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ROTARY MOWER
59LB-1
For use on IH154, IH185 Cub LoBoy and IH184
(with or without 3-point lift). For tractors equipped
with turf tires, also order wheel spacer kit 18240.
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
29932
Rev. 8/10/2007
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. Raise mower off the ground when backing and turning at the same time
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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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Blade Servicing 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 frames, the blade bolts have left hand threads. 59 mowers use cu
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ASSEMBLY MOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY Casters If casters are used, see page 19, except for the L59 Open box and lay parts out in an orderly manner. mower on Ford 1000, 1600, 1700, 1900, and Satoh S650. (See mounting frame drawing in manual.) Side Shield (See page 20) Attach side shields (2 and 3) to mower with 3/8 x 1" Front Roller bolts and flange nuts. A side discharge chute (5) may Put front roller bracket (28) on left side and front roller be installed on discharge end of mower in place of that bra
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First put belt on the bottom groove, right hand side of the center sheave. Then thread it to left, around the left hand sheave. Figure 8. Proper Twist: The belt then follows with a 3/4 twist Figure 6. back under the left V-idler, up over the drive sheave Bring the belt back across the center sheave in the and back down under the right idler pulley. This will center groove over to the right outside sheave. leave a 1/4 twist in the section of belt extending from the right V-idler to lower groove
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front hole of caster and deck rail; and secure with 3/8" Leaf Mulcher (Optional) (See page 22) lock washer and nut. In some cases it is necessary to 1. Turn mower upside down on saw horses. If mower open up the end link of the chain slightly so a 3/8" bolt has a bolt-on front shield, adjust shield all the way will pass through it. down in long slots. Remove side shields. Leave side skids on. If optional front roller has been On IH184, install 1/2 x 5/8 x 7/16 bushing (39) in tractor installed,
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Figure 9. Mounting Frame Shown with 3-Point Lift Mounting Kit & 3-Point Lift Installed Figure 10. Mounting Frame Assembly 29931 (Rev. 8/10/2007) Assembly 13
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Figure 11. Lift Assembly Figure 12. Lift Assembly 14 Assembly 29931 (Rev. 8/10/2007)
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NOTES 29931 (Rev. 8/10/2007) Assembly 15
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MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY 29932 (Rev. 8/10/2007) 16 Parts
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MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 21 71851 * 5/16 NC x 3/4 Flange head bolt 1 6911 2 Chain (7 link) GR5 2 10772 2 Lift angle 22 976 * 3/8 NC x 1-1/2 Hex head cap screw 3 18314 2 1/2 x 5/8 x 5/16 Sleeve GR5 4 9814 † 1 Idler and mounting frame assembly 23 835 * 3/8 NC Hex nut (standard) 24 838 * 3/8 Lock washer 5 2688 6 5/32 Cotter pin 25 565 * 3/8 Flat washer 7 18440 1 Belt (special W180) 26 5762 3/8 NC Eye bolt 8 4336 2 Idler sheave with bearing 27 2457
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SPINDLE ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 4116 1 Spindle 2 5089 2 Seal 3 4114 1 Sleeve 44115 1Pin 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 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 x 1-1/2 Nylok bolt 13 3490 1 Blade bolt wrench (used prior to 1964 14 2974 1 Spindle lock wrench 16 10635 2 5/8 Cup wash
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CASTERS REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 29750 1 Right and left caster bundle 2 12243 1 Caster yoke (includes bolt, nut & sleeve) 3 29746 (a) 1 Right caster arm asy, 13-5/32" long -or- 3 6761 (a) 1 Right caster arm asy, 16-5/32" long 4 29747 (a) 1 Left caster arm asy, 13-5/32" long -or- 4 18424 (a) 1 Left caster arm asy, 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 fitting
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MOWER FRAME ASSEMBLY 29932 (Rev. 8/10/2007) 20 Parts
