Woods Equipment RDC54, RD60, RD72 Install Rear Offset Link Arms, Install Top Link, Fill Gearbox

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Install Rear Offset Link Arms

1.Loosen nut (51) and bolt (55) at rear frame lug and attach rear offset link arm (14) as shown in Figure 24. (Do not use wheel tube bolt.)

2.Repeat for opposite side.

3.Do not tighten at this time.

55

CD6497A-1

14

51

14.Rear offset link arm

51.Nut, flanged lock 1/2 NC

55.1/2 NC x 1-1/4 HHCS GR5

Figure 24. Right Rear Offset Link Installed

Install Top Link

1.Insert cap screw (54) through A-frame arms (13), U-bracket (15), sleeve (16) and rear offset link arms (14) and tighten securely with nut (51).

2.Tighten hardware on rear frame lug and offset link.

14

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

54

 

 

 

 

13

15

CD6497-2

 

 

13.

A-frame arms

 

14.

Rear offset link arms

 

15.

Link, U-bracket

 

16.

Sleeve, .62 x .84 x 2.75

51.

Nut,flanged lock 1/2 NC

54.

Screw, HHCS 1/2 NC x 4-3/4 GR5

 

 

 

CM757

Figure 25. Top Link Assembled

Install Driveshaft

1.Slide QD yoke of driveshaft assembly onto gearbox shaft. Make sure QD yoke pin is seated securely in groove of gearbox shaft.

2.Attach shield anti-rotation chain to drive shield.

Fill Gearbox

1.Make sure vent plug hole is clear. Fill gearbox half- full with high quality gear oil that has a viscosity index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of GL-4 or GL-5.

2.Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on gearbox.

3.Pour in one pint of gear lube, wait five minutes and add additional gear lube until it just comes out of side hole.

4.Allow an additional five minutes for the lube to flow through bearings, then check to make sure oil level is at bottom of side hole. Replace side plug. Install vent plug.

IMPORTANT

Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to delivery, make sure each gearbox is filled half-full with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5 gear lube.

Install Chain Shielding (Optional)

3.Shield, chain plate

14.Bolt, carriage 3/8 NC x 1

15.Nut, flanged lock 3/8 NC

15

14

3

CM768

Figure 26. Chain Shielding Installed

(RD60 & RD72 Only)

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(Rev. 1/13/2006) MAN0260 (8/6/2004)

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Contents Heritage Rear Discharge Mower Introduction To the DealerTable of Contents LEA EL InstructivoSpecifications General InformationRD60 RD72 Training SafetySafety Rules PreparationMaintenance TransportationStorage Safety & Instructional Decals 1003751Replace Immediately If Damaged Be CarefulOperation Respirator or filter mask where appropriateOperation Tractor StabilityAttachment Points Tether Chain Front Roller Optional Tractor Top Link AdjustmentFront Caster Wheel Interference Check Operating TechniqueRemoving Mower from Tractor Storage Mower Storage PositionOwner PRE-OPERATION Check List Owners ResponsibilityBlocking Method Owner ServiceOwner Service Lubrication InformationDescription Frequency Service Blade Service BeltInstall Belt Driveshaft LubricationSharpen Blades Install BladesCleaning Chain ShieldingPeriodically or Before Extended Storage Troubleshooting Mowing ConditionsTrouble Shooting Belt ConditionsRemove Spindle Dealer ServiceBlade Spindle Repair Disassemble SpindleAssemble Spindle Seal ReplacementSeal Installation Gearbox RepairSeal Installation Remove Gearbox from Mower Vertical Shaft Seal ReplacementHorizontal Shaft Seal Replacement Disassemble GearboxRD60 & RD72 Install GearboxInstall Drive Sheave All ModelsJoint Disassembly Universal Joint RepairJoint Assembly Install A-Frame Arms AssemblyAssembly Instructions Dealer SET-UP InstructionsInstall Driveshaft Install Rear Offset Link ArmsInstall Top Link Install Chain Shielding OptionalInstall Quick Hitch Kit Optional RD60 & RD72 Only X 4-3/4 HhcsInstall Front Roller Optional Front Roller InstallationDealer PRE-DELIVERY Check List Dealer Check ListsDealer Check Lists Dealer Delivery Check ListParts PartsAppendix Bolt Torque ChartSAE Series Torque Chart Metric SeriesBolt Size Chart AbbreviationsIndex IndexWarranty Rev /23/2005 MAN0260