Woods Equipment Brush Cutter RCC42 User Manual
ROTARY CUTTERS  
RCC42  
For Serial Number 1162806 and after  
Includes Service and Repair Parts  
Information for Serial Number 1162805 and before  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
SAFETY VIDEO ORDER FORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6  
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9  
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11  
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
OWNER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
TROUBLE SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
DEALER CHECK LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
INDEX TO PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BACK COVER  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
3-Point Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category 1  
Cutting Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" - 9"  
Blade Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Number of Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heat Treated Alloy Steel  
Blade Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CCW  
Tractor PTO RPM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540  
Universal Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category 3  
Side Frame Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Ga  
Tailwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4" x 16"  
RCC42  
Cutting Width  
42"  
Overall Width  
45"  
Weight (Approximate lbs.)  
Blade Speed (Feet per minute)  
Gearbox  
350 lbs.  
11,400  
1:1.92  
15 - 30  
Recommended Tractor HP  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operat-  
ing and maintaining your cutter. Read it carefully. It  
furnishes information and instructions that will help  
you achieve years of dependable performance.  
These instructions have been compiled from exten-  
sive field experience and engineering data. Some  
information may be general in nature due to unknown  
and varying operating conditions. However, through  
experience and these instructions, you should be able  
to develop procedures suitable to your particular situ-  
ation.  
■ Some illustrations in this manual show the cut-  
ter with safety shields removed to provide a better  
view. The cutter should never be operated with  
any safety shielding removed.  
Throughout this manual, references are made to right  
and left direction These are determined by standing  
behind the equipment facing the direction of forward  
travel. Blade rotation is counterclockwise as viewed  
from the top of the cutter.  
The illustrations and data used in this manual were  
current at the time of printing but, due to possible  
inline production changes, your machine may vary  
slightly in detail. We reserve the right to redesign and  
change the machines as may be necessary without  
notification.  
4 Introduction  
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Safety Video Order Form  
BE SAFE!  
BE ALERT!  
BE ALIVE!  
BE TRAINED  
Before Operating Mowers!  
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 mowing  
equipment. The video does not replace the information contained in  
the Operator’s Manual, so please review this manual thoroughly  
before operating your new mowing equipment.  
Safety Video Order Form (8/2/2005)  
Safety 5  
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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)  
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Contains: DVD & VHS (English/Spanish)  
Guidebook for Rotary Mowers/Cutters (English/Spanish)  
AEM Industrial/Agricultural Mower Safety Manual (English/Spanish)  
AEM Agricultural Tractor Safety Manual (English/Spanish)  
AEM training packages are available through:  
AEM at: www.aem.org  
or  
Universal Lithographers, Inc.  
Email: [email protected]  
800-369-2310 tel  
866-541-1668 fax  
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ATTENTION: DEALER SERVICES  
WOODS EQUIPMENT COMPANY  
PO BOX 1000  
OREGON IL 61061-1000  
USA  
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6 Safety  
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SAFETY RULES  
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  
ꢁ Make sure attachment is properly secured,  
adjusted, and in good operating condition.  
Safety is a primary concern in the design and  
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our  
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped  
out by an operator’s single careless act.  
ꢁ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar  
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO  
spline groove.  
In addition to the design and configuration of  
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-  
tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,  
judgement, and proper training of personnel  
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance  
and storage of equipment.  
ꢁ If equipped with driveline guard tether chains,  
make sure they are attached to the tractor and  
equipment as shown in the pamphlet that accom-  
panies the driveline. Replace if damaged or broken.  
Check that driveline guards rotate freely on drive-  
line before putting equipment into service.  
It has been said “The best safety device is an  
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that  
kind of operator.  
ꢁ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or  
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely  
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death  
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable  
ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times.  
TRAINING  
ꢁ Before putting equipment into service, check  
and adjust driveline length as instructed in Opera-  
tor's Manual. Driveline must not bottom out or pull  
apart throughout the full range of the tractor hitch.  
Do not operate until driveline length is correct.  
ꢁ Safety instructions are important! Read all  
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all  
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-  
ment manuals and safety decals are available from  
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check  
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com,  
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-  
6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules  
can result in serious injury or death.  
ꢁ Inspect chain, rubber, or steel band shielding  
before each use. Replace if damaged.  
ꢁ Remove accumulated debris from this equip-  
ment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.  
ꢁ If you do not understand any part of this manual  
and need assistance, see your dealer.  
ꢁ Make sure all safety decals are installed.  
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for  
location.)  
ꢁ Know your controls and how to stop engine and  
ꢁ Make sure shields and guards are properly  
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-  
aged.  
attachment quickly in an emergency.  
ꢁ Operators must be instructed in and be capable  
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach-  
ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to  
operate this equipment without proper instruc-  
tions.  
ꢁ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment  
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when  
attachments are in transport position. Without this  
weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal  
injury or death. The weight may be attained with a  
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front  
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.  
Do not estimate.  
ꢁ Never allow children or untrained persons to  
operate equipment.  
PREPARATION  
ꢁ Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or  
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing  
injury or damage.  
ꢁ Check that all hardware is properly installed.  
Always tighten to torque chart specifications  
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.  
OPERATION  
ꢁ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing  
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear  
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective  
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;  
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.  
ꢁ Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-  
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-  
ing equipment.  
(Safety Rules continued on next page)  
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Safety 7  
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SAFETY RULES  
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)  
ꢁ Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on  
slopes and rough terrain.  
ꢁ Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must  
be installed when operating in populated areas or  
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-  
ple or damage property.  
ꢁ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during  
operation.  
ꢁ Stop power unit and equipment immediately  
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,  
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before  
resuming operation.  
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,  
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must  
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet  
(92 m).  
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk  
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-  
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from  
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing  
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet  
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).  
ꢁ Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic  
system can cause equipment to drop.  
TRANSPORTATION  
ꢁ Always comply with all state and local lighting  
and marking requirements.  
ꢁ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.  
ꢁ Do not operate PTO during transport.  
ꢁ Never direct discharge toward people, animals,  
or property.  
ꢁ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain.  
ꢁ Do not operate or transport equipment while  
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
ꢁ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment  
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when  
attachments are in transport position. Without this  
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result-  
ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained  
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front  
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.  
Do not estimate.  
ꢁ Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.  
ꢁ Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from  
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all  
moving parts.  
ꢁ Always comply with all state and local lighting  
and marking requirements.  
ꢁ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or  
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely  
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death  
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable  
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.  
ꢁ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.  
ꢁ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or  
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely  
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death  
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable  
ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all times.  
ꢁ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.  
ꢁ Do not operate or transport equipment while  
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
ꢁ 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.  
MAINTENANCE  
ꢁ Before performing any service or maintenance,  
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.  
ꢁ Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.  
ꢁ Before working underneath, disconnect drive-  
line, raise cutter, and block cutter securely.  
Hydraulic system leak down and failure of mechan-  
ical or hydraulic system can cause equipment to  
drop.  
ꢁ Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit  
PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter  
shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due to  
incorrect spline or incorrect operating length and  
can result in personal injury or death.  
ꢁ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to  
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-  
nents in any way.  
ꢁ Look down and to the rear and make sure area  
is clear before operating in reverse.  
ꢁ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.  
ꢁ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing  
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear  
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective  
ꢁ Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-  
denly on slopes.  
8 Safety  
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SAFETY RULES  
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;  
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.  
ꢁ Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque  
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are  
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe  
condition before putting unit into service.  
ꢁ Make sure attachment is properly secured,  
adjusted, and in good operating condition.  
ꢁ Make sure all safety decals are installed.  
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for  
location.)  
ꢁ Keep all persons away from operator control  
area while performing adjustments, service, or  
maintenance.  
ꢁ Make sure shields and guards are properly  
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-  
aged.  
ꢁ
Make certain all movement of equipment com-  
ponents has stopped before approaching for ser-  
vice.  
ꢁ Leak down or failure of mechanical or hydraulic  
system can cause equipment to drop.  
ꢁ Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,  
free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.  
STORAGE  
ꢁ Block equipment securely for storage.  
ꢁ Do not handle blades with bare hands. Careless  
or improper handling may result in serious injury.  
ꢁ Keep children and bystanders away from stor-  
age area.  
ꢁ Your dealer can supply genuine replacement  
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original  
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.  
ꢁ Follow manual instructions for storage.  
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Safety 9  
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS  
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  
Replace Immediately If Damaged!  
1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE  
MODEL NO.  
SERIAL NO.  
Woods Equipment Company  
Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.  
5 - PN 20106  
RED REFLECTOR 9"  
WARNING  
ROTATING COMPONENTS  
Do not operate without cover in place.  
Look and listen for rotation. Do not  
open cover until all components have  
stopped.  
CONTACT WITH ROTATING PARTS  
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.  
7- PN 15502  
15502--B  
2 - PN 1006682  
DANGER  
DANGER  
ROTATING DRIVELINE  
ROTATING BLADES AND  
THROWN OBJECTS  
CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH  
ꢀ Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is  
KEEP AWAY!  
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT -  
running.  
ꢀ Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by  
ꢀ All driveline guards, tractor and  
blade.  
equipment shields in place  
ꢀ Keep bystanders away.  
ꢀ Keep guards in place and in good condition.  
BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE  
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.  
ꢀ Drivelines securely attached at both  
ends  
ꢀ Driveline guards that turn freely on  
1006682-A  
driveline  
10 Safety  
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS  
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!  
Replace Immediately If Damaged!  
4 - PN 1006681  
8 - PN 33347  
9 - PN 1004114  
DANGER  
If shaft connection is visible, shield  
is missing. Replace shield before  
operating equipment.  
1004114  
6 - PN 18864  
DANGER  
ROTATING DRIVELINE  
CONTACT CAN CAUSE DEATH  
33347E  
KEEP AWAY!  
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT -  
ꢀ All driveline guards, tractor and  
equipment shields in place  
ꢀ Drivelines securely attached at both ends  
ꢀ Driveline guards that turn freely on  
driveline  
18864-C  
BE CAREFUL!  
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.  
Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a  
pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter through  
very small scratches or under edges of decals causing  
them to peel or come off.  
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free from  
your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check  
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in  
the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.  
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OPERATION  
The operator is responsible for the safe operation of  
the cutter. The operator must be properly trained.  
Operators should be familiar with the cutter, the tractor,  
and all safety practices before starting operation. Read  
the safety rules and safety decals on pages 3 to 7.  
ꢁ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment  
weight must be on the tractor front wheels when  
attachments are in transport position. Without this  
weight, front tractor wheels could raise up result-  
ing in loss of steering. The weight may be attained  
with front wheel weights, ballast in tires or front  
tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment.  
Do not estimate.  
This standard-duty cutter is designed for grass and  
weed mowing and shredding.  
Recommended mowing speed for most conditions is  
from 2 to 5 mph.  
ꢁ Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must  
be installed when operating in populated areas or  
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-  
ple or damage property.  
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,  
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must  
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet  
(92 m).  
Figure 1. Tractor Stability  
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk  
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-  
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from  
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing  
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet  
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).  
ATTACHING CUTTER TO TRACTOR  
ꢁ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar  
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO  
spline groove.  
ꢁ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.  
ꢁ Keep bystanders away from equipment.  
■
With cutter adjusted to transport position, set  
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter  
from contacting the driveline when being raised.  
ꢁ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar  
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO  
spline groove.  
1. Attach the cutter hitch pins to the lower tractor lift  
arms and secure.  
2. Attach tractor top link to cutter clevis using forward  
ꢁ Operate tractor PTO at the rpm speed stated in  
“Specifications” section.  
hole.  
3. Check driveline length. See page 34 for  
instructions on shortening driveline.  
CAUTION  
4. Connect driveline to tractor PTO shaft.  
ꢁ Stop power unit and equipment immediately  
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,  
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before  
resuming operation.  
NOTE: You will need to adjust the top link; refer to Top  
Link Adjustment, page 13.  
NOTE: The standard 1-3/8" 6B spline driveline with a  
QD yoke is used to connect the cutter to the tractor.  
ꢁ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing  
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear  
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective  
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;  
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.  
5. Adjust the tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway  
devices to prevent cutter from swinging side to side  
during transport.  
6. Adjust tractor drawbar so that it will not interfere  
Tractor Stability  
with cutter or driveline.  
12 Operation  
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INSTALLATION AND  
3" - desired cutting height  
+ 5.5 - distance blade cutting edge is below deck  
= 8.5  
REMOVAL OF DRIVELINE (TRACTOR PTO)  
To Install:  
Pull locking collar back and at the same time push  
driveline onto tractor PTO shaft until locking device  
engages.  
c. Adjust the front-to-rear attitude from 1/2" to 3/4"  
higher than the front or from 9" to 9-1/4" at the  
rear.  
To Remove:  
Hold driveline in position, pull locking collar back, and  
slide driveline off tractor PTO shaft.  
ꢁ Before working underneath, disconnect drive-  
line, raise cutter, and block cutter securely. Hydrau-  
lic system leak down and failure of mechanical or  
hydraulic system can cause equipment to drop.  
ꢁ Keep all persons away from operator control  
area while performing adjustments, service, or  
maintenance.  
■
Avoid low cutting heights. Striking the ground  
with blades produces one of the most damaging  
shock loads a cutter can encounter. Allowing  
blades to contact ground repeatedly will cause  
damage to cutter and drive.  
Figure 2. Lock Collar  
SHREDDING  
TOP LINK ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3)  
For shredding, set the cutter lower at rear. Determine  
how much lower to set the rear by experimenting in dif-  
ferent situations.  
1. To mount tractor top link, use lowest hole provided  
in the tractor’s top link attachment bracket.  
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
2. Select a top link mounting pin that will swing  
through the cutter A-frame bars and attach rear  
portion of tractor top link in the first hole of cutter  
floating link.  
1. Level cutter from side to side. Check by measuring  
from cutter frame to the ground at each deck rail.  
2. Adjust, using tractor 3-point arm leveling device.  
3. Raise cutter to transport position and adjust tractor  
NOTE: Keep the front of cutter slightly lower than  
rear for best mowing.  
top link until cutter is level in the raised position.  
NOTE: Some tractors are equipped with a short  
top link. If you cannot adjust the cutter level using  
the middle hole in the cutter floating link, use the  
front hole and adjust the cutter level in the trans-  
port position.  
3. Control cutting height with tractor 3-point arms,  
rear tailwheel adjustment.  
4. To raise rear of cutter, move tailwheel arm down.  
5. To raise front of cutter, raise tractor 3-point arms.  
NOTICE  
The cutting height is the distance between the  
blade and the ground. The blades are approxi-  
mately 5.5" below the deck. To check cutting  
height, do the following:  
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With cutter adjusted to transport position, set  
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter  
from contacting the driveline when being raised.  
a. Place a straight edge along top edge of deck.  
■
Select a top link pin (maximum length 3-5/8")  
b. Select a cutting height; as an example, for an  
approximate cutting height of 3", set the center  
of the deck 8.5" above the ground.  
that will allow floating link to swing freely through  
the cutter A-frame bars.  
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Figure 5. Quick Hitch Adjustment  
Figure 3. Top Link Adjustment  
DP7  
DP6  
Figure 6. Quick Hitch Attached to Cutter  
Figure 4. 3-Point Arms & Top Link Attached to Cutter  
OPERATING TECHNIQUE  
1. Power for operating the cutter is supplied by the  
tractor PTO. Operate PTO at 540 RPM. Know how  
to stop the tractor and cutter quickly in an  
emergency.  
QUICK HITCH ATTACHMENT (FIGURE 5)  
1. Remove nut and washer from hitch pin and lower  
A-frame bars to the second mounting hole.  
2. Engage PTO at a low engine RPM to minimize  
stress on the drive system and gearbox. With PTO  
engaged, raise PTO speed to 540 RPM and  
maintain throughout cutting operation.  
2. Attach open end of floating link (3) to the A-frame  
bars (5). Attach closed end of floating link to top  
link bars (6).  
NOTE: Quick hitch top hook will pick up on pin (2).  
Lower quick hitch hook will attach to cutter hitch  
pins (4).  
Gearbox protection is provided by a slip clutch with  
replacement fiber disc or a shear bolt. The slip  
clutch is designed to slip and the shear bolt will  
shear when excessive torsional loads occur.  
3. Raise cutter to transport position and adjust tractor  
top link until cutter is level in the raised position.  
3. Move slowly into material. Adjust tractor ground  
speed to provide a clean cut without lugging the  
tractor engine. Use a slow ground speed for better  
shredding.  
NOTICE  
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With cutter adjusted to transport position, set  
upper stop on tractor lift quadrant to prevent cutter  
from contacting the driveline when being raised.  
Proper ground speed will depend on the terrain  
and the material’s height, type, and density.  
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Normally, ground speed will range from 2 to 5 mph.  
Tall, dense material should be cut at a low speed;  
thin, medium-height material can be cut at a faster  
ground speed.  
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely  
attached to tractor.  
___ Make sure driveline spring-activated locking pin  
or collar slides freely and is seated firmly in trac-  
tor PTO spline groove.  
4. Always operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM to  
maintain proper blade speed and to produce a  
clean cut.  
___ Set tractor PTO at 540 RPM.  
___ Lubricate all grease fitting locations. Make sure  
PTO shaft slip joint is lubricated.  
5. Under certain conditions tractor tires may roll down  
some grass and prevent cutting at the same height  
as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce  
your ground speed but maintain PTO at 540 RPM.  
The lower ground speed will permit grass to  
rebound partially.  
___ Check to be sure gear lube runs out the small  
check plug on side of gearbox.  
___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and  
secured.  
STORAGE  
___ Check that blades are sharp and secure and cut-  
ting edge is positioned to lead in a counterclock-  
wise rotation.  
___ Check that shields and guards are properly  
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-  
aged.  
ꢁ Disconnect cutter driveshaft and secure up off  
ground. Raise cutter with 3-point hitch. Place  
blocks under cutter side skids. Lower cutter onto  
blocks. Disconnect cutter from tractor 3-point hitch  
and carefully drive tractor away from cutter.  
___ Check cutting height, front-to-rear attitude, and  
top link adjustment.  
___ Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral  
before starting engine.  
ꢁ Keep children and bystanders away from stor-  
age area.  
___ Inspect area to be cut and remove stones,  
branches, or other hard objects that might be  
thrown and cause injury or damage.  
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST  
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)  
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety  
decal instructions on pages 3 through 7.  
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OWNER SERVICE  
The information in this section is written for operators  
jackstands are stable, both top and bottom. Make  
sure cutter is approximately level.  
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.  
5. With full cutter weight lowered onto jackstands, test  
blocking stability before working underneath.  
6. If cutter is attached to tractor when blocking, set  
the brakes, remove key, and block cutter before  
working underneath.  
ꢁ Keep all persons away from operator control  
area while performing adjustments, service, or  
maintenance.  
7. Securely block rear tractor wheels, in front and  
behind. Tighten tractor lower 3-point arm anti-sway  
mechanism to prevent side-to-side movement.  
ꢁ Before performing any service or maintenance,  
disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.  
LUBRICATION INFORMATION  
ꢁ Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the  
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and  
secured. Never place any part of the body under-  
neath equipment or between moveable parts even  
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic  
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,  
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers  
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect-  
edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper-  
ator's Manual instructions for working underneath  
and blocking requirements or have work done by a  
qualified dealer.  
1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around  
parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.  
2. See Figure 7 for lubrication points and frequency of  
lubrication based on normal operating conditions.  
Severe or unusual conditions may require more  
frequent lubrication.  
3. Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a  
MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all  
locations unless otherwise noted. Be sure to clean  
fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun.  
One good pump of most guns is sufficient when the  
lubrication schedule is followed.  
CAUTION  
ꢁ If you do not understand any part of this manual  
and need assistance, see your dealer.  
Driveline Lubrication  
1. Lubricate the driveline slip joint every eight  
operating hours. Failure to maintain proper  
lubrication could result in damage to U-joints,  
gearbox, and driveline.  
BLOCKING METHOD  
To minimize the potential hazards or working under-  
neath the cutter, follow these procedures.  
2. Lower cutter to ground, disconnect driveline from  
tractor PTO shaft, and slide halves apart but do not  
disconnect from each other.  
1. Jackstands with a load rating of 1000 lbs. or more  
are the only approved blocking device for this  
cutter. Install a minimum of four jackstands, two in  
front and two in rear (refer to Xs in Figure 7) under  
the cutter before working underneath unit.  
3. Apply a bead of grease completely around male  
half where it meets female half. Slide drive halves  
over each other several times to distribute grease.  
2. Do not position jackstands under wheels, axles, or  
wheel supports. Components can rotate and cause  
cutter to fall.  
Gearbox Lubrication  
For gearbox, use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity  
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of GL–  
4 or –5 in gearboxes.  
3. Consider the overall stability of the blocked unit.  
Just placing jackstands underneath will not ensure  
your safety.  
Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on gearbox.  
Check gearbox daily for evidence of leakage, and con-  
tact your dealer if leakage occurs.  
4. The working surface must be level and solid to  
support the weight on the jackstands. Make sure  
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1. Front U-joint ..................8 hrs.  
2. Slip joint (apply grease.. to male  
shaft) .............................8 hrs.  
3. Rear U-joint...................8 hrs.  
4. Gearbox ........................Daily  
5. Tailwheel pivot tube.......8 hrs.  
6. Tailwheel .......................8 hrs.  
7. Plastic Shield Bearing ...8 hrs.  
X
X
X
X
X = Jackstand Placement  
Figure 7. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points  
SERVICING BLADES  
Removing Blades  
1. Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO.  
2. Raise cutter and block securely (see Figure 7).  
3. Open blade access cover and align crossbar (43)  
with blade access hole in the cutter frame. Remove  
nut (46) and lock washer (45) using a 1-11/16"  
socket. Carefully drive blade pin (28) out of  
crossbar.  
NOTICE  
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If blade pin (28) is seized in crossbar and  
extreme force will be needed to remove it, support  
crossbar from below to prevent gearbox damage.  
4. Rotate crossbar (43) and repeat for opposite blade.  
Figure 8. Blade Assembly  
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3. Align crossbar (43) with blade access hole in cutter  
frame. Apply a liberal coating of Never-Seez® or  
equivalent to blade pin and crossbar hole. Make  
sure blade offset is away from cutter.  
Sharpening Blades  
NOTICE  
■
When sharpening blades, grind the same  
4. Insert blade pin (28) through blade. Align key on  
blade pin with keyway in crossbar and push blade  
pin through crossbar.  
amount on each blade to maintain balance.  
Replace blades in pairs. Unbalanced blades will  
cause excessive vibration, which can damage  
gearbox bearings. Vibration may also cause struc-  
tural cracks to cutter.  
5. Insert lock washer (45) and nut (46) through blade  
access hole in the cutter frame. Install on blade pin  
(28) and tighten to 450 lbs-ft.  
1. Sharpen both blades at the same time to maintain  
balance. Follow original sharpening pattern.  
ADJUSTING SLIP CLUTCH  
2. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge—leave at  
Comer  
least a 1/16" blunt edge.  
1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key.  
3. Do not sharpen back side of blade.  
2. Loosen nuts on springs until the springs can rotate  
freely, yet remain secure on the bolts.  
3. Mark outer plates of slip-disc clutch as shown in  
Figure 10.  
4. Securely attach implement to the tractor and start  
the tractor.  
5. Engage PTO for several seconds then quickly  
disengage it.  
6. Turn tractor off and remove key.  
7. The friction lining plates should have "slipped".  
Check the marks placed on the outer plates of the  
slip-disc clutch in step 3 to make sure this is the  
case.  
8. If clutch does not slip, check assembly for oil,  
Figure 9. Blade Sharpening  
grease and debris. Clean if necessary.  
9. Reassemble clutch and tighten bolts no more than  
1/8 of a turn at a time until desired setting of 1.26".  
See Figure 10.  
Installing Blades (Figure 8)  
10. If excessive slippage continues, check lining plates  
for excessive wear. They are 1/8" thick when new  
and should be replaced after 1/32" of wear to  
ensure proper operation.  
CAUTION  
ꢁ Your dealer can supply genuine replacement  
blades. Substitute blades may not meet original  
equipment specifications and may be dangerous.  
Walterscheid  
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Crossbar rotation is counterclockwise when  
The slip clutch is designed to slip so that the gearbox  
and driveline are protected if the cutter strikes an  
obstruction.  
looking down on cutter. Be sure to install blade  
cutting edge to lead in counterclockwise rotation.  
A new slip clutch or one that has been in storage over  
the winter may seize. Before operating the cutter, make  
sure it will slip by performing the following operation:  
NOTE: Always replace or sharpen both blades at the  
same time.  
1. Inspect blade pin (28) for nicks or gouges, and if  
1. Turn off tractor engine and remove key.  
2. Remove driveline from tractor PTO.  
you find any replace the pin.  
2. Insert blade pin through the blade. Blade should  
swivel on bolt; if it doesn’t, determine the cause  
and correct.  
3. Loosen six 10 mm cap screws (6) to remove all  
tension from spring plate (5).  
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4. Hold clutch hub (3) solid and turn shaft to make  
nuts by 2 full revolutions. The gap between spring  
and thrust plate should be 1/8" as shown in Figure  
10.  
sure clutch slips.  
5. If clutch does not slip freely, disassemble and  
clean the thrust plate faces (4), flange yoke (1),  
and clutch hub (3).  
8. If a clutch continues to slip when the spring is  
compressed to 1/8" cap, check friction discs (2) for  
excessive wear. Discs are 1/8" when new. Replace  
discs after 1/16" wear. Minimum disc thickness is  
1/16".  
6. Reassemble clutch.  
7. Tighten spring (5) until it is against the thrust plate  
(4) of the clutch, and then back off each of the six  
Comer  
Walterscheid  
1. Flange yoke  
2. Friction disc  
3. Hub, 1-3/8" round bore  
4. Thrust plate  
5. Belleville spring plate  
6. 10 mm x 1.5P x 55 mm Cap screw  
7. 10 mm x 1.5P Hex nut  
Model  
"A"  
"B"  
RCC42  
1.26"  
7.09"  
Figure 10. Slip Clutch Assembly  
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condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet  
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).  
REPLACING SHEAR BOLTS  
NOTICE  
Repairing Front Rubber Shield & Rear Band  
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Always use approved 1/2" NC x 3" grade 2  
1. Inspect front rubber shield and rear band each day  
shear bolt as a replacement part. Using a hardened  
bolt or shear pin may result in damage to driveline  
or gearbox.  
of operation.  
2. Replace if bent, cracked, or broken.  
1. Remove driveline shield bell (1).  
Repairing Optional Chain Shielding  
2. Remove damaged shear bolt (7).  
Inspect chain shielding each day of operation and  
replace any broken or missing chains as required.  
3. Rotate driveline to align holes in yoke and shaft.  
4. Install new shear bolt and secure with new lock nut  
CLEANING  
(8).  
After Each Use  
5. Replace driveline shield bell.  
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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.  
1.Drive shield  
7.Shear bolt  
8.Lock nut  
Periodically or Before Extended Storage  
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Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,  
crop residue, etc. from machine.  
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Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water  
spray.  
Figure 11. Shear Bolt Driveline Assembly  
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn  
safety decals or near edges of decals as water  
spray can peel decal off surface.  
REPAIRING SHIELDING  
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or  
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.  
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice  
ꢁ Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must  
be installed when operating in populated areas or  
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-  
ple or damage property.  
of the pressure washer manufacturer.  
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Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged  
parts.  
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,  
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must  
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet  
(92 m).  
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk  
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-  
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from  
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing  
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of  
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of  
matching color (purchase from your Woods  
dealer).  
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Replace any safety decals that are missing or not  
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).  
See Safety Decals section for location drawing.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
MOWING CONDITIONS  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Grass cut lower in center of swath  
than at edge  
Height of cutter lower at rear or  
front  
Adjust cutter height and attitude  
so that cutter rear and front are  
within 1/2" of same height. See  
instructions.  
Streaking conditions in swath  
Conditions too wet for mowing  
Allow grass to dry before mowing.  
Blades unable to cut that part of  
grass pressed by path of tractor  
tires  
Slow ground speed of tractor but  
keep engine running at full PTO  
RPM. Cutting lower will help.  
Dull blades  
Sharpen or replace blades.  
Material discharges from cutter  
unevenly; bunches of material  
along swath  
Material too high and too much  
material  
Reduce ground speed but main-  
tain 540 RPM at tractor PTO or  
make two passes over material.  
Raise cutter for the first pass and  
lower to desired height for the  
second and cut at 90° to first  
pass. Raise rear of cutter high  
enough to permit material to dis-  
charge but not so high to cause  
conditions listed above.  
Grass wet  
Allow grass to dry before mowing.  
Slow ground speed of tractor but  
keep engine running at full PTO  
RPM. Cutting lower will help.  
Rear of cutter too low, trapping  
material under cutter  
Adjust cutter height and attitude.  
(See Cutting Height Adjustment,  
page 13.)  
Cutter will not cut  
(Shear bolt drive only)  
Shear bolt sheared  
Slip clutch slipping  
Install new shear bolt.  
Cutter will not cut all the time  
(Slip clutch drive only)  
Adjust slip clutch according to  
instructions in Adjusting Slip  
Clutch (Optional), page 18.  
Grass cut lower in center of swath  
than at edge  
Height of cutter lower at rear or  
front  
Adjust cutter height and attitude  
so that cutter rear and front are  
within 1/2" of same height. See  
instructions.  
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DEALER SERVICE  
The information in this section is written for dealer  
Leakage can occur at the vertical or horizontal gas-  
kets and shaft seals.  
service personnel. The repair described here  
requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not  
properly equipped or your mechanics are not prop-  
erly trained in this type of repair, you may be time  
and money ahead to replace complete assemblies.  
Leakage at the horizontal gasket or seal can be  
repaired without removing the gearbox from the  
cutter.  
Seal Installation  
NOTE: Proper seal installation is important. An  
improperly installed seal will leak.  
ꢁ Before working underneath, disconnect drive-  
line, raise cutter, lock in transport position, and  
block cutter securely. Hydraulic system leak down  
and failure of mechanical or hydraulic system can  
cause equipment to drop.  
1. Clean area in housing where seal outer diameter  
(OD) seats. Apply a thin coat of Permatex.  
2. Inspect area of shaft where seal seats. Remove  
ꢁ Keep all persons away from operator control  
area while performing adjustments, service, or  
maintenance.  
any burrs or nicks with an emery cloth.  
3. Lubricate gear shaft and seal lips.  
4. Place seal squarely on housing, spring-loaded lip  
toward housing. Select a piece of pipe or tubing  
with an OD that will sit on the outside edge of the  
seal but will clear the housing. Tubing with an OD  
that is too small will bow seal cage and ruin seal.  
CAUTION  
ꢁ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing  
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear  
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective  
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;  
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.  
5. Carefully press seal into housing, avoiding  
distortion to the metal seal cage.  
GEARBOX MAINTENANCE  
1. Seal  
Read this entire section before starting any repair.  
Many steps are dependent on each other.  
2. Pipe or tube  
3. Seal seat  
4. Casting  
Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing bear-  
ings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts,  
and a housing is not cost effective. Purchasing a  
complete gearbox is more economical.  
Pipe or tube  
must  
Inspect gearbox for leakage and bad bearings.  
Leakage is a very serious problem and must be  
corrected immediately.  
Bearing failure is indicated by excessive noise and  
side-to-side or end-play in gear shafts.  
Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it  
runs out the side level plug.  
Incorrect  
Installation  
Seal Replacement (Figure 11)  
Recommended sealant for gearbox repair is Perma-  
tex® Aviation 3D Form-A-Gasket or equivalent.  
Figure 11. Seal Installation  
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2. Remove vent plug (27) and siphon gear lube from  
SEAL REPAIR  
housing through this opening.  
(ON FLAT TOP, GEARBOX S/N 1162805  
AND BEFORE)  
(Figure 12)  
3. Remove cotter pin, washer, and nut from vertical  
shaft and remove crossbar (see Crossbar  
Removal, page 28).  
4. Remove the four bolts that attach gearbox to cutter  
Vertical Shaft Seal Repair  
and remove gearbox.  
1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the  
gearbox.  
Disassemble Gearbox  
2. Remove vent plug (27) and siphon gear lube from  
1. Remove 3/8" plug from side of gearbox and pour  
housing through this opening.  
out gear oil.  
3. Remove crossbar (see Crossbar Removal, page  
28).  
2. Remove oil cap (23) (to be replaced).  
3. Remove snap ring (12) and shim (15) from input  
shaft (3).  
4. Remove vertical shaft seal (21). Replace with new  
seal (see Seal Installation, page 22).  
4. Support gearbox in hand press and push on input  
shaft (3) to remove bearing (9) and spacer (14).  
Vertical seal should be recessed in housing. Hori-  
zontal seal should be pressed flush with outside of  
housing.  
5. Remove top cover (25) from housing. Remove  
gear (1) from inside housing.  
6. Remove oil seal (22) from front of housing (to be  
NOTE: Distortion to seal cage or damage to seal  
replaced).  
lip will cause seal to leak.  
7. Remove snap ring (12) and shim (15) from front of  
5. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it  
housing (2).  
runs out the level plug.  
8. Remove input bearing (8) by using a punch and  
6. Remove and replace any seal damaged in  
hammer from outside of housing.  
installation.  
9. Support housing in vise in a horizontal position.  
Horizontal Seal Leak Repair  
10. The castle nut (17), cotter pin (28), washer (18),  
and hub (24) are already removed with the stump  
jumper/crossbar. Remove the snap ring (10),  
washer (19), and seal (21).  
1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the  
gearbox.  
2. Remove vent plug (27) and siphon gear lube from  
11. Remove cotter pin (11), castle nut (16), and  
housing through this opening.  
washer (20) from output shaft (4).  
3. If the leak occurred at either end of horizontal  
shaft, remove oil cap (23) and/or oil seal (22).  
Replace with new one (refer to Seal Installation,  
page 22).  
12. Remove output shaft (4) by using a punch and  
hammer and tap on top to drive down.  
13. Remove gear (5) and shim (15) from inside  
housing.  
4. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it  
runs out the level plug.  
14. Remove bearing (7) by using a punch and hammer  
from the top, outside the housing.  
GEARBOX REPAIR  
(ON FLAT TOP, GEARBOX S/N 1162805  
AND BEFORE)  
15. Support housing upside down (top cover surface)  
and remove bearing (6) by using a punch and  
hammer from the bottom side of the housing.  
(Figure 12)  
16. Inspect gears for broken teeth and wear. Some  
wear is normal and will show on loaded side.  
Forged gear surfaces are rough when new. Check  
that wear pattern is smooth.  
NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing  
bearings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts,  
and a housing is not cost effective. Purchasing a com-  
plete gearbox is more economical.  
17. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves,  
nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat.  
Resurface any damage with emery cloth.  
Remove Gearbox from Cutter  
1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the  
18. Inspect housing and caps for cracks or other  
gearbox.  
damage.  
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11. While holding gear (1) in place, slide input shaft (3)  
through gear (1) and bearing (8). Align splines on  
shaft (3) and gear (1).  
Reassemble Gearbox  
1. Clean housing, paying specific attention to areas  
where gaskets will be installed.  
12. Slide spacer (14) over input shaft (3) and press  
bearing onto input shaft (3), using a round tube of  
the correct diameter and a hand press.  
2. Wash housing and all components thoroughly.  
Select a clean area for gearbox assembly. Replace  
all seals, bearings, and gaskets. All parts must be  
clean and lightly oiled before reassembling.  
13. Slide shim (15) over input shaft (3) and secure with  
snap ring (12).  
3. Insert output bearings (6 & 7) in the housing, using  
a round tube of the correct diameter and a hand  
press.  
14. Check input shaft end float by moving the input  
shaft (3) by hand. If end float is higher than 0.012”,  
insert shim between input shaft (3) and rear  
bearing (8). Repeat until end float is less than  
0.012". Check rotational torque by hand. The  
torque should be less than 2.2 lbs-inch.  
4. Slide output shaft (4) through both bearings (6 & 7)  
until it rests against bearing (6).  
5. Slide shim (15) over output shaft (4).  
15. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006"  
and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the  
backlash.  
6. Press gear (5) onto output shaft (4) and secure  
with washer (20), castle nut (16), and cotter pin  
(11).  
16. Press in input oil seal (22), using tube of correct  
diameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip.  
7. Apply grease to lower seal lips (21) and press seal  
(21) over output shaft (4), using a tube of the  
correct diameter. Be sure not to damage the seal  
lip.  
17. Press oil cap (23) on to cover the rear of housing,  
using a tube of the correct diameter.  
18. Check gearbox housing for leaks by plugging all  
holes except one. Apply 4 psi compressed air and  
immerse the gearbox in water to verify that there  
are no leaks.  
Press in housing so that seal is recessed. Insert  
protective washer (19) by hand. Install snap ring  
(10) and position it together with dual lip seal (21)  
by pressing it into position. Verify that snap ring is  
seated correctly.  
19. Remove gearbox from water and dry off with  
compressed air. Add SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until  
it runs out of side level hole. Tighten all plugs.  
8. Press bearing (8) into the housing, using a round  
tube of the correct diameter and a hand press.  
Secure with shim (15) and snap ring (12).  
Reinstall Gearbox  
NOTE: Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move  
without mechanical assistance.  
9. Secure snap ring (13) on input shaft (3) if not  
already secure.  
1. Set gearbox on cutter and fasten with bolts and  
nuts. Torque bolts to 175 lbs-ft.  
10. Place gear (1) through top of housing and align  
gear (1) and gear (5) so that gear teeth are a  
match.  
2. Attach crossbar (See Crossbar Installation, page  
29).  
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1. Crown gear  
2. Gearbox housing  
3. Input shaft  
4. Output shaft  
5. Gear pinion  
6. Bearing  
17. Castle nut metric M24 x 2  
18. Washer  
7. Bearing  
8. Bearing  
19. Protective washer  
20. Flat washer  
21. Metric seal 40 x 80 x 12  
22. Oil seal  
9. Ball bearing 6207  
10. Internal retainer ring  
11. Cotter pin  
12. Snap ring  
23. Oil cup  
13. Snap ring  
25. Top cover  
14. Spacer 35.3 x 48.25  
15. Shim kit  
26. Cap screw 8 mm x 16 (8.8)  
27. Vent plug  
16. Castle nut  
28. Cotter pin  
Figure 12. Gearbox Assembly (Flat Top)  
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5. Secure output cap (17) on to bottom of gearbox  
SEAL REPAIR  
using four cap screws (13) and lock washers (12).  
(ON CAST/CROWN TOP GEARBOX - S/N  
1162806 AND ABOVE ONLY)  
(Figure 13)  
NOTE: Make sure output gasket (10) and (11) are  
in place.  
Vertical Shaft Seal Repair  
6. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it  
runs out the side level plug.  
1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the  
gearbox.  
7. Remove and replace any seal damaged in  
installation.  
2. Remove vent plug (9) and siphon gear lube from  
housing through this opening.  
Horizontal Seal Leak Repair  
3. Remove crossbar (see Crossbar Removal, page  
28).  
1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the  
gearbox.  
4. Remove output cap (17) and output seal (16) by  
removing four cap screws (13) and washers (12).  
Replace with new seal (see Seal Installation,  
page 22).  
2. Remove vent plug (9) and siphon gear lube from  
housing through this opening.  
3. Remove input seal (4). Replace with new one  
(refer to Seal Installation, page 22).  
Vertical seal should be recessed in output cap.  
4. Fill gearbox with SAE 80W or 90W gear lube until it  
NOTE: Distortion to seal cage or damage to seal  
lip will cause seal to leak.  
runs out the side level plug.  
1. Housing  
2. Inspection cover  
3. 22 Tooth gear  
4. Input seal  
5. Input shaft  
6. Retaining ring  
7. Gear spacer  
8. Retaining ring  
9. M18 x 1.5 Vent plug  
10. Output gasket (0.30)  
11. Output gasket (0.13)  
12. Lock washer  
13. M10 x 1.5 x 25 Cap screw  
14. 1" - 14 Slotted flange nut  
15. Cotter pin  
16. Output seal  
17. Output cap  
18. Output bearing spacer  
19. 15 Tooth output shaft & pinion  
20. Ball bearing 208  
21. Ball bearing 207  
22. Sealing washer  
23. Lock washer M8  
24. M8 x 1.5 x 25 Cap screw  
Figure 13. Cast/Crown Top Gearbox Assembly  
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13. Inspect gears for broken teeth and wear. Some  
wear is normal and will show on loaded side.  
Forged gear surfaces are rough when new. Check  
that wear pattern is smooth.  
GEARBOX REPAIR  
(ON CAST/CROWN TOP GEARBOX - S/N  
1162806 AND ABOVE ONLY)  
(Figure 13)  
14. Inspect vertical and horizontal shafts for grooves,  
nicks, or bumps in the areas where the seals seat.  
Resurface any damage with emery cloth.  
NOTE: Repair to this gearbox is limited to replacing  
bearings, seals, and gaskets. Replacing gears, shafts,  
and a housing is not cost effective. Purchasing a com-  
plete gearbox is more economical.  
15. Inspect housing and caps for cracks or other  
damage.  
NOTE: Replacing a complete flat top gearbox with  
a complete crown top gearbox will require replac-  
ing the cross bar assembly. See pages page 46  
and 48.  
Reassemble Gearbox - Cast Top  
1. Clean housing, paying specific attention to areas  
where gaskets will be installed.  
Gearbox is heavy: do not attempt to move without  
mechanical assistance.)  
2. Wash housing and all components thoroughly.  
Select a clean area for gearbox assembly. Replace  
all seals, bearings, and gaskets. All parts must be  
clean and lightly oiled before reassembling.  
Remove Gearbox from Cutter  
1. Disconnect and remove the rear driveline from the  
gearbox.  
3. Slide ball bearing (20) on to output shaft and pinion  
(19). Place against gear and secure with retaining  
ring (6).  
2. Remove vent plug (9) and siphon gear lube from  
housing through this opening.  
3. Remove cotter pin or wire, washer, and nut from  
vertical shaft and remove crossbar (see Crossbar  
Removal, page 28).  
4. Push output shaft and pinion (19), ball bearing (20)  
and retaining ring (6) into housing until ball bearing  
(20) seats flat in housing socket.  
4. Remove the four bolts that attach gearbox to cutter  
5. Insert output bearing spacer (18) and ball bearing  
(20) over output shaft until seats against inside  
roller bearing (20).  
and remove gearbox.  
Disassemble Gearbox  
6. Secure output cap (17) with new output seal (16)  
installed to bottom of gearbox housing using the  
four 10mm x 1.5 x 25 cap screws (13) and lock  
washers (12).  
1. Remove plug from side of gearbox and pour out  
remaining gear oil.  
2. Support housing in vise in a vertical position.  
3. Remove input seal (4) (to be replaced).  
4. Remove retaining rings (6) and (8).  
NOTE: Be sure output gaskets (10 and 11) are in  
place. Apply grease to output seal (16) lip for easy  
installation.  
5. Remove the six cap screws (24), washers (23) and  
7. Place ball bearing (21) at back of housing and  
press in socket using a round tube of the correct  
diameter and a hand press until fully seated.  
top cover (2) from housing.  
6. Remove retaining ring (6) behind gear (3).  
7. Support gearbox in hand press and pull input shaft  
8. Insert input shaft (5) part way through housing and  
slide gear (3) and retaining ring (6) over input shaft  
(5). Keep gear (3) and retaining ring (6) loose.  
(5) through gear (3). Remove ball bearing (21).  
8. Remove ball bearing (20) and gear spacer (7) from  
input shaft (5).  
9. Insert input shaft (5) into roller bearing (21) until  
seated against each other.  
9. Support housing in vise in a horizontal position.  
10. Slide gear (3) forward and attach retaining ring (6)  
in groove closest to front of input shaft (5). Slide  
gear (3) back against retaining ring (6).  
10. With the hub/stump jumper/crossbar, castle nut,  
cotter pin, wire and washer already removed,  
remove the four cap screws (13), lock washers (12)  
and output cap (17).  
11. Check that the gear backlash is between 0.006"  
and 0.016". You should not have to adjust the  
backlash.  
11. Remove output gaskets (11) and (10).  
12. Push output shaft and pinion (19) down and  
remove ball bearing (20), output bearing spacer  
(18), and retaining ring (6). Remove output shaft  
and pinion (19).  
12. Slide gear spacer (7) and roller bearing (20) on  
input shaft (5) and secure with retaining rings (6)  
and (8).  
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13. Slide input seal (4) onto input shaft (5) and press  
into housing flush with front using a tube of correct  
diameter. Be careful not to damage seal lip.  
jack on tube with end of jack pressing against  
gearbox shaft. Slowly apply force with jack.  
NOTE: Hydraulic jack will not operate if tipped  
more than 90 degrees. Use care to prevent bend-  
ing crossbar during removal.  
14. Check gearbox housing for leaks by plugging all  
holes except one. Apply 4 psi compressed air and  
immerse the gearbox in water to verify that there  
are no leaks.  
15. Remove gearbox from water and dry off with  
compressed air. Add SAE 80W or 90W EP oil until  
it runs out of side level hole. Tighten all plugs.  
CROSSBAR REMOVAL  
1. It is necessary to gain access to bottom side of  
cutter for crossbar removal. See Blocking Method,  
page 16.  
NOTE: You will need to use either the puller screw  
(Item 6, Figure 15) or a small hydraulic jack to  
remove the crossbar.  
2. To make crossbar removal easier, remove blades.  
See Figure 14.  
1. Clevis  
2. Bolt  
3. Nut  
4. Pad  
5. Tube assembly  
6. Puller screw  
7. Puller links  
Figure 14. Blade Removal  
3. Refer to Figure 15. Remove retaining wire from  
bottom of crossbar and remove nut and washer.  
4. Attach a clevis (1) to each end of crossbar, using  
blade pins, washers, and nut.  
5. Position tube assembly (5) with threaded nut  
toward crossbar for puller screw removal or down  
for hydraulic jack removal.  
6. For removal with puller screw, attach tube (5) to  
each clevis with bolts (2) and nuts (3). Place pad  
(4) in nut and thread puller screw (6) into nut from  
bottom. Tighten until pad is solid against gearbox  
shaft. For best results, strike head of puller screw  
with a hammer while tightening with a wrench.  
Figure 15. Crossbar Removal  
7. For removal with a jack, attach tube to each clevis  
with puller links (7), bolts (2), and nuts (3). Place  
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Crossbar Installation  
UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR  
1. Using emery cloth (220 or finer), remove surface  
rust, Loctite®, and foreign material from hub,  
splined gearbox vertical shaft, and crossbar as  
shown in Figure 16.  
1. Yoke  
2. Cup and bearings  
3. Snap ring  
4. Journal cross  
Figure 16. Typical Crossbar Assembly  
Figure 18. U-Joint Exploded View  
Refer to Figure 17  
U-Joint Disassembly  
2. Install crossbar (2) on splined shaft. Install washer  
(3) and nut (4). Torque nut 200 lbs-ft.  
1. Remove external snap rings from yokes in four  
locations as shown in Figure 19.  
3. Install 6" section of 9 gauge wire (not supplied)  
through gearbox shaft and slots in nuts. Twist ends  
of wire together.  
4. If you have removed blades, reinstall them using  
existing hardware. Torque blade pin nut to 450 lbs-  
ft.  
Figure 19. Remove Snap Rings  
Figure 17. Typical Crossbar Installation  
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2. With snap rings removed, support drive in vise,  
hold yoke in hand and tap on yoke to drive cup up  
out of yoke. See Figure 20.  
Figure 22  
U-Joint Assembly  
Figure 20. Remove Bearing Cups  
3. Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 21 and tap  
on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke.  
Repeat Step 2 & Step 3 for opposite cup.  
1. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup  
into yoke from outside and press in with hand  
pressure as far as possible. Insert journal cross  
into bearing cup with grease fitting away from  
shaft. Be careful not to disturb needle bearings.  
Insert another bearing cup directly across from first  
cup and press in as far as possible with hand  
pressure.  
Trap cups in vise and apply pressure. Be sure  
journal cross is started into bearings and continue  
pressure with vise, squeezing in as far as possible.  
Tapping the yoke will help.  
2. Seat cups by placing a drift or socket (slightly  
smaller than the cup) on cup and rap with a  
hammer. See Figure 23. Install snap ring and  
repeat on opposite cup.  
3. Repeat Step 1 & Step 2 to install remaining cups in  
remaining yoke.  
4. Move both yokes in all directions to check for free  
movement. If movement is restricted, rap on yokes  
sharply with a hammer to relieve any tension.  
Repeat until both yokes move in all directions  
without restriction.  
Figure 21. Remove Bearing Cups  
4. Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 22  
and tap on yoke to remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for  
final removal. Drive remaining cup out with a drift  
and hammer.  
Figure 23  
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
5. Place brace arms (3) inside the frame rails and  
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS  
install in brace pivot mounting holes (A). Secure  
with 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 cap screws.  
Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the  
Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner  
completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for  
normal cutting conditions.  
6. Remove pivot link (5) and hardware from top of  
pivot arms.  
7. Place brace arms (3) and pivot link (5) inside pivot  
arms (4). Secure using hardware previously  
removed.  
Complete check lists on page 30 when you have  
completed the assembly.  
NOTE: Torque hitch pins (8) to 475 lbs-ft.  
The cutter is shipped partially assembled. Assembly  
will be easier if aligned and loosely assembled before  
tightening hardware. Recommended torque values for  
hardware are located in the Bolt Torque Chart, page  
48.  
8. Remove hardware that secures tailwheel bracket  
(2) to height adjustment bracket (D). Rotate  
tailwheel bracket as needed and insert tailwheel  
assembly (E) into tailwheel bracket. Secure with  
spiral pin and washer found inside Wheel shaft.  
9. Place tailwheel bracket in desired height  
adjustment holes. Secure with hardware previously  
removed. It may be necessary to adjust cutting  
height when cutter is fully assembled and attached  
to tractor.  
ꢁ Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must  
be installed when operating in populated areas or  
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-  
ple or damage property.  
10. Tighten all hardware to torque specifications found  
on page 48.  
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,  
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must  
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet  
(92 m).  
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk  
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-  
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from  
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing  
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet  
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).  
Install Rear Driveline  
1. Select either the standard shear bolt or optional  
slip clutch driveline.  
Install Shear Bolt Driveline  
NOTICE  
■
A grade 2 bolt must be used for the shear bolt  
to provide gearbox protection.  
1. Position shield (1) against gearbox. Secure shield  
to gearbox using four cap screws (2), lock washers  
(3), and flat washers (4).  
ꢁ Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar  
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO  
spline groove.  
2. Torque hardware to 12 lbs-ft.  
3. Remove rear drive shield (5) from driveline.  
Assemble Cutter  
4. To prevent seal damage, carefully push driveline  
onto gearbox input shaft until it contacts the  
gearbox housing.  
Refer to Figure 24.  
1. Position cutter on a flat surface and block off the  
ground using the Blocking Method, page 16  
5. Place retaining ring (6) in slot on input shaft and  
snap into place.  
2. Remove all parts that are wired or strapped to  
cutter. Remove lock nuts that are securing brace  
arms (3) to the cutter.  
6. Align the holes in the driveline yoke and gearbox  
input shaft. Install and tighten shear bolt (7) and  
nut (8).  
3. Rotate pivot arms (4) up off the cutter.  
7. Attach rear drive shield to driveline.  
4. Remove 1/2 NC x 1-1/2 cap screws from brace  
arm and height adjustment bracket (D). See circle  
insert in Figure 24.  
8. Lubricate rear driveline half and install front  
driveline half.  
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A. Brace arm mounting hole  
B. Tailwheel pivot hole  
C. PTO Hanger  
D. Height adjustment bracket  
E. Tailwheel assembly  
2. Tailwheel bracket  
3. Brace arms  
4. Pivot arm  
5. Pivot link & hardware  
8. Mounting pin & hardware  
9. Deflector plate  
10. Rubber deflector  
RCC42 Assembled  
RCC42 Shipping Configuration  
Figure 24. RCC42 Shipping Configuration and Assembled Unit  
Install Slip Clutch Driveline  
NOTICE  
■
A grade 8 bolt must be used to attach clutch  
driveline to gearbox.  
NOTE: A new slip clutch, or one that has been in  
storage over the winter, may seize.  
1. Before operating slip clutch, make sure it will slip.  
Refer to Slip Clutch Adjustment on page 18.  
2. Position shield (1) against gearbox. Secure shield  
to gearbox using four cap screws (2), lock washers  
(3), and flat washers (4).  
Figure 25. Shear Bolt Driveline Assembly  
3. Torque hardware to 12 lbs-ft.  
4. Install driveline slip clutch onto gearbox input shaft.  
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5. Align the holes in the driveline slip clutch and  
gearbox input shaft. Install and tighten bolt (5) and  
nut (6).  
6. Measure from the end of the upper shield to the  
base of the bell on the lower shield (A).  
Add 1-9/16" to dimension (A). See Figure 28.  
6. Lubricate rear driveline half and install front  
driveline half.  
A
1-9/16"  
DP3  
Figure 28. Determine Shield Length  
7. Cut the shield to the overall dimension. See Figure  
Figure 26. Optional Slip Clutch Driveline Assembly  
29.  
Shorten Driveline for Specific Tractor  
NOTE: Kubota BX tractor requires 3-3/4 inches  
removed from plastic shield and outer profile. Follow  
instruction below for proper procedures.  
1. Attach the cutter to the tractor 3-point hitch.  
2. Raise and lower the cutter to determine the  
minimum distance between the tractor PTO shaft  
and the gearbox input shaft.  
3. Leave the cutter in the minimum position.  
DP4  
4. Separate the driveline into two halves and connect  
them to the tractor PTO and gearbox.  
Figure 29. Cut Shield  
5. Place the two halves parallel to one another to  
determine how much the driveline must be  
shortened. See Figure 27.  
8. Place the cutoff portion of the shield against the  
end of the shaft and use it as a guide. Mark and cut  
the shaft. See Figure 30.  
DP2  
DP5  
Figure 27. Drive Halves Placed Parallel  
Figure 30. Cut Shaft to Length  
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9. Repeat step 8 for other half of drive.  
Install Chain Shielding (Optional)  
10. File and clean cut ends of the both drive halves.  
Fill Gearbox Oil  
ꢁ Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must  
be installed when operating in populated areas or  
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-  
ple or damage property.  
NOTICE  
■
Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to  
delivery to customer, make sure gearbox is filled  
only half-full with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5  
gear lube. Use side plug to remove any excess oil.  
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,  
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must  
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet  
(92 m).  
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk  
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-  
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from  
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing  
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet  
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).  
1. Remove solid plug and discard.  
2. Make sure vent plug hole is clear.  
3. Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on  
gearbox. Use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity  
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of  
GL-4 or GL-5.  
4. Install vent plug supplied in manual tube during  
The optional chain shielding assemblies are ready for  
installation when you receive them.  
assembly.  
1. Refer to Front & Rear Chain Shielding, page 47  
and attach as shown by inserting the bolts from  
outside the cutter frame in through the shielding.  
2. Use and install hardware as shown in the parts  
drawing.  
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DEALER CHECK LISTS  
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST  
(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)  
DELIVERY CHECK LIST  
(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)  
___ Show customer how to make adjustments.  
Describe the options available for this cutter and  
explain their purpose.  
NOTICE  
■
Gearbox was not filled at the factory. It must be  
serviced before operating cutter. (See Gearbox Oil  
Fill, page 29.) Failure to service will result in dam-  
age to gearbox.  
___ Explain importance of lubrication to customer and  
point out lubrication points on cutter.  
___ Point out all guards and shielding. Explain their  
importance and the safety hazards that exist  
when not kept in place and in good condition.  
For mounted units, add wheel weights, ballast in  
front tires, and/or front tractor weight to enhance  
front end stability. A minimum 20% of tractor and  
equipment gross weight must be on front tractor  
wheels. When adding weight to attain 20% of  
tractor and equipment weight on front tractor  
wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight  
certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do  
not estimate!  
Inspect cutter thoroughly after assembly to make sure  
it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer.  
The following check list is a reminder of points to  
inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory,  
corrections are made, or services are performed.  
___ Check all bolts to be sure they are properly  
torqued.  
___ Check that all cotter pins are properly installed  
and secured.  
___ Check that PTO shaft is properly installed.  
___ Check that gearbox is properly serviced and  
seals are not leaking.  
___ Present Operator's Manual and request that cus-  
tomer and all operators read it before operating  
equipment. Point out the manual safety rules,  
explain their meanings and emphasize the  
increased safety hazards that exist when safety  
rules are not followed.  
___ Check and grease all lubrication points as identi-  
fied in Owner Service, Lubrication Information,  
page 16.  
___ Check that blades have been properly installed.  
___ Explain to customer that when equipment is  
transported on a road or highway, safety devices  
should be used to give adequate warning to oper-  
ators of other vehicles.  
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PARTS INDEX  
ROTARY CUTTERS  
RCC42  
RCC42 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
RCC42 ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (FLAT TOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (FLAT TOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (CAST/CROWN TOP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
RCC42 SHEAR BOLT DRIVE ASSEMBLY (TWO LOBE)  
(WALTERSCHEID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
RCC42 STANDARD DRIVE ASSEMBLY (COMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
RCC42 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)  
(WALTERSCHEID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
RCC42 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL)  
(COMER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
FRONT & REAR CHAIN SHIELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
(Rev. 4/4/2011)  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
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RCC42 ASSEMBLY  
(Rev. 4/19/2011)  
38 Parts  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
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RCC42 PARTS LIST  
REF PART  
QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART  
QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1007290  
1007267  
1007268  
19605  
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Tail Wheel weldment  
Link, offset (Diagonal brace)  
Link, offset (A-frame bar)  
Link U, .375 x 2.5 x .7  
Blade access cover  
29  
40775 *  
1
Spirol pin 10 mm x 65 mm  
(S/N 997813 & after)  
30  
40554  
1
Drive assembly complete (shear  
bolt)(Walterscheid)  
30 1009509  
31 1005782  
1
1
Drive assembly complete (Comer)  
57050  
Drive assembly complete  
(slip clutch - optional)(Walterscheid)  
64814  
Spacer 1/2 x 2-7/8  
33661  
Cat. 1 Mounting pin  
(with nut & lock washer)  
31 1020902  
1
5
6
Drive assembly complete (Comer)  
1/2 NC x 1-1/2 Cap screw GR5  
1/2 NC Flange lock nut  
32  
33  
34  
35  
3379 *  
9
1013881  
1
1
1
1
1
Plate, deflector  
11900 *  
10 1007285  
11 15345  
12 1026530  
15A 57182  
Rubber deflector, 40.75  
Retaining ring, .05 x 1.38  
Manual Tube  
839 * 10 3/8 NC x 1 Cap screw  
14350 * 11 3/8 NC Flange lock nut  
36 1007286  
1
1
1
Shield band (rear)  
Sleeve, .656 x .997 x 5.39 (S/N  
997812 & prior / fabricated steel hub)  
37  
38  
23479 *  
57076  
1/2 NC x 5 Cap screw GR5  
1/2 Breather plug - S/N 1162805 &  
prior (Flat top gearbox)  
15B 1013219  
1
5
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Sleeve, .656 x .985 x 5.24 (S/N  
997812 & prior / cast iron hub)  
38 1011780  
1
Vent plug - S/N 1162806 & after  
(Cast/Crown top gearbox)  
16  
17  
19025  
23638  
5/8 NC Flange lock nut  
(Tail wheel - S/N 997812 & prior)  
39  
40  
24409 *  
4676  
2
1
5/16 NC x 1 ZP Carriage bolt  
5/8 NC x 7 Cap screw GR5  
(S/N 997812 & prior)  
4 x 15 Notat tire & rim  
(S/N 997813 & after)  
17 1013878  
18 15373  
M24 x 2 x 192 Spindle bolt  
(S/N 997813 & after)  
41  
42  
2472 *  
4
2
1
5/16 Lock washer  
4 x 16 Solid core tire  
(S/N 997812 & prior)  
14139 *  
5/16 NC Flanged head lock nut ZP  
43 1007280  
43 1032591  
44 30310KT  
Crossbar assembly - S/N 1162805 &  
prior (Flat top gearbox)  
18 1013222  
18A 1009091  
18B 1009090  
18B 1013880  
18C 1013879  
4 x 15 Notat tire/wheel  
(S/N 997812 & prior) (includes 15B)  
1
2
Crossbar assembly - S/N 1162806 &  
after (Cast/Crown top gearbox)  
Wheel hub assembly (Notat tire only -  
S/N 997812 & prior)  
Blade 3/8 x 3 x 16 CCW  
Bushing flanged 1.00 x 1.37 x 1.00  
(Notat tire - Fabricated steel hub only)  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
NSS  
NSS  
902 *  
57817  
3489  
*
Washer (included in item 28)  
Hex nut (included in item 28)  
5/8 NC x 2 Cap screw GR5  
5/8 Hardened flat washer  
1/2 NC x 3 Cap screw GR5  
Cotter pin (S/N 997813 & after)  
Bushing flanged .984 x 1.378 x .98  
(For cast iron hub only)  
4
4
1
1
4
Cast iron wheel hub  
(S/N 997813 & after)  
19  
15314  
1
1
1
1
4
1
Tail wheel clevis (S/N 997812 & prior)  
Tail wheel clevis (S/N 997813 & after)  
1/2 NC Lock nut  
23029  
M12-1.75P Cap screw  
(S/N 997813 & after)  
19 1013220  
20  
21  
22  
23  
765 *  
52  
53  
*
4
1
1
M12 Flat washer (S/N 997813 & after)  
3/16 x 2 Cotter pin  
15349  
24801  
1/2 NC x 3 Shear bolt  
64803  
M8 x 1.25P x 20 mm Cap screw  
54 1032105  
Nut, Slotted M24x2.0P (Tail wheel -  
S/N 997813 & after)  
*
Washer, 33 mm x 56 mm x 4 mm  
(S/N 997813 & after)  
24  
35155 *  
4
1
1
1
2
5/16 Flat washer  
NSS  
Not sold separately  
25 1002048  
Clutch shield, 100 & 143 mm BC  
Washer, 25 mm x 44 mm x 4 mm  
Castle nut metric, M24 x 2  
*
Standard hardware, obtain locally  
26  
27  
28  
20893  
20892  
15331  
Notes: Units with Serial Number 997812 and prior  
include tail wheel with fabricated steel hub.  
Blade pin  
(includes washer 45 & nut 46)  
Units with Serial Number 997813 and after include tail  
wheel with cast iron hub.  
29  
13853 *  
1
Spirol pin 3/8 x 1-3/4  
(S/N 997812 & prior)  
Item 18 (4 x 15 Notat tire/wheel) include cast iron hub.  
(Rev. 4/19/2011)  
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY (FLAT TOP)  
(Rev. 4/4/2011)  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
40 Parts  
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (FLAT TOP)  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
Gearbox shim kit  
A
58800  
1
Gearbox repair asy - S/N 1162805 &  
prior  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
25  
26  
27  
28  
57328  
57468  
20892  
20893  
20888  
57473  
20900  
57463  
57374  
57375  
*
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
1
Castle nut  
B
1005510  
1
Gearbox repair kit (includes items  
6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, & 19)  
Castle nut Metric M24 x 2  
Washer 25 mm x 44 mm x 4 mm  
Protective washer  
1
2
57458  
NS  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Gear crown 25T M5.3  
Gearbox housing  
Input shaft 1-3/8 smooth shaft  
Output shaft  
Flat washer 21 x 37 x 3  
Seal, metric 40 x 80 x 12  
Oil seal 35 x 72 x 10  
Oil cap  
3
57464  
57489  
57491  
57476  
57478  
57462  
20890  
20897  
*
4
5
Gear pinion 13T M5.3  
Bearing cup & cone  
Bearing cup & cone  
Bearing cup & cone  
Bearing-Ball  
6
Top cover  
7
M8 x 16 Hex head cap screw CL8.8  
Vent plug 1/2 NPT  
8
57076  
64803  
9
3/16 x 2 Cotter pin  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Ring retainer 81mm internal  
Cotter pin  
NS  
*
Not Serviced  
57466  
57467  
57373  
Snap ring  
Standard hardware; obtain locally  
Snap ring  
Spacer 35.3 x 48 x 2.5  
(Rev. 4/4/2011)  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY  
(CAST/CROWN TOP)  
REF  
PART  
QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
PART  
QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
Lock washer  
M10 x 1.5 x 25 Cap screw  
1" - 14 Slotted flange nut  
Cotter pin  
Output seal  
Output cap  
Output bearing spacer  
15-Tooth output shaft and pinion  
Ball bearing  
A
1032587  
1
Gearbox repair assembly - S/N  
1162806 & after  
Housing  
Inspection cover  
22 Tooth gear  
Input seal  
Input shaft  
Retaining ring  
Gear spacer  
Retaining ring  
Vent plug and washer  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
-----  
-----  
1018331  
-----  
1018328  
-----  
-----  
-----  
1018326  
1018325  
-----  
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
6
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-----  
1019632  
-----  
1018327  
-----  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
-----  
-----  
-----  
Ball bearing  
Sealing washer w/plug  
Lock washer  
1011780  
10  
11  
1018329 A/R Output gasket (0.13)  
1018330 A/R Output gasket (0.30)  
-----  
-----  
M8 x 1.5 x 25 Cap screw  
(Rev. 4/4/2011)  
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RCC42 SHEAR BOLT DRIVELINE (TWO LOBE)  
(WALTERSCHEID)  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
Anti-rotation chain  
A
40554  
1
Complete 540 driveline assembly  
(shearbolt)  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
40777  
765  
2
1
1
2
1
1/2 NC Lock nut  
1
40571  
1
Yoke, 1-3/8-6 SP  
(complete with lock collar)  
15349  
40589  
40759  
1/2 NC x 3 Shear bolt  
Lock collar repair kit (without yoke)  
2
3
154  
2
2
Cross and bearing kit  
Guard, outer half, includes items 12,  
13, and 14 (cut to length)  
40775  
Spring pin 10 mm x 65 mm  
(Pkg. of 10)  
22  
23  
24  
40761  
40739  
40740  
1
1
1
Guard, inner half includes items 12,  
13, and 17  
4
5
40572  
40583  
40592  
40573  
40580  
40776  
40778  
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Inboard yoke (male drive tube)  
Inner profile (cut to length)  
Outer profile (cut to length)  
Inboard yoke (female drive tube)  
Yoke, shear bolt  
Shaft assembly, male half  
(complete with guard)  
6
7
Shaft assembly, female half,  
(complete with guard and shear bolt  
yoke)  
8
12  
14  
Bearing ring (Pkg. of 2)  
Screw (Pkg. of 2)  
(Rev. 12/22/2006)  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
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RCC42 STANDARD DRIVELINE (COMER)  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
1009509  
1001300  
38478  
1
2
2
1
6
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Complete driveline assembly  
Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6  
Cross and bearing kit  
Outer cone fix ring  
1019442  
30922  
Protection fixing screw  
Inner cone fix ring  
1019444  
30917  
Chain sheild tether  
Lock collar repair kit  
Special drive yoke  
1001340  
10 1019445  
11 1001305  
12 1001306  
13 1021324  
Flexible pin  
Inner tube yoke  
Shield, complete  
14  
30926  
Outer yoke & tube (must be cut to  
length)  
15  
30932  
1
Inner yoke & tube (must be cut to  
length)  
(Rev. 9/7/2007)  
44 Parts  
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RCC42 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE (OPTIONAL)  
(WALTERSCHEID)  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
Anti-rotation chain  
1005782  
40571  
154  
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Complete 540 driveline assembly  
Yoke 1-3/8 - 6 spline  
Cross & bearing kit  
Spring pin 10 x 65  
17  
19  
20  
21  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
40777  
40589  
40759  
40760  
57431  
57432  
57433  
57434  
57435  
57259  
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
2
Slide collar kit  
Outer guard half  
Inner guard half  
Flange yoke  
3
40775  
40572  
40583  
40592  
40573  
57402  
40776  
18864  
33347  
40778  
4
Inboard yoke  
5
Inner profile  
Friction disc (set of 2)  
Hub, 1-3/8" round bore  
Thrust plate  
6
Outer profile  
7
Inboard yoke  
8
Friction slip clutch  
Belleville spring plate  
12  
14  
15  
16  
Bearing ring SC15  
10 mm x 1.5P x 50 mm cap screw  
GR 8.8  
Decal, Danger rotating driveline  
Decal, Danger Guard missing  
Screw, Included in items 9 & 13  
37  
57260  
6
10 mm x 1.5P Hex lock nut  
(w\nylon insert)  
(Rev. 5/2/2008)  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
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RCC42 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE (OPTIONAL) (COMER)  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
14 1001314  
15 1019448  
16 1001317  
17 1001318  
18 1001302  
19 1001301  
20 1001305  
21 1001306  
22 1021553  
2
1
1
8
1
1
1
1
1
1
Lining ring  
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
1020902  
1001300  
38478  
1
2
2
1
6
1
2
1
1
8
1
1
Complete driveline assembly  
Complete collar yoke C12 1-3/8 - 6  
Cross and bearing kit  
Outer cone fix ring  
Protection fixing screw  
Inner cone fix ring  
Chain shield tether  
Lock collar repair kit  
Special friction clutch  
Spring  
Special hub F10  
Pressure plate  
Bolt and nut M10 x 80  
Flexible pin  
1019442  
30922  
Outer yoke tube  
Flexible pin  
1019444  
30917  
Inner tube yoke  
Complete shield  
1001340  
10 1019446  
11 1001311  
12 1019447  
13 1001313  
23  
30926  
Outer yoke & tube (must be cut to  
length)  
Flanged yoke  
24  
30932  
1
Inner yoke & tube (must be cut to  
length)  
Bushing  
46 Parts  
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FRONT & REAR CHAIN SHIELDING (OPTIONAL)  
REF PART QTY  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
1007270  
1007271  
1007272  
1007273  
1003638  
1003642  
1
1
1
1
2
2
Right front chain plate 42"  
Left front chain plate 42"  
Right rear chain plate 42"  
Left rear chain plate 42"  
Pin, 10 to 12 chains  
3
4
5
6
Pin, 16 to 18 chains  
7
4765 66 1/4 -4 Link chain  
24597 3/8 NC x 3/4 Carriage bolt  
14350 10 3/8 NC Flange hex nut  
8
4
9
10  
20973  
6
3/8 NC x 1-1/4 Carriage bolt GR5  
* Standard hardware, obtain locally  
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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.  
All torque values are given to specifications used on hardware defined by SAE J1701 & J1701M JUL96.  
SAE Bolt Head  
Identification  
SAE SERIES  
TORQUE  
CHART  
A
SAE Grade 2  
(No Dashes)  
SAE Grade 8  
(6 Radial Dashes)  
SAE Grade 5  
(3 Radial Dashes)  
MARKING ON HEAD  
A
SAE 2  
SAE 5  
SAE 8  
Diameter  
(Inches)  
Wrench  
Size  
lbs-ft  
N-m  
8
lbs-ft  
10  
N-m  
13  
lbs-ft  
14  
N-m  
1/4"  
7/16"  
1/2"  
6
18  
37  
5/16"  
3/8"  
12  
17  
19  
26  
27  
9/16"  
5/8"  
23  
31  
35  
47  
49  
67  
7/16"  
1/2"  
36  
48  
55  
75  
78  
106  
163  
232  
325  
569  
907  
1383  
3/4"  
55  
75  
85  
115  
164  
230  
403  
642  
979  
120  
171  
240  
420  
669  
1020  
9/16"  
5/8"  
13/16"  
15/16"  
1-1/8"  
1-5/16"  
1-1/2"  
78  
106  
149  
261  
416  
634  
121  
170  
297  
474  
722  
110  
192  
306  
467  
3/4"  
7/8"  
1"  
METRIC SERIES  
TORQUE  
CHART  
8.8  
Metric Bolt Head  
Identification  
10.9  
A
Metric  
Grade 8.8  
Metric  
Grade 10.9  
COARSE THREAD  
MARKING ON HEAD  
Metric 8.8 Metric 10.9  
N-m lbs-ft  
FINE THREAD  
MARKING ON HEAD  
Metric 8.8 Metric 10.9  
N-m lbs-ft  
A
A
Diameter &  
Thread Pitch Wrench  
(Millimeters)  
Diameter &  
Thread Pitch  
(Millimeters)  
Size  
N-m  
lbs-ft  
6
N-m  
lbs-ft  
6
6 x 1.0  
10 mm  
13 mm  
16 mm  
18 mm  
21 mm  
24 mm  
27 mm  
30 mm  
34 mm  
36 mm  
46 mm  
8
11  
27  
8
8
11  
29  
8
6 x 1.0  
8 x 1.0  
8 x 1.25  
10 x 1.5  
12 x 1.75  
14 x 2.0  
16 x 2.0  
18 x 2.5  
20 x 2.5  
22 x 2.5  
24 x 3.0  
30 x 3.0  
20  
15  
20  
21  
16  
22  
39  
29  
54  
40  
41  
30  
57  
42  
10 x 1.25  
12 x 1.25  
14 x 1.5  
16 x 1.5  
18 x 1.5  
20 x 1.5  
22 x 1.5  
24 x 2.0  
30 x 2.0  
68  
50  
94  
70  
75  
55  
103  
163  
250  
363  
507  
684  
861  
1740  
76  
109  
169  
234  
330  
451  
571  
1175  
80  
151  
234  
323  
457  
623  
790  
1626  
111  
173  
239  
337  
460  
583  
1199  
118  
181  
263  
367  
495  
623  
1258  
87  
120  
184  
268  
374  
505  
635  
1283  
125  
172  
244  
332  
421  
867  
133  
194  
270  
365  
459  
928  
Typical Washer  
Installations  
Bolt  
Flat Washer  
Lock Washer  
Nut  
8/9/00  
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Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 8/14/2002)  
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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  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
3/4  
7/8  
3
2
4
1
7
IN  
5
6
MM  
25  
50  
75  
100  
125  
150  
175  
Metric Bolt Thread Sizes  
8MM 10MM  
12MM  
14MM  
16MM  
18MM  
ABBREVIATIONS  
AG .............................................................Agriculture  
ATF.............................. Automatic Transmission Fluid  
BSPP........................... British Standard Pipe Parallel  
BSPTM.............. British Standard Pipe Tapered Male  
CV .................................................. Constant Velocity  
CCW.............................................Counter-Clockwise  
CW .............................................................Clockwise  
F .....................................................................Female  
GA ................................................................... Gauge  
GR (5, etc.)..........................................Grade (5, etc.)  
HHCS ...................................... Hex Head Cap Screw  
HT.......................................................... Heat-Treated  
JIC............... Joint Industry Council 37° Degree Flare  
LH............................................................... Left Hand  
LT..........................................................................Left  
m .......................................................................Meter  
mm ............................................................. Millimeter  
M ........................................................................ Male  
MPa ....................................................... Mega Pascal  
N.....................................................................Newton  
NC .................................................... National Coarse  
NF..........................................................National Fine  
NPSM...................National Pipe Straight Mechanical  
NPT ........................................ National Pipe Tapered  
NPT SWF ....... National Pipe Tapered Swivel Female  
ORBM......................................... O-Ring Boss - Male  
P.........................................................................Pitch  
PBY .....................................................Power-Beyond  
psi........................................ Pounds per Square Inch  
PTO ....................................................Power Take Off  
QD..................................................Quick Disconnect  
RH ............................................................Right Hand  
ROPS ......................... Roll-Over Protective Structure  
RPM ......................................Revolutions Per Minute  
RT...................................................................... Right  
SAE ........................ Society of Automotive Engineers  
UNC....................................................Unified Coarse  
UNF.........................................................Unified Fine  
UNS....................................................Unified Special  
Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 8/14/02)  
Appendix 49  
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INDEX  
Pre-Operation Check list (Owner’s Responsibil-  
ity) 15  
A
Assembly  
Operating Technique 14  
Quick Hitch Attachment 14  
Shredding 13  
Assemble Cutter 32  
Dealer Set-up Instructions 32  
Fill Gearbox Oil 35  
Tractor Stability 12  
Install Optional Chain Shielding 35  
Rear Driveline Installation 32  
Shear Bolt Driveline 32  
Slip Clutch Driveline 33  
Shorten Driveline 34  
Owner Service  
Adjusting Slip Clutch 18  
Blocking Method 16  
Cleaning 20  
After Each Use 20  
Before Extended Storage 20  
D
Dealer Check Lists  
Periodically 20  
Lubrication Information 16  
Driveline Lubrication 16  
Gearbox Lubrication 16  
Servicing Blade 17  
Installation 18  
Removal 17  
Sharpening 18  
Shear Bolt Replacement 20  
Shielding Repair 20  
Check Lists  
Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 36  
Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 36  
Dealer Service  
Crossbar Installation 29  
Crossbar Removal 28  
Gearbox  
Seal Installation 22  
Seal Replacement 22  
Gearbox Maintenance 22  
Horizontal Leak Repair 23, 26  
Vertical Shaft Repair 23, 26  
Gearbox Repair  
P
Parts  
Index to Parts Lists 37  
S
Disassemble Gearbox 23, 27  
Reassemble Gearbox 24, 27  
Reinstall Gearbox 24  
Remove Gearbox 23, 27  
Universal Joint  
Safety  
Blocking Method 16  
Check Lists  
Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 36  
Assembly 30  
Disassembly 29  
Pre-Delivery (Dealer’s Responsibility) 36  
Pre-Operation (Owner’s Responsibility) 15  
Free Mower Safety Video Order Form 5, 6  
Safety & Instructional Decals 10, 11  
Safety Rules 7, 8, 9  
G
General  
Abbreviations 49  
Safety Symbols Explained 2  
Bolt Size Chart 49  
Bolt Torque Chart 48  
General Information 4  
Introduction 2  
T
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting 21  
Obtaining Replacement Manuals 2  
Product Registration 2  
Specifications 4  
Table of Contents 3  
Warranty  
Product 45  
Replacement Parts 80  
O
Operation  
Adjustment  
Cutting Height 13  
Top Link 13  
Attaching Cutter to Tractor 12  
Check List  
(Rev. 12/22/2006)  
MAN0224 (Rev. 7/29/2005)  
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WARRANTY  
All Models Except Mow’n MachineTM Zero-Turn Mowers  
Please Enter Information Below and Save for Future Reference.  
Date Purchased: ____________________________  
Model Number: ____________________________  
From (Dealer): __________________________________________  
Serial Number: __________________________________________  
Woods Equipment Company (“WOODS”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship. Except as otherwise set forth  
below, the duration of this Warranty shall be for TWELVE (12) MONTHS COMMENCING ON THE DATE OF DELIVERY OF THE  
PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.  
All current model loaders and backhoes are warranted for two (2) years from the date of delivery to the original purchaser.  
The warranty periods for specific parts or conditions are listed below:  
Part or  
Condition  
Warranted  
Duration (from date of  
delivery to the original  
purchaser)  
Model Number  
Gearbox  
Seals  
All units listed below  
2 years  
BW1260, BW1620, BW1800, BW2400  
8 years  
7 years  
BW240HD, BW180HD, BW180HB, BW126HB  
BB48X, BB60X, BB72X, BB84X, BB600X, BB720X, BB840X, BB6000X, BB7200X, BB8400X,  
DS1260, DSO1260, DS1440, TS1680, BW126-3, BW180-3, BW240  
6 years  
Gearbox  
components PHD25, PHD35, PHD65, PHD95, 2162, 3240, DS96, DS120, RCC42, RM550-2, RM660-2,  
RD990X, PRD6000, PRD7200, PRD8400, S15CD, S20CD, S22CD, S25CD, S27CD, BW180LH, 5 years  
TC/R74, TC/R68, TC/R60, TBW144, TBW180, TBW204  
3 years (1 year if used in rental or  
commercial applications)  
RDC54, RD60, RD72, TBW150C, TS/R60, TS/R52, TS/R44  
Blade  
spindles  
RM550-2, RM660-2, RD990X, PRD6000, PRD7200, PRD8400, TBW144, TBW180, TBW204  
BB600, BB720, BB840, BB6000, BB7200, BB8400, BW126-3, BW126HB, BW180-3, BW180HB,  
3 years  
Rust-through BW180HD, BW1260, BW1800, BW240, BW240HD, 2162, 3240, DS1260, DSO1260, DS1440, 10 years  
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.  
This Warranty does not cover normal wear or tear, or normal maintenance items. This Warranty also does not cover repairs made with parts other  
than those obtainable through WOODS.  
This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell or otherwise transfer this product to a  
third party, this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser in any way. There are no third party beneficiaries of this Warranty.  
WOODS makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to engines, batteries, tires or other parts or accessories not manufactured by  
WOODS. Warranties for these items, if any, are provided separately by their respective manufacturers.  
WOODS’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at WOODS’ option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the product if WOODS, in  
its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty. The product must be returned to WOODS with proof of  
purchase within thirty (30) days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or should have been discovered, routed through the  
dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid. WOODS shall complete such repair or  
replacement within a reasonable time after WOODS receives the product. THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY.  
THE REMEDY OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.  
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY. WOODS  
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND WOODS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
WOODS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses, arising directly or indirectly from the  
product, whether such claim is based upon breach of contract, breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability in tort or any other legal  
theory. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Woods specifically disclaims any damages relating to (i) lost profits, business, revenues  
or goodwill; (ii) loss of crops; (iii) loss because of delay in harvesting; (iv) any expense or loss incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery or  
rental; or (v) any other type of damage to property or economic loss.  
This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect WOODS’ ability to obtain materials or manufacture  
replacement parts.  
No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, serviceperson, salesperson, or employee of any company, including without limitation, WOODS, its  
authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers, is authorized to alter, modify, or enlarge this  
Warranty.  
Answers  
to  
any  
questions  
regarding  
warranty  
service and locations may be obtained by contacting:  
Woods Equipment  
Company  
2606 South Illinois Route 2  
Post Office Box 1000  
Oregon, Illinois 61061 USA  
800-319-6637 tel  
800-399-6637 fax  
www.WoodsEquipment.com  
F-3079 (Rev. 2/14/2011)  
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WARRANTY  
(Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n Machine  
Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary Utility Vehicles)  
TM  
TM  
Woods Equipment Company (“WOODS”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and  
workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the product to the original  
purchaser with the exception of V-belts, which will be free of defect in material and workmanship for a  
period of 12 months.  
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 cover normal wear or tear, or normal maintenance items.  
This Warranty is extended solely to the original purchaser of the product. Should the original purchaser sell  
or otherwise transfer this product to a third party, this Warranty does not transfer to the third party purchaser  
in any way. There are no third party beneficiaries of this Warranty.  
WOODS’ obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at WOODS’ option, the repair or replacement, free of  
charge, of the product if WOODS, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with  
this Warranty. The product must be returned to WOODS with proof of purchase within thirty (30)  
days after such defect or noncompliance is discovered or should have been discovered, routed through  
the dealer and distributor from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.  
WOODS shall complete such repair or replacement within a reasonable time after WOODS receives the  
product. THERE ARE NO OTHER REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY. THE REMEDY OF  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS  
WARRANTY.  
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF  
THIS WARRANTY. WOODS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND  
WOODS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/  
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
WOODS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential losses, damages or expenses, arising  
directly or indirectly from the product, whether such claim is based upon breach of contract, breach  
of warranty, negligence, strict liability in tort or any other legal theory. Without limiting the generality  
of the foregoing, Woods specifically disclaims any damages relating to (i) lost profits, business, revenues or  
goodwill; (ii) loss of crops; (iii) loss because of delay in harvesting; (iv) any expense or loss incurred for  
labor, supplies, substitute machinery or rental; or (v) any other type of damage to property or economic loss.  
This Warranty is subject to any existing conditions of supply which may directly affect WOODS’ ability to  
obtain materials or manufacture replacement parts.  
No agent, representative, dealer, distributor, service person, salesperson, or employee of any company,  
including without limitation, WOODS, its authorized dealers, distributors, and service centers, is authorized  
to alter, modify, or enlarge this Warranty.  
Answers to any questions regarding warranty service and locations may be obtained by contacting:  
F-8494 (Rev. 6/23/2005)  
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