Brush bull wheel tearing up field

shvl73 · Jul 11, 2004

I have a BrushBull60, when I first got it, the wheel tended to skid a bit, although not as bad as you describe. With more use & greasing the pivot it now works well. I don't have all that many hours on it, less than 20 I think. Could it be a little rusty on the pivot shaft from sitting on the dealers lot?

Kytractor · Jul 11, 2004

Thanks, glad to hear that. Hopefully mine just needs loosened up.

John_Mc · Jul 11, 2004

This problem was actually pretty common with my Woods BB60 (and all of the other Woods brush hogs I've seen). You've got nothing more serious wrong than a lack of grease on the shaft that the rear wheel pivots around. That cured my problem. If you look at the manual, I think it says to grease that shaft every 8 or 10 hours of operation (going from memory here). There is no bearing in that joint, just a shaft through a sleeve. It doesn't take much to lock it up. Grease also tends to work out of it pretty easily (or wash out if you left it out in the rain). If you get tired of greasing it that often, find a good waterproof grease and it will last a bit longer.

I would definitely try greasing it up before you try anything more drastic.

BTW... your toplink should not be carrying any weight when you are mowing, except in unusual circumstances. The Woods brush hogs have a short swinging link that the toplink attaches to. You leave a little slack in this, so the deck rides on the rear wheel. The slack lets the deck ride up and down a bit and follow the contours of the ground.

John Mc

Kytractor · Jul 11, 2004

Thanks, I will be out of town a couple of days and will grease it good when I return and will update everyone.

oldforestor · Jul 12, 2004

I had a similar problem
the wheel had seized up on the shaft. Im sure you would have noticed the wheel not turning, but it's not something you would expect either.

SteveM · Jul 12, 2004

My king kutter 5ft does this exactly, and it is a common problem. I have greased extensively, and have found that when weight is resting on the wheel, it does not pivot well. when the hog is lifted, it twirls around fine. I think in my case the pivot assembly is scored or otherwise damaged. Havent had the time to take it all apart. Now i just make certain to lift all the way off the ground when I cross a lawn etc.

Kytractor · Jul 18, 2004

Thanks Guys, I greased the pivot and it works great now. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gifWhen I put the cutter back on my tractor I also adjusted the top link differently. When I turned the wheel (pivot) before in the transport position the wheel seem to be turning freely. I guess not as good as it should. I also put a lot more slack in the top link now which puts it level at transport. The dealer must not have read the manual. Only trouble now is I need more grass/brush to cut, it goes buy to quick. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

slowrev · Jul 19, 2004

Kytractor,
Where in Eastern KY are you, I live just east of Winchester. Wanna come over and hog some for me ? Got plenty to hog /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Ben

Kytractor · Jul 20, 2004

Between Prestonsburg and Hazard. At 15 miles an hr. it should take about 9 hrs to get there. Fatherinlaw has a farm in owen county. Guess I'm going to have to start saving for a trailer. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mike_Kanzer · Sep 15, 2011

KY-
Glad to see it is working well now. I have A BB60 and it will dig a trench if the shaft isn't greased well. If you stay on top of it ,it will work great. Have fun mowing!