Check Gearbox

1.Place top cover (21) on housing and secure into position using six cap screws (20).

2.Check gearbox for leaks by: plugging all holes except one, applying 4 psi of compressed air, and immersing gearbox in water. Verify gearbox does not leak.

NOTE: Excessive air pressure will damage seals.

3.Remove gearbox from water and dry off.

4.Remove upper plug (3) on right side of housing. Add SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until it runs out side level hole. Replace plug.

5.Install breather (18) in top cover.

Reinstallation on Cutter

NOTE: Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move it without mechanical assistance.

1.Place gearbox on cutter and secure into position using four cap screws and lock washers.

2.Torque hardware to 300 lbs-ft.

3.Attach all drivelines to gearbox.

4.Install all shields.

1.Shaft 1-3/4, 20 spline, wing

2.Oil seal

3.3/8 plug

4.Snap ring

5.Bearing

6.Pinion gear

7.Bearing

8.Shim

9.Housing

10.Snap ring

11.Oil seal

12.Shim

13.Bearing

14.Shaft 1-3/4, 20 spline, center

15.Snap ring

16.Bearing

17.Gear

18.1/2 Breather

19.5/16 Lock washer

20.M8 x 30 Cap screw 8.8

21.Cover

22.Snap ring

Figure 14. Splitter Gearbox Assembly

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Woods Equipment BW126-3, BW180Q-3, BW126Q-3, BW180-3 manual Check Gearbox, Reinstallation on Cutter

BW180-3, BW126Q-3, BW126-3, BW180Q-3 specifications

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