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29929 (Rev. 3/28/2008)
OPERATION & SERVICE
MOWING GRASS
Woods mowers are equipped with suction-type blades
which make them ideal for finish mowing large areas of
lawn.
The machine should be run level when mowing, and
the uncut area kept to the left side (right side on left-
hand machine) to prevent small windrow that might
otherwise occur.
Streaking
With certain types of grass and under certain seasonal
conditions, the front caster wheels may roll the grass
down enough that it will not come all the way back up
and will not be cut as short as the surrounding area.
This may appear to be a streak left by the spindle, but it
is not. The only solution, under these conditions, is to
carry the weight of the machine on the lift chains with
the caster wheels adjusted up so they carry the weight
when riding a high ridge or high spot.
TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operate the tractor at full governed rpm when doing
normal mowing. If the forward speed is too high, a
lower gear can be used.
Height Adjustment (Without Casters)
The mower is raised, lowered and mowing height main-
tained by the tractor hydraulic system. Set the hydrau-
lic control lever stop for the mowing level desired; then
adjust the side skids so that they just clear the ground.
The side skids will then minimize scalping by lifting the
mower over bumps.
Height Adjustment (With Casters)
The mower may be raised off the casters at any time by
the tractor lift system, but regulate mowing height with
caster height. Adjust mowing height by transferring
spacers from below the caster mounting bracket to
above it or vice versa and by moving wheel up or down
in holes in wheel yoke.
Attitude Adjustment
The rotary mower can be adjusted to ride level at vari-
ous cutting heights by adjusting the rear of the machine
up or down in the mounting bracket holes. After chang-
ing the height of the rear of the mower, always check
the alignment of the belt from the idlers forward. If the
belt is out of line, move the entire mower forward or
back in the side adjustment holes or adjust idlers as
necessary to make the belt run true. The side adjust-
ment holes are also for additional belt takeup in case
belt adjustment is used on the idlers. It is very impor-
tant to run the belt as much in line as possible at all
times.
Lubrication
Lubricate the blade spindle shafts with SAE 80 or 90EP
gear lube every 24 hours of operation until some oil is
forced out around the top of the shaft. If machine is
equipped with casters, grease occasionally to keep the
powdered metal bearing well lubricated. The V-belt
idlers have sealed ball bearings and do not need lubri-
cating. On mowers using chain drive and jackshaft,
keep chain well oiled and grease jackshaft every 24
hours of operation.
V-Belts
Belts should be adjusted so that they are tight enough
to hold the power of the tractor when mowing. The
mowers for IH Cub tractors are designed so that as the
mower is raised above the mowing position, the belt
slackens. This is to prevent excessive load on the trac-
tor PTO pilot bearing when the tractor motor is oper-
ated with PTO disengaged. Thus, on Cubs, the
operator should avoid adjusting the drive belt so tight
that the slackening off effect is eliminated. On other
tractors, to prevent belt from jumping off, the belt
should be adjusted so it is snug and not tight when
mower is raised.
When belt replacement is necessary, use only belts
recommended by Woods dealers. These are of special
construction for shock loading and severe use.
Side Shield & Discharge Chute
Both a side shield and a discharge chute are provided
for the discharge end of mower (left end on white
mower frames and right end of yellow frames). The
side cover shield should be used in light mowing and
when mowing in areas where other persons may be
present. The discharge chute is used in heavy mowing
to allow easier escape of cut material. Always use
either side shield or discharge chute.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Two caster wheels are available for mounting on the
front of the mower. This will gage the mowing height
very accurately. The leaf mulcher disposes of leaves
quickly and economically. It returns valuable organic
material to the soil.