32 Assembly
MAN0224 (Rev. 9/30/2005)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the
Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner
completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for
normal cutting conditions.
Complete check lists on page 30 when you have
completed the assembly.
The cutter is shipped partially assembled. Assembly
will be easier if aligned and loosely assembled before
tightening hardware. Recommended torque values for
hardware are located in the Bolt Torque Chart, page
48.
Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must
be installed when operating in populated areas or
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-
ple or damage property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet
(92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Assemble Cutter
Refer to Figure 24.
1. Position cutter on a flat surface and block off the
ground using the Blocking Method, page 16
2. Remove all parts that are wired or strapped to
cutter. Remove lock nuts that are securing brace
arms (3) to the cutter.
3. Rotate pivot arms (4) up off the cutter.
4. Remove 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 cap screws from brace
arm and height adjustment bracket (D). See circle
insert in Figure 24.
5. Place brace arms (3) inside the frame rails and
install in brace pivot mounting holes (A). Secure
with 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 cap screws.
6. Remove pivot link (5) and hardware from top of
pivot arms.
7. Place brace arms (3) and pivot link (5) inside pivot
arms (4). Secure using hardware previously
removed.
NOTE: Torque hitch pins (8) to 475 lbs-ft.
8. Remove hardware that secures tailwheel bracket
(2) to height adjustment bracket (D). Rotate
tailwheel bracket as needed and insert tailwheel
assembly (E) into tailwheel bracket. Secure with
spiral pin and washer found inside Wheel shaft.
9. Place tailwheel bracket in desired height
adjustment holes. Secure with hardware previously
removed. It may be necessary to adjust cutting
height when cutter is fully assembled and attached
to tractor.
10. Tighten all hardware to torque specifications found
on page 48.
Install Rear Driveline
1. Select either the standard shear bolt or optional
slip clutch driveline.
Install Shear Bolt Driveline
NOTICE
■ A grade 2 bolt must be used for the shear bolt
to provide gearbox protection.
1. Position shield (1) against gearbox. Secure shield
to gearbox using four cap screws (2), lock washers
(3), and flat washers (4).
2. Torque hardware to 12 lbs-ft.
3. Remove rear drive shield (5) from driveline.
4. To prevent seal damage, carefully push driveline
onto gearbox input shaft until it contacts the
gearbox housing.
5. Place retaining ring (6) in slot on input shaft and
snap into place.
6. Align the holes in the driveline yoke and gearbox
input shaft. Install and tighten shear bolt (7) and
nut (8).
7. Attach rear drive shield to driveline.
8. Lubricate rear driveline half and install front
driveline half.
