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Operation 7
29936 (Rev. 5/18/2007)
OPERATION
■ Do not allow children or unqualified persons to
operate equipment.
■ Keep bystanders away from equipment while it
is in operation.
■ Stop mower and tractor immediately upon
striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove
key, inspect and repair any damage before resum-
ing operation.
■ Alway wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head.
MOWING GRASS
Woods model 59, L59, and L306 series mowers are
equipped with suction-type blades which make them
ideal for finish mowing large areas of lawn. The
machine should be run level when mowing, and the
uncut area should be kept to the left side (right side on
left-handed machine). This prevents a 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 or lowered and the mowing height
is maintained by the tractor hydraulic system.
Set the hydraulic control lever stop for the desired
mowing level. Adjust the side skids so that they just
clear the ground. The side skids will minimize scalping
by lifting the mower over bumps.
Height Adjustment (With Casters)
Adjustments for 59 and L59 casters are made by plac-
ing the axle in the upper and lower hole in the yoke, or
by moving spacers to top or bottom of the pivot shaft.
On L306, adjust by using various holes in caster arm.
Adjust side skids 1/2" above the ground.
Raise mower off the ground when backing and turning
at same time.
Mower Attitude
Position front of mower level with or slightly below the
rear of mower to provide a closer cutting. Mowing with
the front end high will produce ragged cuts with a scal-
loped look, excessive shredding, and will require extra
power.
Attitude Adjustment (Figure 1)
For best mowing results, dimension “A” should not be
more than 1/2" higher, and never lower, than dimension
“B”.
Dimension “B” is set by adjusting casters, gauge
wheels, or lift chains.
Dimension “A” is set by raising or lowering push chan-
nel arms in idler bracket.
NOTICE
■ Any adjustment to either dimension “A” or “B”
will require adjustment to the other.
Check cutting height and attitude by placing a straight
edge along the outside edge of the mower frame as
shown in Figure 1.
Measure from the bottom edge of the straight edge at
the front and rear at least 32" apart. The front measure-
ment should be approximately 1/2" lower than the rear.
To determine cutting height, it is necessary to subtract
the distance the blade is below mower frame from the
front measurement. On the L59, the blade is 4-5/8"
below the mower frame. On the L306, it is 4-7/8" below.
When checking cutting height, be sure to take mea-
surements on both sides of the mower. Be sure the
mower is level from side to side using these measure-
ments.
When changes are made to cutting height or attitude,
be sure to check belt alignment and tension.
A WARNING
A CAUTION