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Summary of Contents for TS1680

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL ROTARY CUTTER MAN0577 Rev 9 30 2015 TS1680 TS1680Q...

Page 2: ...at www WoodsEquipment com or in the United States and Canada call 1 800 319 6637 The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory...

Page 3: ...ERATION 14 OWNER SERVICE 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 DEALER SERVICE 29 ASSEMBLY 38 DEALER CHECK LIST 48 PARTS LISTS 49 BOLT TORQUE CHART 78 BOLT SIZE CHART ABBREVIATIONS 79 INDEX 80 REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRAN...

Page 4: ...We reserve the right to redesign and change the machines as may be necessary without notification Throughout this manual references are made to right and left directions These are determined by standi...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ipment 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 C...

Page 7: ...vice or allowing anyone to approach the equipment Make sure all hydraulic hoses fittings and valves are in good condition and not leaking before starting power unit or using equipment Check and route...

Page 8: ...ing assembling or servic ing equipment Never direct discharge toward people animals or property Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Operate only in dayl...

Page 9: ...r 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 Never go underneath e...

Page 10: ...ith 3 point hitch Place blocks under cutter side skids Lower cutter onto blocks Disconnect hydraulic lines to optional cyl inder Disconnect cutter from tractor 3 point hitch and carefully drive tracto...

Page 11: ...on or when it is being raised or lowered FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WARNING 1003751 A BE CAREFUL Use a clean damp cloth to clean safety decals Avoid s...

Page 12: ...wn by blade Keep bystanders away Keep guards in place and in good condition BLADE CONTACT OR THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DANGER 15503 C 5 PN 18864 DANGER ROTATING DRIVELINE CONTAC...

Page 13: ...tr Blocking up prevents cutter dropping from hydraulic leak down Bloc hydraulic system failures or mechanical component failures FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 28...

Page 14: ...sturdy rough soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes hair hands hearing and head and respirator or filter mask where appropriate Safety tow chain must be hooked up to both the implement and...

Page 15: ...e or damage will occur To check for potential excessive turn angle 1 Disconnect driveline from tractor start engine and turn as far right or left as possible 2 Shut engine off set parking brake remove...

Page 16: ...actor PTO shaft and the gearbox input shaft Separate the driveline into two halves and lay them side by side with U joints at oppo site ends Set the two U joints at the maximum distance mea sures this...

Page 17: ...ft links See Figure 8 This clearance will allow the cutter to float over uneven terrain Figure 8 Cutting Height Adjustment Pull Type Units On pull type units with optional hydraulic cut ting height ad...

Page 18: ...r can become unbalanced TRACTOR OPERATION Use care when operating around tree limbs and other low objects Use care and reduce ground speed on rough terrain Always watch for hidden hazards Being knocke...

Page 19: ...nsport speed for towed and semi mounted machines is 20 mph 32 km h Regardless of the maximum speed capability of the towing tractor do not exceed the implement s max imum transport speed Doing so coul...

Page 20: ...e and lower equipment to make sure air is purged from hydraulic cylinders and hoses ___ Check that all hardware is properly installed and secured ___ Check to ensure blades are sharp in good condi tio...

Page 21: ...nsure your safety The working surface must be level and solid to support the weight on the jackstands Make sure jackstands are stable both top and bottom Make sure cutter is approximately level 3 With...

Page 22: ...id U Joint 10 hrs 3 Carrier Bearing Block 40 hrs 4 Telescoping Shaft 10 hrs 5 Rear U Joint 10 hrs 6 Rotating Drive Shield 10 hrs 7 Side Drive Yoke 2 Places 40 hrs grease fitting located near outside g...

Page 23: ...pen both blades at the same time 1 Inspect blade bolt 1 and bushing 4 for nicks or gouges Replace blade bolt if any defects are found Always replace lock nut 5 when changing blades 2 Insert blade pin...

Page 24: ...See Figure 13 8 If a clutch continues to slip when the springs are compressed to 1 36 check friction discs 2 for excessive wear Discs are 1 8 when new Replace discs after 1 16 wear Minimum disc thickn...

Page 25: ...ades out of time If rubber disks have failed and blades are hitting you will need to re time the blades per instructions on page 36 SERVICING TIRES SAFELY Used Aircraft Tires Figure 15 Do not attempt...

Page 26: ...sing a low pressure water spray 1 Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface 2 Be careful when spraying near chippe...

Page 27: ...r cutting height Note Set height so blades do not frequently hit ground Excessive lush and tall vegetation Recut at 90 to first pass Excessive side skid wear Running with skids continuously on ground...

Page 28: ...28 Troubleshooting MAN0577 6 29 2007 NOTES...

Page 29: ...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 Seal Replacement Recomm...

Page 30: ...a horizontal position 10 The castle nut 23 cotter pin 24 and hub are already removed with the stump jumper crossbar Remove the protective seal 11 and oil seal 12 11 Remove cotter pin 15 castle nut 8...

Page 31: ...lip 17 Press oil cap 16 on to cover the rear of housing using a tube of the correct diameter 18 Place top cover 20 on top of housing and secure with six cap screws 21 19 Check gearbox housing for leak...

Page 32: ...moving six x 1 1 2 cap screws and hex nuts from around center gearbox b Removing tapered cap screw and hex nut from flex coupler yoke c Rotating gearbox and slide flex coupler from gear box shaft Figu...

Page 33: ...to areas where gaskets will be installed 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 light...

Page 34: ...bber disc Tighten nuts 9 and bolts 8 to 85 lbs ft Tighten set screw 11 NOTE Crossbar must be re timed anytime a crossbar or a side drive is disconnected See page 36 CROSSBAR Crossbar Removal 1 Access...

Page 35: ...m hub splined gearbox vertical shaft and crossbar See Figure 19 Figure 19 Typical Crossbar and Gearbox Shaft 2 Install crossbar 2 on splined shaft See Figure 20 Install nut 3 Torque nut to 450 lbs ft...

Page 36: ...ssbars should be perpendicular to the center crossbar 4 Hold crossbars in position while connecting the side drivelines UNIVERSAL JOINT REPAIR Figure 22 Universal Joint Exploded View U Joint Disassemb...

Page 37: ...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 jo...

Page 38: ...to wheel hubs using five lug nuts 29 Install the chamfered side of the lug nut toward the inside for steel rim for pneumatic tires and rims shown NOTE Install the flat side of the nut toward the insi...

Page 39: ...ude rod 4 Spacer 5 Transport lock up 6 3 1 2 x 8 Hydraulic cylinder 7 1 2 to 1 4 Reducer 8 Elbow with restricter 9 Hose 10 Ratchet adjustment link 11 Stroke control kit 13 SMV Socket 14 SMV Bracket 15...

Page 40: ...k nut 25 Attach Driveline to H Frame NOTE Select holes in H frame that will allow driveline to run level Refer to Operation section for driveline height Final adjustment will be necessary when cutter...

Page 41: ...Assembly 41 MAN0577 6 26 2007 Figure 29 TS1680 Pull Type Cutter Assembly Front Half...

Page 42: ...tter pins 32 2 Attach opposite end of ratchet 16 between lugs Position B on tailwheel and secure with pin 42 and two cotter pins 32 Cylinder 1 Place base end of hydraulic cylinder 12 between lugs on d...

Page 43: ...stment link 17 Sleeve 5 8 x 1 x 13 16 18 1 x 4 1 2 Headless pin 19 1 1 4 Stroke control kit 20 5 8 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 21 5 8 NC Lock nut 22 1 NC Lock nut 24 5 8 NC Flange lock nut 25 5 8 Standard flat wa...

Page 44: ...d 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 3 Install dipstick INSTALL CHAIN SHIELDING OPTIONAL Full chain shielding must be installed...

Page 45: ...ain wire along hydraulic hose and secure to hose using wire ties 5 INSTALL STUMP JUMPER OPTIONAL 1 Remove blade pins and blades from crossbar 2 Remove straps 2 from stump jumper 1 3 Insert blade pin t...

Page 46: ...des 3 to blade holder using cap screws 7 and lock nuts 8 5 Attach plate 4 and two stationary blades 3 to link between front V baffle of machine using cap screws 6 and lock nuts 8 NOTE Blades located o...

Page 47: ...Assembly 47 MAN0577 6 26 2007 Figure 35 Stationary Blade Positions for 1000 RPM and 540 RPM Models...

Page 48: ...ITY ___ Show customer how to make adjustments Describe the options available for this cutter and explain their purpose ___ Explain importance of lubrication to customer and point out lubrication point...

Page 49: ...DRIVE ASSEMBLY 64 65 REAR FIXED LENGTH DRIVE FOR CV DRIVE 66 SLIP CLUTCH DRIVE ASSEMBLY MOUNTED 67 FLEXIBLE COUPLER 68 COUPLER SHAFT 69 WHEELS TAILWHEELS WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY 55 TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLIES CA...

Page 50: ...50 Parts MAN0577 6 29 2007 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 18 Complete Decal Set 19 English Safety Decal Set 43 Spanish Safety Decal Set Rev 8 30 2013...

Page 51: ...16 1021371 4 Shield hold down 17 57050 3 Blade access cover REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 18 1024798 1 Complete decal set 19 1024799 1 English safety decal set 20 39141 2 1 NC x 12 HHCS GR5 21 34279 4 1 NC...

Page 52: ...52 Parts MAN0577 6 29 2007 PULL TYPE ASSEMBLY FRONT HALF...

Page 53: ...pe 15 3443 1 Hose holder 16 1791 2 Sleeve 5 8 x 1 x 9 16 17 10635 2 Cup washer 5 8 x 1 3 4 x 14 ga REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 18 445 1 Clevis pin 1 x 2 1 2 19 39070 2 Sleeve 1 02 x 1 38 x 62 20 3489 1 2...

Page 54: ...ke control kit see page 77 13 62484 1 SMV Socket 14 1004251 1 SMV Bracket 15 24611 1 Slow moving vehicle emblem REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 16 8346 1 1 x 4 1 2 Headless pin 17 1285 1 4 x 1 1 2 Cotter pin...

Page 55: ...aft tire rim hardware 5 bolt or REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 16 1017080F 1 22 x 6 6 x 10 Aircraft tire rim hardware foam filled 5 bolt or 16 1017030 1 29 x 9 x 15 Aircraft tire rim hardware 5 bolt 17 1017...

Page 56: ...56 Parts MAN0577 6 29 2007 MOUNTED CUTTER ASSEMBLY Rev 1 25 2008...

Page 57: ...x 1 x 13 16 18 8346 1 1 x 4 1 2 Headless pin 19 24098 1 1 1 4 Stroke control kit see page 77 20 378 5 8 NC x 5 HHCS GR5 REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 21 6239 5 8 NC Lock nut 22 34279 1 NC Lock nut 23 3914...

Page 58: ...58 Parts MAN0577 6 29 2007 CENTER GEARBOX ASSEMBLY...

Page 59: ...308 1 Castle nut M36 x 3 9 57471 2 Shim 70 3 x 84 7 57471 kit 10 57471 2 Shim 50 3 x 70 3 57471 kit 11 39263 1 Bearing cup and cone 12 57453 1 Bearing cup and cone REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 13 57452 1...

Page 60: ...60 Parts MAN0577 6 29 2007 SIDE GEARBOX ASSEMBLY...

Page 61: ...ng 50 x 47 x 2 8 57329 1 Castle nut M40 x 1 5 9 57471 1 Shim 50 3 x 70 3 57471 kit 10 39263 1 Bearing cup cone 11 57451 1 Seal protector REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 12 1025612 1 Dust lip 60 x 110 x 12 13...

Page 62: ...shaft CV splined 30 4 6 1009065 2 Drive shield bearing kit 7 18864 1 Danger decal rotating driveline N S REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 8 1019641 1 Outer shield CV 9 1021315 1 Inner shield CV 10 33347 1 Dan...

Page 63: ...ke shaft CV splined 30 4 6 1009065 2 Drive shield bearing kit 7 18864 1 Danger decal rotating driveline N S REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 8 1019641 1 Outer shield CV 9 1021315 1 Inner shield CV 10 33347 1...

Page 64: ...oke 55R x 1 50 x SP 1 5 23 14 765 1 1 2 NC Lock nut 15 3699 1 1 2 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 N S Not Shown HHCS Hex Head Cap Screw Standard hardware obtain locally REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 1021101 1 Weasler 10...

Page 65: ...oke 55R x 1 50 x SP 1 5 23 14 765 1 1 2 NC Lock nut 15 3699 1 1 2 NC x 2 HHCS GR5 N S Not Shown HHCS Hex Head Cap Screw Standard hardware obtain locally REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 1021101 1 Weasler 10...

Page 66: ...1 Danger decal Rotating driveline 13 33347 1 Danger decal Shield missing 14 40778 1 Screw 15 1024780 1 Shield 16 57441 1 Flange yoke REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 17 57432 4 Friction disc 18 57442 1 Hub 1...

Page 67: ...7 2 Anti rotation chain 14 18864 1 Decal Danger rotating driveline 15 33347 1 Decal Danger guard missing 16 40778 2 Screw REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 17 40767 1 Support bearing 18 40779 1 Grease fitting...

Page 68: ...1008147 2 Outer connector yoke 1 3 4 20 spline 5 1008140 4 Rubber disk 6 1008141 48 Shaped washer 7 1008142 24 Bushing 63 I D 8 1001042 12 M16 x 2 0 x 90 mm HHCS 9 1008146 12 M16 x 2 0 Lock nut 10 1...

Page 69: ...plete coupler shaft assembly 1 1040412 1 Yoke QD 1 3 4 20 push pin 2 1040413 2 Cross bearing assembly 3 1040414 1 Inner yoke shaft 4 1040415 1 Outer yoke tube 5 1040416 1 Yoke QD 1 3 4 20 shear bolt 6...

Page 70: ...70 Parts MAN0577 6 29 2007 CASTER ARM ASSEMBLY MOUNTED...

Page 71: ...b cap 18 1257 3 4 Standard flat washer 19 5849 3 4 NF Slotted Hex nut 20 1256 3 16 x 1 Cotter pin REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 21 3689 1 Standard lock washer 22 3626 1 14 UNS Hex nut 23 7431 1 Wheel rim h...

Page 72: ...g arm 3 1021449 1 1 25 x 8 35 Pivot pin 4 17195 1 Compression spring 3 12 x 62 x 9 5 5 8424 3 3 4 x 2 x 3 8 Washer 6 52196 1 3 4 NC x 13 HHCS GR5 7 2371 3 4 NC Lock nut 8 10509 5 16 NC x 2 1 2 HHCS GR...

Page 73: ...hield plate 3 1021458 1 Center front chain shield plate 4 1021461 2 Rear chain shield plate 5 5498 237 5 16 Chain 6 link 6 1007850 2 Pin 31 to 33 chains 7 1007853 2 Pin 37 to 39 chains 8 1007856 2 Pin...

Page 74: ...74 10 x 1 2 Self tapping screw 7 10378 1 4 NC x 1 HHCS GR5 8 6128 1 4 NC Lock nut 9 12915 3 8 NC x 4 1 2 HHCS GR5 10 565 3 8 Flat washer 11 14350 3 8 NC Flange lock nut HHCS Hex Head Cap Screw Standar...

Page 75: ...62 1 Blade holder 2 39004KT 6 Double edge blade 5 x 4 x 22 5 3 39089 7 Double edge blade 3 8 x 4 x 11 13 4 39048 1 Link 5 x 4 x 4 5 5607 6 5 8 NC x 1 1 2 Carriage bolt GR5 6 34473 5 8 NC x 3 HHCS GR5...

Page 76: ...OD Back up washer 3 23544 1 Piston 4 23549 1 Cylinder rod clevis 5 23551 1 Cylinder rod 6 NSS 4 Tie rod 7 NSS 1 Cylinder barrel REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 8 23543 1 Rod end housing 1 1 4 bore 9 23546 1...

Page 77: ...4 Segment 4 1 1 Segment 5 1 3 4 Segment REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION A 8811 1 Crossbar puller complete 1 19914 2 Crossbar puller clevis 2 3097 4 5 8 NC x 4 1 2 HHCS GR5 3 230 4 5 8 NC Hex nut 4 24879 1 C...

Page 78: ...1 2 467 634 722 979 1020 1383 Diameter Thread Pitch Millimeters Wrench Size COARSE THREAD FINE THREAD Diameter Thread Pitch Millimeters MARKING ON HEAD MARKING ON HEAD Metric 8 8 Metric 10 9 Metric 8...

Page 79: ...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...

Page 80: ...y 2 3 Quick Hitches 16 Category 2 Standard Hitch 15 Category 3 Standard Hitch 15 Tractor Adjustments 15 Pull Type 14 Hydraulic Connection 15 Interference Check 15 Turning Limits for Optional CV Drivel...

Page 81: ...r 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 reasonab...

Page 82: ...pliance 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 thr...

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