Spearhead Q15S Operator's Manual & Parts List

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IMPORTANT - The information contained in this manual is correct
at the time of publication. However, in the course of constant
development, changes in specification are inevitable. Should you
find the information given in this book different to the machine it
relates to please contact the "After Sales Department" for advice.
Please ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before
using the machine for the first time. The operator must fully
understand the contents of this manual before using the machine.
(If the machine is resold the Manual must be given to the new owner.)
Q15S, Q18S & Q21S
Q15S, Q18S & Q21S
and 15/18/21 Park
Standard Flail Mower
Operator's manual
& parts list
Fourth edition
June 2004
© Spearhead Machinery Limited 2004
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  • Page 1 Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Q15S, Q18S & Q21S and 15/18/21 Park Standard Flail Mower Operator’s manual & parts list Fourth edition June 2004 IMPORTANT - The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of publication. However, in the course of constant development, changes in specification are inevitable.
  • Page 2 Fill in the details below, you will find it useful to refer to when ordering spare parts. Serial No. Date of Delivery Dealer’s address Telephone No. Spearhead Machinery Ltd Green View, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel: 01789 491860Fax: 01789 778683 e-mail: enquiries@spearhead.uk.com Vist our web site: www.spearhead.uk.com Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rotor and Roller Assembly ............24 Headstock - Pre May 2000 ............26 Headstock - Post May 2000 ............28 P.T.O. Shaft Assembly .............. 30 Cross shaft Assembly ............... 32 Gearbox Assembly ..............34 Stickers ..................36 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Never attempt to use the machine for any purpose other than that it was designed for. Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not damaged, defaced or missing. Never transport with the PTO engaged. When parking up always lower to the ground. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 5: Ec Declaration

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead EC declaration of conformity, conforming to EEC directive 89/392/EEC We, Spearhead Machinery Ltd, Greem View, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8SW declare under our sole responsibility that the product ................. product code ................. serial no. & date .................
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Introduction The Spearhead Q15S, Q18S and Q21S are robust high capacity flail mowers that are easy to operate and maintain, but to ensure trouble-free operation this manual should be carefully studied. Safety First Do not start the machine until you fully understand operation and safety precaution requirements.
  • Page 7: Attaching To The Tractor

    It should be secured to the machine and tractor with the two retaining chains provided. Warning Fully tighten check chains and linkage stabilisers to hold the machine rigid. There must be no side ways movement, it is dangerous Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 8: Setting Up And Adjustment

    - The linkage ‘A’ frame (Fig. 4) can be slid along the tube to obtain numerous settings from central to fully offset by simply slackening the clamping bolts, position the ‘A’ frame and re-tighten the bolts. Remember to regularly check that these bolts are tight. Fig. 4 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 9: Front Linkage Mounting

    Fig. 5a - position of pulleys for 540r.p.m. Fig. 5b - position of pulleys for 1000r.p.m. Rotation anti-clockwise Shaft pulley 150mm Shaft pulley 200mm 540r.p.m. 1000r.p.m. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 10: Operation

    When cutting in extreme conditions or when small stumps, stones and other such solid objects are likely to be found it is recommended the operator reduces the engine revs to allow the flails to pivot more easily when striking solid objects, and procede with caution. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 11: Rotor Care

    PTO speeds. Remember, the rotor is highly complex andexpensive to manufacture, please treat with care and enjoy the benefits of the Spearhead Rotor. Warning Rotor is balanced to be run at PTO speed, do not operate above or below this speed.
  • Page 12: Servicing And Maintenance Gearbox

    Check flail retaining bolt and nut for tightness Never operate with any flails missing. This will cause severe vibration and lead to rapid " bearing wear and quickly cause the hood to crack. Cont’d Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 13: Greasing

    Grease points for rotor, cross shaft and rear roller bearings. Warning Grease rotor bearing and rear roller at least every 8 hours and especially after washing. Fig 7 PTO greasing points. Warning Dismantle and clean PTO sliding surfaces and re-grease universal joints. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 14: Regular

    When operating on abrasive soils, particularly in stubbles and similar conditions with thin ground cover, excessive skid wear may be expected. To provide extra protection and to prolong life of the skids, special hard facing rods can be used. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 15: Storage

    Daily Maintain correct belt tension. Check gearbox oil level. Grease PTO shaft. Grease all points as shown in diagram. Every year Drain and replace gearbox oil with EP90. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 16: Torque Settings

    Rem ove debris Note: When operating in arduous conditions with a tractor of more than 80hp, you can reduce the strain on the drive line by: Running with 1000 speed setup Keeping the PTO shaft straight. Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 17: Servicing Log

    ........................................................Date ........Details ....................................................................................................Date ........Details ....................................................................................................Date ........Details ....................................................................................................Date ........Details ....................................................................................................Date ........Details ..........................................................................Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 18: Warranty Conditions

    This warranty does not extend to parts, materials or equipment not manufactured by Spearhead, for which the Buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any such warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to Spearhead. Only genuine Spearhead replacement parts will be allowable for warranty claims.
  • Page 19: Extended Warranty

    The Spearhead warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner of the machinery (for use within the UK) for the balance of the warranty period subject to all of the warranty conditions and provided that the Change of Owner form is completed and sent to Spearhead within 14 days of change of ownership.
  • Page 20 Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 21: Parts List

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Q15, Q18S & Q21S Standard Flail Mower Parts list Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 22: Main Body Assembly

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Main Body Assembly Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 23 Retaining strip 2.1m Caoutchouc Gummi Gummi 2770418 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt 1771530 Skid Construction Fabrikationsteil Fabrikatiensdel 2770458 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt 2770381 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt 8777516 End cap Protecteur Schutz / Deckel Beskyttelse / Dæksel Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 24: Rotor And Roller Assembly

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Rotor and Roller Assembly Rotor Roller Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 25 1041918308 (Q18S) 1042121442 (Q21S) 2770417 Écrou Mutter Møtrik Not illustrated Sans gravure Nicht abgebildet Ikke illustreret 6770933 1.5m s craper wire ropeChaîne - chaînette Kette Kæde 6770932 1.8m s craper wire ropeChaîne - chaînette Kette Kæde Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 26: Headstock - Pre May 2000

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Headstock Assembly Pre May 2000 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 27 2770447 Écrou Mutter Møtrik 1771525 L/H Low er link brkt Plaque Platte Plade 1771525R R/H Low er link brkt Plaque Platte Plade 6310206 Lynch Pin Goupille Bolzen Bolt 6310202 Cat 1Top link pin Goupille Bolzen Bolt Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 28: Headstock - Post May 2000

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Headstock Assembly Post May 2000 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 29 2770456 Spring washer Rondelle Spanns cheibe Spændes kive 2770425 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt 6310229 Lower link pin Goupille Bolzen Bolt 6310202 Top link pin Goupille Bolzen Bolt 6310206 Goupille Bolzen Bolt 2770549 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 30: Shaft Assembly

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead PTO Shaft Assembly Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 31 Joint (d'assemblage) Gelenkteil Gaffel 2770515 Roll pin Goupille Bolzen Bolt 5772270 Outer profile tube Tube Schlauch Slange 5772269 Inner profile tube Tube Schlauch Slange 5771336 Outer bearing Palier-Roulement Lager Leje 5771337 Inner bearing Palier-Roulement Lager Leje Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 32: Cross Shaft Assembly

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Cross Shaft Assembly Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 33 Outer profile tube - 5772275 Tube Schlauch Slange 150mm 5772271 Clamp yoke - 35mm Bride de retenue Halter Holder 2770424 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt 2770417 Nyloc nut Écrou Mutter Møtrik 2770436 Flat washer Rondelle Spannscheibe Spændeskive Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 34: Gearbox Assembly

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Gearbox Assembly Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 35 Schraube Prop 2771129 Circlip Circlip Sicherungs ring Las ering 2771108 Circlip Circlip Sicherungs ring Las ering 2771107 Circlip Circlip Sicherungs ring Las ering 2770407 Bolt Boulon Bolzen Bolt 2770434 Was her Rondelle Spanns cheibe Spændes kive Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 36: Stickers

    Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Stickers Assembly Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 37 8770356 guard' Sticker 'Shut off engine, 8770358 rem ove key' Sticker 'Stay clear of m ower 8770360 flails ' Sticker 8770363 'R ead m anual' Sticker 8770306 'Keep bolt tight' Sticker 8770322 'Greas e point' Sticker Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 38 Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Stickers Assembly Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...
  • Page 39 Ref. No Reservedelsn Engelsk beskrivelse Fransk beskrivelse Tysk beskrivelse Dansk beskrivelse 'Check - chains'' 8770346 Sticker 'Manufactured in Great 8770307 Britain' Sticker 8770340 'Read Manual' Sticker 'Recommended PTO 8770305 speed 540 rpm' Sticker 8770341 'Belt tension' Sticker Q15S, Q18S & Q21S...

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