OPERATION & SERVICE
MOWING GRASS
Woods mowers are equipped with
The machine should be run level when mowing, and the uncut area kept to the left side (right side on left- hand machine) to prevent small windrow that might otherwise occur.
Streaking
With certain types of grass and under certain seasonal conditions, the front caster wheels may roll the grass down enough that it will not come all the way back up and will not be cut as short as the surrounding area.
This may appear to be a streak left by the spindle, but it is not. The only solution, under these conditions, is to carry the weight of the machine on the lift chains with the caster wheels adjusted up so they carry the weight when riding a high ridge or high spot.
TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operate the tractor at full governed rpm when doing normal mowing. If the forward speed is too high, a lower gear can be used.
Height Adjustment (Without Casters)
The mower is raised, lowered and mowing height main- tained by the tractor hydraulic system. Set the hydrau- lic control lever stop for the mowing level desired; then adjust the side skids so that they just clear the ground. The side skids will then minimize scalping by lifting the mower over bumps.
Height Adjustment (With Casters)
The mower may be raised off the casters at any time by the tractor lift system, but regulate mowing height with caster height. Adjust mowing height by transferring spacers from below the caster mounting bracket to above it or vice versa and by moving wheel up or down in holes in wheel yoke.
Attitude Adjustment
The rotary mower can be adjusted to ride level at vari- ous cutting heights by adjusting the rear of the machine up or down in the mounting bracket holes. After chang- ing the height of the rear of the mower, always check the alignment of the belt from the idlers forward. If the belt is out of line, move the entire mower forward or back in the side adjustment holes or adjust idlers as
necessary to make the belt run true. The side adjust- ment holes are also for additional belt takeup in case belt adjustment is used on the idlers. It is very impor- tant to run the belt as much in line as possible at all times.
Lubrication
Lubricate the blade spindle shafts with SAE 80 or 90EP gear lube every 24 hours of operation until some oil is forced out around the top of the shaft. If machine is equipped with casters, grease occasionally to keep the powdered metal bearing well lubricated. The
V-Belts
Belts should be adjusted so that they are tight enough to hold the power of the tractor when mowing. The mowers for IH Cub tractors are designed so that as the mower is raised above the mowing position, the belt slackens. This is to prevent excessive load on the trac- tor PTO pilot bearing when the tractor motor is oper- ated with PTO disengaged. Thus, on Cubs, the operator should avoid adjusting the drive belt so tight that the slackening off effect is eliminated. On other tractors, to prevent belt from jumping off, the belt should be adjusted so it is snug and not tight when mower is raised.
When belt replacement is necessary, use only belts recommended by Woods dealers. These are of special construction for shock loading and severe use.
Side Shield & Discharge Chute
Both a side shield and a discharge chute are provided for the discharge end of mower (left end on white mower frames and right end of yellow frames). The side cover shield should be used in light mowing and when mowing in areas where other persons may be present. The discharge chute is used in heavy mowing to allow easier escape of cut material. Always use either side shield or discharge chute.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Two caster wheels are available for mounting on the front of the mower. This will gage the mowing height very accurately. The leaf mulcher disposes of leaves quickly and economically. It returns valuable organic material to the soil.
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