4 Introduction
MAN1298
(
08/01/2023
)
SPECIFICATIONS
RC42.20 RC48.20 RC60.20 RC72.20
Cutting Width 42" 48" 60" 72"
Overall Width 46.3" 52.3" 61.3" 73.3"
Weight (Approximate w/ chain shield) 360 lbs 410 lbs 494 lbs 575 lbs
Cutting Height 2" - 9"
Blade Spindle 1
Number of Blades 2
Blades Heat Treated Alloy Steel
Blade Rotation CCW
Blade Speed (feet per minute) 11,460 13,100 13,620 14,340
Gearbox Ratio 1:1.93 1:1.69 1:1.47
Recommended Tractor HP 15 - 40 20 - 50
Tractor PTO RPM 540
3-Point Hitch Category 1
Universal Drive Category 3
Side Frame Thickness 12 GA
Tailwheel 4" x 16"
GENERAL INFORMATION
■ Some illustrations in this manual show the
mower with safety shields removed to provide a
better view. The mower should never be operat-
ed with any safety shielding removed.
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in oper-
ating and maintaining your cutter. Read it carefully.
It furnishes information and instructions that will help
you achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive eld
experience and engineering data. Some information
may be general in nature due to unknown and vary-
ing operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able to develop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.
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
detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the
machines as may be necessary without notication.
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. Blade rotation is clockwise (left wing) and coun-
terclockwise (right wing and center section) as viewed
from the top of the cutter.
WARNING
NOTICE:
If you would like to receive a free Spanish language translation of the Safety Rules section of this
manual, plus a set of Spanish language safety decals, please contact your local Woods dealer.
AVISO:
Si desea recibir una traducción al español gratuita de la sección de Reglas de seguridad de
este manual y un juego de etiquetas de seguridad en español, por favor comuníquese con su
concesionario local de Woods.
¡LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO!
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a
alguien que si lo lee para que le
traduzca las medidas de seguridad.