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- Page 1 Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Trident 4000/5000/6000 Flail Mowers 8999010 Edition – October 2015...
- Page 2 VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with Spearhead Machinery Limited before delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
- Page 3 1.02. All spare parts supplied by Spearhead Machinery Limited are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months.
- Page 4 Machinery web site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the operator’s manual. 2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised Spearhead Machinery dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which Spearhead Machinery Ltd cannot be held liable.
- Page 5 Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 CE Declaration of Conformity, Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC We, Spearhead Machinery Ltd, Green View, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SW hereby declare that: Product ……………………………………………..………………………… Product Code ……………………………………………..………………………… Serial No ……………………………………………..……..…………………. Type ……………………………………………..………………………… Manufactured by: Alamo Manufacturing Services (UK) Limited, Station Road, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SW Complies with the required provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Contents Safety Recommendations Safety Stickers Introduction Safety First Tractor Requirements Attaching To The Tractor Shortening The Input PTO Drive Shaft Transport To Work Setting Up Raising Wings Operation Options Transportation Servicing & Maintenance Safety First Rotor Care... -
Page 7: Safety Recommendations
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Safety Recommendations Beware of the following Potential Dangers associated with the use of this machine Becoming trapped when hitching or unhitching Getting caught on rotating power take off (PTO) Being hit or caught by any moving parts, e.g. belts, pulleys, arms and cutting body ... - Page 8 Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Use warning signs to alert others to the type of machine working in the vicinity. Signs should be placed at both ends of the work site and should be in accordance with the Department of Transport recommendations.
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Page 9: Safety Stickers
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Machine Safety Stickers Warning Warning Warning Warning Danger – flying objects Shut off engine and Avoid fluid escaping Stay clear of falling keep safe distance from remove key before under pressure. Consult wings and mower the machine as long as... -
Page 10: Introduction
Always ensure the operators are proficient with the operation of this type of machine. Tractor Requirements Spearhead recommended 70 – 90HP tractor for the Trident 4000 80 – 110HP tractor for the Trident 5000 110 – 150HP tractor for the Trident 6000 ... -
Page 11: Shortening The Input Pto Drive Shaft
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Attaching to the Tractor – Mounted Machine It is advisable to remove the clevis drawbar from the tractor, so that it does not contact the PTO shaft at any point. Before coupling to the tractor, it is important to check that the tractor lift rods are set to an equal length and that the lower link arms are set at the correct distance apart to fit to the machine which is set at CAT 2 spacing. -
Page 12: Transport To Work
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Transport To Work With Cable Operated Spool Valve Set tractor external spool valve to supply oil to the Trident before operating the two outer control levers to ensure the wing hydraulic rams are fully charged and extended before removing the transport strap. -
Page 13: Setting Up
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 With Hoses Only (No Valve) Connect each hose to a different external spool on the tractor, ensuring the mower will rise when lever is operated backwards and float when forward. Fully charge hydraulic rams before removing the transport strap and store safely. -
Page 14: Raising Wings
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Raising Wings The Trident can be operated in work with one wing raised to overcome obstructions. However, for prolonged use we recommend that the optional wing gearbox selector is disengaged (Fig. 4). Warning Never operate the machine with other people present as it is possible for debris to be thrown from the mower. -
Page 15: Operation
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Operation Engage the PTO only when the tractor engine is at low revs to prevent shock load damage to machine. Slowly increase the engine revs to achieve the standard 540 RPM PTO speed. If at any time serious vibration occurs, stop the engine immediately and check that no flails are missing, (following all safety precautions). -
Page 16: Transportation
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Transportation First disengage the PTO drive and fully raise the machine; fold the wings to fully upright and attach the transport strap. Lift rear mower to maximum and securely lock up with adjustable transport link. Never transport along public highways with the wings only supported by the hydraulics;... -
Page 17: Servicing & Maintenance
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Servicing & Maintenance Warning Never carry out any servicing or maintenance work without first disengaging the PTO, stopping the engine and removing the key. Safety First Never leave the tractor seat without first disengaging the PTO and stopping the engine. -
Page 18: Rotor Care
Remember, the rotor is highly complex and expensive to manufacture, please treat with care and enjoy the benefits of the Spearhead Rotor Never carry out any servicing or maintenance work without first disengaging the PTO, stopping the tractor... -
Page 19: Gearboxes
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Gearboxes Before first use check gearbox oil level, thereafter check every 8 hours. After the first 50 hours drain and replace the gearbox oil, thereafter, annually. Replace with EP90. Regularly inspect gearbox seals. If oil is leaking replace immediately. -
Page 20: Rear Roller
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Blunt flails leave an untidy finish and absorb excessive power, when re- sharpening always wear protective clothing and goggles. When flails are showing severe wear, damage or cracking, they must be replaced immediately. Never attempt to weld the flails as this will make them very brittle, thus extremely dangerous. -
Page 21: Pto Shaft Maintenance & Greasing
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 PTO Shaft Maintenance & Greasing Primary Drive The primary drive shaft has fitted a combined overrun and slip clutch; this should be stored in the dry. After a long period of storage/use it may be necessary to disassemble the clutch to check its condition. -
Page 22: Greasing
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Main Body Grease Daily grease all points shown below Rotor, Cross Shaft & Rear Roller Bearings Grease Daily grease all points shown below Fig 9 Fig. 10... -
Page 23: Tension Drive Belts
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Tensioning Drive Belts on Primary Drive Slacken gearbox mounting bolts and tension belts via jacking bolts using a straight edge to maintain alignment (Fig 11). Retighten all bolts. Note: Adjust belt tension when in work position Tensioning Drive Belts on Secondary Drive Fig. -
Page 24: Cable Controls
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Cable Controls Care should be taken during installation and operation to ensure the cables are not trapped or kinked Correctly adjusted cables will position the lever with equal amount of travel in either direction ... -
Page 25: Trouble Shooting
Spearhead Trident 4000/5000/6000 Troubleshooting Problems Problem Cause Solution Oil level incorrect Check oil level Gearbox Overheating Oil grade incorrect Check oil grade Implement overloaded Reduce forward speed Wrong P.T.O. speed Ensure tractor P.T.O. speed matches implement Belt and Pulley condition...
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