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ROTARY MOWER
42C-6
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
29900
Rev. 3/14/2008
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 online at the Woods Dealer Website or complete the mail-in form included with the Operator’s Manual. If using the mail-in form, the dealer is to
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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! 4 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. DB2202B 2 - 53425 DANGER ROTATING BLADES AND 1 - 25505 THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. Keep bystanders away. Keep discharge chute and guards in place and in good co
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OPERATION ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT AW ARNING Attitude can be adjusted by selecting the proper hole when connecting the channel arms to the mounting ■ Do not allow children or unqualified persons to frame. operate equipment. ■ Keep bystanders away from equipment while it NOTICE is in operation. ■ The mower should be carried on tractor lift mechanism at all times; SKIDS should only lift mower when it encounters bumps or unevenness. ACAUTION However, skids should be adjusted so they are car- ■
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SERVICE NOTE: On 42-6 mowers, all crossbars rotate in a clock- LUBRICATION wise rotation except models L42AC/B & C-6 C L42A-6. Grease blade spindle shaft every 24 hours of operation Ensure you order correct replacement blades and until some grease is forced out around top of shaft. install them correctly for your machine. Insert blade into This is necessary to ensure that enough grease has crossbar; ensure cutting edge points in direction of been forced in to reach top bearing of spindle. V-belt
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ASSEMBLY on the bottom side of the blade when installed. Insert blade pin (11) through blades, rotate blade pin retainer AWARNING washer (10) over pin, tighten bolt (12) snugly. Do not over tighten; do not follow torque chart recommenda- ■ Keep all persons away from operator control tions. area while performing adjustments, service or maintenance. ACAUTION ■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and pr
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LA6 Figure 6. Side Shield & Baffle Installation Figure 5. Side Skid and Side Shield Discharge Chute Installation SIDE SHIELD OR DISCHARGE CHUTE Remove side shield (4). Attach discharge chute (13) to INSTALLATION mower frame with 3/8 x 1" bolts (20) and 3/8" flanged A side shield and discharge chute are provided for right lock nuts (25). side of mower. The side shield should be used for nor- mal operating conditions. The discharge chute may be used to replace side shield for very heavy mowing
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with 5/8" flat washer (95), lock washer (96) and nut MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY (97). Push Channel / Push Channel Mounting Mower Frame to Idler Bracket Angles and Lift Bars Slide mower frame under tractor. Adjust front axle out Loosely assemble the following (see page 18): to provide clearance of mower when turning. See Fig- Attach right push channel mounting angle (53) to right ure 10. Attach push channel arms (54) to idler bracket rear deck rail and rear mower deck with 1/2" x 1-1/2" (46) with
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Figure 8. Mounting Frame Assembly Photo 12 Assembly 29900 (Rev. 7/6/2007)
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Figure 9. Mounting Frame Assembly Photo with Rear Shield 29900 (Rev. 7/6/2007) Assembly 13
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Figure 10. Lift Assembly Photo 14 Assembly 29900 (Rev. 7/6/2007)
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DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ___ Instruct customer how to lubricate and explain ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the importance of lubrication. customer. ___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning The following check lists are a reminder of points to and the need to keep them in place and in good inspect. Check off each item as it is
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42-6 CW MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 29900 (Rev. 7/6/2007) 16 Parts
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42-6 CW MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION HARDWARE 1 9874 1 Frame 20 24597 * 3/8 NC x 3/4 Carriage bolt 2 26403 1 Front corner baffle 21 839 * 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 3 4141 1 Right side skid 22 976 * 3/8 NC x 1-1/2 HHCS GR5 4 26396 1 Right side shield 23 838 * 3/8 Lock washer 5 26402 1 Side shield baffle 24 835 * 3/8 NC Hex nut, plated 6 27663 1 Blade spindle belt shield 25 14350 3/8 NC Flanged lock nut 7 ----- 1 Overrunning clutch (see page 20) 26 24576 * 1/2 NC
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42C-6 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY DRAWING 29900 (Rev. 7/6/2007) 18 Parts
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42C-6 MOUNTING FRAME ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION HARDWARE 40 27657 2 Lift bar 75 2688 * 5/32 Hair cotter pin 41 1533 1 Bottom lift arm 76 1256 * 3/16 x 1 Cotter pin 42 1441 1 Upper lift arm 77 2457 * 1/4 NC x 3/4 HHCS GR5 43 1500 1 Center lift arm 78 2290 * 3/8 NC x 2-1/2 HHCS GR5 44 484 1 5/8 x 1 x 7/16 Heat-treated sleeve 79 838 * 3/8 Lock washer ZP 45 1513 2 Idler bracket clamp plate 80 835 * 3/8 NC Hex nut, plated 46 1491 1 Idler pipe 81 1287 * 3/8 NC Wing nut
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OVERRUNNING CLUTCHES REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 ------ * 1 1/8 Pipe plug (used on earlier models) 2 3174 2 Oil seal 3 839 * 4 3/8 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 4 838 * 5 3/8 Lock washer ZP 5 3333 1 Ratchet cap (includes 2 & 6 installed) 6 3175 2 1-3/4 x 2-1/4 x 1/2 Bushing 7 3171 1 Ratchet with hex hole 8 3176 1 Compression spring 9 3177 1 Drive hex 10 3178 1 1-3/4 x 3-3/8 x 18 GA Shim 11 6935 1 .070 x 3-1/2 x 5 Gasket 12 3332 1 Special 9.4 sheave (includes 2 & 6 installed) 13 3912 2 Key, 1/4 x 3/8 x 2 14 1
