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UNDERMOUNT
MOWER
L306 K50
For Use on Kubota Tractors:
L2250F
L2250DT
L2550F
L2550DT
L2850F
L2850DT
with Ag or Turf Tires
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
32695
Rev. 11/17/2006
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 RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SPECIFICATIONS Cutting Width 72" Cutting Height Range 1-1/2 - 4-1/4 Blade Speed (RPM) 2,180 Blade Tip Speed (feet per minute) 13,840 Blade Spindles 3 Number of Blades 3 Caster Wheels Optional Caster Size 3-1/4 x 10-1/4 PTO Speed 1,000 Rpm Mower Frame Thickness 7 GA Deck GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur- and maintaining your mower. Read it carefully. It fur- rent at the time of printing. However, d
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Make sure all safety decals are installed. Safety is a primary concern in the design and Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our location.) efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped Make sure shields and guards are properly out by an operator’s single careless act. installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. In addition to the design and configuration of equip
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- system leak down, hydraulic system failures, denly on slopes. mechanical failures, or movement of control levers can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect- Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper- slopes and rough terrain. ator's Manual instructions for working underneath Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during and bloc
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! Serial Number Plate MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 1 - PN 25505 2 - PN 53425 DANGER ROTATING BLADES AND THROWN OBJECTS Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade. Keep bystanders away. Keep discharge chute and guards in place and in good conditio
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OPERATION The designed and tested safety of this machine Adjustment is accomplished by lowering lift arms and depends on it being operated within the limitations as inserting lift chains into keyhole lift lugs. Raise the explained in the manual. Be familiar with and follow all mower, checking to ensure it does not contact any part safety rules in this manual, the tractor manual and of tractor. Take up links, one or two at a time, until the safety decals on the tractor and mower. desired height i
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mately 1/4" lower than front to prevent belt from rub- ■ Do not operate mower in vicinity of other per- bing on mower.) sons. ■ Do not allow riders on tractor or mower. Dimension “B” is set by adjusting optional casters or lift chains. PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST Dimension “A” is set by raising or lowering channel ___ Check to ensure blades are sharp and secure arms in push bars. and cutting edge is positioned in the direction of IMPORTANT blade rotation (counter-clockwise as viewed from top of m
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increase PTO speed to 1000 rpm and maintain Before mowing, analyze the area to determine the best throughout cutting operation. mowing procedure. Consider the height, type of grass and the terrain type (hilly, level or rough). During operation mowing vibration tends to loosen hardware. All hardware should be checked regularly to maintain proper torque. It is good practice to check A DANGER mower before each operation to ensure all hardware is tight. ■ Keep away. To avoid serious injury or deat
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Avoid sudden starts and stops when traveling up or down hill. Always mow down steep slopes, never up or across the face. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tip- ping or loss of control. CLEANING After Each Use ● Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine. ● Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged parts. ● Replace any safety decals that are missing or not readable. Figure 2. Mowing Pattern Periodically or Before Extended Storage BLADES ● Cl
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OWNER SERVICE washer (6), blade (5), blade stop (4) and clutch disc (3). Shoulder washer (2) will not normally come off A WARNING machine unless intentionally removed. ■ Lower mower to ground, turn tractor engine off BLADE INSTALLATION and remove key before performing any mainte- See Figure 3. Assemble shoulder washer (2) small end nance. up (if removed). Install remaining parts in reverse order ■ When completing a maintenance or service of disassembly. Ensure blade cutting edge is posi- func
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1. Blade Wrench A WARNING 2. Shoulder Washer 3. Clutch Disc ■ Lower mower to ground, shut off tractor engine and remove key before servicing. 4. Blade Stop 5. Blade Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, 6. Shim Washer particularly when operating in sandy areas. The accompanying illustrations give the lubrication points 7. Cup Washers and frequency. The hours are based on normal operat- 8. Sleeve ing conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may 9. Washer (special) require more fr
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DEALER SERVICE SPINDLE REPAIR ® A WARNING Permatex 3D Aviation Form-A-Gasket , or equivalent, is recommended as a sealant. ■ Lower mower to ground, turn tractor engine off For reference, the short cup chamber is on top. and remove ignition key before performing any maintenance. Cups and cones are a press fit to minimize wear. ■ When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields are in good condition and installed before placing mower in service. A CAUTION ■ Alwa
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Remove bearing cups from housing by placing a punch Place seal squarely on housing and select pipe or tub- in slots provided and drive out. Alternate punch posi- ing with an OD that will set on outside edge of seal. A tion from side to side. Take care to prevent housing tubing with an OD that is too small will bow seal cage. damage. Carefully guide seal lip over shaft and carefully press seal into housing. Be careful to prevent distortion to Assembly metal cage. Seal should seat firmly and squar
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TROUBLE SHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CLAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippage Belt too loose Adjust tension. Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy operate PTO at 1000 rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath. Oil on belt from over lubrication Be careful not to over lubricate. Clean lubricant from belt and pul- ley with clean rag. Replace oil soaked belt. Belt hung up or rubbing Check belt for free t
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TROUBLE SHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CLAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of swath Height of mower higher at rear Check cutting height adjustment. than at edge than at front Loose blade Check clamping cup washers. If flat or not holding, replace. Grass cut lower in center of swath Height of mower lower at rear than Adjust mower height and attitude than at edge at front so that mower rear and front are within 1/2" of same height. Loose blade Check clamping cup washers. If
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ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for normal cutting conditions. Using these instructions, set up mower as received from the factory. Complete check lists on page 27 when set-up is com- plete. The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Recommen
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with 5/8 x 1-1/2" clevis pins and secure with safety One of the major causes of belt failure is improper pins. Attach channels to crosswise support with clevis installation. Before you install a new belt, check pulley pins and secure with safety pins. shafts and bearings for wear. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness and be sure pulleys turn freely and with Lift Chain Installation only slight wobble. If grooves require cleaning, moisten a cloth with a non-flammable, non-toxic, degreasing See Fig
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TRACTOR PREPARATION Remove lower 3-point lift arms, connecting links, draw- bar and sway chains from tractor. On tractors equipped with draft control, replace draft control top link bracket with Kubota right and left top link holders, part #99571-2214-0 and #99571-2215-0. Rear Tractor Tire Adjustment Adjust rear tires to provide spacing between tires as given in chart. 1. Chain 2. 1/2 Lock Nut Idler Bracket Installation 3. Left rear Lift Angle See Figure 13. Position idler bracket under tractor
