TM
MOW’N MACHINE
VACUUM
For Mower Models
MX54, MX61
on F-Series
Power Units
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DEALER CHECK LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
PARTS LISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BOLT TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
BOLT SIZE CHART & ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
PRODUCT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE BACK COVER
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the
machines as may be necessary without notification.
and maintaining your vacuum system. Read it carefully.
It furnishes information and instructions that will help
you achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive field
experience and engineering data. Some information
may be general in nature due to unknown and varying
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able to develop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
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Some illustrations in this manual show the
mower with safety shields removed to provide a
better view. The mower should never be operated
with any safety shielding removed.
Throughout this manual, references are made to right
and left directions. These are determined by standing
behind the equipment facing the direction of forward
travel.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were cur-
rent at the time of printing but, due to possible inline
production changes, your machine may vary slightly in
Introduction 3
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SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
PREPARATION
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.
„ Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.
In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, judgement, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment.
„ 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.
„ Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
It has been said, “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be
that kind of operator.
„ Remove accumulated debris from this equip-
ment, power unit, and engine to avoid fire hazard.
„ Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
!
LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO!
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a
alguien que si lo lea para que le
traduzca las medidas de seguridad.
„ Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
„ Be sure either the discharge chute, mulching
end cap, or complete vacuum attachment is
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
TRAINING
„ Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-
ment manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-
6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.
„ Inspect and clear area of stones, branches, or
other hard objects that might be thrown, causing
injury or damage.
OPERATION
„ Keep bystanders away from equipment.
„ If you do not understand any part of this manual
„ Do not operate or transport equipment while
and need assistance, see your dealer.
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
„ Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
„ Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.
„ Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
„ Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach-
ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instruc-
tions.
„ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
„ Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
„ Never allow children or untrained persons to
„ Before making any adjustments on attachment,
stop engine and engage parking brake. Never
adjust or work on attachment while the power unit
or attachment is running.
operate equipment.
„ Data indicates that those operators age 60 years
and above are involved in a large percentage of
riding mower-related injuries. Those operators
should evaluate their ability to operate the riding
mower safely enough to protect themselves and
others from injury.
„ Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
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SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground
cable (negative -).
„ Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
„ Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
„ Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters
the mowing area.
„ Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis-
engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.
„ 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.
„ Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground
cable (negative -).
„ Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
„ Be sure either the discharge chute, mulching
end cap, or complete vacuum attachment is
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
„ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
„ Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
TRANSPORTATION
„ Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or truck.
„ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
„ Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
„ Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
„ Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
„ Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
MAINTENANCE
„ Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis-
engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.
STORAGE
„ Before performing any service or maintenance,
„ Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
age area.
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Replace Immediately If Damaged!
BE CAREFUL!
Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a
pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter
through very small scratches or under edges of
decals causing them to peel or come off.
Woods Equipment Company
Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.
2 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
(Located on back side of blower housing)
Replacement safety decals can be ordered free
from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest
dealer, check the Dealer Locator at
and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.
DANGER
WARNING
THROWN OBJECT HAZARD CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SHIELD MISSING
NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT DISCHARGE
CHUTE OR ENTIRE GRASSCATCHER
3 - PN 18869
SYSTEM IN PLACE.
72672
1 - PN 72672
3
CD6274
2
1
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VACUUM INSTALLATION
1. Attach hose adapter (2) to vacuum housing (1)
REMOVE DISCHARGE CHUTE
using six whiz bolts (3) and whiz nuts (4).
1. Remove mower deck discharge chute and hinge
by removing two carriage bolts (2) and nuts (3) and
lifting the chute (1) away from the deck.
NOTE: To prevent grass buildup inside the
adapter, install bolts with nuts (4) on the outside as
shown in Figure 2.
2. Place the discharge chute and hinge on the chute
adapter (4) and secure with carriage bolts (2) and
nuts (3) previously removed.
INSTALL VACUUM HOUSING
NOTE: The discharge chute must be installed
whenever the vacuum housing assembly is
removed.
3. Install discharge chute and adapter to deck using
pivot mount, clevis shaft bracket, and lynch pin as
described in ‘Attach Discharge Chute” on page 8.
34
34
61
62
61
59
60
60
62
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34.
59.
60.
61.
62.
73163 5/16 NC Whiz nut
75208 Discharge chute adapter
78182 5/16 NC x 1 Carriage bolt
78107 Discharge chute
33000 Lynch pin
Figure 1. Discharge Removal
1.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
62.
Vacuum housing assembly
71851 5/16 NC x 3/4 Hex whiz bolt
73163 5/16 NC Whiz nut
ATTACH HOSE ADAPTER
Vacuum mount (54" or 61" deck)
71637 3/8 NC x 1 Hex whiz bolt
70069 3/8 NC Whiz nut
1.
2.
3.
4.
Vacuum fan housing
70570 Hose adapter
70067 1/4 NC x 1/2 Whiz bolt
70065 1/4 NC Whiz nut
75109 Vacuum front mount
33000 Lynch pin
Figure 3. Vacuum Housing Installation
1. Install vacuum mount bracket (35) using three whiz
bolts (36) and whiz nuts (37).
2. Install vacuum front mount (38) using whiz bolts
(33) and whiz nuts (34).
CD6281-1
3. Insert the pivot shaft (A) on the vacuum housing
assembly (1) into sleeve of vacuum mount (35).
Figure 2. Hose Adapter Installation
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4. Rotate vacuum housing assembly into place so
that the clevis shaft on vacuum housing assembly
slips inside vacuum front mount (38).
5. Install lynch pin (62) to lock the housing into place.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust the position of the
vacuum front mount to allow for easy installation of
lynch pin.
62
6. Tighten hardware.
Remove Vacuum Housing
1. Remove lynch pin (62).
2. Rotate vacuum housing assembly away from
DP1
vacuum front mount (38).
3. Lift vacuum housing assembly from vacuum
Figure 4. Discharge Chute with Adapter Installed
mount (35).
INSTALL BEARING MOUNT ASSEMBLY
ATTACH DISCHARGE CHUTE
Remove Hardware
1. Remove center and right belt shield.
„ Be sure either the discharge chute, mulching
end cap, or complete vacuum attachment is
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
2. Remove top bolt (A), cupped washer (B), and
spacer from the right spindle assembly.
A
B
1. Remove vacuum housing from deck.
2. Install chute adapter with discharge chute
attached.
3. Insert the pivot shaft of chute adapter (59) into
sleeve of vacuum mount (35).
4. Rotate the chute adapter in place so that the clevis
shaft on chute adapter slips inside vacuum front
mount (38).
DP2
5. Install the lynch pin (62), to lock the chute adapter
into place.
Figure 5. Right Spindle and Sheave Assembly
Install Bearing Mount
Refer to Figure 6.
1. Install washer (49) and lower coupler drive (39)
over right spindle sheave.
2. Align keyway of sheave and flex coupler and install
.25 x .069" square key (40) that comes with kit.
3. Secure sheave and flex coupler to spindle shaft
using sheave bolt (41) and flat washer (9).
4. Place nylon flex coupler sleeve (42) over lower flex
coupler drive (39) and align grooves.
5. Install vacuum drive mount (43) by positioning the
drive spindle assembly into the nylon flex coupler
sleeve (42).
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6. Install two cage nuts (63) into slots on deck.
INSTALL VACUUM DRIVE BELT
7. Install three new 5/16 x 3/4 whiz bolts (33) into the
1. Install belt (56) over sheaves and idler as shown in
5/16 cage.
Figure 7.
NOTE: The nylon flex coupler should move freely
up and down between the two flex coupler hubs.
2. Engage belt tension lever (25) as shown in Figure
8.
8. Maintain alignment between the two flex coupler
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