3.Disconnect driveline and hydraulic lines from the tractor.
4.Place safety stands or large blocks under the frame.
5.Loosen and remove the worn flail and its opposite on the other side of the rotor. Discard worn flails and their mounting hardware.
6.Replace with new flails and mounting hardware (see Figure 34).
Figure 34. Flail Replacement
NOTICE
■To maintain rotor balance, always replace oppo- site (180°) pairs of flails and mounting hardware.
7.Tighten flail mounting flange lock nut.
8.Replace additional worn flails following step 5 and step 6.
9.Remove safety stands or blocks from under frame.
10.Lower unit and remove jack.
11.Attach driveline and hydraulic line to tractor.
12.Refer to Balance Statement, page 5, for balance issues.
REPLACING RUBBER SHIELD FLAPS
Rubber shield flaps on the front of the unit deflect or prevent stones or debris from being ejected when oper- ating unit. Replace if damaged or missing to provide a safe work environment. To replace, follow this proce- dure:
1.Clear the area of bystanders, especially children.
2.Lower the unit to the ground, place all controls in neutral, shut off engine, set park brake, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting.
NOTE: For
3.Remove 3/8" nut, washer and carriage bolt from each worn flap. (Replace any worn or damaged hardware. See page 48 for hardware sizes.)
Figure 35. Front Rubber Shield Flaps
4.Replace damaged flap with new flap and secure with correct hardware.
NOTE: Use only genuine Woods parts when replacing flaps.
SERVICING ROTORS (FLAIL TUBES)
Do not handle knives with bare hands. Careless or improper handling may result in serious injury.
■Any excessive vibration caused by worn or missing knives or damaged drive components can cause damage to the shredder and personal injury. Excessive vibration can also be transmitted through the hitch mounts and PTO to the tractor resulting in tractor damage.
■Once field operation has been started, it is the responsibility of the owner/operator to monitor and maintain acceptable rotor balance. Refer to Bal- ance Statement, page 5, for details.
NOTICE
■Read Balance Statement, page 5, before replac- ing any knives.
Refer to Replacing Flails, page 29, for knife or knife component replacement.
The Woods Center Drive Flail Shredder has been designed for durability when shredding any type of crop. Some operating conditions will shorten the life of the shredder or components. These include operating too low to the ground or in frequent contact with the ground, and contact with large rocks or other foreign objects. Over time, some types of soils and crops can cause wear or damage to rotor components and affect rotor balance, leading to increased vibration. Contin- ued operation with excessive vibration can damage the shredder, requiring rotor service, removal, or replace- ment.
Factory balanced spare replacement rotors are avail- able through your local Woods dealer. Contact Woods
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