Woods Equipment RDC54 - Manual (Page 17)

Owner Service 15
MAN0260 (8/6/2004)
Driveshaft Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 40 operating
hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could
result in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and driveshaft.
1. Lower mower to ground.
2. Remove front half of driveshaft.
3. Apply grease all around and along inner shaft.
4. Reassemble driveshaft halves.
5. Raise and lower mower several times to distribute
grease.
SERVICE BELT
Replace Belt
One of the major causes of belt failure is improper
installation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol-
lowing:
1. Check pulley shafts and bearings for wear.
2. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness.
3. Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble.
If grooves require cleaning, moisten a cloth with a non-
flammable, non-toxic degreasing agent or commercial
detergent and water.
Avoid excessive force during installation. Do not use
tools to pry belt into pulley groove. Do not roll belt over
pulleys to install. This can cause hidden damage and
premature belt failure.
Install Belt
Refer to Figure 9.
1. Slide belt under drive pulley A and over idler arm.
Position belt around drive pulley A.
2. It may be necessary to remove front bolts (1) and
swing gearbox stand up to gain access to pulley A.
Route belt around pulley B, idler C, and pulley D as
shown.
3. Make sure belt is on drive pulley A and route
around idler F.
4. Grasp belt between spindle pulley E, spring-loaded
idler F and spindle pulley D. Pull spring-loaded
idler with belt to obtain enough belt length to route
it over pulley E. Make sure spring-loaded idler
pivots freely with belt installed.
IMPORTANT
■ Use care when installing or removing belt from
spring-loaded idler. Springs store energy when
extended and, if released suddenly, can cause per-
sonal injury.
Figure 9. Belt Routing
SERVICE BLADE
„ Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
„ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
„ Frequently check blades. They should be sharp,
free of nicks and cracks, and securely fastened.
1. Inspect blades before each use to determine that
they are mounted securely and are in good condi-
tion.
2. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked,
worn, or has any other damage.
3. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.
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WARNING
CAUTION