ST500 (Rev.
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 Product Registration online at the Woods Dealer Website or complete the mail-in form included with the Operator’s Manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Make sure the driveline spring-activated locking collar slides freely and is seated firmly in power unit PTO groove. Make sur e t he set screw s securely attach driveline to the attachment gearbox shaft.
SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When improperly operated, power unit can roll over or upset. Use of rollover protective structure (ROPS) with seat belt securely fastened will reduce the possibility of injury or death if rollover or upset occurs. Never allow riders on power unit or attachment. Do not operate PTO during transport. Do not operate auxiliary hydraulics during transport. Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
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. 2 - 12030487A DANGER 3 - 12030480A DANGER 4 - 1004114 DANG NGER ER If shaft connection is visible, shield is missing. Replace shield before operating equipment. 1004114 5 - 18869 KEEP AWAY! To avoid injury from rotating parts, shut off engine before unclogging discharge chute.
OPERATION WARNING Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts. Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. Never place hands or body into discharge chute or auger to unclog. Stored energy can cause auger to quickly rotate when unclogging occurs and cause severe injury or amputation. Stop engine, remove key, disconnect driveline, and carefully unclog, using a sturdy piece of wood.
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 you protection, read and follow all safety information in this manual. Routine maintenance is not necessary for bearings or gearbox as they are permanently lubricated. NOTE: If gearbox oil is removed, refill with 6 ounces of 80W-90 weight oil.
ASSEMBLY Snowthrower Set-up Instructions Attaching Snowthrower to Tractor Remove step and replace with the short step included with snowthrower. Remove cotter pin on end of step rod and slide out. Install shorter step and replace rod and cotter pin. Slide lever mount (27) and lift mount (28) onto lift (29). Slide this assembly into tubes below footrest as shown in Figure 1. Secure with cap screws (73) and nuts (75) provided.
Storage Periodically or Before Extended Storage WARNING ● Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine. ● Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water spray. Do not operate power unit with attachment removed. Attachment is required for power unit stability. 1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn safety decals or near edges of decals as water spray can peel decal off surface.
___ Present Operator's Manual and request that customer and all operators read it before operating equipment. Point out the manual safety rules, explain their meanings and emphasize the increased safety hazards that exist when safety rules are not followed. ___ Point out the safety decals. Explain their meaning and the need to keep them in place and in good condition. Emphasize the increased safety hazards when instructions are not followed. ___ Point out all guards and shields.
Parts 28 73 36 30 55 82 56 29 77 62 27 38 39 25 57 63 37 35 33 59 74 24 70 61 36 80 - DECAL SET 81 - MODEL DECAL 26 57 68 8 35 47 69 60 30 34 32 59 5 44 70 72 21 19 4 78 69 41 22 46 67 6 7 20 75 55 54 58 18 74 64 76 23 73 2 50 4 11 10 60 44 49 48 51 78 53 3 8 35 42 66 15 43 67 16 12 53 53 35 34 52 1 71 9 65 13 14 17 31 40 83 53 33 53 ST500 SNOWTHROWER MAIN ASSEMBLY 12030809 (Rev.
ST500 SNOWTHROWER MAIN ASSEMBLY REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 1 72320 1 Auger housing 41 902 1 5/8 - 11 x 2 Hex head cap screw 2 12020152 1 Upper spout 42 692 4 5/8 Standard flat washer 3 12020145 1 Spout deflector 43 6239 1 5/8 NC Hex locknut 4 70454 2 Thumbscrew, 5/16 - female 44 70073 2 3/16 Square x 1 key 5 70455 1 Spout handle 46 62233 1 3/16 x 3/4 Woodruff key (output side) 6 12020240 1 Spout lock rod 47 64051 1 5/32 x 5/8 Woo
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 .......
LIMITED WARRANTY (Mow’n Machine Zero-Turn Mowers and Woods Boundary Utility Vehicles) TM TM Please Enter Information Below and Save For Future Reference.
LIMITED WARRANTY (Mow’n Machine Zero-Turn Mower and Woods Boundary Utility Vehicle Replacement Parts) TM TM Woods Equipment Company (“WOODS”) warrants replacement parts for Mow’n Machine zero-turn mowers and attachments and Woods Boundary utility vehicles, accessories and attachments 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.
Woods Equipment Company 2606 South Illinois Route 2 Post Office Box 1000 Oregon, Illinois 61061 USA 800-319-6637 tel 800-399-6637 fax www.WoodsEquipment.com ©2001 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS and the Woods logo are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respective companies or mark holders. Specifications subject to change without notice.
