Woods Equipment DS96, DS120 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Does not cut

Dull blades

Sharpen blades.

 

Worn or broken blades

Replace blades. (Replace in pairs

 

 

only.)

 

Incorrect PTO speed

Set at rated PTO speed.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Drive not functioning (blades do

Check drive shaft connection.

 

not turn when PTO is running)

Check gearbox.

 

Gearbox malfunction

Repair gearbox.

 

Excessive clutch slippage

Adjust clutch.

 

Incorrect blade direction

Check to be sure blade edge is

 

 

correct for direction of rotation.

 

 

 

Streaks or ragged cut

Broken or worn blades

Replace or sharpen blades.

 

Attitude incorrect

Level machine.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Excessive cutting height

Lower cutting height. (Note: Set

 

 

height so blades do not frequently

 

 

hit ground.)

 

Excessive lush and tall vegetation

Recut at 90° to first pass.

 

 

 

Excessive side skid wear

Running with skids continuously

Raise cutting height or adjust.

 

on ground

 

 

 

 

Excessive clutch slippage

Clutch out of adjustment

Adjust clutch.

 

Clutch discs worn; wear stops

Replace discs.

 

contacting opposite plate

 

 

Blades hitting ground

Raise cutting height.

 

 

 

Vibration

Broken blade

Replace blades in pairs.

 

Bearing failure

Check gearbox shafts for side

 

 

play.

 

Hitch length incorrect

Reset hitch length.

 

Universal drive

Adjust pedestal bearing height to

 

 

be parallel to ground.

 

 

 

Blades hitting deck

Bent blades or crossbar

Replace bent blades or crossbar.

 

 

 

Blades hitting each other

Side drive failure

Retime blades, or replace rubber

 

 

coupler disks. See page 34.

 

 

 

Unit will not raise

Low oil

Add hydraulic oil.

 

 

 

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Contents Rotary Cutter Introduction To the DealerTable of Contents DS96 DS120 SpecificationsGeneral Information Free Mower Safety Video SafetyTraining Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/SpanishPreparation Safety RulesTraining Operation TransportationMaintenance Storage Safety & Instructional Decals Replace Immediately If DamagedKeep Away Be Careful Raised Cutter can Drop and CrushTractor Stability OperationOperation Connect Cutter to Tractor PULL-TYPEConnect Cutter to Tractor Mounted Driveline Attachment Shorten DrivelineCutting Height Adjustment Driveline Interference CheckWheel Spacing DS120 only Attitude Adjustment PULL-TYPEDriveline Adjustment PULL-TYPE Blade SelectionCutter Operation Tractor OperationOperating Technique Mowing TipsPRE-OPERATION Check List Owners Responsibility Blocking Method Owner ServiceOwner Service LubricationRemoving Blades Figure Installing BladesServicing Blades Slip Clutch Assembly Sharpening BladesAdjusting Slip Clutch Rubber Disk ReplacementCleaning Shielding RepairTroubleshooting TroubleshootingGearbox Maintenance Dealer ServiceDealer Service Seal ReplacementSpindle Gearbox Repair Remove Gearbox from Cutter Vertical Shaft Seal Repair Spindle BOXHorizontal Shaft Seal Repair Disassemble GearboxReinstall Gearbox Assemble GearboxSpindle Gearbox Assembly Splitter Gearbox Repair Remove Gearbox from Cutter Disassemble Splitter GearboxSide Drive Service Crossbar Removal Crossbar RemovalCrossbar Installation Crossbar TimingUniversal Joint Repair Joint DisassemblyJoint Assembly Install Cups Servicing Tires SafelyDealer SET-UP Instructions AssemblyAssembly Instructions Assemble DS96 PULL-TYPE Cutter Rear HalfInstall Hydraulic Hose DS96 Pull-Type Rear Half InstallationInstall Spring Arm Assemble DS120 PULL-TYPE Cutter Rear HalfDS120 Pull-Type Rear Half Installation DS120 Pull-Type Rear HalfInstall Tongue DS96 & DS120 Cutters Install 3-JOINT DrivelineTongue and Driveline Installation DS96 and DS120 Tongue and Driveline InstallationAssemble DS96 Mounted Cutter Install A-FrameInstall Tailwheel Arms DS96 Mounted Assembly DS96 Mounted AssemblyInstall Hydraulic Hoses Assemble DS120 Mounted CutterDS120 Mounted Assembly Install Rubber Shielding Fill GearboxesInstall Chain Shielding Optional Optional Chain Shielding InstallationPRE-DELIVERY Check List DEALER’S Responsibility Dealer Check ListsDealer Check Lists Delivery Check List DEALER’S ResponsibilityDealer Check Lists Parts Index PartsDS96 / DS120 Main Frame Assembly Hardware DS96 / DS120 Main Frame Parts ListDS96 DS96 / DS120 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY, Front Half DS96 / DS120 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY, Front Half Parts List DS96 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY, Rear Half DS120 PULL-TYPE ASSEMBLY, Rear Half DS96 Mounted Assembly DS120 Mounted Assembly DS96 / DS120 Mounted Tailwheel Assembly DS96 / DS120 Splitter Gearbox Assembly DS96 / DS120 Spindle Gearbox Assembly DS96 / DS120 Spindle Gearbox Assembly Parts List DS96 / DS120 Flexible CouplerDS96 / DS120 PULL-TYPE DRIVELINE, Rear 1/3 DS96 / DS120 Slip Clutch Drive Assembly DS120 onlyDS96 / DS120 3-JOINT DRIVE, Front 2/3 Wheel & Tire Assembly DS96 / DS120 Belt Shielding DS96 / DS120 Chain Shielding Optional 8 SINGLE-ACTING Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke Control KIT Optional Parking Jack PULL-TYPECrossbar Puller Optional Appendix Bolt Torque ChartSAE Series Torque Chart Metric SeriesBolt Size Chart AbbreviationsIndex IndexSafety Warranty Warranty