Assembly 29
29977 (Rev. 1/23/2009)
ASSEMBLY
DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly of this cutter is the responsibility of the
Woods dealer. It should be delivered to the owner com-
pletely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal
cutting conditions.
The cutter is shipped partially assembled. Assembly
will be easier if aligned and loosely assembled before
tightening hardware. Recommended torque values for
hardware are located in the Bolt Torque Chart on
page 54.
Full chain 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
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive 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).
Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM (1000 RPM on Q
Series cutters). Do not exceed.
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.
Drive Shaft Installation
Cut Drive Shields
NOTE: The driveline shielding must be cut to dimen-
sions given before installing of front drives.
1. Remove approximately 1-inch of material from bell
shield so it will not interfere with slip clutch during
operation. See Figure 20.
Figure 20. Slip Clutch Bell Shield
2. Cut slip clutch drive shield to 8-3/4" as shown in
Figure 21.
Figure 21. Slip Clutch Drive Shield
3. Cut front half of drive shield to 6-1/2" for standard
length drive as shown in Figure 22. Cut optional
long drive shield to 13-1/4".
Figure 22. Front Drive Shield, Standard Drive Shown
