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Woods RD990X Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 REARMOUNT MOWERS RD990X Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    TO THE OWNER: Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........2 SPECIFICATIONS.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    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 Number of Blades Universal Drive Series ASAE Cat.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    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.
  • Page 6 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- attachments are in transport position. Without this tive devices cannot prevent all objects from weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result- escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing ing in loss of steering.
  • Page 7 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  Make sure shields and guards are properly and blocking requirements or have work done by a qualified dealer. installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.  Frequently check blades. They should be sharp, ...

  • Page 8: Safety Decals

    Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.woodsonline.com, or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
  • Page 9 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! WARNING WARNING O NOT EXCEE PTO SPEE OF 540 RPM PTO speeds higher than 540 RPM can cause equipment failure and personal injury. FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. 18866-D ...

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION  Stop power unit and implement immediately The operator is responsible for the safe operation of the mower. The operator must be properly trained. upon striking an obstruction. Dismount power unit, using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any Operators should be familiar with the mower, the trac- damage before resuming operation.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Operating Tips

    FRONT CASTER WHEEL INTERFERENCE using proper procedure. Inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation. CHECK NOTICE Power for operating mower is supplied by tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 rpm. Know how to stop tractor and ■ Do not operate tractor and mower until this mower quickly in an emergency.

  • Page 14: Mower Removal & Storage

    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.

  • Page 15: Owner Service 15

    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. ARNING ...
  • Page 16 DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY Driveline U-Joints 8 Hours Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with SAE 90W gear lube) Check for leaks daily Caster Wheel (Four Wheels) 8 Hours Caster Pivot (Four Yokes) 8 Hours Slip Joint 8 Hours Shield Bearing 8 Hours Blade Spindles (Access through hole) 8 Hours...
  • Page 17 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 ARNING Figure 11.

  • Page 18: Chain Shielding

    Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of ■ When sharpening blades, grind the same missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of amount on each blade to maintain balance. matching color (purchase from your Woods Replace blades in pairs. Unbalanced blades will dealer).

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting 19

    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.

  • Page 20: Belt Conditions

    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.

  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    NOTES Troubleshooting 21 MAN0845 (1/12/2011)

  • Page 22: Dealer Service

    DEALER SERVICE 4. Disassemble split taper bushing (13) (located on The information in this section is written for dealer ser- vice personnel. The repair described here requires top of pulley) by removing the two bolts and key special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly (14).

  • Page 23: Spindle Assembly

    NOTICE ■ Improper positioning of seals can cause seal damage. An improperly installed seal will leak and could cause bearing failure. 3. Identify the open side of the seal (3) containing the spring. 4. Apply a thin coat of Permatex to the area of housing where seals seat.

  • Page 24: Dealer Service

    2. Install pulley (12) and split taper bushing (13) with 4. Install lock washer and nut on spindle shaft. integral key (14) on spindle shaft. Make sure Tighten nut until snug, but do not over-tighten. bushing is in contact with sleeve on spindle shaft. Check shaft to make sure it spins freely..

  • Page 25: Vertical Shaft Seal Replacement

    1. Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter 3. If the leak occurred at either end of horizontal shaft, (OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex. remove oil cap (20) and/or oil seal (19). Replace with new one (see Seal Replacement, page 24). 2.

  • Page 26: Gearbox Disassembly

    4. Remove four cap screws (9), flat washer (11), and Gearbox Reassembly remove shield (5) from gearbox. Refer to Figure 18. 5. Remove castle nut (14) and hardware from output NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing shaft of gearbox. bearings, seals, and gaskets.

  • Page 27: Universal Joint Repair

    16. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006” UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR and 0.016”. You should not have to adjust the backlash. 1. Yoke 17. Press in input oil seal (19), using tube of correct 2. Cup and bearings diameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip. 3.
  • Page 28 3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 25 and tap final removal. Drive remaining cup out with a drift on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. and hammer. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for opposite cup. U-Joint Assembly 1.

  • Page 29: Assembly 29

    DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ARNING Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner com-  Before working underneath, carefully read Oper- pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal ator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline, cutting conditions.
  • Page 30 Install Front Casters ( Figure 28 & 29) 1. Remove cap screws (12 & 13) and lock nuts (15) from outer caster arms (10). 2. Place arms inside of pockets in front corners of deck. Replace hardware. 10. Caster arm 12.
  • Page 31 Install Driveshaft Fill Gearbox 1. Pull locking collar (B) back and, at the same time, NOTICE push driveline onto gearbox shaft until locking ■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to device engages. delivery, make sure each gearbox is filled half-full 2.
  • Page 32 1. Front chain shield plate 2. Rear corner chain shield plate 3. Left corner chain shield plate 4. Right rear chain shield plate 5. Left rear chain shield plate 6. 1/4 Chain - 3 link 7. 1/4 Chain - 4 link 8.
  • Page 33 1. A-Frame Arm 2. Sleeve, .94 x 1.44 x 2.75 (Cat 2 Only) 3. Sleeve, .94 x 1.44 x 1.94 (Cat 1 Only) 4. Sleeve, .81 x 1.25 x 2.12 5. Sleeve, .88 x 1-1/8 x 19/32 6. 3/4 Flat Washer 7.

  • Page 34: Dealer Check List

    DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ___ Check all bolts to be sure they are properly ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the torqued. customer. ___ Check that all cotter pins and safety pins are properly installed.

  • Page 35: Parts Lists

    Rearmount Mower: RD990X MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY ....... 36 - 37 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 36 RD990X MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (Rev. 10/1/2013) 36 Parts MAN0845 (1/12/2011)
  • Page 37 RD990X MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION ----- Deck (not sold separately) 1266 3/16 x 1-1/2 Cotter Pin 1032786 Lower Hitch Arm 64803 3/16 x 2 Cotter Pin 56598 Sleeve .885 x 1.125 x 2.62 18270 3/16 Safety Pin 19524 Sleeve .64 x 1.00 x 2.09 HT...
  • Page 38 RD990X GEARBOX ASSEMBLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 1002499 1 Gearbox Assembly, Complete 57458 1 Gear, Crown 25T M5.3 1 Gearbox Housing 1005320 1 Shaft, Input 1-3/8 -6 1005321 1 Shaft, Output 1-1/4 57491 1 Pinion Gear 13T M5.3 57476 1 Bearing Cup & Cone 57462 1 Bearing Cup &...
  • Page 39 RD990X DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1029937 Drive Assembly Complete 40574 Yoke, 1-3/8-6SP (complete with lock collar) Cross and bearing kit 40464 Spring Pin, 10 mm x 80 mm 40575 Inboard Youk (male drive tube) 40587 Inner Profile (cut to length)
  • Page 40 RD900X BLADE & SPINDLE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1032800 Blade Spindle, Complete 18359 Sleeve 1-3/8 x 1-3/4 x 5/8 2715 Seal 1.75 x 2.56 x .5 2717 Bearing Cone 1032806 Spindle Housing w/ Cups 2716 Bearing Cup 1032801 Spindle Shaft & Crossbar 1032815 Blade Lock 1032814...
  • Page 41 RD990X CHAIN SHIELDING ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION 1032821 Front Chain Shield Plate 1032832 Right Corner Chain Shield Plate 1032833 Left Corner Chain Shield Plate 1032822 Right Rear Chain Shield Plate 1032823 Left Rear Chain Shield Plate 4763 90 1/4 Chain - 3 Link...
  • Page 42 RD990X FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION 1032828 Front Roller Kit - Complete 1032829 Roller Bracket 1006418 Roller, 4 x 7.38 1006420 Spacer, .75 x 7.27 35193 Bearing 38107 1/2 NC x 9 HHCS, GR5 3598 * 1/2 SAE Flat Washer...

  • Page 43: Bolt Torque Chart

    BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.

  • Page 44: Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations

    BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE Bolt Thread Sizes 5/16 Metric Bolt Thread Sizes 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM ABBREVIATIONS AG .............. Agriculture MPa ............Mega Pascal ASABE ....American Society of Agricultural &...

  • Page 45: Index 45

    INDEX Assembly Cutting Height 11 Chain Shielding 32 Tractor Top Link 12 Dealer Set-Up Instructions 29 Attaching Mower to Tractor 10 Initial Oil Fill 31 Front Roller (Optional) 13 Optional Equipment Levelling Mower 11 Front Roller 32 Mower Removal & Storage 14 Dealer Check Lists Mowing Speed Recommended 10 Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 34...
  • Page 46 BW180XHD, BW1260X, BW1800X, BW240, BW240HD, DS1260, DSO1260, DS1440, TS1680 Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of WOODS, has been subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than WOODS, a WOODS authorized dealer or distributor, and/or a WOODS authorized service center.
  • Page 47 Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respective companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 48 © 2011 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS, the Woods logo, and "Tested. Proven. Unbeatable." are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual...

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