Woods Equipment S22CD, S20CD, S15CD, S27CD, S25CD manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The Woods Flail Shredder uses swinging flails to pick up and shred crop residue left in the field. It is a simple and reli- able system that requires minimal maintenance.

The following table lists problems, causes, and solutions that you may encounter. If you encounter a problem that is dif- ficult to solve even after reading through this table, please call your local Woods dealer. When calling, please have this manual and your unit’s serial number ready.

PROBLEM	CAUSE	SOLUTION

Shredder doesn’t track	Poor wheel spacing	Set wheels in center of crop rows.
	3-Point not set	Set 3-point hitch in non-sway
		position.
	Shredder not level	Level shredder (see Set Operating
		Height, page 20).
	Irrigation furrows not even	Set wheels against seed bed (see
		Setting Outer Trailing Wheels
		(Casters & Struts), page 21).

Shredder doesn’t follow	3-Point not set	Set 3 point in float position.
ground contour
		See tractor manual to set Load
		Sensing hydraulic system.
	Shredder too high	Set shredder closer to ground.
	Irrigation furrows not even	Set wheels against seed bed.

Shredder vibrates	Driveline doesn’t telescope.	Remove, disassemble, and clean
		telescoping joint.
	Rotor out of balance	Replace damaged or broken flails
		and flails 180 degrees opposite.
		Check for missing balance weights or
		rebalance.

Debris is being thrown out	Shredder set too low	Raise shredder.
from under shredder
	Knives excessively worn	Replace knives.
	Rubber shields missing	Replace flaps immediately.

Crop residue is being left	Traveling too fast	Slow travel speed.
	Shredder too high	Lower shredder.
	Improper flails	Change flails.
	Crop residue strip left in shredder	Add center cutter or divider.
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Contents Flail Shredder Introduction LEA EL Instructivo Table of ContentsSpecifications General Information Balance StatementTraining Safety RulesPreparation Transportation OperationMaintenance Storage Replace Immediately If Damaged Safety & Instructional DecalsPeligro Be Careful AdvertenciaOperator SIGN-OFF Record Operator RecordAfter operating for 1/2 hour OperationPrincipal Components BREAK-IN of the Flail ShredderChoosing the Correct Tractor HorsepowerTractor Weight PRE-OPERATION Check ListPTO Driveline Length Cut only the male end. Never cut the female end Attaching Shredder to TractorWith Quick Hitch Attachment Attach Hydraulics Center Cutter Option Without Quick Hitch AttachmentPull-Type Model Attach PTO DrivelineFlail Height Raise StandsRemoving Shredder from Tractor Preparing for OperationPoint & 2-Point Hitch Models SET Operating HeightPoint Hitch Models Pull-Type ModelsStopping the Tractor Setting Flail HeightSetting Outer Trailing Wheels Casters & Struts Starting the TractorTurning CleaningHazard Area Ground SpeedBED Cones Rubber FlapsAdditional Rear Wheels Lubrication Schedule Service & MaintenanceLubricants GreasingLubrication Points Annually Daily or every 8 hours of operationEvery 25 hours of operation Every 40 hours of operationHours Lubrication Service Record Hours Serviced byGearbox OIL Leakage Hours or dailyChanging Gearbox OIL Gearbox leakage & TroubleshootingReplacing Flail Knives Ratchet Height AdjustmentWheel Spacing Servicing Rotors Flail Tubes Replacing Rubber Shield FlapsReplacing Components Removing ComponentsRemoving the Driveline Replacing Stub ShaftServicing Weasler Modular Friction Clutch Breaking In the Clutch RunMounting Clutch to Shredder Rebuilding Friction PackRebuilding Overrunning Clutch Service & Maintenance Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingWorksheet for Contour Flail Patterns 24’ For Some Models Shipped on End AssemblyWheel Assembly Dealer SET-UP InstructionsPull-type units only PULL-TYPE Hitch InstallationALL Units Safety Light KIT Installation Manual Storage Tube InstallationOptional Equipment Rubber Belting Installation Rubber Flap InstallationSafety Light Kit Diagram Non-End Tow Install Center DeflectorAssemble Motor and Blade Center CUT KIT InstallationBlock Shredded Assembly Hoses Install Motor HousingRemove Deflector Kit Install Hose ClampsInstall Decals Connect Hoses to TractorDelivery Check List Dealer Check ListsPRE-DELIVERY Check List Dealer Check Lists Parts Index Flail Shredder Center Drive Flail Shredder Frame Assembly Part QTY Description Center Drive Flail Shredder Frame Assembly Parts ListLeft Right Flail Tube AssemblyTing BED Cone Assembly Optional Parts Dual Safety Light KIT Optional Weasler Automatic Clutch Optional Weasler 24K Torqmaster Clutch AssemblyWeasler 30K 3-POINT PTO Shaft with Automatic Clutch Optional 1019820 Center Drive Gearbox Rubber Belting Center Cutter KIT Optional AdvertenciaCenter Deflector Optional Center Cutter KIT Parts ListRubber Flap Metric Series Torque Chart Bolt Torque ChartSAE Series Torque Chart Abbreviations Bolt Size ChartIndex AssemblyWarranty Rev /3/2011 South Illinois Route Post Office Box Oregon, Illinois Woods Equipment Company