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REARMOUNT
MOWERS
RD990X
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
MAN0845
(Rev. 4/29/2011)
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 RD990X 3-Point Hitch Category 1 and 2 Cutting Width 90" Cutting Height Range 1-1/2" - 7" Operating Weight with Chain Shielding 1200 lbs Blade Speed (feet per minute) 17,000 Blade Speed (RPM) 2,074 Blade Spindles 3 Number of Blades 6 Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat. 4 Caster Wheels 13 x 5 x 10 Solid Rib Tire -or- 13 x 5 x 6 Pneumatic Tire Tractor PTO Speed RPM 540 Recommended Maximum Tractor Horsepower 75HP Mower Frame Thickness 5/16" GENERAL INFORMATION may be general in nature,
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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! 6 - 15503 DANGER DANGER SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE PUT SHIELD ON 5 - 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. 1 - 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 light b
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Refer to Figure 2 1. For Category 1 hitch, position mower hitch arms (E) with offset toward center of mower. For Category 2 hitch, position mower hitch arms (E) with offset toward outside of mower. 2. Attach the mower hitch pins (B) to lower tractor lift Tether Chain arms and secure. 3. Attach tractor top link (1) to mower top link bracket attachment point A. Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft. CM906 Figure 3. Attaching Mower to Tractor 4. Attach tether chain to tractor drawbar if drive equ
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9. To raise front of mower, move spacers under front TRACTOR TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT caster wheel arms. When the cutting height is set, adjust tractor top link until mower top link attachment point (A) is aligned ver- tically with mower hitch pin (B), Figure 7. Adjust tractor top link so mower is level between caster wheel and ground (dimension C), Figure 8. This will allow the mower to follow ground contour. The mower has three lower hitch plate attachment points (D), Figure 7. It may be necessary
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using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE damage before resuming operation. CHECK Power for operating mower is supplied by tractor PTO. NOTICE Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop tractor and ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this mower quickly in an emergency. interference check has been performed. If you change tractors, you must perform the check for If mower becomes plugged causing belt to slip for over that mounting. two seconds follow these
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Plan your mowing pattern to travel straight forward ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in whenever possible. Mow with uncut grass to the right. good condition. Replace if damaged. This will distribute the clippings over the cut area. ___ Check that all shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- Uneven Terrain aged. ___ Check that chain shielding is in good condition and replace any damaged chain links. Do not operate or transport o
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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, raise mower, securely block up
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REF DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY 1 Driveline U-Joints 8 Hours 2 Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with SAE 90W gear lube) Check for leaks daily 3 Caster Wheel (Four Wheels) 8 Hours 4 Caster Pivot (Four Yokes) 8 Hours 5 Slip Joint 8 Hours 6 Shield Bearing 8 Hours 7 Blade Spindles (Access through hole) 8 Hours Figure 10. Lubrication Points & Chart MAN0845 (1/12/2011) 16 Owner Service
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NOTICE ■ Use care when installing or removing belt from spring-loaded idler at step 6. Springs store energy when extended and, if released suddenly, can cause personal injury. 7. Adjust belt guide G to provide 1/8" to 3/16" clearance from belt. Tighten bolt to 85 lbs-ft. BLADE SERVICE Figure 11. Belt Routing Before dismounting power unit or performing BELT SERVICE any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point Belt Replacement hitch a
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1. Always sharpen both blades at the same time to Blade Installation maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern. CAUTION 2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave at Your dealer can supply genuine replacement least a 1/16" blunt edge. blades. Substitute blades may not meet original 3. Do not sharpen back side of blade. equipment specifications and may be dangerous. CHAIN SHIELDING Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas whe
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TROUBLE SHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of Height of mower higher at rear Adjust mower height and attitude so swath than at edge than at front that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of same height. See instructions on page 11. Grass cut lower in center of Height of mower lower at rear Adjust mower height and attitude so swath than at edge than at front that mower rear and front are within 1/2 inch of same height. See instructions
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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 at 90 degrees to first pass. Oil on belt from over lubrication 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.
