Woods FZ23B Operator's Manual

OPER ATOR'S MANUALMOW’N MACHINEMAN0875(Rev. 10/21/2014)FZ23BFZ28KSerial Number 1177489 & UpTM

10 SafetyMAN0875 (2/8/2011)6 – 703765 – 724064 – 724087 – 724058 - 077541009 - 72801BE CAREFUL!Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals. Avoid s

Operation 11MAN0875 (2/8/2011)OPERATIONThe operator is responsible for the safe operation ofthis Mow’n Machine. The operator must be properlytrained.

12 OperationMAN0875 (2/8/2011)The PTO control must be in the “OFF” position and thesteering handles in the NEUTRAL position before unitcan be started.

Operation 13MAN0875 (2/8/2011)Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain duringoperation.Practice steering maneuvers at half throttle.STEERING HANDLE OP

14 OperationMAN0875 (2/8/2011)STOPPING ENGINERemove key and store in a secure location toprevent unauthorized persons from operatingequipment.1. Plac

Operation 15MAN0875 (2/8/2011)OWNER PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)___ Review and follow all safety rules and safetydecal instru

16 Owner ServiceMAN0875 (2/8/2011)OWNER SERVICEBefore performing any service or maintenance,lower attachment to ground, turn off power unitengine, re

Owner Service 17MAN0875 (2/8/2011) Figure 5. Lubrication DiagramTAILWHEEL MAINTENANCEOnce a year, disassemble tailwheel assembly andinspect roller bea

18 Owner ServiceMAN0875 (2/8/2011)HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICENOTICE Keep transmission oil clean. When adding fluidtake precautions to prevent d

Owner Service 19MAN0875 (2/8/2011)3. Inspect battery to make sure tie-down is tight andbattery is secured in place.4. Inspect battery case for cracks

2 IntroductionGen’l (Rev. 3/28/2012)TO THE DEALER:Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods® dealer. Read ma

20 Dealer ServiceMAN0875 (2/8/2011)DEALER SERVICEThe information in this section is written for dealer ser-vice personnel. The repair described here r

Dealer Service 21MAN0875 (2/8/2011)TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINEEngine Dies When Steering Handlesare Engaged1. Check if parking brake is set.• Release parkin

22 Dealer ServiceMAN0875 (2/8/2011)• If there is voltage at both pink/black wires men-tioned in the previous paragraph, check voltageat yellow/red par

Dealer Service 23MAN0875 (2/8/2011)PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENTNOTICE Overtightening the brake can cause internaldamage to the brake linkage.NOTE: Adjus

24 Dealer ServiceMAN0875 (2/8/2011)Install Clutch1. Install clutch spacer (10) over engine shaft with thechamfer side towards the engine. See Figure 1

Dealer Service 25MAN0875 (2/8/2011)2. Attach clutch cable (16) to clutch (19) usinghardware previously removed. Make sure nut is inside of loop of cab

26 AssemblyMAN0875 (2/8/2011)ASSEMBLYDEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONSAssembly of this Mow’n Machine is the responsibility ofthe Woods dealer. It should be d

Assembly 27MAN0875 (2/8/2011)Straight Line Travel1. Check tire pressure; tires must have equal airpressure.2. Check travel; drive forward with both st

28 Dealer Check ListsMAN0326 (12/28/2007)DEALER CHECK LISTSPRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST(DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY)Inspect the equipment thoroughly after asse

Parts 29MAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 & 31ENGINE ASSEMBLYFZ23B (Briggs Vanguard Gas E

Introduction 3MAN0875 (2/8/2011)TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY(Rev. 8/27/2012)

Parts 31MAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B, FZ28K FRAME ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 78781 1 Fuel tank, LH2 78780 1 Fuel tank, RH3 78333 2 Fuel c

32 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY(Rev. 2/28/2013)

Parts 33MAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 1 Briggs Vanguard gas engine 23 hpEngine 386447 type 0212 trim G12

34 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY(Rev. 2/28/2013)

Parts 35MAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ28K ENGINE ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTREF PART QTY DESCRIPTIONA 21536100 1 Spark plug (not shown)1 ----- 1 Kawasaki gas engine 28

36 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES PARKER® PUMPSREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1

Parts 37MAN0875 (2/8/2011)HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR & HOSES HYDRO-GEAR® PUMPSREF PART QTY DESCRIPTI

38 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)PTO, CLUTCH & PUMP ASSEMBLY

Parts 39MAN0875 (2/8/2011)PTO CLUTCH & PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LISTREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 73746 1 Splined power shaft (FZ28K) -or-1 73825 1 Splined

4 IntroductionMAN0875 (2/8/2011)SPECIFICATIONSEngine: FZ23B . . . . . Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin, 4-Cycle, Air CooledFZ28K . . . . . . . .

40 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)SEAT & HOOD ASSEMBLYREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 78369 1 Seat pan2 78468 1 Suspension seat4 4378 * 4 5/16 Flat washer5 FA22

Parts 41MAN0875 (2/8/2011)TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLYSingle Tailwheel Assembly Wide Stance Tailwheel AssemblyREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 71126 1 Pivot mount ada

42 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)BRAKE ASSEMBLYREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 73955 2 23 x 10.50 Turf tire & wheel -or-1 78055 2 23 x 10.50 Low pressure knobb

Parts 43MAN0875 (2/8/2011)BRAKE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST (CONTINUED)HEADLIGHT KIT (OPTIONAL)NOTES: Headlight power outlets are located near thesteering piv

44 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)COUNTERWEIGHT MOUNT KITNOTES:** Refer to counterweight requirement chart onpage 14 to determine the amount of counterweightr

Parts 45MAN0875 (2/8/2011)STEERING ASSEMBLYREF PART QTY DESCRIPTION1 73023 2 Steering lever (includes items 5 & 6)2 73030 2 Steering lever mount3

46 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B WIRING DIAGRAMSN 117489 & UP

Parts 47MAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ23B WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LISTSN 1177489 & UPREF PART QTY DESCRIPTIONA 75515 1 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly B 78756 1 FZ

48 PartsMAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ28K WIRING DIAGRAMSN 1177489 & UP

Parts 49MAN0875 (2/8/2011)FZ28K WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS LISTSN 1177489 & UPREF PART QTY DESCRIPTIONA 75232 1 FZ23B/FZ28K Wiring assembly B 78756 1 FZ

Safety 5MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008)TRAINING Safety instructions are important! Read allattachment and power unit manuals; follow allsafety rules a

50 AppendixBolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 3/28/2007)BOLT TORQUE CHARTAlways tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or t

Appendix 51Bolt Torque & Size Charts (Rev. 3/28/2007)BOLT SIZE CHARTNOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for

52 IndexMAN0326 (12/28/2007)INDEXAASSEMBLYDealer Set-Up Instructions 26Install Single Tailwheel (Optional) 27DDEALER CHECK LISTSDelivery (Dealer’s Res

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6 Safety MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008(Safety Rules continued from previous page)Remove gas-powered equipment from the truckor trailer and refuel on the

Safety 7MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008)(Safety Rules continued from previous page)Installation of a grasscatcher assembly willreduce the stability and

8 Safety MM F-Series (Rev. 8/1/2008(Safety Rules continued from previous page)Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torquechart specifications. Chec

Safety 9MAN0875 (2/8/2011)3 – SERIAL NUMBER PLATE1 – 72407 2 – 72404(Safety Decals continued on next page)SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALSATTENTION!