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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 XRHD 250/270/300 Flail Mowers Edition 1.1 - August 2016 Part No. 8999081 ...
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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.
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WARRANTY POLICY WARRANTY REGISTRATION All machines must be registered, by the selling dealer with Spearhead Machinery Ltd, before delivery to the end user. On receipt of the goods it is the buyer’s responsibility to check that the Verification of Warranty Registration in the Operator’s Manual has been completed by the selling dealer.
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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.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 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 ……………………………………………..………………………… ...
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Contents General Information Machine Description and Purpose of Use Machine Identification Technical Data Noise Technical Specification Optional Equipment Safety List of Guards Description and Operation of Machine Transport and Attachment of Machine Adjusting and Setting Up...
In case of doubt do not experiment, call Spearhead after-sales service instead, or a specialized Spearhead dealer. It is mandatory to read these instructions to understand the...
A producer can ensure normal operating of the machine only with use of original spare parts! Spearhead is not responsible for any damage or injuries, if the user doesn't consider the rules in this book! Spearhead is not responsible for any damage or injuries...
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Technical Specification Noise The sound level of this machine, as measured at the operator's ear, ranges from 70 to 90 dB when the rear window of tractor is open. We recommend the use of ear protectors...
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Safety General safety rules 1. Before starting, checks on the tractor and the machine must be carried out as regards: functionality, road safety, accident prevention rules. 2. Together with the operating and maintenance rules for the machine it is necessary to consider general health and security rules and warnings.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 12. Never overload the machine and the tractor. Use the ballast if necessary. 13. Start the machine only if all guards of the machine are fit on proper places . 14. It is forbidden to stand in the range of operating of the machine.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 5. Put the 3-point linkage into the position that moving of the machine during transport is not possible. 6. During transport secure the lever of hydralic lift to avoid any unplanned moving the machine. 7. Never leave the tractor cab when the tractor is working.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 9. Never try to start the PTO shaft when the tractor engine is disconnected. 10. It is forbidden to be in the zone of drive axle exit, when it is engaged. 11. After the drive is disconnected wait that the drive axle stops to rotate completely.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 7. Approximate using period of the pipes is 6 years. After that the pipes should be replaced to avoid any damage. 8. Used oils and greases must be stored and disposed of according to antipollution rules.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Warning decals 1. Always take off previously the machine of the tractor and read the instructions carefully before starting servicing and or lubrification operations. 2. Keep at a safety distance from the machine to avoid the risk of projection of objects.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 List of Guards Description and operating of the machine The machine is equipped with hammers on the rotor shaft. Hammers are appropriate for material with diameter till 8 cm. Optional working tools Y- blades are used for cutting material till fi 3 cm.While rotating working tools cut the material and lift it under the top of the frame.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 5. Transport and attachment of the machine Transport to the customer Unload the machine with special care to avoid any damage. Check that all nuts and bolts are fixed and tightened. Specially check the bolts and nuts for the working blades.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 To attach the machine to the tractor, bring the tractor lower lines near the machine, to the points corresponding to the pins. Insert the pins and secure them with the spring clips. Fit the top link, raise the machine to a perpendicular position with the ground.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Fitting the PTO shaft Attack the machine on the tractor. Split the tubes into both parts and put one part on the tractor and another on the machine. At the machine laying on the ground, minimum overlapping of the tubes mustn't be less than 1/3 of total length.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Stability of the tractor At attachment of the machine on the tractor always take care about allowed weight of the attachment and axle load. First axle of the tractor should always be loaded with min.20% of the weight of the tractor itself. This is very...
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Working tools never touch the ground. The skids are only the protection against injures. Normally, they do not touch the ground during work. Offsetting The machine has a hydraulic offsetting in standard equipment. Maximum offsetting is 53 cm.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Tension the belts only when tractor is disconnected and starting key taken out. Appropriate belt tension is achieved when at pressing on the belts with the force of 100 N (i.e. 10 kg), we reach a...
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 dense grass or other material, it is obligatory to reduce the speed to avoid slipping of the belts. During reverse movement lift the machine off the ground to avoid damaging it. During turning lift the machine.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 After the job done After the job done disconnect the PTO shaft, lift the machine and transport it onto the appropriate place. During transport reduce the speed, especially on bumpy roads. The weight of the machine may render driving difficult and damage the machine itself.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Maintenance All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations must be carried out with the machine firmly lowered to the ground and detached from the tractor, or with disconnected PTO, engine off and starting key out. A time of maintenance is defined according to the normal use of the machine.
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 head of the gearbox.The control plug on the head of the gearbox is placed under the PVC shield. For XRHD 250 we need 4,2l of oil and 4,5l of oil for XRHD 270 and 300 (longer half-axle).
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 During greasing use gloves. After greasing always wash your hands. Use type LIS 3 for greasing. Change of belts The belts are tensioned by automatic belt tensioner (Fig.22). To change the belts proceed as follows: Remove the belt shield.
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Change the belts. Remove the lever and put the belt tensioner back into the working position. Install the belt shield back. Plan of maintenance jobs 1. After first two hours of work always: Check the belt tension, ...
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 That the frame and the 3-point hitch are in good condition, That all parts are greased well. 3. On every 100 hours we recommend to: Check and grease the PTO shaft 4. On every 12 months we recommend to: ...
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Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 d. plastic All the above mentioned operations and the disposal have to be carried out in total respect of the present provisions of law on the subject. ...
Spearhead XRHD 250/270/300 Trouble shooting Trouble Causes Remedies Worn, bent or broken flails Irregular cut Replace the flails Too low RPM Increase RPM Machine is not in the level Correct mounting on the with the ground tractor Clogged material due to...
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