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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.
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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...
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...
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.
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...
- 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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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