Woods L503 F8N User manual

WOODS
ROTARY MOWER
L503 F8N
OP15RATOR'S MANUAL
PN-31533 (Rev. 2/20/98)
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TO THE DEALER:
The rotary mower assembly and proper installation to the tractor is the responsibility of the WOODS
dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Pre-Delivery and
Delivery Check Lists are completed before releasing equipment tothe owner.
TO THE OWNER:
Read this manual before operating your WOODS rotary mower. The information presented will
prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all
operatorsto readthis manual carefully and become acquainted with all the adjustment and operating
procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be obtained from your dealer
or, in the United States and Canada, by calling 1-800-319-6637.
The rotary mower 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 unitas specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals onthe
rotary mower and tractor.
Forservice, yourauthorized WOODS dealer hastrained mechanics, genuineWOODS 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 requiredforsafe and satisfactory operation. Recordtheserial number ofyourrotarymower
in the space provided:
Model:
Serial Number: (see page 6 for location)
Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.
Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate thatfailure 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
,~ YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
A'n-ENTION.! BECOME ALERT].
VOLVED!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situa~on that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING 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.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, ff not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................ Inside Front Cover
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 2
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 3-5
SAFETY DECALS .............................................................. 6
BOLT TORQUE CHART ........................................................ 7
BOLT SIZE CHART ............................................................ 8
OPERATION .................................................................. 9
OWNER SERVICE ............................................................ 13
DEALER SERVICE ............................................................ 16
TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................... 18 & 19
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 20
INDEX TO PARTS LISTS ...................................................... 29
INDEX ....................................................................... 36
SAFETY WITH ROTARY MOWERS ......................................... 37 & 38
WARRANTY .................................................... Inside Back Cover
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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 perform-
ance. 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 ableto develop procedures suitable to your
particular situation.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were
current at the time of printing, but 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.
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 shield-
ing removed.
Throughout this manual, references are made to right
and left direction. These are determined by standing
behind the equipment facing the direction of forward
travel. Blade rotation is clockwise as viewed from the
top of the mower.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cutting Width ................................................................. 59"
Cutting Height Range ..................................................... 1.5" - 4"
Blade Speed (RPM) ........................................................ 2,760
Blade Tip Speed (feet per minute) ........................................... 14,632
Blades Spindles ................................................................ 3
Number of Blades .............................................................. 3
Tractor PTO Speed RPM ...................................................... 540
Caster Wheels ......................................................... 3.25 x 6.25
Mower Frame Thickness ............................................. 8 Gauge Deck
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SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION.! BECOME ALERT.I YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ~IL
Safety is a primary (~oncernin the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent uponthe awareness, con-
cern, prudence and proper training of personnel
involvedintheoperation,transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
It has been said "q'he best safety device is an
informed, careful operator." We ask you to be
that kindof an operator.
The designed and tested safety of this equipment
depends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual.
TRAINING
• Safety instructions are important! Read
all attachment and power unit manuals;
follow all safety rules and safety decal
information. (Replacement manuals are
available from dealeror, inthe United States
and Canada, call 1-800-319-6637.)Failure to
follow instructionsorsafetyrulescanresult
in sedous injury or death.
• If you do not understand any part of
this manual and needassistance, seeyour
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 con-
trols. Do not allow anyoneto operate this
equipment without proper instructions.
• Do not allow children or untrained
persons to operate equipment.
PREPARATION
• Check that all hardware is tight and
properly installed. Always tighten to
torque chart specifications.
• Always wear relativelytight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in moving
parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work
shoes and protective equipment for eyes,
hair, hands, hearing and head.
• Ensure implement is properly attached,
adjusted and in good operating condition.
• Power unit must be equipped with
ROPS or ROPSCAB and seat belt. Keep
seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS
systems in "locked up" position at all
times.
• Remove accumulated debris from this
equipment, tractorand engineto avoid fire
hazard.
• Ensure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals
section for location.)
• Ensureshields and guards areproper-
ly installed and in good condition. Re-
place if damaged.
• A minimum 20% of tractor and equip-
mentweight must beontractorfrontwheels
with attachments in transport position.
Without this weight, tractor could tip over
causing personal injury or death. The
weight may be attainedwith a loader, front
wheel weights, ballast in tires or front
tractor weights. When attaining the mini-
mum 20% weight on the front wheels, you
must not exceedthe Roll Over Protection
Structure (ROPS) weight certification.
Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not
estimate.
• Inspect and clear area of stones,
branches or other hard objects that might
be thrown, causing injury or damage.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
• Keep bystanders away from equip-
ment while it is in operation.
• Never go undemeath equipment low-
ered to the ground or raised, unless it is
propedy 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 work-
ing underneath and blocking require-
ments, or have work done by a qualified
dealer.
(Safety Rules continued on nextpage)
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