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ROTARY MOWER
59HC-1
For use on IH “C” and “240”
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
29931
Rev. 6/29/2007
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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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 owner. The dealer must complete the Product Registration included with the Operator’s Manual. The customer must sign the registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been complete
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Make sure all safety decals are installed. Safety is a primary concern in the design and Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our location.) efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Make sure shields and guards are properly out by an operator’s single careless act. installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. In addition to the design and configuration of equip
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- neath equipment or between moveable parts even denly on slopes. when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system leak down, hydraulic system failures, Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on mechanical failures, or movement of control levers slopes and rough terrain. can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during edly and cause s
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 3 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE BE CAREFUL! Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals. Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter through very small scratches or under edges of decals causing them to peel or come off. Replacement safety decals can be ordered free
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OPERATION clear the ground. The side skids will minimize scalping by lifting the mower over bumps. A WARNING Height Adjustment (With Casters) ■ Do not allow children or unqualified persons to operate equipment. Adjustment for 59 and L59 casters is made by placing ■ Keep bystanders away from equipment while it axle in upper and lower holes in the yoke, or by moving is in operation. spacers on top or bottom of the pivot shaft. On L306, adjust by using various holes in the caster arm. Adjust sid
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Figure 1. Attitude Adjustment NOTICE ■ Improper belt alignment or tension can cause premature belt failure. Figure 2. Proper Belt Tension Lubrication NOTICE Grease caster pivot and wheel every 8 hours of opera- tion. ■ Alignment must be rechecked if it is necessary to move idler pulleys to get proper belt tension. There are grease fittings on each of the three blade ■ Tension on a new belt should be readjusted spindles, which are accessible without shield removal. every half hour for the fi
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lowered by keeping the rear idlers adjusted to a low Blade Servicing position. Keep blades sharp for a good mowing job. Sharpen both ends of the blade the same amount to maintain balance. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge, but leave a 1/16" blunt edge. Do not sharpen back side of blade. When replacing blades, do not substitute any bolt for the special Nylok blade bolt. The Nylok bolt is self-locking, meeting the non-loosening requirements for this application. NOTICE ■ On mowers with white f
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ASSEMBLY On tractors with fast hitch, complete fast hitch must be removed. Bolt lug (17) to sides of transmission housing using bolts removed from tractor, and bolt idler bracket and left mounting bracket to bottom hole of lug (17). Use 5/8 ID x 1-3/8 x 5/8 thick flat washer (65) between tractor and idler bracket and left mounting bracket. LA6 Figure 7. Idler Bracket Assembly Left Mounting Bracket (See page 16) Attach left mounting bracket (23) to left side of drawbar support bracket in the sam
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Slide mower under tractor and pin the push arms to the inside of the mounting brackets using 5/8 x 1-3/4 clevis pin (66) and safety pin (48). Shield Attaching Bracket Remove belt pulley and install shield bracket (21) to upper bolt on end seal cap of belt pulley housing, with short flange pointing outward. LA11 Figure 10. Upper Belt Shield Lower Belt Shield Install lower belt shield (26) over bolt holding rear V- idler to idler bracket. Secure with a 5/8" flat washer on each side and a 5/8" nut
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Figure 6. Bring the belt back across the center sheave in the Figure 8. center groove over to the right outside sheave. Proper Twist: The belt then follows with a 3/4 twist back under the left V-idler, up over the drive sheave and back down under the right idler pulley. This will leave a 1/4 twist in the section of belt extending from the right V-idler to lower groove of the center mower sheave. Adjust the mower to proper cutting height. The front of the mower should be slightly lower than the
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3. Attach slotted angles (2) or (3 & 4) to leaf mulcher bent-down front frame, bolt leaf mulcher to inside as shown on drawing. of mower in holes drilled in front frame using 3/8 x 1" bolts on L306, and on L59’s use 3/8 x 1-1/2 4. Place leaf mulcher over blades on mower. Attach bolts and 5/8 long pipe spacers between leaf angles (2) or (3 & 4) and mower side shield to side mulcher and mower. On some mowers where 5/8" frame angle on mower. All 59 mowers and L306 pipe may be too long, substitute
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Figure 9. 59-HC Idler and Mounting Bracket Assembly 14 Assembly 29931 (Rev. 6/29/2007)
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Figure 10. 59-HC Lift and Caster Assembly 29931 (Rev. 6/29/2007) Assembly 15
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59HC MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY LA4 29931 (Rev. 6/29/2007) 16 Parts
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59-HC MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION HARDWARE 1 ----- 1 Diverter baffle (used on earlier models) 48 2688 * 1/8 Safety pin 2 4153 2 Eye bolt (3/8 NC x 5) 49 14562 * 5/16 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 3 4215 2 10 Link chain 50 1686 * 3/8 NC x 3/4 HHCS GR5 4 18336 2 Plastic K plug 51 839 * 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 5 3661 1 Lower lift arm 52 835 * 3/8 NC Hex nut 6 3663 1 Lift arm 53 838 * 3/8 Lock washer 7 484 1 Sleeve 54 23479 * 1/2 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 8 10636 1 Right mounting
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SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 4116 1 Spindle 250892Seal 341141Sleeve 441151Pin 5 4107 2 Bearing cone 6 4117 1 Housing with cups 7 4106 2 Bearing cup 8 1972 1 Grease fitting 9 4105 1 Spindle shaft 10 4110 1 Shoulder washer 11 12170KT 1 16-13/16 Medium suction blade (std for RM48) -or- 11 26548KT 1 16-13/16 Low suction blade (optional for RM48) -or- 11 6950KT 1 20-1/4 Medium suction blade (std for 59) -or- 11 26559KT 1 20-1/4 Low suction blade (optional for 59) 12 10658 1 5/8 NC
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59 & L59 CASTERS REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 29750 1 59 & L59 Right & left caster bundle 2 12243 1 Caster yoke (includes bolt, nut & 2 sleeves) 3 29746 (a) 1 Right caster arm asy, 13-5/32" long -or- 3 6761 (a) 1 Right caster arm 15-5/32" long 4 29747 (a) 1 Left caster arm asy, 13-5/32" long -or- 4 18424 (a) 1 Left caster arm, 16-5/32" long 5 19703 1 8" HD Caster wheel with sleeve 7 ----- * 1 Straight 1/4 self-tapping grease fitting (for steel wheel) -or- 7 195 * 1 Straight 1/8P thread grease
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L306 CASTERS REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 24095 - L306 Caster assembly bundle 1 13400 1 Caster assembly 2 15638 1 10" Caster wheel with sleeve 3 23857 1 Caster wheel yoke assembly 4 13435 1 Caster arm assembly 5 13444 1 Left caster adjustment bracket 6 13444 1 Right caster adjustment bracket 7 1972 * 1 1/7 - 28 Straight thread grease fit- ting, 15/32" L 8 21020 1 1/4 x 1-1/4 Spirol pin -or- 8 1285 * 1 1/4 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 9 ----- * 1 Straight 1/4 self-tapping grease fit- ting (for steel wheel) -
