(Rev. 1/6/2011) MAN0556 LF138 LF156 Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods® dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety & Instructional Decals. . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications will vary with tractor, tire size, hydraulic system and bucket used. The specifications are given for a loader equipped with a 84" (LF138) and 96" (LF156) material bucket, operated with an average tractor hydraulic system of 10-20 gpm with engine operating at rated PTO rpm and a control valve relief setting of 2750 psi.
LIFT CAPACITY & BREAKOUT VS PRESSURE Pressure (psi) LF138 Lift Capacity at Bucket Pin (lbs.) LF138 Breakout 31.5" Forward of Bucket Pin (lbs.) LF156 Lift Capacity at Bucket Pin (lbs.) LF156 Breakout 31.5" Forward of Bucket Pin (lbs.) 2250 3160 3410 3700 3820 2500 3720 3920 4270 4400 2750 4280 4440 4850 4990 Capacities measured in accordance with ASAE S301.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! 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. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgement, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of equipment.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times. Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.) Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS: • Move and turn tractor at less than 6 mph (10 km/h). • Watch for hidden hazards such as holes, ditches, and other obstructions which may cause tractor and loader to tip over. • Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibility and lower center of gravity for improved stability. • Balance loads so weight is evenly distributed and load is stable.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Do not loosen hydraulic fittings or hoses while loader is in stored position. Do not climb or lean on equipment stored on stand. Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing equipment. Keep children and bystanders away from storage area. (Rev. 9/21/2007) 1020 Loader SR (Rev.
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 7 - PN 56053 DANGER Serious injury or death can result from contact with electrical lines. DANGER 6 - PN 56051 9 - PN 56052 WARNING WARNING n Read and understand Operator’s ROLLOVERS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH n n n n n n Always use ROPS and seat belt. Add rear tractor ballast.
SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 8 - PN 1025148A 5 - PN 56050 2 - PN 45024 WARNING LOADER ATTACHMENT CAN FALL OFF IF NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED. Only use loader manufacturer approved attachments. Failure to do so can cause serious injury or death. 45024-A BE CAREFUL! 10 - PN 1020371 Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.
OPERATION Be familiar with and follow all safety rules and safety decals in the manual, on the loader, and on the tractor. The safe operation of this loader is the responsibility of the operator, who must be properly trained. The operator should be familiar with the equipment and all safety practices before starting operation. Read the safety rules and safety decals on pages 6 through 11. DANGER AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM POWER LINES: • Stay away from power lines.
CONNECT BUCKET OR ATTACHMENT USING QUICK ATTACH COUPLER Shut off the engine, set brake, remove key, and remove seat belt. Dismount the tractor. Position the hydraulic hoses so they will not be pinched when connecting the attachment. Move the attachment coupler handle to the locked (closed) position. The lockpins must be completely extended and secured into the retaining slots, Figure 3. The quick attach coupler handle should be in the unlocked (open) position with lock pins retracted, Figure 1.
Filling Bucket Lifting Load WARNING 1. Approach and enter the pile with a level bucket. Do not attempt to lift loads in excess of the loader capacity. When lifting the load, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage, Figure 7. Figure 4. Filling Bucket 2. Loaders with single handle controls: Ease the lever back and toward you to lift and roll back the bucket, Figure 5. Figure 7. Lifting Load Figure 5. Single Handle Control 3. Lift and rollback bucket.
and load is stable. • Be extra careful when operating on a slope. • Do not operate on steep slopes. • Do not stop, start or change directions suddenly on slopes. • If loader is equipped with round bale attachments, always approach bale with tractor facing uphill. • Be sure tractor tire spacing and rear ballast is correct before using loader. • Tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
Loading Low Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile For easier loading, minimize the angle of turn and length of run between pile and spreader, Figure 17. Figure 13. Loading from a Bank Peeling and Scraping Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward, and hold the lift control forward to start the cut. Make a short 5-inch to 8-inch angle cut and break-out cleanly, Figure 14. With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch approximately 2 inches deep.
HANDLING OBJECTS WARNING Figure 20. Bucket Tilted too Far Backfilling 1. Approach the pile with a flat bucket, Figure 21. AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING BALES AND OTHER OBJECTS: • Do not carry hay bales, logs, fence posts, stones, or any other loose objects that can roll, shift, or fall from a raised bucket and crush operator or bystanders. • Do not handle round bales unless loader is equipped with approved bale handling attachment. • Handle raised loads with caution.
GRAPPLE OPERATION The grapple fork is a clamping device and should be used to clamp loose hay, straw, or silage. It is not to be used to dig material loose from a pile. WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER ACCIDENTS: • Move and turn tractor at less than 6 mph (10 km/h). • Watch for hidden hazards such as holes, ditches, and other obstructions which may cause tractor and loader to tip over. • Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibility and lower center of gravity for improved stability.
Raise and roll bale back just high enough to provide ground clearance for transport. Select low tractor speed before moving or turning on a slope. Figure 25. Picking Up Round Bale on a Slope Figure 27. Removing Hay and Silage from a Pile with a Grapple Fork Transporting a Round Bale with Grapple Dumping into Truck, Wagon & Spreaders Carry bale low and slightly rolled back. Use extreme care when dumping into trucks, wagons, spreaders, etc. when grapple is attached to bucket.
Transporting a Round Bale CAUTION To help prevent personal injury from exposed fork tines, always store bale spear with tines pointed down, or against bale, building or other stable object. To help prevent personal injury or accident caused from a bale falling off the spike, carry the bale low and slightly rolled back. Travel slowly over rough ground. The bale spear is to be used only for handling round bales.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety decal instructions on pages 6 through 11. ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___ Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in Owner Service, ". Lubrication Points", page 22. ___ Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in good condition and not leaking before starting tractor.
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety information in this manual. WARNING Never work under a raised loader. Always lower loader to the ground with bucket or loader attachment in full roll-back position. Shut off tractor, set parking brake, and remove key. Operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of service problems, possible causes, and solutions. If problems still exist after preforming the solution, contact your nearest Woods dealer for authorized service. PROBLEM Jerky operation Slow operation Oil leaks MAN0556 (9/21/2007) POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Air in hydraulic system Cycle cylinders several times to purge system of air. Cold hydraulic oil Run engine to warm oil. Low hydraulic oil level Add oil to level specified.
TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot raise load Low oil supply Check oil level. Bucket overloaded Try lighter load. Hydraulic couplers not fully engaged Reconnect hoses. Cylinder piston seal leakage Install seal repair kit. Control valve incorrectly adjusted or malfunctioning Repair or replace control valve. Tractor valve not open to provide circuit to auxiliary valve Open tractor valve. Be sure pressure is to inlet side of auxiliary valve. Hydraulic pump malfunctioning Repair or replace hydraulic pump.
DEALER CHECK LISTS PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST (Dealer's Responsibility) (Dealer's Responsibility) Inspect the loader thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The check lists are a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustments are made. ___ Present Operator's Manual and request that customer and all operators read it before operating equipment.
DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer service personnel. The repair described herein requires special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in this type of repair, you may be time and money ahead to replace complete assemblies. WARNING Never work under a raised loader. Always lower loader to the ground with bucket or loader attachment in full roll-back position. Shut off tractor, set parking brake, and remove key.
With all of the seals installed, slide the rod guide assembly (5) onto rod (1). Install crown piston seal (3J) onto piston (6). Install offset rings (3H) on both sides of the crown piston seal (3J) in the large groove on the piston (6). The profile of the offset ring (3B) should mate with the lip on the crown piston seal (3J). Place the “L” shaped guide ring (3G) on the outside of each offset ring (3H).
1. 3A. 3B. 3C. 3D. 3E. 3G. 3H. 3J. 5. 6. 8. Piston rod O-Ring Wiper ring Rod seal Back-up ring O-Ring Guard ring Offset ring Crown piston seal Rod guide assembly Piston Cylinder barrel Figure 32. Boom Cylinders 1. 3A. 3B. 3C. 3D. 3E. 3G. 3H. 3J. 3K. 5. 6. 8. Piston rod O-Ring Wiper ring Rod seal Back-up ring O-Ring Guard ring Offset ring Crown piston seal Wear ring Rod guide assembly Piston Cylinder barrel Figure 33.
PIVOT BEARING REPLACEMENT Two replacable bearings per pivot joint are located in: Bearing Location • Boom pivot (A) Wiper X • Boom cylinder rod end (B) • Bucket cylinder rod end (C) • Loader boom bucket pivot (D) X • Bucket linkage (E) X • Boom guide link pivot (F) X Figure 34. Bearing Locations Bearing repair kits for LF138 and LF156 loaders are: 1018608 24 Bearing repair kit (All pivot points) 1018607 2 Bearing repair kit (For any 1 pivot point) Replace pivot bearing as follows: 1.
NOTES 30 Dealer Service MAN0556 (9/21/2007)
ASSEMBLY DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Loader assembly is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. The loader is shipped assembled on a pallet for your convenience. The loader must be properly set up and installed to assure prolonged service life and safe operation. Loader Mounting Kit and Hydraulic Kit Installation WARNING Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Pin-On Bucket Installation (LF138 Only) 1. Remove loader pins and bucket pins from the bucket mounting lugs. 2. Attach lower holes on bucket to loader boom using pins and hardware provided. 3. Extend bucket cylinder and attach bucket links to the upper holes on the bucket using pins and hardware provided. See Figure 37. NOTE: To ease installation of bucket link, extend bucket cylinders. Plugs in hydraulic feedlines may need to be removed.
Grapple Installation (Optional) 1. With the bucket attached to the loader, roll bucket forward until the back of it is parallel with the ground. 2. Secure right (2) and left (3) grapple attachment brackets to back of bucket using four (two per bracket) pins (15) and klik pins (23). 3. Place grapple grill (6) between attachment brackets and secure to lug on bucket with cap screws (28) and nuts (29). 4. Secure grapple grill (6) to right and left attachment bracket using cap screws (28) and nuts(29). 5.
Install Hydraulic Hoses 3. Attach straight end of hose (41) to base end of left grapple cylinder. 4. Route hose along inside of left attachment bracket and attach 90° end of hose (41) to the bottom feedline (43) on the left side of the grapple. 5. Secure hoses to attachment bracket using hose clamp (50) and lock nut (27). 6. Repeat steps to attach hoses (40 & 41) to right side of grapple. 7. Attach adapter (49), dust plug (46) and female quick coupler (48) to straight end of hose (42). 8.
INSTALLATION ATTACH LOADER TO TRACTOR REMOVE LOADER FROM TRACTOR Remove mount pins from loader uprights. Bucket or attachment must be installed to remove loader. Align tractor with loader and drive tractor into loader slowly. Park tractor on a level surface and lower bucket so the bucket bottom or attachment is about 1” off the ground. Set brake and shut off tractor. Remove lock-up pin and lower the parking stands. Install pin into hole that most closely aligns (Figure 46).
WARNING To provide necessary balance, loader frame must be equipped with bucket or attachment before attaching or detaching from tractor, or when loader is in stored position. Do not climb or lean on equipment stored on stand. Once all loader functions are correct, start the tractor and operate the loader to check for leaks. Purge any remaining air from the hydraulic system and check oil level.
4. Open the grapple slightly (enough to remove some pressure from the pins). 5. Remove the pins that attach the grapple to the bucket (tools may be required to get the pins out) Install Grapple 1. Raise the grapple grill so that it is out of the way and will not swing down (secure with bungee straps if necessary). 2. Roll the bucket completely forward 6. Uncouple the hydraulics. 7. Remove the cap screws that attach the grapple grill to the bucket. 8.
LF138 & LF156 LOADER ASSEMBLY 55 35. 36. 37.
LF138 & LF156 LOADER ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART QTY 1 DESCRIPTION 1 1026590 Boom assembly - LF156 1 1026591 1 Boom assembly - LF138 2 1026592 1 Right upright - LF156 2 1026594 1 Right upright - LF138 3 1026593 1 Left upright - LF156 3 1026595 1 Left upright - LF138 4 1024768B 1 Cylinder, 2.95 x 1.97 x 30.87 (right hand) - LF156 4 1024766B 1 Cylinder, 2.76 x 1.77 x 28.93 (right hand) - LF138 5 1024769B 1 Cylinder, 2.95 x 1.97 x 30.
QUICK ATTACH BUCKET ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 2470084G 2470084 2470096 1014179K 1019482K 38993 46381 7 - 5 6 46388 1022758 7 1 6 1022766 1 84" Bucket w/Grapple lugs 84" Bucket 96" Bucket w/Grapple lugs 84" Cutting edge kit (incl. items 15-16) 96" Cutting edge kit (incl. items 15-16) Bucket tooth Tooth kit (7) for 84" bucket (incl. items 3, 5, 10-13) Bucket tooth stiffener 84" Cutting edge, .75 x 6.0 x 84 (weld in edge) 96" Cutting edge, .75 x 6.
QUICK ATTACH COUPLER (OPTIONAL FOR LF138) REF A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 PART 2450000 --------1025541 1025542 1025545 1025941 1025646 1025543 395036 H019 QTY 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 1 DESCRIPTION ISO 23206 Carriage assembly ISO 23206 Carriage (NSS) Handle Handle link - right Handle link - left Latch link Pin, 1.25 x 7.63 Pin, .787 x 7.
HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING & PARTS LIST REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF Feedline - Bucket rod upper - LF156 Feedline - Bucket rod upper - LF138 Feedline - Bucket base upper - LF156 Feedline - Bucket base upper - LF138 Feedline - Boom base - LF156 Feedline - Boom base - LF138 Feedline - Boom rod - LF156 Feedline - Boom rod - LF138 Feedline - Bucket rod lower - LF156 Feedline - Bucket rod lower - LF138 Feedline - Bucket base lower - LF156 Feedline - Bucket base lower- LF138 Hose, 36" x 3/4 ORBM x 3/4 JICF LF15
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SEAL KITS & ASSEMBLY Length Seal Kit Cylinder Tube ID Rod OD Extended Retracted Spanner Nut Style LF138 Boom 2.76 1.77 67.00 38.07 N.A. 1024771 1024766 RH 1024767 LH LF156 Boom 2.95 1.97 70.75 39.88 N.A. 1024772 1024768 RH 1024769 LH LF138 Bucket 2.76 1.49 48.88 28.88 N.A. 1024773 1024770 LF156 Bucket 2.76 1.49 48.88 28.88 N.A. 1024773 1024770 Grapple 2.76 1.38 33.75 20.
2490000 GRAPPLE (OPTIONAL) 7 - PN 1026520 44 Parts (Rev.
2490000 GRAPPLE PARTS LIST REF PART 1 1021502B 2 1025916 3 1025917 4 1025918 5 1025919 6 1032748 7 1026520 8 9 10 15 16 17 18 20 21 23 QTY 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 DESCRIPTION Hydraulic cylinder Grapple attach right Grapple attach left Grapple arm Grapple tooth Grapple grill Decal, Danger - Overhead Power Lines 56051 1 Decal, Warning - Read Manual 56050 1 Decal, Warning - Crush & Fall Hazard 19924 1 Decal, Warning - Hydraulic Fluid 1002739 4 Hitch pin, 1.25 x 4.63 1018607 4 Bearing, 1.25 x 1.41 x 1.
BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE Bolt Thread Sizes 5/16 3/8 1/2 IN MM 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 Metric Bolt Thread Sizes 8MM 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM ABBREVIATIONS AG .............................................................. Agriculture ASABE.................... American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers (formerly ASAE) ASAE .......
INDEX Picking Up Round Bale on Slope 20 Transporting Round Bale 20 Cleaning After Each Use 20 Extended Storage 20 Connect Bucket using Quick Attach Coupler Forklift Operation 17 Grapple Operation 18 Dumping Load 19 Removing Hay & Silage 19 Handling Objects 17 Loader Operation 13 Backblading 16 Backfilling 17 Carrying Load 14 Dumping Bucket 15 Filling Bucket 14 Lifting Load 14 Loading from a Bank 15 Loading Low Trucks or Spreading 16 Lowering Bucket 15 Operating on a Slope 14 Operating with Float Control 15
WARRANTY All Models Except Mow’n MachineTM Zero-Turn Mowers Please Enter Information Below and Save for Future Reference. Date Purchased: ____________________________ From (Dealer): __________________________________________ Model Number: ____________________________ Serial Number: __________________________________________ Woods Equipment Company (“WOODS”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship.
WARRANTY (Replacement Parts For All Models Except Mow’n MachineTM Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods BoundaryTM Utility Vehicles) Woods Equipment Company (“WOODS”) warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the product to the original purchaser with the exception of V-belts, which will be free of defect in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months.