Woods Equipment PRD6000 User Manual
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 conjunction 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
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DEALER CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BACK COVER
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BACK COVER
!
LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO!
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a
alguien que si lo lea para que le
traduzca las medidas de seguridad.
(Rev . 1/7/ 2007)
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
Introduction 3
SPECIFICATIONS
PRD6000 PRD7200 PRD8400
3-Point Hitch Category 1 Category 1 Category 1
Cutting Width 60" 72" 84"
Cutting Height Range 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 4-1/4"
Operating Weight with
Chain Shielding 653 lbs 719 lbs 830 lbs
Blade Speed (feet per minute) 18,100 18,000 17,900
Blade Speed (RPM) 3,295 2,748 2,329
Blade Spindles 3 3 3
Number of Blades 3 3 3
Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3
Caster Wheels 3.25 x 10 3.25 x 10 4.00 x 10
Tractor PTO Speed RPM 540 540 540
Recommended Maximum
Tractor Horsepower 60 max 60 max 60 max
Mower Frame Thickness 8 GA 8 GA 8 GA
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 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 natur e, due to unknown and vary ing
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructio ns, you should be able to develo p
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
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 m anual, references are made to right
and left directions. Th ese are determined by standing
behind the tractor facing the direction of forward travel.
4 Introduction
(Rev. 4/7/2006)
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
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 t he operation, transport, maintenanc e
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 safe ty decals are a vailabl e 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 inst ructions or safe ty rules
can result in serious injury or death.
Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.
Operators must be instructe d 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.
Make sure spring-activat ed locking p in or collar
slides freely and is seated f irmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Make sure driveline guard tether chains are
attached to the tra ctor and equ ipme nt as sho wn in
the pamphlet that accompanies the driveline.
Replace if damaged or broken. Check that driveline
guards rotate freely on driveline before putting
equipment into service.
Before starting power unit, check a ll equipment
driveline guards for damage. Replace any da maged
guards. Make sure all guards rotate freely on all
drivelines. If guards do not rotate freely on drivelines, repair and replace bearin gs before putting
equipment into service.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat bel t. Keep seat belt se curely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
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 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.
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tract or and equ ipment. D o not
estimate.
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
PREPARATION
Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specification s
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.
PRD Mower (9/13/2005)
OPERATION
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or damage property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
Never direct discharge toward people, animals,
or property.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
Safety 5
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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 startin g engine. Se curely faste n seat
belt, place transmission i n neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged
before starting power unit engine.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on
slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
TRANSPORTATION
Use additional caution and reduce speed when
under adverse surface conditions, turning, or on
inclines.
Do not operate PTO during transport.
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
MAINTENANCE
Before working underneath, carefully read Op erator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
raise mower, securely block up all corners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or
mechanical component failures.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of i ts 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.
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.
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 require ments or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
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.
6 Safety
PRD Mower (9/13/2005)
S
AFETY RULE
S
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins ar e
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 S af ety D ecal s se ct ion 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.
Use care when installing or removing belt from
spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when
extended and, if released suddenly, can cause personal injury.
STORAGE
Follow manual instructions for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
PRD Mower (9/13/2005)
Safety 7
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
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 guards in place and in good condition.
BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
15503-C
11 - 57123 9" Red Rear Reflector
1 - 15503
2 - 18867
DANGER
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
PUT SHIELD ON
MODEL NO. SER IAL NO.
Woods Equipment Company
Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.
3 - Serial Number Plate
18867--B
Use a clean, damp cl oth t o clean safety d ecals . A vo id spra ying too close to de cals
when using a pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter through very small
scratches or under edges of decals causing them to peel or come off.
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To
locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.woodsonline.com, or
in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
8 Safety
BE CAREFUL!
(Rev. 12/23/2005)
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
DA
NG
ER
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED PTO SPEED OF
540 RPM
PTO speeds higher than 540 RPM can cause
equipment failure and personal injury.
18866-D
4 - 18866
DANGER
ROTATING DRIVELINE
CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH
KEEP AWAY!
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT -
All driveline guards, tractor and
equipment shields in place
Drivelines securely attached at both ends
Driveline guards that turn freely on
driveline
5 - 18864
18864-C
FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER.
RAISED EQUIPMENT CAN DROP AND CRUSH.
FALLING OFF OR FAILING TO BLOCK SECURELY CAN
RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
7 - 18865
9 - 33347
WARNING
Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat
belt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all
times.
Buckle Up! Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Allow no riders.
Before working underneath, follow all instructions and safety rules in
operator’s manual and securely block up all corners of equipment
with jack stands.
Securely blocking prevents equipment dropping from hydraulic leakdown, hydraulic system failures or mechanical component failures.
NG
ER
If shaft connection is visible, shield
is missing. Replace shield before
operating equipment.
8 - 1004114
1004114
18865--C
6 - 18877
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH:
Read Operator's Manual (available
from dealer) and follow all safety
precautions.
Keep all shields in place and in good
condition.
Operate mower from tractor seat only.
Lower mower, stop engine and remove
key before dismounting tractor.
Allow no children or untrained persons
to operate equipment.
Do not transport towed or
semi-mounted units over 20 mph.
FAILURE TO OPERATE SAFELY
CAN RESULT IN
INJURY OR DEATH.
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
18877-C
DANGER
GUARD MISSING.
DO NOT OPERATE.
DANGER
GUARD MISSING.
DO NOT OPERATE.
33347E
DANGER
10 - 1003751
WARNING
CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD
Be extremely careful handling various parts of
the machine. They are heavy and hands, fingers,
feet, and other body parts could be crushed or
pinched between tractor and implement.
Operate tractor controls from tractor seat only.
Do not stand between tractor and implement
when tractor is in gear.
Make sure parking brake is engaged before
going between tractor and implement.
Stand clear of machine while in operation or
when it is being raised or lowered.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1003751-A
Safety 9
OPERATION
CAUTION
CAUTION
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of
the mower. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the mower, the tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety decals on 5 to 9.
This mower is design ed for lawn and grass m owing. It
is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed
mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades for best
results in lawn mowing.
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.
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is
from 2 to 5 mph.
DANGER
Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the
possibility of thrown objects, must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or damage property. If this machine is not equipped with
full chain shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone comes within several hundred feet.
WARNING
Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.
Keep bystanders away from equipment.
Make sure spring-acti vated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline,
raise mower, securely block up all cor ners with
jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking
prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failures, or
mechanical component failures.
TRACTOR STABILITY
WARNING
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when
attachments are in transport position. Without this
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a
loader. Weigh the tract or and equ ipment. D o not
estimate.
Figure 1. Tractor Stability
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
10 Operation
ATTACHING MOWER TO T RACTOR
WARNING
Make sure spring-activat ed locking p in or collar
slides freely and is seated f irmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
The standard 1-3/8" 6B-spline dri veli ne with a QD yoke
is used to connect the mower to the tractor.
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
1. Attach the mower hitch pins to the lower tractor lift
6
arms and secure.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
2. Attach tractor top link (1), Figure 2, to mo wer top
link bracket attachment point A. Connect the
driveline to the tractor PTO shaft.
1. Tractor top link
A. Mower top link
attachment point
B. Mower hitch pin
D. Lower hitch plate
attachment point
E. Mower hitch plate
WARNING
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
IMPORTANT
■ Avoid low cutting heights. Striking the ground
with blades produces one of the most damaging
shock loads a mower can encounter. Allowing
blades to contact ground repeatedly will cause
damage to mower and drive.
1. Level mower from side to side. Check by
measuring from mower frame to the ground at
each deck rail.
2. Verify that the same amount of spacers are under
all caster arms.
3. Loosen cap screws that attach caster arm
assembly to deck.
4. Set mower on the ground.
5. Retighten cap screws. This equalizes the
clearance in the bolt holes.
Figure 2. Attachment Points
Tether Chain
CM90
Figure 3. Attaching Mower to Tractor
3. Attach tether chain to tractor drawbar (Figure 3).
6. Adjust front of mower level with or slightly lower
than the rear to obtain best mowing results.
7. Control cutting height by adjusting front and rear
caster wheels.
8. To raise rear of mower, move caster adjustment
spacers under rear caster arms, .
9. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front
caster wheel arms.
Figure 4. Cutting Height Adjustment
4. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway
devices to prevent mower from swinging side to
side during transport.
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
Remember, measurement at location A (Figure 4)
should not be less than locat ion B and should not be
over 1/2" greater than location B.
Operation 11
SPACERS REQUIRED UNDER
CASTER ARM PIVOT TUBE
Cut
Height
1"
1-1/2" 1
2" 1
2-1/2" 11
3" 2
3-1/2" 12
4" *111
4-1/4" 112
4-1/2" *1 1 1 1
5" *121
5-1/2" *1 1 2 1
1/2"
Spacer
* PRD6000 and PRD7200 only
Table 1: Cutting Height Chart
3/4"
Spacer
1"
Space
r
1-1/4"
*Spacer
(Spring)
The mower has three lower hitch plate attachment
points (D), Figure 6. It may be necessary to change the
mower hitch plate attachment point to obtain proper tire
clearance and/or lift height.
1. Tractor top link
A. Mower top link
attachment point
B. Mower hitch pin
D. Lower hitch plate
attachment point
E. Mower hitch plate
Figure 6. Top Link Adjustment
Figure 5. Height Adjustment with Caster Arm Spacers
TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT
When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top link
until mower top link attachment point (A) is aligned vertically with mower hitch pin (B), Figure 6.
Adjust tractor top link so mower is level between caster
wheel and ground (dimension C), Figure 7. This will
allow the mower to follow ground contour.
Figure 7. Caster Wheel Distance
FRONT CASTER ARM CONFIGURATION
For PRD6000 & PRD7200 only
The front casters can be set in two position s. Figure 8
shows the two possible configurations for the
PRD6000 and PRD7200 front caster arms.
● The inner position a llows the outside edge of the
mower to be used for trimming under shrubs or
fences.
● The outer position provide s the most clearance for
rear tractor tire interference.
To change configuratio ns, remove the cap screws and
nuts and move the arms from one side of the wheel rail
to the other. Secure with same hardware.
The rear caster arms should be mounted as shown.
NOTE: The PRD8400 front caster arms ar e fixed and
cannot be changed.
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Figure 8. Front Caster Arm Configuration for PRD6000 & PRD7200 Only
CAUTION
FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE
CHECK
IMPORTANT
■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this
interference check has been performed. If you
change tractors, you must perform the check for
that mounting.
2. Pivot both front caster wheels forward and check
that there is clear ance bet ween caster wheels an d
tractor tires.
3. If there is interference on models PRD6000 and
PRD7200, mount front casters in the outer
position. If interference continues, adjust mower
hitch plate (E) as shown in Figure 6.
NOTE: On model P RD8400, caster wheel w idth is not
adjustable; see tractor operator's manual and adjust
tractor wheels to narrower spacing.
FRONT ROLLER (OPTIONAL)
The caster wheels and side skids effectively reduce
scalping in most ca ses. However, you may encounter
areas where the caster wheel s and/or side skids drop
into depressions an d al low cen ter of the mower to contact ground and scalp. An optional front roller may be
installed to minimize scalping. See page 31.
OPERATING TECHNIQUE
Figure 9. Front Caster Wheel Interference Check
Perform this check with all of th e spacers and springs
above the caster wheel arm. This will place the caster
wheels in their hi ghest positi on and provid e the lowes t
cutting height for the mower.
1. Raise mower with tractor hydraulics to 16" at
dimension C or maximum height of tractor lift,
whichever is less.
(Rev. 12/23/2005)
MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
Stop power unit and implement immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit,
using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any
damage before resuming operation.
Power for operating mower is s upplied b y tractor PTO.
Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop tractor and
mower quickly in an emergenc y.
Operation 13
If mower becomes pl ug ged c ausin g belt to slip for over
two seconds follow these steps:
1. Maneuver equipment into a previously cut area
and allow mower to clear accumulated material.
2. Continue running at least two minutes, allowing
pulleys to cool. Stopping the mowe r in con tact with
a very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt.
Proper ground speed will depen d upon the t errain, the
height, and type and density of material to be cut.
Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph. Tall
dense material should be cut at a low speed; thin
medium-height mater ial can be cut at a faster ground
speed.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 rpm to maintain
proper blade speed and produce a clean cut.
Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some
grass down and prevent it from being cu t at the same
height as the surrounding area. When this occurs,
reduce your ground speed, but maintain PTO at 540
rpm. The lower ground s peed will permit grass to partially rebound.
14 Operation
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OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on pages 5 to 9.
___ Check that all sa fety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Make sure the driv elin e guar ds and te ther c hains
are in good condition. Guards m ust rotate freely
on driveline. Fasten tether chains to the tractor
and the equipment as instructed.
___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
___ Check that all shields and guards are properly
installed and in good c ondition. Rep lace if damaged.
___ Check that chain shielding is in good condition
and replace any damaged chain links.
___ Check that all hardware and cotter pins are prop-
erly installed and secured.
___ Check to ensure blades are sharp, in good condi-
tion, and installed correctly. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin
or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PT O spline groove.
NOTES
___ Do not allow riders.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in “Lubrication Information” on page
16. Make sure the PTO slip joint is lubricated and
that the gearbox fluid levels are correct.
___ Set tractor PTO at 540 rpm.
___ Make sure tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat
belt are in goo d condition. Keep seat b elt
securely fastened during operation.
___ Before starting engine, oper ator must be in trac-
tor seat with seat belt fasten ed. Place transmi s-
sion in neutral or park, engage brake, and
disengage tractor PTO.
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Operation 15
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