Tractor Requirements; Lifting Points - Spearhead Excel 606 Handbook

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Tractor requirements

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Check your tractor size and minimum weight on the Specification table (page
6)
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Before hitching, ensure position control is selected. DO NOT attempt to hitch
in draft control.
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Set wheel width as wide as possible.
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Front and offside ballast weight is to be fitted within tractor manufacturer's
recommended requirements.
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Check chains and stabilisers must be in good working order
to hold the machine firmly. Do not operate without ensuring
that chains and stabilisers are tight.
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Spearhead particularly recommend 'turn buckle' type
stabiliser.
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Before fitting a front mounted machine to your tractor, seek
advice from your manufacturer or dealer to check it's
suitability and whether additional linkage, ballast, or weight
requirements may be needed.
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A linkage isolation facility is necessary for all models. Set linkage lift rods to
an equal length.
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All machines require a 12v fused supply. A 30 amp DIN connector is
provided, but if not, the lead should be taken directly to the vehicle battery.
Avoid cigarette lighter plugs as they are unsuitable. The supply cable has a
red wire for positive (+ve) and black wire for negative (-ve)
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Spearhead particularly recommend "Category 2" three point linkage of ball
end type, we do not advise the use of claw type hitching. The quick release
latches should be checked, if worn or insecure they may cause accidental
damage or personal injury if the machine becomes detached.
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The machine is sold to suit Cat. 2 linkage, some modification may be
necessary before mounting on Category 3 linkage.
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Ensure tractor link arms can be isolated from accidental lifting.
Note
For machines fitted with an oil cooler it
is important to connect a separate lead
direct from the battery to the oil cooler
box.

Lifting Points

10 Excel 606, 686, 726 & 836