Woods RC3.5E, Operator'S Manual

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Assembly 21
MAN1253 (3/15/2018)
Shear Bolt Driveline
NOTICE
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A grade 2 bolt must be used for the shear bolt to provide gearbox
protection.
1.
Position clutch shield (1) against gearbox. Secure using cap screw (2),
lock washers (3), and flat washers (4). Torque hardware to 16 N-m (12
lbs-ft).
2.
To prevent seal damage, carefully push driveline(6) onto gearbox input
shaft until it contacts the gearbox housing.
3.
Place retaining ring (5) in slot on input shaft and snap into place.
4.
Align the holes in the driveline (6) yoke and gearbox input shaft. Install
and tighten shear bolt (7) and nut (8).
5.
Lubricate rear driveline half and install front driveline half.
Driveline Slip Clutch
NOTICE
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A grade 8 bolt must be used to attach clutch driveline to gearbox.
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, page 12 .
2.
Position clutch shield (1) against gearbox. Secure using cap screw (2),
lock washers (3), and flat washers (4). Torque hardware to 16 N-m (12
lbs-ft).
3.
Install driveline (9) onto gearbox input shaft and secure with bolt (10) and
nut (8).
4.
Lubricate rear driveline half and install front driveline half.
INSTALL SAFETY SHIELDING
Chain Shielding (Optional)
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Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must be installed when
operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could
injure people 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).
•
This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects.
The mower deck and protective 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).
The optional chain shielding assemblies are ready for installation when you
receive them.
1.
Refer to Front & Rear Chain Shielding, page 28, and attach as shown
by inserting the bolts from inside the cutter frame out through the
shielding.
2.
Install hardware as shown in the parts drawing.
FILL GEARBOX
NOTICE
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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.
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. Use pipe sealant or thread tape on threads. Plug is
shipped in the manual tube.
DANGER DANGER