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II Introduction
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Table of Contents
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Specifications
- General Information
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Bolt Size Chart
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Bolt Torque Chart
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Safety Rules
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Safety Decals
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Operation
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Attaching Mower to Tractor
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Cutting Height Adjustment
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Operating Technique
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- Owner Service
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Blade Servicing
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Dealer Service
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Gearbox Maintenance
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Universal Joint Repair
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Mowing Conditions
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Trouble Shooting
- Belt Conditions
- Assembly Instructions
- Index to Parts Lists
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Index
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Replacement Parts Warranty, Back Cover
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REARMOUNT
RM550
RM660
Serial Number 701100 and Above
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PN-55191 (Rev. 11/29/2002)
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Summary of Contents for Woods RM550
- Page 1 REARMOUNT RM550 RM660 Serial Number 701100 and Above OPERATOR’S MANUAL PN-55191 (Rev. 11/29/2002)
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Page 2: Ii Introduction
Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to WOODS, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Note: Warranty credit is subject to this form being completed and returned. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
....Back Cover SPECIFICATIONS RM550 RM660 3-Point Hitch ......... . -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist you in change the machines as may be necessary without operating and maintaining your mower. Read it notification. carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable perform- WARNING ance. -
Page 5: Bolt Torque Chart
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. -
Page 6: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! J Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or Safety is a primary concern in the design and ROPS CAB and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our fastened. - Page 7 SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! J Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or J Lower implement to ground or block securely, ROPS CAB and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely turn tractor engine off, remove key and disconnect fastened.
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Page 8: Safety Decals
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. YR OF MFG. ID NO. MASS (KG) OREGON, IL U.S.A. 7 - - Serial Number Plate RM550 SHOWN; RM660 SIMILAR 3 - - Part #18867 DANGER CD3977B SHIELD MISSING Do not operate. 4 - - Part #18869 Put shield on. - Page 9 SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued from previous page) DANGER 9 - - WARNING Part #33347 GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. FALLING OFF CAN RESULT IN BEING RUN OVER. DANGER H Tractor must be equipped with ROPS (or ROPS CAB) and seat belt.
- Page 10 NOTES (Rev. 6/6/2002) PN 55191 (4/22/99)
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION WARNING Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our J Keep all persons away from operator efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped control area while performing adjust- out by an operator’s single careless act. ments, service or maintenance. -
Page 12: Attaching Mower To Tractor
The blades are 7-3/4” below the top encounter. Allowing blades to contact of the deck rail on the RM550 (8-3/4” below the top of ground repeatedly will cause damage to the deck rail on the RM660). To check cutting height, mower and drive. - Page 13 Spacers Required Under Caster Arm Pivot Tube Cutting 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/4” Height Spacer Spacer Spacer Spring 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” CD3528C “C” 3-1/2” 4” 4-1/2” 5” 5-1/2” 6” CUTTING HEIGHT CHART Figure 4. Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check Remember, measurement at location “A” should not be less than location “B”...
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Page 14: Operating Technique
Check that all shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Check cutting height and attitude adjustment. Place tractor PTO and transmission in neutral before starting engine. Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage. - Page 15 Tips J Do not stop, start or change directions suddenly on slopes. WARNING J Use extreme care and reduce ground J Inspect and clear area of stones, speed on slopes and rough terrain. branches or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
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Page 16: Owner Service
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators and solid to support the weight on the jack stands. who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you Ensure jackstands are stable both top and bottom, need help, your dealer has trained service technicians and mower is approximately level. - Page 17 Driveshaft Lubrication Lower mower to ground. Apply grease at location as shown in Figure 7. Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 8 operating hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could Raise and lower mower several times to distribute result in damage to U-joints, gearbox and driveshaft. grease.
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Page 18: Blade Servicing
CD3558A 1/8” CD3546A Figure 8. Belt Routing RM550 SHOWN; RM660 SIMILAR. 1. Disconnect idler spring from deck lug. 1. Spindle lock wrench 2. Pulley 2. Slide belt under drive pulley “A” and over idler arm. - Page 19 Blade Installation Blade Sharpening (Figure 9) (Figure 10) Remove blades. CAUTION Always sharpen both ends at the same time to J Your dealer can supply genuine re- maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern. placement blades. Substitute blades may Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave from not meet original equipment specifica- 1/32”...
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Page 20: Dealer Service
DEALER SERVICE Spindle Repair Tips The information in this section is written for dealer service personnel. The repair described herein re- As a reference point, the top of spindle housing is the quires special skills and tools. If your shop is not short portion. - Page 21 SEAL LIP SEAL LIP RM550 RM660 SEAL LIP SEAL LIP CD3523D CD3534B 1. Spindle assembly 1. Spindle assembly 2. Seal 2. Seal 3. Sleeve 3. Sleeve 4. Bearing cone 4. Bearing cone 5. Housing & cups 5. Housing & cups 6.
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Page 22: Gearbox Maintenance
Read all of this section before starting any repair. Many steps are dependent on each other. WOODS puller kit (PN--19077) is required to remove the horizontal shaft from the gearbox. Check gearbox for leakage and shaft side and end play. - Page 23 1. Horizontal shaft seal 25. Puller (Includes Ref. 2. Retaining ring 24, 28, 29, 30 & 31) 3. Shim washer kit 26. Dipstick 4. Bearing cup 27. O-Ring 5. Bearing cone 28. 5/16NC x 1--1/4 Hex head cap screw GR5 6.
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Page 24: Universal Joint Repair
1. Shim gaskets 2. Idler arm 3. Idler pulley CD3548C 4. Drive pulley 5. Taper lock bushing DIM B 6. Gearbox stand DIM A Figure 13. Pulley Alignment Drive Pulley Installation U-Joint Disassembly (Figure 13) Invert gear stand. Install drive pulley and split taper Remove snap rings from inside of yokes in four bushing on vertical gearshaft. - Page 25 U-Joint Assembly Clamp cup in vise as shown in Figure 17 and tap on yoke to completely remove cup from yoke. Repeat steps two and three for opposite cup. Place seals securely on bearing cups. Insert cup into yoke from outside and press in with hand pressure as far as possible.
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Page 26: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING MOWING CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass cut higher in center of Height of mower higher at front Adjust mower height and atti- swath than at edge than at rear tude so that mower rear and front are within 1/2” of same height. -
Page 27: Belt Conditions
TROUBLE SHOOTING BELT CONDITIONS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Belt slippage Mower overloading; material too Reduce tractor ground speed but tall or heavy maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material twice, one high pass and then mow at desired height. Cut a partial swath. -
Page 28: Assembly Instructions
Figure 20. Discharge Chute Installation 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 Rear Caster Installation (Figure 21) when assembly is complete. - Page 29 1. Frame rail 2. Frame lug 3. Caster arm 4. 1/2 NC x 1-3/4 Hex head cap screw GR5 5. 1/2 NC Flanged hex locknut M5518 4. 5/16 Standard flat washer 5. Counter-cone shield 6. Gearbox input shaft 7. Anti--rotation chain 1.
- Page 30 Quick Hitch Kit Installation (Optional) Optional Front Roller Installation (Figure 24) (Figure 25) Insert four carriage bolts (7) through the front mower frame from inside out as shown. Put roller bracket (2) over bolts then install flange locknuts (5) on bolts and tighten. Put front roller (1) in roller bracket and insert roller pin (4) through bracket and roller.
- Page 31 Front Caster Wheel Installation Remove lock down nut and move discharge chute up (Figure 26) to mount right front arm. Put arm (12) on deck, insert cap screws (11) through arm and deck, and install locknuts (13). Insert carriage bolts (3) through deck and caster arm, install locknuts (2) and tighten.
- Page 32 1. Front gauge wheel and yoke assembly 2. 3/8 NC Locknut 3. 3/8 NC x 1” Carriage bolt CD3554C 4. Left front arm assembly 5. 1 x 1/2” Pipe spacer 6. 1 x 3/4” Pipe spacer 7. 1 x 1” Pipe spacer 8.
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Page 33: Index To Parts Lists
RM550 & RM660 INDEX TO PARTS LISTS MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY RM550 ........... - Page 34 RM550 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY CD3600C 22 -- COMPLETE ENGLISH DECAL SET 23 -- ENGLISH SAFETY DECAL SET 24 -- FRENCH SAFETY DECAL SET (Rev. 6/6/2002) PN 55191 (4/22/99)
- Page 35 RM550 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY Part Part Used Description Used Description ---------- Main frame (not sold separately) 35193 Bearing 34615 20-3/4 High suction blade -- Stan- 35141 Retaining ring, Internal dard 35145 Bushing, 3/4 x 1 x 1 Oilite - -or- -...
- Page 36 RM660 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY CD3563A 22 -- COMPLETE ENGLISH DECAL SET 23 -- ENGLISH SAFETY DECAL SET 24 -- FRENCH SAFETY DECAL SET (Rev. 6/6/2002) PN 55191 (4/22/99)
- Page 37 RM660 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY Part Part Used Description Used Description 35193 Bearing ---------- Main frame (not sold separately) 15127 24.66” High-suction blade -- Stan- 35141 Retaining ring, Internal dard 35145 Bushing, 3/4 x 1 x 1 Oilite - -or- - - -or- - 15851 Belt guide 2.21 x 2.30...
- Page 38 RM550 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY CD4304Bc (Rev. 6/6/2002) PN 55191 (4/22/99)
- Page 39 RM550 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY Part Part Used Description Description Front and rear drives (see page 41 28713 * 3/8 x 3/8 x 1 Key for breakdown) 855 * 1/2 Extra-heavy lockwasher 20633 Shield, front belt 11900 * 1/2 NC Flanged hex locknut...
- Page 40 RM660 MOUNTING ASSEMBLY M4304C HARDWARE Part Part Used Description Description ---------- Front and rear drives (see page 41) 10378 * 1/4 NC x 1 Hex head cap screw GR5 18851 Shield, front belt 28713 * 3/8 x 3/8 x 1 Key 18852 Shield, right belt 855 *...
- Page 41 RM550 & RM660 FRONT ROLLER ASSEMBLY (Optional) Part Used Description 1006425KT Front Roller Kit, Complete 11900 1/2 NC Flanged lock nut 38107 1/2 NC x 9 Cap screw GR5 3598 1/2 SAE Flat washer, 6697 3/8 NC x 1 Carriage bolt...
- Page 42 RM550 & RM660 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY Part Used Description 55189 1:1.76 Gearbox complete flange mount (does not include item 26) 20689 Seal, 1.38 x 2.56 x .38 20676 Retaining ring, .093 x 2.56 19075 Shim washer kit 2716 Bearing cup #LM48510...
- Page 43 RM550 - - RM660 DRIVE SHAFT CD5556 Part Used Description 40571 Yoke, 1--3/8--6SP (complete with lock collar) Cross and bearing kit 40775 Spring pin 10mm x 65mm 40572 Inboard yoke (male drive tube) 40583 Male drive tube (oval) 40584 Female drive tube (oval)
- Page 44 RM550 BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY Part Used Description SEAL LIP 67285 ---- 3-Bolt CW blade spindle assembly (includes items 2--8) 66755 Seal, 1.063 x 2.004 x .256 67287 Sleeve, .84 x 1.06 x 1.125 4107 Bearing cone #M12649 66843 Spindle housing with cups...
- Page 45 RM550 & RM660 FRONT GAUGE WHEEL Part Used Description ---- 8349 RM550 Standard front caster kit CD3982 w/solid tire - -or- - - -or- - ---- 8458 RM660 Front caster standard solid tire HARDWARE Part Description 18989 Heavy-duty 10” wheel, roller bearing and sleeve (includes items #6, 28 &...
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Page 46: Index
INDEX ADJUSTMENTS OPERATION Attaching Mower to Tractor, 10 Cutting Height Adjustment, 10 Cutting Height Adjustment, 10 Tractor Top Link Adjustment, 11 Front Gauge Wheel Interference Check, 11 Front Roller (Optional), 12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Operating Technique, 12 Assembly Procedure, 26–29 Tips, 12 Delivery Check List, 29 Uneven Terrain, 13 Optional Check Chain Attachment, 11... - Page 47 Under no circ*mstances 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.
- Page 48 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.
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