ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. If should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions. Complete Dealer Check Lists on page 33 when you have completed the assembly. The mower is shipped partially assembled. Assembly will be easier if components are aligned and loosely assembled before tightening hardware. Recommended torque values for hardware are located on page 46.
NOTE: Front link with the PTO storage bracket should be installed on right side of mower as shown in Figure 28.
Rear Offset Link Front Offset Link PTO Storage Bracket
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.
Front Offset Link
WARNING Before working underneath, carefully read Operator’s Manual instructions, disconnect driveline, raise mower, securely block up all corners with jackstands, and check stability. Secure blocking prevents equipment from dropping due to hydraulic leak down , hydraulic system failu res, or mechanical component failures.
Lock Nuts
Figure 28. Front Offset Links Installed
Install Rear Offset Links
CAUTION Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
1. Loosen nut (44) at rear frame lug and rotate offset link (9) up as shown in Figure 29. 2. Repeat for opposite side. 3. Do not tighten at this time.
Uncrate Mower 1. Remove sides and top of mower shipping crate.
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2. Remove lag screws and brackets that secure mower to crate base. 3. Remove driveshaft wired to mower deck.
Install Front Offset Links CM905
1. Loosen lock nuts at lower hitch point and rotate offset link up off of gearbox as shown. 2. Tighten nut securely. 3. Repeat for opposite side. (Rev. 12/23/2005) MAN0475 (9/21/2005)
9. 44.
Link, rear offset Nut, flanged lock 1/2 NC
Figure 29. Right Rear Offset Link Installed
Assembly 29
