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HERITAGE
REAR DISCHARGE
MOWER
RDC54
RD60
RD72
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
MAN0260
Rev. 1/12/2007
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 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL RDC54 RD60 RD72 3-Point Hitch Limited Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cat. 1 Cutting Width 54" 60" 72" Cutting Height Range 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" 1" - 4-1/2" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 417 lbs. 521 lbs. 624 lbs. Blade Speed (feet per minute) 16,200 18,000 18,100 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 3.5 x 4 x 10 3.5 x 4 x 10 3.5 x 4 x 10 Tractor PTO Speed RPM 540 540 540 Recommended Maximum Tractor H
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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 shield 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 TRANSPORTATION other hard objects that might be thrown, causing Use additional caution and reduce speed when injury or damage. under adverse surface conditions, turning, or on Never direct discharge toward people, animals, inclines. or property. Do not operate PTO during transport. Keep bystanders away from equipment. A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment Never go underneath equi
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic Make sure all safety decals are installed. system leak down, hydraulic system failures, Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for mechanical failures, or movement of control levers location.) can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- Make sure shields and guards are properly edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper- installed and in good condition. Replace if d
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 2 - 18867 DANGER SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE PUT SHIELD ON 18867--B 3 - Serial Number Plate 11 - 20106 - Rear Reflector (RD60 & RD72 Only) MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 1 - 15503 4 - 1003751 DANGER WARNING CRUSHING AND PINCHING HAZARD ROTATING BLADES AND Be extremely careful handling various parts of the machine. They are heavy and hands, f
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 5 - 18866 WARNING WARNING 8 - 18865 540 RPM FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. ! $ " # Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat 18866-D belt. Keep foldable ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times. Buckle Up! Keep seat belt securely fastened. Allow n
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OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any the mower. The operator must be properly trained. damage before resuming operation. Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac- Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing tor, and all safety practices before starting operation. to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 5 sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective thr
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4. To raise rear of mower, move caster adjustment spacers under rear caster arms. 5. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front caster wheel arms. Table 1: Cutting Height Chart Spacers Required Under Caster Arm Pivot Tube Cut Height 1/2" Spacer 1" Spacer 1. Tractor Top Link 1" 00 A. Mower Top Link Attachment Point B. Mower Hitch Pin 1-1/2" 10 2" 01 Figure 2. Attachment Points 2-1/2" 11 3" 02 3-1/2" 12 4" 03 4-1/2" 13 Tether Chain Tractor Top Link Adjustment When the cutting height is s
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hitch plate attachment point to obtain proper tire clear- ance and/or lift height. CAUTION Front Caster Wheel Interference Check Stop power unit and implement immediately IMPORTANT upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this damage before resuming operation. interference check has been performed. If you change tractors, you must perform the check for Power for operating the mower is supplied by
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type: hilly, level, or rough. Plan your mowing pattern to OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST travel straight forward whenever possible. Mow with (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) uncut grass to the right. This will distribute the clippings ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety over the cut area. decal instructions on page 5 through page 9. Uneven Terrain ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check that all shields and guards are properly
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OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators solid to support the loaded weight of the jackstands. who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, Test jackstand stability before working under any por- your dealer has trained service technicians available. tion of the mower. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual. CAUTION Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rou
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2. Remove front half of driveshaft. SERVICE BELT 3. Apply grease all around and along inner shaft. Replace Belt 4. Reassemble driveshaft halves. One of the major causes of belt failure is improper installation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol- 5. Raise and lower mower several times to distribute lowing: grease. 1. Check pulley shafts and bearings for wear. 2. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness. 3. Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble. Ref Description Frequency No. 1
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If grooves require cleaning, moisten a cloth with a non- SERVICE BLADE flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or commercial detergent and water. Avoid excessive force during installation. Do not use tools to pry belt into pulley groove. Do not roll belt over Before dismounting power unit or performing pulleys to install. This can cause hidden damage and any service or maintenance, follow these steps: premature belt failure. disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all r
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Chain Shielding Full chain shielding, designed to reduce the possibility of thrown objects, must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or dam- age property. If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when anyone comes within several hundred feet. Figure 10. Blade Balancing Check that chain shielding is in good condition and 1. Follow original sharpening pattern. replace any damaged
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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 instruc- tions 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 of
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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 90-degrees to first pass. Oil on belt from over lubricating Be careful not to over lubricate. Clean lubricant from belt and pulleys with clean rag. Replace oil-soaked belt. Belt hung up or rubbing Check belt position in pulleys and idlers. Check bel
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DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- vice personnel. The repair described here 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 ahead to replace complete assemblies. Before working underneath, read manual instructions, securely block up, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from drop- ping due to hydraulic leak down
