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PREMIER
REAR DISCHARGE
MOWERS
PRD6000
PRD7200
PRD8400
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
2-FRONT
MAN0475
(Rev. 4/20/2011)
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 online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. Please contact your dealer to com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS PRD6000 PRD7200 PRD8400 3-Point Hitch Category 1 Category 1 Category 1 Cutting Width 60" 72" 84" Cutting Height Range 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 5-1/2" 1" - 4-1/4" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 653 lbs 719 lbs 830 lbs Blade Speed (feet per minute) 18,100 18,000 17,900 Blade Speed (RPM) 3,295 2,748 2,329 Blade Spindles 3 3 3 Number of Blades 3 3 3 Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3 ASAE Cat. 3 Caster Wheels 3.25 x 10 3.25 x 10 4.00 x 10 Tractor PTO Speed RPM 540 540 540
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar Safety is a primary concern in the design and slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our spline groove. efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Make sure driveline guard tether chains are out by an operator’s single careless act. attached to the tractor and equipment as shown in In addition to the design and configuration
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. other hard objects that might be thrown, causing Do not operate or transport equipment while injury or damage. under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Never direct discharge toward people, animals, Always comply with all state and local lighting or property. and marking requirements. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Never allow rid
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Your dealer can supply genuine replacement Wear gloves when installing belt. Be careful to blades. Substitute blades may not meet original prevent fingers from being caught between belt equipment specifications and may be dangerous. and pulley. Use care when installing or removing belt from Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 - 15503 DANGER DANGER SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE PUT SHIELD ON 2 - 18867 18867--B ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. engine is running. Woods Equipment Company Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. thrown by blade. Keep bystanders away. 3 - Serial Number Plate Keep
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! WARNING WARNING 540 RPM ! $ " # FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. 18866-D Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat 4 - 18866 belt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. Buckle Up! Keep seat belt securely fastened. Allow no riders.
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OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of Stop power unit and implement immediately the mower. The operator must be properly trained. upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac- using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any tor, and all safety practices before starting operation. damage before resuming operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on pages 5 to 9. CAUTION This mower is designed for lawn an
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1. Attach the mower hitch pins to the lower tractor lift CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT arms and secure. 2. Attach tractor top link (1), Figure 2, to mower top link bracket attachment point A. Connect the Keep all persons away from operator control driveline to the tractor PTO shaft. area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance. NOTICE ■ Avoid low cutting heights. Striking the ground with blades produces one of the most damaging shock loads a mower can encounter. Allowing bl
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The mower has three lower hitch plate attachment SPACERS REQUIRED UNDER points (D), Figure 6. It may be necessary to change the CASTER ARM PIVOT TUBE mower hitch plate attachment point to obtain proper tire clearance and/or lift height. Cut 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" Height Spacer Spacer Space *Spacer r (Spring) 1" 1-1/2" 1 2" 1 2-1/2"11 3" 2 1. Tractor top link 3-1/2"12 A. Mower top link 4"*1 1 1 attachment point B. Mower hitch pin 4-1/4" 11 2 D. Lower hitch plate 4-1/2" *1 1 1 1 attachment point
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Figure 8. Front Caster Arm Configuration for PRD6000 & PRD7200 Only 2. Pivot both front caster wheels forward and check FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE that there is clearance between caster wheels and CHECK tractor tires. NOTICE 3. If there is interference on models PRD6000 and ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this PRD7200, mount front casters in the outer interference check has been performed. If you position. If interference continues, adjust mower change tractors, you must perfor
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If mower becomes plugged causing belt to slip for over Uneven Terrain two seconds follow these steps: 1. Maneuver equipment into a previously cut area and allow mower to clear accumulated material. Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. 2. Continue running at least two minutes, allowing pulleys to cool. Stopping the mower in contact with Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- a very hot pulley will bake and ruin belt. denly on slopes. Proper ground speed will depend upon
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___ Make sure the driveline guards and tether chains OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST are in good condition. Guards must rotate freely (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) on driveline. Fasten tether chains to the tractor ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety and the equipment as instructed. decal instructions on pages 5 to 9. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might be thrown, causing good condition. Replac
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OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual. Never allow children or untrained persons to operate equipment. Keep bystanders away from equipment. Before working underneath, carefully read Oper- ator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline, Figure 11. Blocking Method ra
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REF DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY 1 Front U-Joint 8 Hours 2 Caster Wheel (Four wheels) 8 Hours 3 Caster Pivot (Four wheels) 8 Hours 4 Left Spindle (Access through hole) 24 Hours 5 Shield Bearings 8 Hours 6 Rear U-Joint 8 Hours 7 Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with SAE 90W gear lube) Check Daily 8 Right Spindle (Access through hole) 24 Hours 9 Center Spindle (Access through hole) 24 Hours 10 Slip Joints 8 Hours Figure 12. Lubrication Points & Chart MAN0475 (9/21/2005) Owner Service 17
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Figure 13. Belt Routing 5. Grasp belt between spindle pulley E, spring loaded BELT SERVICE idler F and spindle pulley D. Pull spring loaded idler Belt Replacement with belt to obtain enough belt length to route it over pulley E. Make sure spring-loaded idler pivots One of the major causes of belt failure is improper freely with belt installed. installation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol- lowing: NOTICE 1. Check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. ■ Use care when installing or
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2. Always sharpen both ends at the same time to Blade Installation maintain balance. 3. Follow original sharpening pattern. CAUTION 4. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave from Your dealer can supply genuine replacement 1/32" to 1/16" blunt edge. blades. Substitute blades may not meet original 5. Do not sharpen back side. equipment specifications and may be dangerous. CHAIN SHIELDING Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where t
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TROUBLE SHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of Height of mower higher at front Adjust mower height and attitude so swath than at edge than at rear that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of same height. See instructions on page 11. Loose blade Check blade hardware. Grass cut lower in center of Height of mower lower at front Adjust mower height and attitude so swath than at edge than at rear that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch
