with some tractor tire configurations, it
may be necessary to adjust rear of mower approxi-

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mately 1/4" lower than front to prevent belt from rub­bing on mower.)

Dimension “B” is set by adjusting optional casters or lift
chains.

Dimension “A” is set by raising or lowering channel
arms in push bars.

IMPORTANT

■ Any adjustment to either dimension “A” or “B”

will require checking the other adjustment.

Set desired cutting height with casters or lift chains
then adjust for dimension “A”.

Check attitude by placing a straight edge along outside
edge of mower as shown in Figure 1. Measure from
bottom of straight edge to ground. The measurement at
dimension “B” should be level with or approximately
1/2" lower than the rear. The measurement at dimen­sion “A” should never be lower than the one at dimen­sion “B” (except when using a leaf mulcher or with
some tractor tire configurations, it may be necessary to
adjust rear of mower approximately 1/4" lower than
front to prevent belt from rubbing on mower.)

To determine cutting height, it is necessary to subtract
the distance the blade is below mower from the mea­surement at dimension “B”. Subtract 4-7/8" from
dimension “B”; the remainder is the cutting height.

Be sure mower is level side to side using these mea­surements. If it is not, check to be sure casters are set
in same hole, and that channel arms and push bars are
set in same hole on each side. Minor adjustments can
be made by using slots in rear lift bracket for adjust­ments.

■ Do not operate mower in vicinity of other per-

sons.

■ Do not allow riders on tractor or mower.

PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST

___ Check to ensure blades are sharp and secure

and cutting edge is positioned in the direction of
blade rotation (counter-clockwise as viewed from
top of mower).

___ Always operate tractor PTO at 1000 rpm maxi-

mum when mowing.

___ Check to make sure all safety shielding is prop-

erly installed and is in good condition. Be sure
discharge chute or side shield is installed.

___ Check cutting height adjustment.

___ Clear area to be mowed of debris that could be

picked up and thrown by mower.

___ Place tractor transmission in neutral and be sure

PTO is disengaged before attempting to start
tractor engine.

___ Make sure all critical tractor adjustments such as

brake and clutch pedal travel, etc., are set to trac­tor manufacturer’s specifications.

STARTING & STOPPING MOWER

Power for operating the mower is supplied by tractor
power take off (PTO). Refer to your tractor manual for
PTO operating instruction.

A WARNING

When making cutting height or attitude changes, be
sure to check belt alignment. (Refer to Belt Alignment
in Assembly section on page 23.)

IMPORTANT

■ Improper belt alignment or tension can cause

premature belt failure.

Side Skid Adjustment

With cutting height established, adjust side skids at
least 1/2" above ground level. Properly adjusted side
skids are designed to carry mower over uneven ground
and minimize scalping. Never adjust side skids to be in
constant contact with ground.

A WARNING

■ Allow no children or unqualified persons to

operate this equipment.

■ Do not exceed PTO speed of 1000 rpm maxi-

mum.

A CAUTION

■ Stop mower and tractor immediately upon

striking an obstructions. Inspect mower and repair
any damage before resuming operation.

Should mower become plugged, causing belt to slip
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, to reduce
the risk of thrown objects.

Commencing Mowing

When engaging PTO, the engine rpm should always be
low. Once engaged and ready to start mowing,

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Operation 9

increase PTO speed to 1000 rpm and maintain
throughout cutting operation.

During operation mowing vibration tends to loosen
hardware. All hardware should be checked regularly to
maintain proper torque. It is good practice to check
mower before each operation to ensure all hardware is
tight.

IMPORTANT

■ Always raise mower off casters when backing

and turning at the same time to prevent casters
from locking up on front tractor tires.

Before mowing, analyze the area to determine the best
mowing procedure. Consider the height, type of grass
and the terrain type (hilly, level or rough).

A DANGER

■ Keep away. To avoid serious injury or death

from thrown objects or blade contact, never oper­ate mower without discharge chute or side shield
installed.

MOWING TECHNIQUES

Mowing Speed

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 mower
as level as possible. When mower blades show exces­sive wear, they should be replaced.

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 mph. Tall,
dense grass should be mowed at lower speeds, while
thin, medium height grass can be cut at a faster ground
speed.

Always operate tractor PTO at 1000 rpm maximum
when mowing. This is necessary to maintain proper
blade speed to produce a clean cut. Under certain sea­sonal conditions, front tractor tires may roll some
grasses down and prevent them from being cut to the
same height as the surrounding area. When this
occurs, reduce the tractor ground speed, operating
tractor PTO at 1000 rpm. The slower speed will permit
grasses to at least partially 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.

A DANGER

■ Keep hands and feet away from discharge

opening.

A WARNING

■ Pick up all rocks, twigs and other debris before

mowing. Enter new areas carefully. Cut grass
higher the first time to allow mower to clear unseen
objects. Never assume an area is clear. Always
check!

■ Clear mowing area of all people when operating

mower. Thrown objects could injure bystanders.

Mow with uncut grass to the right. This will distribute
the clippings over the cut area. Discharging clippings
over uncut grass will cause a buildup and may prevent
uniform cutting.

For a professional touch in large open areas, try the
mowing pattern in Figure 2. Make two passes counter­clockwise to discharge clippings away from bordering
objects. Then cut the lawn in half by mowing down the
center. Turn clockwise to the right at end of area over
grass previously mowed.

Plan your mowing pattern to travel straight forward
whenever possible.

Mowing Tips

Extremely tall grass should be mowed twice. Cut grass
higher on first pass. Cut the second time at desired
height at 90° to the first pass.

Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and
use less power.

10 Operation

It is better to mow grass more often rather than too
short. Short grass deteriorates rapidly in hot weather
and invites weed growth during growing seasons. Fol­low local recommendations for the suitable cutting
height in your area.

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Figure 2. Mowing Pattern

BLADES

Mowers are shipped with standard suction blades
which are designed for normal mowing conditions.

Optional low suction blades are available for use in
sandy areas.

UNEVEN TERRAIN

A WARNING

■ Be careful when operating tractor and mower

on uneven ground. In extremely uneven terrain,
rear wheel weights should be used to improve trac­tion.

The addition of rear tire weights and 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.

Avoid sudden starts and stops when traveling up or
down hill. Always mow down steep slopes, never up or
across the face.

Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tip­ping or loss of control.

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 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.

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Operation 11

A WARNING

OWNER SERVICE

washer (6), blade (5), blade stop (4) and clutch disc (3).
Shoulder washer (2) will not normally come off
machine unless intentionally removed.

■ Lower mower to ground, turn tractor engine off

and remove key before performing any mainte­nance.

■ When completing a maintenance or service

function, make sure all safety shields are in good
condition and properly installed before placing
mower in service.

A CAUTION

■ Always use personal protection devices such

as eye and ear protectors when performing mainte­nance functions.

BELT INSTALLATION

See Belt Installation in Assembly section on page 19.

BLADE SERVICING

Blades may be removed from the mower while it is still
mounted on the tractor.

A WARNING

■ If you suspend mower on tractor hydraulic sys-

tem, be sure to install safety blocks. The tractor
hydraulic system could fail, causing mower to fall
and crush anything under it.

■ Do not handle mower blades with bare hands.

Careless or improper handling may result in seri­ous injury.

Inspect blades before each use to determine that they
are mounted tightly and are 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.

BLADE REMOVAL

See Figure 3. Install blade wrench over spindle pulley
bolts to prevent spindle from rotating while removing
bolt (10) which has left hand threads. Then remove
special washer (9), sleeve (8), cup washers (7), shim

BLADE INSTALLATION

See Figure 3. Assemble shoulder washer (2) small end
up (if removed). Install remaining parts in reverse order
of disassembly. Ensure blade cutting edge is posi­tioned to lead in counter-clockwise rotation, as viewed
from top of mower.

Shims should be added to blade installation to leave
approximately 1/32" cup in cup washers when blade
bolt is torqued to 170 lbs-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.

This blade friction clutch disc allows the assembly to
slip when hitting a solid object. If slippage occurs dur­ing normal mowing, it may be necessary to add an
additional shim washer (6).

A WARNING

■ Do not substitute any bolt for the special blade

bolt. It is self-locking, meeting the non-loosening
requirements for this application.

■ Your dealer can supply Woods replacement

blades. They are made of special steel alloys and
subjected to rigid heat-treated and inspections
requirements. Substitute blades may not meet
these rigid specifications and may be dangerous.

BLADE SHARPENING

IMPORTANT

■ When sharpening blades be sure to balance

them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive
vibration which can damage blade spindle bear­ings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in
mowing housing.

See Figure 4. Follow original sharpening pattern as
shown in Figure 4. Do not sharpen blade to a razor
edge, but leave a 1/32" to 1/16" blunt edge. Do not
sharpen back side of blade.

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1. Blade Wrench

2. Shoulder Washer

3. Clutch Disc

4. Blade Stop

5. Blade

6. Shim Washer

7. Cup Washers

8. Sleeve

9. Washer (special)

10. Bolt (special)

A WARNING

■ Lower mower to ground, shut off tractor engine

and remove key before servicing.

Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas. The
accompanying illustrations give the lubrication points
and frequency. The hours are based on normal operat­ing conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may
require more frequent lubrication.

Use a SAE multi-purpose type grease for all locations
shown. Be sure to clean fitting thoroughly before using
grease gun.

IMPORTANT

■ Do not over grease blade spindles. Excess

grease could be transferred to the belt and cause
slippage and premature failure.

Figure 3. Blade Assembly

Figure 4. Blade Sharpening

LUBRICATION

A CAUTION

■ Always wear safety glasses and ear protection

when performing service or maintenance functions
that could cause injury to eyes or ears.

Figure 5. Spindle Lubrication

See Figure 5 and Figure 6. Be familiar with and follow
all safety rules and decals.

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Figure 6. Caster Lubrication

Owner Service 13

DEALER SERVICE

SPINDLE REPAIR

A WARNING

■ Lower mower to ground, turn tractor engine off

and remove ignition key before performing any
maintenance.

■ When completing a maintenance or service

function, make sure all safety shields are in good
condition and installed before placing mower in
service.

A CAUTION

■ Always use personal protection devices such

as eye and ear protection when performing mainte­nance functions.

The information in this section is written for dealer ser­vice 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.

SPINDLE INSPECTION

Permatex 3D Aviation Form-A-Gasket®, or equivalent,
is recommended as a sealant.

For reference, the short cup chamber is on top.

Cups and cones are a press fit to minimize wear.

Spindles are equipped with two tapered roller bearings.
Adjustment is set by pressing a sleeve on the shaft
until all end play is removed. Adjustment is maintained
with a roll pin driven through the sleeve and shaft.

Periodically inspect blade spindles by grasping pulley,
moving from side to side and up and down. Also rotate
spindle. If end play or wobble is detected or if it feels
rough when rotated (indicating bad bearings), repair or
replace.

REMOVING SPINDLE FROM MOWER

Remove blade from spindle. Refer to Blade Removal
on page 12.

Remove belt shield and remove belt.

Disassemble split taper bushing (located on top of pul­ley) by removing the two bolts and inserting them into
threaded holes. Tighten alternately to remove split
taper bushing.

Remove key and pulley.

Remove four spindle attaching bolts and remove spin­dle.

1. Blade Spindle Assembly

2. Spindle Housing and Cups

3. Seal

4. Sleeve

5. Bearing Cone

6. Bearing Cup

7. Grease Fitting

8. Spindle Shaft

9. Roll Pin

Figure 7. Spindle Repair

Disassembly

Drive roll pin out of sleeve and shaft.

Place spindle assembly in a press and press shaft
down through housing.

14 Dealer Service

Remove seals from housing.

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Remove bearing cups from housing by placing a punch
in slots provided and drive out. Alternate punch posi­tion from side to side. Take care to prevent housing
damage.

Assembly

Bearing cones and cups are designed to mate. It is
important to position them so bearing cones taper
mates with cup taper.

Lubricate new cups with a light oil. Place them in spin­dle housing with tapers toward the outside.

Seat cups securely with a press or place a large soft
drift on the flat lip of cup and drive them into housing
until seated against machined shoulder of housing.

Polish areas of shaft and sleeve where seals will seat
with emery cloth.

Place bottom bearing cone on spindle shaft so it will
mate with cup, and press on until it seats on bottom
shoulder of shaft.

Insert shaft and bearing through bottom of housing and
seat against cup.

Fill housing cavity with a medium grade grease.

Place seal squarely on housing and select pipe or tub­ing with an OD that will set on outside edge of seal. A
tubing with an OD that is too small will bow seal cage.

Carefully guide seal lip over shaft and carefully press
seal into housing. Be careful to prevent distortion to
metal cage. Seal should seat firmly and squarely
against machined shoulder in housing.

Make sure seal lip did not roll under. Distortion to seal
case or damage to seal lip will cause seal to leak.
Damaged seals must be replaced.

Carefully press top seal into housing with spring up and
away from center of housing. Top seal should be flush
with up to 1/16" above housing.

Drill a 3/16" hole 9/32" down from top of sleeve and
drive roll pin through sleeve and shaft to hold bearing
adjustment.

Lubricate spindle with a medium grade grease. Turn
spindle bottom up and vent bottom seal with a dull
instrument such as a tongue depressor or letter
opener.

Apply grease until it comes out where you are venting
seal. Use care to prevent cutting or nicking seal.

Install top bearing on shaft to mate with top cone and
press on shaft until there is room for sleeve.

Apply a thin coat of Permatex to shaft area where
sleeve will seat. Install sleeve on shaft and press
sleeve and bearing down shaft until all end play is
removed (similar to adjusting front wheel bearings on
an automobile). Check by spinning spindle. It should
turn freely. If it is too tight, hold spindle housing and hit
spindle shaft with a lead hammer. Press again until the
proper adjustment is obtained.

Be careful not to over-tighten bearings. Proper bearing
adjustment is essential to good bearing lift.

IMPORTANT

■ Improper positioning of seals can cause seal

and spindle damage.

Proper seal installation is important. An improperly
installed seal will leak and could cause bearing failure.

Pull the rubber portion of seal back and locate spring.

Lightly coat area of housing where seals seat with Per­matex.

Rotate spindle housing on shaft, checking for free
movement.

Spindle Installation

Insert spindle up through bottom of mower frame. Posi­tion grease fitting for proper lubrication access and
install the four mounting bolts.

PULLEY INSTALLATION

Install pulley onto spindle shaft. Install split taper bush­ing and key. Alternately tighten bolts to 12 lbs-ft. Check
to be sure pulley is located on shaft to the dimensions
shown in Figure 8. Dimensions are from top of mower
frame to pulley center line.

Install bottom seal with spring up toward center of
housing.

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Figure 8. Pulley Installation

Dealer Service 15

TROUBLE SHOOTING

BELT CONDITIONS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CLAUSE SOLUTION

Belt slippage Belt too loose Adjust tension.

Mower overloading, material too
tall or heavy

Oil on belt from over lubrication Be careful not to over lubricate.

Belt hung up or rubbing Check belt for free travel in pulleys

Belt or pulleys worn out If the belt rides in bottom of pulley

Frayed edges on cover Belt misaligned or belt rubbing

guide

Reduce tractor ground speed but
operate PTO at 1000 rpm. Cut
material twice, one high pass and
then mow at desired height. Cut a
partial swath.

Clean lubricant from belt and pul­ley with clean rag. Replace oil
soaked belt.

and belt guides. Check under
mower and around blade spindle
shafts for wire, rags or other for­eign material. Clean all material
from under mower.

groove, either belt or pulley is worn
and must be replaced.

Re-align belt or guide. Be sure belt
doesn’t rub any other part while
running.

Belt rollover Misaligned rear drive pulley Re-align drive pulley.*

Damaged belt Replace belt.*

Foreign object in pulley grooves Inspect all pulley grooves for rust,

paint or weld spots and remove.

Worn pulley groove Replace pulley.

Damaged belt Rollover, high shock loads or

installation damage

Belt breakage High shock loads Raise cutting height. Avoid abu-

Belt came off drive Check drive alignment for foreign

* 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.

Replace belt.*

sive mowing. Avoid hitting the
ground or large obstructions.

material in grooves. Avoid hitting
solid objects or ground.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

MOWING CONDITIONS

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CLAUSE SOLUTION

Grass cut higher in center of swath
than at edge

Grass cut lower in center of swath
than at edge

Streaking conditions in swath Conditions too wet for mowing,

Height of mower higher at rear
than at front

Loose blade Check clamping cup washers. If

Height of mower lower at rear than
at front

Loose blade Check clamping cup washers. If

blades unable to cut that part of
grass pressed down by path of
tractor tires

Dull blades Sharpen or replace blades.

Loose blades Check clamping cup washers. If

Check cutting height adjustment.

flat or not holding, replace.

Adjust mower height and attitude
so that mower rear and front are
within 1/2" of same height.

flat or not holding, replace.

Allow grass to dry before mowing.
Slow ground speed of tractor but
keep PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Cutting lower will help. Under
some conditions it is impossible to
pick up and cut grass pressed
down by tires.

flat or not holding, replace.

Material discharges from mower
unevenly, bunches of material
along swath

Erratic mower operation or mower
slows down without tractor engine
slowing

Scalping Mowing too slow Raise cutting height.

Material too high or too much
material

Grass wet Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Clippings packed to underside of
mower

Belt slippage See belt trouble shooting.

Skids too high Adjust skids. Install front roller.

Reduce ground speed but operate
tractor PTO at 1000 rpm maxi­mum, or make two passes over
material. Raise mower for first
pass. Lower to desired height for
second and cut at 90° to first pass.
Raise rear of mower high enough
to permit material to discharge, but
not so high that conditions above
occur.

Slow ground speed of tractor but
keep PTO running at 1000 rpm.
Cutting lower will help.

Remove clippings and clean
underside of mower.

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Trouble Shooting 17

ASSEMBLY

DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the
Woods dealer. The mower should be delivered to the
owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted
for normal cutting conditions.

Using these instructions, set up mower as received
from the factory.

Complete check lists on page 27 when set-up is com­plete.

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 35.

Select a suitable working area. Open parts boxes and
lay out parts and hardware to make locating easy.
Refer to illustrations, accompanying text, parts lists and
exploded view drawings.

1. Discharge Chute

2. Side Shield

3. Side Skid

Figure 9. Discharge Chute, Side Shield &

Side Skid Installation

A CAUTION

■ Always use personal protection devices such

as eye and ear protectors during assembly.

MOWER PREPARATION

A DANGER

■ Keep away. To avoid serious injury or death

from thrown objects or blade contact, never oper­ate mower without discharge chute in place.

Side Skid Installation

Attach side skids to outer frame rail with 1/2 x 1-1/4"
bolts. Final adjustment of skids will be necessary when
cutting height is established.

Side Shield or
Discharge Chute Installation

Attach side shields to right and left side of mower.
Install baffled shield on left side. The discharge chute
may be installed on left side to replace left shield when
mowing in heavy material.

Crosswise Support Installation

Attach crosswise support to mower deck, welded lug
forward. The lug has two holes. Use bottom holes for
low cutting heights and top holes for higher cutting
heights. Install spacer bushing into appropriate hole.
Insert bolt through deck and slide crosswise support
onto bolt. Secure with nut.

1. Lift Chain

2. Caplug

3. Keyhole Bracket

4. Spacer Bushing

5. Crosswise Support

18 Assembly

Figure 10. Crosswise Support Installation

Push Channel Installation

Refer to Front Mounting Assembly parts list on page

30. Pin push channels (44) to mower frame as shown

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with 5/8 x 1-1/2" clevis pins and secure with safety
pins. Attach channels to crosswise support with clevis
pins and secure with safety pins.

Lift Chain Installation

See Figure 10. Lift chains are inserted in keyhole
brackets on mower deck and secured with caplugs.

There are two sets of three keyhole brackets. Use the
front outside brackets.

Belt Take-Up Assembly

1. Left Blade Spindle

2. Front Side Idler

3. Back Side Idler

Figure 11. Belt Take-Up Assembly

Belt Installation on Mower

One of the major causes of belt failure is improper
installation. Before you install a new belt, check pulley
shafts and bearings for wear. Check pulley grooves for
cleanliness and be sure pulleys turn freely and with
only slight 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. Always loosen idler pulleys prior
to belt installation.

The belt may be completely installed with mower
mounted on tractor. However, it is easier to install belt
on mower frame with mower detached.

Be sure belt clears belt guides by 1/8". Reform guide if
necessary. This should be checked with belt com­pletely installed.

Step 1: Insert belt in bottom right hand groove of center
pulley and route toward take-up assembly. Tip take-up
assembly forward and route belt through idler pulleys
as shown in Figure 12.

The belt take-up assembly replaces left belt shield. To
install, remove left belt shield and replace with take-up
assembly. Do not tighten hardware until belt is
installed.

Step 2: Route belt back to center pulley and insert in
middle groove, then route around right pulley.

A CAUTION

■ Wear gloves when installing belt. Be careful to

prevent your fingers from being caught between
belt and pulley.

Step 3: Route belt to center pulley, insert in top groove

and pull to rear. Belt installation will be completed when
mower is installed on tractor.

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Figure 12. Belt Installation

Assembly 19

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Remove lower 3-point lift arms, connecting links, draw­bar and sway chains from tractor.

On tractors equipped with draft control, replace draft
control top link bracket with Kubota right and left top
link holders, part #99571-2214-0 and #99571-2215-0.

Rear Tractor Tire Adjustment

Adjust rear tires to provide spacing between tires as
given in chart.

Idler Bracket Installation

See Figure 13. Position idler bracket under tractor
housing and attach using bolt and lock washer
removed from tractor drawbar. Place a 5/8" flat washer
from mower parts package on each bolt. Insert bolt
through bracket and place a 5/8" flat washer on each
bolt. Use two bolts and lock washers removed from
tractor PTO shield and place a 1/2" flat washer over
each bolt. Use this hardware to secure rear of idler
bracket to tractor.

Insert carriage bolt (14) through right slot of idler
bracket as shown in Figure 13. Install a washer (10),
belt guide (13), two washers (10), pulley, lock washer
(11) and nut (12) on bolt.

Insert carriage bolt (14) through left slot of idler bracket
as shown in Figure 13. Install three washers (10), pul­ley, lock washer (11) and nut (12).

Do not tighten nuts on idlers at this time.

Place right rear left angle (16) over square tube as
shown and clamp in place using clamp (7), bolts (9)
and nuts (2). Install left rear lift angle (3) in same man­ner.

Install chain idler (8) in each lift angle with clevis pin (6)
and cotter pin (4).

1. Chain

2. 1/2 Lock Nut

3. Left rear Lift Angle

4. 3/16 x 1 Cotter Pin

5. 1/2 Standard Flat Washer

6. 1/2 x 2 Clevis Pin

7. Clamp Plate

8. Chain Idler

9. 1/2 x 3-3/4 Bolt

10. 5/8 Standard Flat Washer

11. 5/8 Heavy Lock Washer

12. 5/8 Lock Nut

13. V-Belt Guide

14. 5/8 x 2-1/4 Carriage Bolt

15. 12 mm x 1.25P x 26 mm Bolt*

16. Right Rear Lift Angle

17. 14 mm x 1.5P x 30 mm Bolt*

18. 14 mm Lock Washer*

19. 12 mm Lock Washer*
* Tractor Hardware

Figure 13. Idler Bracket Installation

Rear Lift Installation

See Figure 14. Install lift lug (2) over rockshaft pin, slide
pipe sleeve over pin, and secure with Klik pin (3).
Repeat for opposite side.

20 Assembly

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Continue to alternate tightening sequence until assem­bly is tight and all bolts are torqued to 12 lbs-ft.
Recheck drive pulley to idler pulley alignment.

IMPORTANT

■ Be sure to torque bolts to exactly 12 lbs-ft. Do

not overtighten or pulley casting may crack.

1. Bolt

2. Split Taper Bushing

3. Key

4. Drive Pulley

5. Tractor PTO

1. 1 x 1-1/4 Pipe Sleeve

2. Rear Lift Lug

3. Klik Pin*

4. Rockshaft Arm*

5. Chain

6. Chain Idler

7. Cotter Pin

8. Clevis Pin
* Tractor Parts

Figure 14. Rear Lift Installation

Drive Pulley Installation

See Figure 15. Remove paint from center hole of drive
pulley. Insert split taper bushing and square key into
drive pulley.

Start bolts into bushing but do not tighten.

Slide pulley and bushing onto tractor PTO shaft. On
L2250 and 2550 tractors, the bushing will overhang the
PTO shaft approximately 3/8".

On L2850 tractors, the PTO shaft will protrude through
bushing approximately 15/16".

Figure 15. Drive Pulley Installation

Do not tighten assembly; belt must be aligned first.

Drive Pulley Alignment

Align drive pulley with idler pulleys and check with a
straight edge. Alternately tighten bolts on split taper
bushing to secure drive pulley in proper alignment.

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Figure 16. Drive Pulley Alignment

Front Lift Bracket Installation

See Figure 17 and Figure 18. Right and left front lift
brackets, when properly installed, will tip slightly to the

Assembly 21

rear. Place clevis portion of bracket inward and install
chain idler in rear hole of bracket clevis.

Install brackets to tractor as shown in Figure 17. There
is a plate bolted over clutch housing. When installing
right bracket, remove two bottom bolts attaching this
plate to tractor. There is a bolt just above these bolts.
Remove it. Remove washer and reinstall bolt. Be sure
to use the 14 mm bolts provided in mower kit for
bracket installation. Place heavy duty lock washer over
each bolt.

1. Steering Gear Case*

2. 5/8 Heavy Lock Washer

3. 14 mm x 1.5P x 35 mm Bolt

4. Right Front Lift Bracket

5. 1/2 x 2 Clevis Pin

6. 3/16 x 1 Cotter Pin

7. Chain Idler

8. Oil Filter*
* Tractor Parts

Figure 17. Right Front Lift Bracket Installation

1. Chain (to right front lift bracket)

2. Left Front Lift Bracket

3. Chain (to left front lift bracket)

4. 1/2 x 2 Clevis Pin

5. 3/16 x 1 Cotter Pin

6. 1/2 x 2 Clevis Pin

7. Chain Idler

8. 14 mm x 1.5P x 35 mm Bolt

9. 5/8 Heavy Lock Washer

10. Left Tractor Foot Rest*
* Tractor Part

Figure 18. Left Front Lift Bracket Installation

ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR

Position mower under tractor. It will be necessary to lift
front wheels off ground.

22 Assembly

A CAUTION

■ Use care when moving mower under tractor. Do

not get under tractor. Be sure lifting device is safe.

If a lifting device is not available, the mower frame is
strong enough to back the tractor over mower. Use
care to prevent damage to painted surface when using
this method.

Place a wooden block behind each rear tire to act as a
ramp. Do not spin tires against mower frame. Back on
then drive off.

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Push Channel Attachment

Select desired cutting height (refer to Operation sec­tion), and attach push channel arms to idler bracket
with 5/8 x 1-3/4 clevis pins (installed from outside in)
and secure with safety pins.

Belt Installation

Pull belt to rear of tractor. Give belt a 3/4 clockwise
twist between center pulley and left idler. Install belt
under idler and route over drive pulley. A 1/4 clockwise
twist should occur between right idler and center pulley.
If any twist occurs other than these, the belt is incor­rectly installed. Recheck installation steps and correct
as necessary.

Lift Chain Installation

Straighten lift chains so links are flat (without twist) and
thread through front lift bracket chain idlers mounted
directly above mower frame.

Route chain under tractor and through rear chain idlers
mounted on idler bracket. Make sure chain remains
flat. A twisted chain will not roll smoothly through chain
idler. Insert end of chain into rear lift lugs mounted on
tractor rockshaft arms. When cutting height is adjusted
and installation complete, cut off excess chain leaving
over 4".

Adjust cutting height (refer to Operation section, page

8).

Belt Alignment

Figure 19. Best Possible Alignment of Left Idler

Figure 20. Maximum Left Idler Should be Raised

Figure 21. Maximum Left Idler Should be Lowered

Figure 22. Best Possible Alignment of Right Idler

See Figure 19 through Figure 24. Belt alignment and
tension should be set at the same time. It is suggested
that you read both the Alignment and Tensioning sec­tions on page 23 before attempting either. Improper
tension or alignment will affect belt life.

With mower level and cutting height set, check belt
alignment.

Belt alignment is accomplished by adjusting idler pul­leys and/or moving the mower forward or to the rear
with push channel adjustment.

Alignment tolerance are shown in Figure 19 through
Figure 24. The best idler alignment is shown in Figure
19 and Figure 22. 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.

Be sure belt does not rub on rear apron of mower. If
mower is set to high cutting heights, it is sometimes
necessary to run back of mower 1/4" lower than front to
prevent this.

IMPORTANT

Figure 23. Maximum Right Idler Should be Raised

Figure 24. Maximum Right Idler Should be Lowered

Belt Tension

Set belt tension using a spring scale or other force
measuring device. Remove right belt shield and attach
scale between the center and right pulley. 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 slipping in heavy mowing conditions.

■ Belt must not rub deck or crosswise support.

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Assembly 23

When checking tension without a force measuring
device, 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 tightly. Belts
are more likely to be damaged by excessive slippage
than from being overtightened.

Attach the right and left adjustment brackets, offset
down and inward, and in front hole as shown in Figure
25 on each side of the deck angle and inside side skid.
Use two 1/2" flat washers as spacers at the rear side
skid 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" flange lock nuts.

Minor tension adjustments are made by moving the
idler pulleys up or down. Major tension adjustments are
made by moving the mower deck forward and rear­ward.

IMPORTANT

■ Alignment must be rechecked if it is necessary

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.

Rear Belt Shield Installation

Place stud welded on bottom of belt shield in small
front hole of idler bracket drawbar.

Install clevis pin through belt shield brackets and top
link bracket.

Secure with safety pin.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

A leaf mulcher, low suction blades, extra-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 and extra suction blades are optional for
this mower. In sandy areas where abrasive action
could cause excessive blade wear, low suction blades
are recommended.

Adjust side skids to ride at least 1/2" above ground
level.

1. Caster Arm

2. Adjustment Brackets

3. Side Shield

Figure 25. Caster Assembly

Front Roller

The front roller should be used when scalping occurs.
Side skids and casters effectively reduce scalping in
most cases. You may encounter areas where the side
skids or casters 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.

Extra suction blades are designed to lift up fragile
downed grasses for better cutting results. They are
also recommended for use with leaf mulcher attach­ment.

Casters

Casters are used to adjust cutting height.

Mount casters on mowers to the outside deck rails and
over side shield or discharge chute. 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.

24 Assembly

Figure 26. Scalping Without Front Rollers

Figure 27. Front Rollers Reduce Scalping

See Figure 28. Place and secure mower in vertical
position to make front roller installation easier.

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

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.

The left roller bracket angle should be installed so high­est hole is to the front with bracket angle extending left,
item 3). See Figure 28.

Install right roller bracket with 3/8" x 1" carriage bolts
and flange 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.

mulcher attachment. With this attachment your mower
will dispose of leaves by quickly and thoroughly shred­ding them. The shredded matter will decompose and
form humus.

The use of extra suction blades is recommended with
the leaf mulcher and it is also recommended that the
leaf mulcher be removed for grass mowing.

Adjust mower with blades approximately 1-1/2" above
ground and front of mower slightly higher than the rear.
Operate tractor at a slow ground speed with the PTO at
1000 rpm.

Place mower upside down on saw horses or other sup­ports.

Remove side shields but do not remove side skids.

Remove front roller if installed.

Remove center baffle and brackets.

Measure 17" from the mower center line to each side
and mark. Measure 7/8" up from top of mower deck
and drill three 7/16" holes.

Install attachment angle to leaf mulcher side brackets.
Note the shape of attachment angle. Position as illus­trated and attach with a 3/8" x 1" bolt, flat washer and
nut.

1. Front Roller Complete

2. Front Roller and Rod

3. Front Roller Bracket

4. Front Roller Bracket

5. 3/16 x 1 Cotter Pin

6. 3/8 NC x 1 Carriage Bolt

7. 3/8 NC Flange Lock Nut

8. 5/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 Nylon Flange Bearing

Figure 28. Front Roller

Leaf Mulcher

Bothersome leaf raking, bagging or burning can be
minimized by equipping your mower with a leaf

Place leaf mulcher over blades.

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 flange lock nut. Use
two 3/8" flat washers as shims between side shield and
deck angle rear hole.

Insert three 3/8" x 1" bolts through holes drilled in front
lip of mower. Attach leaf mulcher directly to front lip of
mower.

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, re-shape ring as
necessary.

Be sure to have 1/8" minimum clearance between
blade tip and mulcher.

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Assembly 25

1. Leaf Mulcher

2. 3/8 Nut

3. 3/8 Lock Washer

4. 3/8 Flat Washer

5. Baffle Mounting Lug

6. Center Baffle

7. Side Shield

8. 3/8 Lock Nut

9. Right Mounting Angle

10. Left Mounting Angle (not shown)

11. 3/8 x 1 Bolt

12. 3/8 x 1-1/2 Bolt

Figure 29. Leaf Mulcher

26 Assembly

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

DEALER CHECK LISTS

PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST

Inspect the mower thoroughly after assembly to be cer­tain it is set up properly before delivering it to the cus­tomer. 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 shields are in place.

___ Check all bolts to be sure they are tight.

___ Check that all cotter pins are properly installed.

___ Check that all lubrication points with grease fit-

tings have been lubricated.

___ Check that blades have been properly installed.

___ Check mower attitude, belt alignment and ten-

sion.

DELIVERY CHECK LIST

___ Show customer how to make adjustments.

___ Explain importance of lubrication to customer and

point out lubrication points on mower.

___ Point out safety features and options.

___ Explain to customer that it is important the PTO

should be operated at 1000 rpm maximum when
mowing.

___ Give the operator’s manual to the customer and

ask him to familiarize himself with all sections.

___ Explain to the customer that when the mower is

transported on a road or highway at night or dur­ing the day, safety devices should be used for
adequate warning to operators of other vehicles.

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Dealer Check Lists 27

L306 K50 FRAME ASSEMBLY

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

1 9702 1 Frame w/baffling, spindles, shields,

etc.
2 13428 1 Right side skid
3 24188 1 Right side shield
4 4227 3 H 3/4 Straight bushing with bolts
5 12622 2 1 BK 5.0 H Sheave (single groove)
6 25528 1 Right belt shield
7 13417 1 3 BK H5 Sheave (3 groove)
8 24255 1 Belt take-up assembly (see page 32)
9 26522 1 Side disc chute

10 13429 1 Left side skid, white
11 24189 1 Left side shield
12 25532 1 Center baffle rear mounting angle
13 25530 1 Center baffle front mounting lug
14 25533 1 Frame center baffle
15 3761 3 Fixed blade spindle (see page 31)

28 Parts

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

16 3885 * 3 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-1/4 Key
17 32691 1 Complete decal set
18 52311 1 French safety decal set
25 10378 * 1/4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5
26 1985 * 1/4 Standard lock washer
27 24597 * 3/8 NC x 3/4 Carriage bolt
28 839 * 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5
29 838 * 3/8 Standard lock washer
30 835 * 3/8 NC Hex nut, plated
31 14350 3/8 NC Flanged hex lock nut
32 4119 1/2 NF x 1 HHCS GR5
33 6100 * 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS GR5
34 855 * 1/2 X-Heavy lock washer
35 1093 * 1/2 NC Heavy hex nut

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

L306 K50 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY (REAR)

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

1 8968 1 Idler bracket

2 30169 2 Rear lift lug

3 17477 2 4/0 Twist link chain, 84" long

4 33099 1 Left rear lift angle assembly

5 6696 2 Chain idler casting

6 4336 2 V-Groove idler with bearing

7 6095 2 .635 ID x 1.85 OD Ball bearing

8 4335 2 4.5 OD V-Groove idler

9 29718 1 V-Belt guide

10 33098 1 Right rear lift angle assembly

11 33097 2 Rear lift bracket clamp bar

12 32970 1 W191 V-Belt

13 23169 1 1 BK H 10.9 PD Sheave, keyed

14 29715 1 H 1-3/8 6B Splined bushing & key

15 29720 1 Rear belt shield

20 2688 * 1/8 Safety pin

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

21 29714 3/16 x 3/8 x 1 Key

22 1256 * 3/16 x 1 Cotter pin

23 2457 * 1/4 NC x 3/4 HHCS GR5

24 409 1/2 x 2 Clevis pin

25 854 * 1/2 Standard flat washer

26 11900 1/2 NC Flanged hex lock nut

27 12024 * 1/2 NC x 3-3/4 HHCS GR5

28 692 * 5/8 Standard flat washer

29 1286 * 5/8 Heavy lock washer

30 230 * 5/8 NC Hex nut

31 8099 5/8 x 3-1/2 Clevis pin

32 5079 5/8 NC x 2-1/4 Carriage bolt

33 410 5/8 x 1-3/4 Clevis pin

34 33106 1" Schedule 40 x 1-1/4 pipe, painted

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Parts 29

L306 K50 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY (FRONT)

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

40 33093 1 Left front lift bracket

41 33092 1 Right front lift bracket

42 6696 2 Chain idler casting

43 17477 2 4/0 Twist link chain, 84" long

44 23928 2 Push channel assembly

45 27980 1 Crosswise rear support

50 2688 * 1/8 Safety pin

51 18270 * 3/16 Safety pin

52 1256 * 3/16 x 1 Cotter pin

53 409 1/2 x 2 Clevis pin

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

54 3699 * 1/2 NC x 2 HHCS GR5

55 3504 1/2 x 5/8 x 1-1/16 Sleeve, heat-

treated

56 11900 1/2 NC Flanged hex lock nut

57 16087 14 mm x 1.5P x 35 mm HHCS

GR8.8

58 1286 * 5/8 Heavy lock washer

59 4097 5/8 x 1-1/2 Clevis pin

60 18336 Caplug 1-1/16 - 121D SAE thread

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

30 Parts

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

L306 K50 BLADE ASSEMBLY

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

1 2974 1 Spindle lock wrench, white

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 CCW 24-1/2 Blade (standard) -or-

5 28328KT 1 CCW 24-1/2 Low suction blade

6 13405 A/R 1 x 3 x 20 GA Flat washer

7 13401 2 1 x 2-3/4 x 11 GA Cup washer

8 12313 1 5/8 x 1 x 13/16 Heat-treated sleeve

9 13451 1 5/8 x 1-1/4 x 13/64 HT Washer

10 24184 1 5/8 NC x 2-3/8 Nylock cap screw, HT

(optional)

(left hand threads)

A/R As required

L306 K50 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

1 3761 1 Fixed blade spindle

(left hand rotation)

2 4117 1 Spindle housing (includes bearing

cups)

3 5089 2 Seal for 1-1/16 shaft

4 4114 1 27/32 x 1-1/16 x 1-7/16 Sleeve

5 4115 * 1 3/16 x 1-1/8 Spring pin

6 4107 2 Bearing cone

7 4106 2 Bearing cup

8 1972 * 1 1/4 - 28 Taper thread grease fitting

9 28897 1 Spindle shaft, HT (left hand threads)

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Parts 31

L306 K50 BELT TAKE-UP ASSEMBLY

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

A 24255 1 Belt take-up assembly (complete)
1 24253 1 Belt take-up shield
2 10635 1 5/8 x 1-3/4 x 14 GA Cup washer
3 230 * 3 5/8 NC Hex lock nut
4 11900 1 1/2 NC Flanged hex lock nut
5 24258 1 Belt take-up adjustment angle, white
6 5079 2 5/8 NC x 2-1/4 Carriage bolt
7 24254 1 Belt take-up idler plate
8 2615 * 1 1/2 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt GR5

9 28539 3 7/8 Standard SAE flat washer
10 692 * 3 5/8 Standard flat washer
11 5607 * 1 5/8 NC x 1-1/2 Carriage bolt
12 5073 1 4-5/8 OD Flat idler and bearing
13 13100 1 4-5/8 OD Flat idler less bearing
14 6095 1 .635 ID x 1.85 OD Ball bearing
15 23000 * 1 5/8 Bore 4 OD B-groove idler &

16 24450 1 4 OD B-Groove idler sheave less

17 24259 1 .625 ID x 1.78 OD Ball bearing
18 23306 1 5/8 x 1-1/16 x 10 GA Flat washer

bearing

bearing

FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

1 24650 1 Front roller bundle complete

2 24583 1 Front roller bearing & rod

3 24586 1 Right front roller bracket, white

4 24587 1 Left front roller bracket, white

5 1256 * - 3/16 x 1 Cotter pin

6 6697 * - 3/8 NC x 1 Carriage bolt

7 14350 - 3/8 NC Flanged hex lock nut

8 29610 2 5/8 x 7/8 x 7/8 Nylon flange bearing

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

32 Parts

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

L306 K50 CASTER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

1 24095 1 Set of two L306 casters

2 23857 1 Caster wheel yoke assembly, white

3 12296 * 1 1/4-28 Straight grease fitting 15/32"

4 13435 1 Caster arm assembly, white

5 13444 1 Right caster adjustment bracket,

white

6 13445 1 Left caster adjustment bracket, white

7 15638 1 Wheel 10" CFLNG w/sleeve

8 29368 1 1/2 x 3/4 x 3-3/8 Sleeve

9 29375 2 3/4 Bore x 1-1/8 flange bearing (for

steel wheel) -or-

9 16237 2 .75 Bore x 1-3/8 flange bearing

w/notch -or-

9 65578 2 .75 x 1.385 Flg whl bearing (for poly-

ethylene wheel)

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

10 2909 * 1 Straight 1/4 self-tap grease fitting (for

steel wheel) -or-

10 195 * 1 Straight 1/8 P thread grease fitting

(for polyethylene wheel)

11 21020 - 1/4 x 1-1/4 Spiral pin

12 976 * - 3/8 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS GR5

13 838 * - 3/8 Standard lock washer

14 835 * - 3/8 NC Hex nut, plated

15 24576 - 1/2 x 1-3/4 HHCS GR5

16 23479 - 1/2 x 5 HHCS GR5

17 11900 * - 1/2 NC Flange hex lock nut

18 854 * - 1/2 Standard flat washer

* Standard hardware, obtain locally

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

Parts 33

LEAF MULCHER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

A 13482 1 Leaf mulcher complete

1 ----- 1 Leaf mulcher weldment

2 13224 1 Leaf mulcher right mounting bracket

3 13225 1 Leaf mulcher left mounting bracket

(not shown)

4 839 * - 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5

34 Parts

REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION

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

32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)

BOLT TORQUE CHART

Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific
application.
Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list.
Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: 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 & J1701M JUL 96.

SAE SERIES

A

A

Diameter

(Inches)

1/4" 7/16" 6 8 10 13 14 18

5/16"1/2"121719262737

3/8"9/16"233135474967

7/16"5/8"3648557578106

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

TORQUE
CHART

Wrench

Size

SAE Grade 2

(No Dashes)

SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8

lbs-ft N-m lbs-ft N-m lbs-ft N-m

METRIC SERIES

A

TORQUE
CHART

SAE Bolt Head

Identification

8.8

Metric

Grade 8.8

SAE Grade 5

(3 Radial Dashes)

MARKING ON HEAD

Metric Bolt Head

Identification

SAE Grade 8

(6 Radial Dashes)

10.9

Metric

Grade 10.9

COARSE THREAD FINE THREAD

A A

Diameter &

Thread Pitch

(Millimeters)

6 x 1.0 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 57 42 10 x 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

16 x 2.0 24 mm 169 125 234 173 181 133 250 184 16 x 1.5

18 x 2.5 27 mm 234 172 323 239 263 194 363 268 18 x 1.5

20 x 2.5 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

Wrench

Size

N-m lbs-ft N-m lbs-ft N-m lbs-ft N-m lbs-ft

Typical Washer
Installations

MARKING ON HEAD MARKING ON HEAD

Metric 8.8 Metric 10.9 Metric 8.8 Metric 10.9

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Diameter &

Thread Pitch

(Millimeters)

Bolt

8/9/00

Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 10/10/2005)

Appendix 35

BOLT SIZE CHART

NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts.

SAE Bolt Thread Sizes

5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8

IN 1 7

2

34

5

6

MM 25 50 75 100 125 150 175

Metric Bolt Thread Sizes

8MM 18MM14MM12MM10MM 16MM

ABBREVIATIONS

AG ............................................................ Agriculture

ATF .............................. Automatic Transmission Fluid

BSPP ........................... British Standard Pipe Parallel

BSPTM .............. British Standard Pipe Tapered Male

CV................................................... Constant Velocity

CCW .............................................Counter-Clockwise

CW..............................................................Clockwise

F .....................................................................Female

GA ...................................................................Gauge

GR (5, etc.) ..........................................Grade (5, etc.)

HHCS ...................................... Hex Head Cap Screw

HT..........................................................Heat-Treated

JIC ............... Joint Industry Council 37° Degree Flare

LH ............................................................... Left Hand

LT..........................................................................Left

m....................................................................... Meter

mm.............................................................. Millimeter

M......................................................................... Male

MPa ....................................................... Mega Pascal

N .....................................................................Newton

NC .................................................... National Coarse

NF ......................................................... National Fine

NPSM................... National Pipe Straight Mechanical

NPT .........................................National Pipe Tapered

NPT SWF ........National Pipe Tapered Swivel Female

ORBM .........................................O-Ring Boss - Male

P......................................................................... Pitch

PBY ..................................................... Power-Beyond

psi........................................ Pounds per Square Inch

PTO....................................................Power Take Off

QD.................................................. Quick Disconnect

RH ............................................................ Right Hand

ROPS ......................... Roll-Over Protective Structure

RPM ...................................... Revolutions Per Minute

RT ......................................................................Right

SAE ........................ Society of Automotive Engineers

UNC ................................................... Unified Coarse

UNF.........................................................Unified Fine

UNS.................................................... Unified Special

36 Appendix

Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 10/10/2005)

Assembly 18

Dealer Check Lists 27

Delivery 27
Pre-Delivery 27

Dealer Service 14

Pulley Installation 15
Spindle Inspection 14
Spindle Removal 14
Spindle Repair 14

Assembly 15
Disassembly 14
Spindle Installation 15

INDEX

With Casters 8
Daily Check List 8
Mowing Techniques 10

Mowing Speed 10

Mowing Tips 10
Pre-Operation Check List 9
Starting & Stopping Mower 9

Commencing Mower 9
Uneven Terrain 11

Optional Equipment 24

Blades 24
Casters 24
Front Roller 24
Leaf Mulcher 25

General

Abbreviations 36
Bolt Size Chart 36
Bolt Torque Chart 35
General Information 4
General information 4
Introduction 2
Obtaining Replacement Manuals 2
Specifications 4
Warranty

Product 39
Replacement Parts 38

Operation 8

Blades 11
Cleaning 11
Cutting Height Adjustment 8

Attitude Adjustment 8
Side Skid Adjustment 9

Owner Service 12

Belt Installation 12
Blade Installation 12
Blade Removal 12
Blade Servicing 12
Blade Sharpening 12
Lubrication 13

Parts Lists 28

Safety

Safety & Instructional Decals 7
Safety Rules 5
Safety Symbols Explained 2

Trouble Shooting 16

Belt Conditions 16
Mowing Conditions 17

29723 (Rev. 11/3/2006)

Index 37

WARRANTY

(All Models Except Mow’n MachineTM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods BoundaryTM 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:

Model Number

PHD25, PHD35, PHD65, PHD95, 1260, 2162, 3240, BB48, BB60, BB72, BB84,
BB600, BB720, BB840, BB6000, BB7200, BB8400, BW180-2, BW1800, DS96,
DS120, RCC42, RM550-2, RM660-2, RM990-3, PRD6000, PRD7200, PRD8400,
7144RD-2, 9180RD-2, 9204RD-2, S15CD, S20CD, S22CD, S25CD, S27CD

RDC54, RD60, RD72

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

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 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
WA R R A N T Y.

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, 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:

Part or

Condition

Warranted

Gearbox

components 5 years

Gearbox

components

Blade spindles 3 years

Rust-through 10 years

Duration (from date of delivery

to the original purchaser)

3 years (1 year if used in rental or
commercial applications)

Woods Equipment
Company

2606 South Illinois Route 2
Post Office Box 1000
Oregon, Illinois 61061

800-319-6637 tel
800-399-6637 fax
www.WoodsEquipment.com

F-3079 (Rev. 10/10/2006)

WARRANTY

(Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine

Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods BoundaryTM Utility 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 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
WA R RA N TY.

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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 authorized
to alter, modify, or enlarge this Warranty.

Answers to any questions regarding warranty service and locations may be obtained by contacting:

Woods Equipment
Company

2606 South Illinois Route 2
Post Office Box 1000
Oregon, Illinois 61061

800-319-6637 tel
800-399-6637 fax
www.WoodsEquipment.com

F-8494 (Rev. 6/23/2005)

oods Equipment

ompany

606 South Illinois Route 2

Post Office Box 1000

regon, Illinois 61061

32695

15-732-2141 tel
15-732-7580 fax

ww.WoodsEquipment.com

© 2004 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.