Woods RC3.5E, Operator'S Manual

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18 Dealer Service
MAN1253 (3/15/2018)
Figure 23
. Remove Cups
4.
Place universal cross in vise as shown in Figure 24 and tap on yoke to
remove cup. Repeat Step 3 for final removal. Drive remaining cup out
with a drift and hammer.
Figure 24
. Remove Cups
U-Joint Assembly
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.
2.
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.
3.
Seat cups by placing a drift or socket (slightly smaller than the cup) on
cup and rap with a hammer. See Figure 25. Install snap ring and repeat
on opposite cup
4.
Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 to install remaining cups in remaining yoke.
5.
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 25
. Install Cups
DEALER CHECK LISTS
PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
NOTICE
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Gearbox was not filled at the factory. It must be serviced before oper -
ating cutter. (See Fill Gearbox, page 21). Failure to service will result in
damage to gearbox.
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.
___ Check and grease all lubrication points as identified in
,
Lubrication
Information, page 11 .
___ Check that blades have been properly installed.
DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Show customer how to make adjustments. Describe the options avail -
able for this cutter and explain their purpose.
___ Explain importance of lubrication to customer and point out lubrication
points on cutter.
___ Present Operator's Manual and request that customer and all opera -
tors read it before operating equipment. Point out the manual safety
rules, explain their meanings and emphasize the increased safety haz
-
ards that exist when safety rules are not followed.
___ 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!
Explain to customer that when equipment is transported on a road or highway,
safety devices should be used to give adequate warning to operators of other
vehicles.