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PN 55191 (4/22/99)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
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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.
WARNING
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Never go underneath equipment low-
ered to the ground or raised, unless it is
properly blocked and secured. Never
place any part of the body underneath
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 unexpectedly
and cause severe injury or death. Follow
Operator’s Manual instructions for work-
ing
underneath
and
blocking
requirements, or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
Assembly of the mower is the responsibility of the
WOODS dealer. It should be delivered to the owner
completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for
normal conditions. Complete check lists on page 30
when assembly is complete.
The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly
will be easier if components are aligned and loosely
assembled before tightening hardware. Recom-
mended torque values for hardware are located on
page NO TAG. All bolts are grade 5 unless specified
otherwise.
Select a suitable working area. Open parts boxes and
lay out parts and hardware to make location easy.
Refer to illustrations, accompanying text, parts lists
and exploded view drawings.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Remove bolt from gearbox clip to pivot link. Remove
clip from gearbox and reinstall bolt to cover. Remove
bolt securing left side of deck to shipping pallet.
Remove lag screws and clips from skid under
discharge opening. Remove lag screw from crate side
to set offset links.
Discharge Chute Installation
(Figure 20)
Secure chute with hold-down locknut (1) and washer
(8).
CD3540A
4
5
7
3
6
2
8
8
7
1
8
1. Discharge chute
2. Mower frame
3. Deck bracket
4. 3/16 x 1” Cotter pin
5. 3/8 x 7-1/4” Pin
6. 3/8 NC x 3/4” Carriage bolt
7. 3/8 NC Flange locknut
8. 3/8” Flat washer
Figure 20
. Discharge Chute Installation
Rear Caster Installation
(Figure 21)
Remove cap screw (12) from caster yoke and wheel
(8) then remove all spacers, washers and spring.
Insert caster yoke and wheel (8) into tube of caster
arm (3). Install all spacers, washers and spring as
shown and tighten cap screw (12). Repeat for
remaining caster assembly.
Remove right and left belt shields (13). Install caster
assemblies one at a time. Remove cap screw (6) and
lockwasher (7) from the mower frame lug (2).
Place caster arm assembly outside frame lug as
shown. Place lockwasher (7) on cap screw (6) and
install in rear hole. Install cap screw (4) in front hole
and start flange locknut (5) on it. Tighten hardware.
Repeat for opposite side.
Install belt shields, being sure to place blade wrench
(not shown) under left belt shield knob.
Driveline Installation
(Figure 22)
Slide QD yoke (2) of driveshaft assembly onto
gearbox shaft (6). Make sure QD yoke is seated
securely in groove of gearbox shaft. Attach shield
anti--rotation chain (7) to drive shield as shown.