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MOW’N MACHINE
MZ2252K
872500G
22HP KAW W/52” SIDE DISCHARGE
(S/N 000050 AND ABOVE)
MZ2661K
872502G
26HP KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE
(S/N 000050 AND ABOVE)
Includes Maintenance
Instructions
RF4166233
MAN0866
REV A 12-2010
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of The engine exhaust from this product its constituents are known to the State contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. defects or other reproductive harm. Californie Proposition 65 Avertissement AVERTISSEMENT Les échappements des moteurs diesel et certains de leurs composés sont reconnus par l’Etat de L’émis
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WOODS IMPORTANT MESSAGE 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 Set-Up instructions are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Product Registration online at the Woods Dealer Website or complete the mail-in form included with the Operator’s Manual. If usin
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WOODS TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................5-11 LABELS .....................................................................................................................................................12-16 CONTROLS .........................................................................................................................................
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SAFETY WOODS This symbol means: NOTICE !!! ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Woods strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product Signal word definitions : alterations that are not designed, developed, tested The signal words below are used to identify levels
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SAFETY WOODS PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION Operator preparation and training WARNING Read the Operation & Safety Manual – If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your dealer representative for clarification. All rotary lawnmowers are potentially – Become familiar with the safe operation of the dangerous. They can amputate hands and equipment, operator contr
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SAFETY WOODS MACHINE OPERATION OPERATING SAFELY – Check operator present interlock system and In general brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems – Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine onto a trailer or truck. – Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. – Watch out for traffic when near or crossing Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices roadways. in place and in proper working condition. They – Do not run the engine in an enclosed a
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SAFETY WOODS Interrupting operation MANEUVERING SAFELY – Before leaving the operator's position: In general - Park on level ground; – Slow down before turning. - Disengage the PTO; – Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely - Set the parking brake; necessary. Always look behind and down - Shut off the engine and remove the key. for small children and pets before and during – Disengage the PTO and wait until the blades quit backing. rotating: – Be aware when approaching blind corners, -
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SAFETY WOODS MOWING SLOPES WARNING – Follow the manufacturer's recommendations Slopes are a major factor in for wheel weights or counterweights to improve loss-of-control and tipover stability. accidents that sometimes lead to severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) – Do not mow on slopes • Fixed and folding Rollover Protection Structures if uneasy or uncertain. (ROPS) are available as optional accessories for Ultimate repo
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SAFETY WOODS WARNING MAINTENANCE SAFETY FUEL IN GENERAL – Gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable; gasoline vapors are – Maintain machine according to manufacturer's explosive. Use extra care when schedule and instructions for maximum safety handling. and best mowing results. – Store only in containers specifi- – Park machine on level ground. cally designed for fuel. – Never allow untrained personnel to service ma- – When refueling or checking fuel level: chine. - Stop the engine a
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SAFETY WOODS BATTERY JUMP STARTING WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause seri- Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories ous injury or death. on both machines. To reduce the risk of personal in- 2. Position the machine with a good (charged) bat- jury when working near a battery: tery next to but not touching the machine with the dead battery so jumper cables will reach. – When working with
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LABELS WOODS PTO SWITCH DECK SIZE BELT P/N BLADE P/N 52 IN 4165619 112111-02 61 IN 4165618 112111-03 61 IN GENERAC 4165644 112111-03 72 IN 4165645 112111-07 72 IN GENERAC 4165617 112111-07 4165653 4165639 LOCATED UNDER THE FLOOR PLATE 12
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LABELS WOODS OFF LH TANK RH TANK 4147617 13
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LABELS WOODS BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual & labels. - Be sure machine is in safe operating condition. - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. - Set PTO switch to OFF. BEFORE LEAVING SEAT: - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. - Set PTO switch to OFF. - Turn engine keyswitch to OFF. - Remove key. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: - Read and obey the Operation & Safety Manual. - Remove objects that could be thro
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TRANSPORT LABELS WOODS 4165655 4165654 15 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 3 1 4 2 TRANSPORT 1 2 4 1 2 2 3 2 4 3 1 3 4 1 3 2 3 3 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 2 3 4 4 5 1 5 4 1 5 2 1 5 2 1 5 4 5 3 4 4 1 4 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 4 1 3 2 1 3 4 3 3 2 4 1 2 2 1 2 4 2 3 1 4 1 1 2 1 1 4 1
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LABELS WOODS F F N N N N 4165615 R R 4165616 16
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CONTROLS WOODS KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START. Turn the key counterclockwise to OFF to stop the engine. THROTTLE (T) - Move the throttle lever forward to increase engine speed until the maximum governed engine RPM is reached. Move the lever rearward
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CONTROLS WOODS Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot. When moving in reverse, push- ing the levers forward slows the machine, and the machine stops when the neutral position is reached. NOTE: Reverse is spring loaded to return to neutral. This spring
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CONTROLS WOODS FUEL VALVES (U) - A fuel tank selector valve is provided on oil cooler mounting bracket.The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points to- ward the machine. The selector should be off when- ever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time. Shutting off the fuel supply avoids the possibility of flooding should any dirt get under the carburetor float needle. Leaving the tank selec- tor in eit
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CONTROLS WOODS PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat. The parking brake must be OFF to keep the engine running when a traction lever is moved out of neutral lock. Parking brake in ON position (operator's left side) PUSHING THE MACHINE Hydrostat bypass
