Woods Equipment L306A-3 Optional Equipment Installation, Caster Installation, Assembly, A Warning

Figure 28. Scalping without Front Rollers

Figure 29. Front Rollers Reduce Scalping

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A WARNING

Before working underneath, block mower securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip- ment to drop.

A CAUTION

Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

Caster Installation

L59 Caster Installation

Remove skids.

Insert 3/8 x 1-1/4" bolts through outer frame rail. Mount caster arm over bolts.

Insert two 3/8 x 1-1/4" bolts through the front two holes of outer frame. Mount caster arm over bolts, making sure offset is outward. Install side skid and secure with lock washer and nut.

Raise mower deck slowly to check for any interference between casters and tractor.

Figure 30. Caster Installation L59

L306 Caster Installation

Figure 31. Caster Installation L306

Mount casters on L306 mowers to the outside deck rails. Attach rear of caster arm in fourth hole from front of deck rail with a 3/8 x 1-1/2" bolt and secure with lock washer and nut. The arm may be mounted in the third hole to obtain more height and caster adjustment.

Attach right and left adjustment brackets, offset down and in front hole as shown, on each side of deck angle and inside the side skid. Use two 1/2" flat washers as spacers at the rear side shield hole.

Select the desired cutting height and install adjustment brackets to caster arm with 1/2 x 1-3/4" bolts and secure with 1/2" flanged lock nuts.

Adjust side skids to ride at least 1/2" above ground.

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