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Woods RD6000 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Rearmount Finish Mower

Summary of RD6000

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    Pn-52886 (rev. 8/23/01) rearmount rd6000 rd7200 rd8400 operator’s manual.

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    Ii to the dealer: assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the woods dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the dealer’s pre-delivery and delivery check lists in the operator’s manual are completed before releasing equipment to the ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 pn-52886 (4/97) table of contents introduction ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General information 2 . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 4: General Information

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 2 general information the purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your mower. Read it carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable perform- ance. These instructions have been compiled from extensive f...

  • Page 5: Bolt Torque Chart

    3 pn-52886 (4/97) bolt torque chart always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tighte...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 4 safety rules attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and config...

  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    5 pn-52886 (4/97) safety rules attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! ! Do not operate equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ! Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. ! Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clea...

  • Page 8: Safety Rules

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 6 safety rules attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! (safety rules continued from previous page) ! Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before operat...

  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    7 pn-52886 (4/97) safety decals attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! Replace immediately if damaged! 9 -- part #18869 3 -- serial number plate 2 -- part #18867 9 4 6 1 2 2 8 3 5 6 7 cd4984 11 10 danger shield missing do not operate. Put shield on. 18867-a model no. Serial no. Yr of mfg....

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 8 safety decals attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! Replace immediately if damaged! 8 -- part #18865 7 -- part #18877 5 -- part #18866 (safety decals continued from previous page) pto speeds higher than 540 rpm can cause equipment failure and personal injury. Operate pt...

  • Page 11: Operation

    9 pn-52886 (4/97) operation safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident pre...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 10 top link attachment (figure 2) when the cutting height is adjusted, adjust tractor top link until mower top link attachment point “a” is aligned vertically with mower hitch pin “b.” b a 1 cd3944 1. Tractor top link a. Mower top link attachment point b. Mower hitch pin figure 2. To...

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    11 pn-52886 (4/97) to raise rear of mower, move caster adjustment spacers under caster arms. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front caster wheel arms. Remember, measurement at location “a” figure 4 should not be less than location “b” and should not be over 1/2” greater than location “b.”...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 12 front roller (optional) the caster wheels and side skids effectively reduce scalping in most cases. However, you may encounter areas where the caster wheels and/or side skids drop into depressions and allow center of mower to contact ground and scalp. An optional front roller may ...

  • Page 15: Notes

    13 pn-52886 (4/97) uneven terrain warning ! Do not operate on steep slopes. ! Do not stop, start or change directions suddenly on slopes. ! Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain. ! Watch for hidden hazards on the ter- rain during operation. Pass diagonally through shar...

  • Page 16: Owner Service

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 14 owner service safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and acciden...

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    15 pn-52886 (4/97) use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a moly (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun. When applied according to the lubrication chart, one good pump of most guns is sufficient. Use sae 90w gear lube ...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 16 belt replacement (figure 10) cd4989var g b a c d f e 1/8″ h i idler arm pivot figure 10. Belt routing one of the major causes of belt failure is improper installation. Before a new belt is installed, check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness. ...

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    17 pn-52886 (4/97) rd6000 (sn 793924 and after) rd7200 and rd8400 (figure 12) remove cap screws (3) and nuts (4). Cd5060 1 2 3 4 1. Spindle assembly 2. Blade 3. 1/2 nc x 1-1/2” hex head cap screw gr5 4. 1/2 nc hex flange locknut figure 12. Blade installation for rd6000 (sn 793924 and after), rd7200,...

  • Page 20: Dealer Service

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 18 dealer service the information in this section is written for dealer service personnel. The repair described herein requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money...

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    19 pn-52886 (4/97) cd5061 2 seal lip 1 seal lip 2 3 4 5 4 5 7 6 cd4107 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 7 2 4 1. Grease fitting 2. Seal 3. Sleeve 4. Bearing cone 5. Bearing cup 6. Spindle housing 7. Spindle shaft rd6000 after sn 793923 rd7200 & rd8400 rd6000 sn 793923 and prior figure 15. Blade spindle assemblies spin...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 20 identify the open side of the seal containing the spring. Lightly coat, with permatex, the area of housing where seals seat. Install bottom seal with spring up toward center of housing. Place seal squarely on housing and select a piece of pipe or tubing with an od that will set on...

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    21 pn-52886 (4/97) leakage repair recommended sealant for gearbox repair is perma- tex aviation 3d form-a-gasket or equivalent. Leakage can occur at the vertical or horizontal gaskets and shaft seals. Leakage at the horizontal gasket or seal can be repaired without removing the gearbox from the cutt...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 22 remove input shaft (3) with bearing (8) from front cover (6). Remove bearing (8) from input shaft (3). Remove input bearing (9) by using a punch and hammer from outside the housing. Remove the input oil seal (20) by using a punch and hammer from outside the housing. Support housin...

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    23 pn-52886 (4/97) 1. Bevel gear 2. Gearbox housing 3. Keyed gear shaft 4. 12t pinion shaft 5. Spacer 6. Gearbox cover 7. Washer, 1.58 x 3.13 x .04 8. Ball bearing 6007 9. Ball bearing 6207 10. Ball bearing 6208 11. Castle nut 12. Washer, 25mm x 44mm x 4mm 13. Key 14. Internal retaining ring 45mm 15...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 24 universal joint repair cd1645a 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 1. Yoke 2. Cup and bearings 3. Snap ring 4. Journal cross figure 20. U-joint exploded view u-joint disassembly 1. Remove snap rings from yokes in four locations as shown in figure 21. Cd1385a figure 21 2. With snap rings removed...

  • Page 27: Notes

    25 pn-52886 (4/97) u-joint assembly 1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible. Insert journal cross into bearing cup with grease fitting away from shaft. Be careful not to disturb needle bearings. Insert another bear...

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 26 trouble shooting mowing conditions problem possible cause solution grass cut higher in center of height of mower higher at front adjust mower height and atti- swath than at edge than at rear tude so that mower rear and front are within 1/2” of same height. See instructions. Loose ...

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    27 pn-52886 (4/97) trouble shooting belt conditions problem possible cause solution belt slippage mower overloading; material too reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full pto rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath. Oil on belt fr...

  • Page 30: Assembly Instructions

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 28 assembly instructions caution ! Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing and head. Warning ! Before working underneath, carefully read operato...

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    29 pn-52886 (4/97) assembly procedure uncrating mower (figure 26) remove sides and top of mower shipping crate. Remove lag screws and brackets that secure mower to crate base. Remove driveshaft wired to mower deck. Cm824 figure 26. Uncrating mower front offset link installation (figure 27) cm832 5/8...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 30 rear caster wheel installation (figure 30) cm850 1/2” locknut caster wheel assembly 1/2 x 1-3/4” bolt figure 30. Rear caster wheel assembly remove rear caster wheel assembly from shipping position and install as shown in figure 30 using the same bolts and nuts. Repeat for opposite...

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    31 pn-52886 (4/97) optional front roller installation (figure 33) 1. Front roller 2. Roller bracket 3. Retainer pin 4. Roller pin 5. 3/8 nc flange locknut 6. 3/8 nc x 1” hex head cap screw gr5 7. 3/8 nc x 1” carriage bolt cd3552 1 2 5 6 7 5 3 4 figure 33. Optional front roller installation insert fo...

  • Page 34: Notes

    Pn-52886 (4/97) 32 notes.

  • Page 35: Rd6000, Rd7200 & Rd8400

    33 pn-52886 (4/97) rd6000, rd7200 & rd8400 index to parts lists main frame assembly 34--35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gearbox assembly 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driveshaft --...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 34 rd6000, rd7200 & rd8400 main frame assembly 27 -- complete decal set 28 -- french safety decal set 29 -- english safety decal set 59 63 52 46 58 9 17b 7 51 49 44 17a 12 51 56 59 21 22 42 43 63 19 18 10 54 56 13 15 56 16 11 51 14 64 61 59 55 6 57 6 5 56 4 56 41 3 70 69 71 56 56 51 ...

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    35 pn-52886 (4/97) rd6000, rd7200 & rd8400 main frame assembly ref part no no no used description 8 33661 2 category 1 mounting pin with nut and lockwasher 9 ---------- -- cw spindle assembly (see pages 38 & 39) 10 31615 1 v-belt (used on rd6000 only) --or-- 10 18879 1 v-belt (used on rd7200 only) -...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 36 rd6000, rd7200 & rd8400 gearbox assembly cd4837c 26 22b 18 13 23 22c 22c 16 21 20 19 25 17 22a 15 14 12 11 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ref part no no no used description -- 53593 1 1:1.92 gearbox with decal 1 51949 1 1.38 x 4.5 x 23t bevel gear 2 ---------- -- gearbox housing (not sol...

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    37 pn-52886 (4/97) rd6000, rd7200 & rd8400 drive shaft -- male half comer (tri--lobe shaft) cd4993 11 end view of drive shaft 10 6 1 2 3 5 7 9 8 4 2.4 1.42 ref part no no no used description 1 51848 1 drive, profile shield 40, 26.2, 1.38 sp 2 30912 1 yoke 40, 1.38 qd (includes item #11) 3 30916 1 u-...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 38 blade & spindle assembly: rd6000 (sn--793932 and prior) & rd7200 (sn--688690 and prior) ref part no no description 1 38042 5/8--18 unf hex jam nut 2 10378 1/4 nc x 1 hex head cap screw gr5 3 38020 .679 x 1.41 lockwasher 4 1985 1/4 standard lockwasher 5 34425 h 3/4 straight bore bu...

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    39 pn-52886 (4/97) ref part no no description 1 37009 7/8--18 unf hex jam nut 2 10378 1/4 nc x 1 hex head cap screw gr5 3 52898 .929 x 1.41 lockwasher 4 1985 1/4 standard lockwasher 5 34440 h 1” straight bore bushing with key p.I. 6 66694 sheave (rd6000) --or-- 6* 12622 sheave (rd7200) --or-- 6 5341...

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    Pn-52886 (4/97) 40 rd6000--rd7200--rd8400 driveshaft walterscheid (two-lobe shaft) (sn--718454 and after) 1 2 4 3 5 14 12 21 23 13 18 12 22 24 17 6 7 3 2 1 20 ref part no no no used description 1 40571 2 yoke, 1--3/8--6sp (complete with lock collar) 2 154 2 cross and bearing kit 3 40775 2 spring pin...

  • Page 43: Index

    41 pn-52886 (4/97) index adjustments cutting height, 10 front caster arm adjustment, 11 tractor top link, 11 assembly instructions, assembly procedure, 29–31 check lists delivery (dealer responsibility), 28 pre-delivery (dealer responsibility), 28 dealer service blade spindle assembly rd6000 & rd720...

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    Part number 52886 woods equipment company 2606 illinois route 2 south post office box 1000 oregon, illinois 61061 815-732-2141 tel 815-732-7580 fax $ 1997 woods equipment company. All rights reserved..