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FLAIL
SHREDDER
Center Drive
S15CD
S20CD
S22CD
S25CD
S27CD
MAN0506
(Rev. 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: 15′ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 in. (4.9 m) 20′ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 in. (6.4 m) 22′ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 in. (7.0 m) 25′ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 in. (7.8 m) 27′ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 in. (8.4 m) Cutting Height: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 18 in. (7.62 cm to 45.7 cm) Width of Cut: 15′ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 in. (4.6 m) 20′ . . . . . . . .
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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! Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit attachments are in transport position. Without this PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result- ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due to incorrect spline or incorrect operating length and with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front tractor weights. Weigh the trac
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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 PLATE 1 - YELLOW REFLECTOR PN 20034004 2 - RED REFLECTOR PN 57123 MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. 4 - RED-ORANGE FLUORESCENT MATERIAL PN 20034034 Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 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
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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 shred crop and plant residue left in the field. Rotational CAUTION power to the flails is provided by the tractor PTO. Always comply with all state and local lighting Be familiar with the flail shredder before starting. and marking requirements. The owner is responsible for training operators in the Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing safe operation of the flail shredder. to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear s
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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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6. Drawbar (Pull-Type Models Only) Table 1: Tractor Horsepower (6-8) vs. Unit Width The tractor drawbar must be set to provide 16" (406 Width Minimum Horsepower mm) on 1-3/8 - 21 or 20" (508 mm) 1-3/4 - 20 between the end of the PTO shaft and the center of the drawbar 15′ 90 pin for all 1000 rpm PTO. See Figure 4. This dimension 20′ 120 will provide the required clearance for the CV (Con- stant Velocity) joint on the front of the driveline. 22′ 132 NOTICE 25′ 150 ■ Do not use PTO shaft adapters
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ATTACHING SHREDDER TO TRACTOR 1. Place unit on a level, dry area free of debris and other foreign object. Keep bystanders away from equipment. 1. Clear the area of all bystanders. Keep bystanders away from equipment. 2. Attach the 3-point hitch to the unit but not the PTO driveline. Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter 3. Raise the unit until the tractor PTO and gearbox shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due
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Without Quick Hitch Attachment: 1. Back tractor lower 3-point arms between lower mast plates and align with lower 3-point hole. 2. Place 1-3/4 OD spacer through 3-point arm pivot (both sides). 3. Push tractor’s 3-point arm to the inside and slide a 1-7/16 OD spacer between to take up the empty space. Secure with lower 3-point hitch pin assembly, 1-3/4 OD spacer, and 7/16 x 2 klik pin. 4. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for other side. Figure 8. Drawbar & Safety Chain 5. Lower the tractor’s top link arm an
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Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from Raise Stands equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all 1. Use hitch ratchets or 3-point hitch to raise the front moving parts. of the machine. Before dismounting power unit or performing 2. Unpin front frame stands. Raise and pin in their any service or maintenance, follow these steps: upper position. See Figure 10. disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point hitch and all raised components to the ground, REMOVING SHREDDER FROM TRAC
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the flails under all operating conditions. (See Balance 4. 3-Point models only: Be sure the floating mast is Statement, page 5.) free to slide in its mounting frame to allow the machine to follow ground contours. Refer to Figure NOTE: To avoid unnecessary wear on knives and 13. related parts, never set the unit lower than the recom- mended setting. (See Balance Statement, page 5.) Floating Top Mast 7109 7111 Figure 11. 3-Point Hitch Models Figure 13. Free-Float Position SET OPERATING HEIGHT FL
