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FLAIL
SHREDDER
Center Drive
S30CD
MAN0943
(11/8/2011)
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 comp
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BALANCE STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Outside Body Width: . . . . . . . 31ft. - 3in. Cutting Height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3in. - 18in. (7.62 cm to 45.7 cm) Width of Cut:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30ft Number of Knives: Cups “L” “L” Cut-Off 176 348 4 Recommended Tire Size:. . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5L - 15,6 ply rated Tire Inflation Pressure: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 psi Rotor: Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1350 RPM dynamically balanced Drive: PTO . . .
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IMPORTANT! BALANCE STATEMENT Both of the Woods Center Drive Shredder flail tubes wear unevenly. This can reduce their chopping are balanced as rotor assemblies to meet or exceed effect and also increase vibration levels. factory standards before installation. After installation, ● Hitting large rocks or other foreign objects can the shredders are statistically inspected to check bal- damage knives and other rotor parts, causing ance. These factory efforts allow the shredder to oper- excessive vi
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! PREPARATION Safety is a primary concern in the design and Use a suitable lifting device of sufficient capac- manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our ity. Use adequate personnel to handle heavy com- efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped ponents. out by an operator’s single careless act. Check that all hardware is properly installed. In addition to the design and configuration of Always tighten to torque chart specif
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Inspect rubber flaps and swing rod before each with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front use. Replace if damaged or missing. Flaps must tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. pivot and hang freely so there are no gaps. Do not Do not estimate. put equipment into service until repaired. Always raise unit and install transport locks Remove accumulated debris from this equip- before transporting. Leak down or fail
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) Use a suitable lifting device of sufficient capac- ity. Use adequate personnel to handle heavy com- Look down and to the rear and make sure area ponents. is clear before operating in reverse. Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing Do not operate or transport on steep slopes. to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective Do not sto
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Make sure all safety decals are installed. Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for system can cause equipment to drop. location.) Make sure shields and guards are properly STORAGE installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- Block equipment securely for storage. aged. Keep children and bystanders away from stor- Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until engine is age
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 3 - SERIAL NUMBER DECAL 1 - YELLOW REFLECTOR PN 20034004 2 - RED REFLECTOR PN 57123 4 - RED-ORANGE FLUORESCENT MATERIAL PN 20034034 5 - PN 50030977 CAUTION PRECAUCION 1. Read Operator's Manual before starting. 1. Lea el Manual del Operario antes de empezar. 2. Stop tractor engine, place all controls in 2. Pare el motor del tractor, ponga todos los controles en neutral, lower m
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! DANGER DANGER PELIGRO PELIGRO ROTATING FLAIL HAZARD ROTATING DRIVELINE HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death from To prevent serious injury or death from rotating flails: rotating driveline: 1. Stop engine, remove ignition key, and wait 1. Keep all guards in place when operating. for moving parts to stop before servicing. 2. Operate only at 1000 RPM. 2. Keep hands and feet awa
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued from previous page) 12 - PN 50530728 11 - PN 50530707 WARNING 14 - PN 50530315 ADVERTENCIA 16 - PN 33347 15 - PN 18864 HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD DANGER To prevent serious injury or death: 1. Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting, or disconnecting. 2. Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or c
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OPERATOR SIGN-OFF RECORD Woods Equipment Company follows the general safety Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this standards specified by the American Society of Agri- equipment until this information has been reviewed. cultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Review this information annually, before the season Occupational Safety and Health Administration start-up. Make periodic reviews of the Safety and (OSHA) for agricultural equipment. Operation sections standard practi
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OPERATION The Woods Flail Shredder is designed to pick up and and ensure all other controls are disengaged shred crop and plant residue left in the field. Rotational before starting power unit engine. power to the flails is provided by the tractor PTO. Be familiar with the flail shredder before starting. CAUTION The owner is responsible for training operators in the Always comply with all state and local lighting safe operation of the flail shredder. and marking requirements. Always wear rela
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1. Crossmember 2. Rubber belt shield 3. Skid assembly 4. Rubber belt shield 5. Body weldment 6. Flail tube assembly RH 7. Flail tube assembly LH 8. Woods model decal 9. Gearbox 10. Bearing assembly Figure 1. Flail Shredder Principal Components ___ Inspect all hydraulic lines, hoses, couplers, and PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST fittings. Tighten, repair, or replace any leaking or (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) damaged components. ___ Install and secure all guards, doors, and covers. NOTICE ■ This Pre-Opera
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Table 1: Tractor Horsepower (6-8) vs. Unit Width Upper Top Link Hole Width Minimum Horsepower 30’ 180 Top Link Assembly Lower Top Link Pin Lower 3-Point Pin DP11 Figure 3. 3-Point Hitch Attachment NOTICE PTO DRIVELINE LENGTH ■ The unit is equipped with a PTO driveline long enough to fit any tractor and 3-point linkage sys- DP10 tem. Figure 2. Tractor Front Weight ■ The operator is responsible for measuring the 3. 3-Point Hitch dimensions of the driveline through its working range. These dim
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7. Use an abrasive wheel power saw to cut the male 2. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children. end of the shaft. Cut the same amount from both 3. Provide enough clearance to back the tractor the splined shaft and the safety shield. See Figure safely into the unit. 4. Use a file to remove any burrs from the cut end. NOTICE CAUTION ■ Cut only the male end. Never cut the female end. ■ Do not allow anyone to stand between tractor 8. Never cut more than 9 inches from the male end. and unit
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Without Quick Hitch Attachment: FIELD OPERATION 10. Back tractor lower 3-point arms between lower The Woods Flail Shredder is designed with the flexibil- mast plates and align with lower 3-point hole. ity to operate well in almost any kind of crop and terrain 11. Place 1-3/4 OD spacer through 3-point arm pivot conditions. However, the operator is responsible for (both sides). being familiar with all operating and safety procedures and following them. Each operator should review this 12. Push tra
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Stroke Control CAUTION Spacers Always sit in power unit seat when operating controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged before starting power unit engine. Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements. Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing DP124 to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear Figure 7. Setting Operating Height sturdy, rough-soled work sho
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1. Leave standard flails located between the rows. mm) above the ground. (See Balance Statement, page 5.) 2. Remove others and install shorter flails to follow ground contour. Be sure to mount the same size 2. Align the unit with the working area on or between flails on opposite sides of the tube. Measure the rows on flat farming. row spacing and flail position carefully to minimize 3. Use stroke control spacers on four cylinders to set ground contact. See page 36 and page 37. cutting height. .
