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ROTARY CUTTER
D80-2
MD80-2
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
15914
Rev. 5/11/2007
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 VIDEO ORDER FORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS D80-2 (Towed) MD80-2 (Mounted) Cutting Width 80" 80" Cutting Height 2" - 14" 2" (Limited by tractor lift) Overall Width 83" 83" Cutter Blade Spindles 2 2 Blade Tip Speed 14,400 14,400 V-Belts 3 3 Framework Channel 5/16" 5/16" Spindle Shafts 1-3/8" 1-3/8" Gearbox 60 HP 60 HP TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS D80-2 (Towed) MD80-2 (Mounted) Tractor PTO 540 rpm 540 rpm 3-Point Hitch N/A Category 1 (Category 2 Optional) GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating de
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BE SAFE! BE ALERT! BE ALIVE! BE TRAINED BEFORE OPERATING Safety Training Does Make a Difference. ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS Free Mower Safety Video Fill out and return the order form and we will send you a FREE VHS or DVD video outlining Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices. The 22 minute video, developed in cooperation with AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers), reinforces the proper procedures to follow while operating your Woods mowing equipment. The vide
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Also, available from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers: A large variety of training materials (ideal for groups) are available for a nominal charge from AEM. Following is a partial list: ● Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters--English Contains: DVD & VHS (English) Guidebook for Rotary Mowers/Cutters (English) AEM Industrial/Agricultural Mower Safety Manual (English) AEM Agricultural Tractor Safety Manual (English) ● Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/Spanish Con
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Never allow children or untrained persons to Safety is a primary concern in the design and operate equipment. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped PREPARATION 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 specifications equipment, hazard control and accide
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake, and ensure all other controls are disengaged Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic oper- before starting power unit engine. ation and allows loads or equipment components to drop unexpectedly. When connecting equipment Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed. or hoses or performing any hydraulic maintenance, Look down and to t
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to Your dealer can supply genuine replacement modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- blades. Substitute blades may not meet original nents in any way. equipment specifications and may be dangerous. Make sure shields and guards are properly Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- to avoid entanglement in moving parts.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 7 11 9 PULL-TYPE ONLY PULL-TYPE 7 ONLY 11 8 PULL-TYPE 12 ONLY 9 6 10 5 12 13 CD3817A 5 1 11 6 3 2 4 7 FRAME FOR MOUNTED MOUNTED & DRIVE PULL-TYPE 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 2 - 18865 MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. WARNING Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 4 - 18866 FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat belt. Keep foldable
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 7 - 18864 3 - 18877 11- 33347 DANGER WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: Read Operator's Manual (available from dealer) and follow all safety ROTATING DRIVELINE precautions. CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH Keep all shields in place and in good condition. KEEP AWAY! Operate mower from tractor seat only. DO NOT OPERATE
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 10 - 15503 13 - 18869 DANGER DANGER SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE - PUT SHIELD ON BE CAREFUL! Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals. ROTATING BLADES AND Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a THROWN OBJECTS pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when through very small scratches or under edges of engine is ru
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OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine depends on it being operated within the limitations as CAUTION CAUTION explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing tractor. to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear The safe operation of this cutter is the responsibility of sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective the operator, who must be properly trained. The ope
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Driveline Attachment Attach the cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch (or quick hitch if available). Do not attach driveline. Raise and A lower cutter to determine maximum and minimum dis- tance between the tractor PTO shaft and the gearbox input shaft. If the distance is too large, the driveline will be too short for proper engagement. If distance is too small, the driveline may bottom out in operation and 1-9/16" damage the cutter or tractor. Driveline length must be sufficient to provide at lea
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7. Repeat step 6 for the other half of the drive. When using optional check chains, install them in key- hole brackets. Count the links between the cutter and 8. File and clean cut ends of both drive halves. brackets to be sure you have the same number of links Do not use tractor if proper driveline engagement can- on each side. You may twist check chain for fine adjust- not be obtained through these methods. ment side to side. Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making sure the Cutting Heig
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Connect cutter driveline to tractor PTO shaft, making PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST sure the spring-activated locking pin slides freely and is (Owner’s Responsibility) seated firmly in tractor PTO spline groove. ___ Check that cutter is properly and securely Adjust H-frame bearing height to ensure front driveline attached to tractor. is parallel to ground. ___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin Remove parking jack from tongue. Attach to frame rail slides freely and is seated firmly in t
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Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some material down and prevent it from being cut at the WARNING same height as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce tractor ground speed but maintain 540 rpm PTO speed. The lower speed will permit material Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or to at least partially rebound. other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage. Under some conditions, material will not rebound enough to be cut evenly, resulting in an
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OWNERS SERVICE to U-joints, gearbox, tractor PTO and/or cutter drive- line. WARNING BLADE SERVICING On pull-type units, a pin is installed to prevent the height adjustment crank from detaching. Do not operate or service unit unless pin is installed. WARNING Before performing any service or maintenance, lower equipment to ground or block securely, turn On pull-type units, a pin is installed to prevent off engine, remove key, and disconnect driveline the height adjustment crank from detaching.
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Ref 7 Rear U-Joint 8 hrs No Description Frequency 8 Slip Joint (Mounted Model) - 1 Tailwheel Hub (Towed Model) 10 hrs Apply grease to all four sides of shaft 8 hrs 2 Tailwheel Pivot Arm 8 hrs 9 Front U-Joint 8 hrs 3 Tailwheel (Mounted Model) 8 hrs 10 Center U-Joint (Towed Model) 10 hrs 4 Blade Spindle - Access through hole in end of belt shield (right); 11 Driveline Carrier Bearing Remove left belt shield (left) 10 hrs (Towed Model) 10 hrs 5 Belt Idler - Access through hole 12 Slip Joint (Tow
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with a non-flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or NOTICE commercial detergent and water. ■ If blade pin is seized in crossbar and extreme force will be required to remove it, support cross- bar from below to prevent damage to spindle. CAUTION DB967 Figure 9. Belt Routing Your dealer can supply genuine replacement blades. Substitute blades may not meet original Avoid excessive force during installation. Do not use equipment specifications and may be dangerous. tools to pry belt into pulley g
