Woods Equipment BW240HDQ 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.

 

 

 

Unit will not raise

Low oil

Add hydraulic oil.

 

 

 

Unit doesn’t cut level

Wing section cuts lower than

Lengthen turnbuckle connecting

 

center

center yoke to wing wheel yoke.

 

Wing section cuts higher than

Shorten turnbuckle connecting

 

center

center yoke to wing wheel yoke.

 

 

 

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Contents Batwing Introduction To the DealerTable of Contents Specifications General InformationBW240HD / BW240HDQ Free Mower Safety Video SafetyTraining Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/SpanishSafety Rules InstallationTraining PreparationTransportation OperationMaintenance Storage Safety & Instructional Decals Be CarefulPN 1006348 Located on Wheel Rims 1000 RPM Safety Connecting Cutter to Tractor OperationOperation Cutting Height Adjustment Hydraulic ConnectionInterference Check CV Driveline Turning LimitsTractor Operation Cutter OperationMowing Tips Cutting Height Normal Mowing WingsShredding TransportingLock-Up Wing Lock-UpPRE-OPERATION Check List Center Section Lock-UpOwner Service Owner ServiceBlocking Method Lubrication Gearbox LubricationDriveline Lubrication Blade Installation Figure Seasonal LubricationBlades Blade Removal FigureSlip Clutch Adjustment Figure Blade SharpeningService Tires Safely CleaningShielding Repair Troubleshooting TroubleshootingDealer Service Dealer ServiceGearbox Maintenance Seal Replacement FigureDisassembly Figure Gearbox RepairRemoval from Cutter Figure Reinstallation GearboxDisassembly AssemblySplitter Gearbox Repair Figure Removal from Cutter Gearbox Installation Gearbox InspectionCrossbar Removal Crossbar RemovalCrossbar Installation Joint DisassemblyUniversal Joint Repair Joint Assembly Assembly Assembly InstructionsCenter Section Assembly Dealer SET-UP InstructionsInstall Height Adjustment Cylinder Install SMV EmblemInstall Spring Wheel Arms Install TongueInstall 3-Joint Drive 540 RPM Only Joint Drive InstallationInstall CV Drive Optional Install Wing Cylinder & Transport lockWing Assembly Install WingInstall Wing Wheel Yoke Wing Cylinder & Wing Transport Lock InstallationInstall Wing Wheel Yoke Adjustment Link Install Wing DrivelineFill Gearboxes Install Tandem Wheel Assembly Center Install Tandem Wheel Assembly WingOptional Equipment Install Chain or Belt Shielding Chain Shielding Installation Center SectionBelt Shielding Installation Center Section Winch Kit Installation Belt Shielding Installation Right WingDealer Check Lists Dealer Check ListsPRE-DELIVERY Check List Delivery Check ListParts BW240HD, BW240HDQMain Frame Assembly Front Section Part Main Frame Assembly Rear Section 1027070 Center wheel yoke 57050 Access hole cover 10475 Right Wing Shown REF Part QTY Description Wing & Center Gearbox Assembly 540 RPM 1000 RPM Splitter Gearbox Assembly Part QTY DescriptionCenter Deck Drive Assembly Front 3-JOINT Drive Assembly Equal Angle 540 only Rear 3-JOINT Drive Assembly Equal Angle RPM Front CV Drive RPM 1-3/8 21-Splined RPM 1-3/4 20-SplinedWing Drive Assembly Bolt Wheel & Tire Assembly Rubber Shielding Center Section Standard Rubber Shielding Wing Standard Chain 7 link 5496 Chain Shielding Wing Optional Single ROW Double ROW Tandem Axle Wheel Yoke Optional Hydraulic Cylinders Crossbar Puller Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke Control KITWinch KIT Optional Winch Kit OperationBW240HD Shredder KIT Optional This KIT does not FIT BW240Parts Bolt Torque Chart SAE Series Torque ChartAppendix Metric SeriesBolt Size Chart AbbreviationsIndex IndexWarranty Warranty