Woods Equipment 59C-2 manual Side Discharge & Discharge Chute, Optional Equipment

should be adjusted so that it is snug but 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 DISCHARGE & DISCHARGE CHUTE

Both side shield and a discharge chute are provided for discharge end of mower (left end on white mower frames and right end on yellow frames). The side cover shield should be used on light mowing and when mow- ing areas where other persons may be present. The discharge chute is used in heavy mowing to allow eas- ier 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. These will gauge the mowing height very accurately. The leaf mulcher disposes of leaves quickly and economically. It returns valuable organic material to the soil.

NOTE: To do a satisfactory job of leaf mulching, the mower should be adjusted so blades are about 1-1/2" above ground and the back of the mower slightly lower than the front. The mower should be run at full RPM with tractor in first or second gear.

MOWER SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES

Mower spindles are equipped with two tapered roller bearings. The proper adjustment is held by a spring pin. It is not intended that these bearings be adjusted during their useful life. When difficulty is experienced with the mower spindle assembly, time and trouble will be saved by buying a completely new spindle assem- bly.

However, if bearings must be adjusted, the spring pin can be driven out, the sleeve pulled loose, and a washer shim placed under the sleeve to tighten the bearings.

SERVICING CUTTING BLADES

Blades are made of heat-treated alloy steel and are designed to produce the most satisfactory results. For a good mowing job, always keep blades sharp.

NOTE: On left hand models (L - White Frame) the blade bolts have left-hand threads.

Model 59 Mower

(This mower does not have friction blade clutch.) The bolt which is used to fasten the blade to the mower spindle shaft has a nylon insert to prevent it from back-

ing out too easily. Do not substitute an ordinary bolt. When replacing the blade, tighten the bolt tight enough so that the blade will not slip.

HOW TO SOLVE BELT PROBLEMS

Assemble as shown on mower decal. If not installed correctly, more twist will result than is allowable.

Belt whip is caused by belt misalignment unless mower is driven by a rough-running or 2-cylinder engine.

Proper position: Adjust mower forward and back to such a position that the rear take-up idlers are near the bottom of their slots when the belt lines up with the proper groove in the center pulley and is tight. Never run the idlers high in the slots as this will cause mis- alignment.

It is assumed that the mower is adjusted to run approx- imately level. If the front of the mower is down, the idlers will have to be raised. If the back of the mower is down, the idlers will have to be down further. Belts must be in proper alignment with sheave grooves as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.

PTO pulleys must be moved in or out to cause the belt to be in alignment with the idlers.

Belt Tension: Run belts very tight. Present belt designs are much stronger than we are accustomed to and will stand more tension. Slipping will heat and ruin a belt but tension is not harmful. You can minimize the amount of change in belt length as mower is raised and lowered by keeping the rear idlers adjusted to a low position.

Figure 1. Use of Straight Edge (Side View)

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