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- Page 1 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 MULTICUT 820 Edition – October 2013 Part No. 8999026...
- Page 2 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. Spearhead Machinery Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel: 01789 491860 Fax: 01789 778683 www.spearheadmachinery.com enquiries@spearheadmachinery.com © Spearhead Machinery Limited 2004...
- Page 3 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 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...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Contents Contents Safety Introduction Tractor Requirements Attaching To The Tractor Setting Up Your Machine Operation Transportation Machine Protection Servicing & Maintenance Safety First Daily Every 8 Hours Torque Settings Regularly Blades Slip Clutch Settings Skids Storage Trouble Shooting Guide... -
Page 5: Safety
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Safety Recommendations Beware of the following Potential Dangers associated with the use of this machine: Becoming trapped when hitching or unhitching Machine overbalancing when wing is raised. Getting caught on rotating power take off (PTO) ... - Page 6 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Ensure that the tractor meets the minimum weight recommendations of the machine manufacturer and that ballast is used if necessary Check that machine fittings and couplings are in good condition Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for attachment and removal of machine from the tractor ...
- Page 7 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Safety Warning Warning Avoid fluid escaping Shut off engine and remove under pressure. Consult key before performing technical manual for maintenance or repair work. services procedures Warning Warning Danger – flying objects Check all nuts are tight keep safe distance from every 8 hours.
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Page 8: Introduction
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Introduction The Spearhead 820 is a heavy-duty rotary mower for a set-aside, stubble and pasture topping. By carefully following the instructions in this handbook, the 820 will give many years of trouble free operation. Safety First Never start using the machine until the handbook has been read and understood. -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Machine
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Setting Up Your Machine Before fitting the PTO for the first time, it may be necessary to adjust the length. There should be maximum engagement of the sliding tubes without bottoming at the shortest operation position. To check, first connect the mower to the tractor. Pull the PTO shaft apart and connect to the tractor PTO output shaft and the gearbox input shaft. - Page 10 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Setting Up Your Machine Levelling – Front To Rear Once coupled to the tractor, check the mower is cutting level from the front to the rear of the machine. This is important to ensure each rotor will cut at the same height (Fig.
- Page 11 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Setting Up Your Machine Height To adjust the minimum cutting height, first raise the machine to take the weight off the centre height bar, lengthen the bar by turning the barrel and raising the minimum height stop. Lower the machine onto this stop to the new set cutting height. This...
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Page 12: Operation
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Operation Once ready for work, raise the mower cutting height and slowly engage the PTO with the tractor engine at low revs to prevent shock damage to the machine. Slowly increase the engine revs to achieve the recommended PTO speed of 1000r.p.m. If at any time serious vibration occurs, stop the engine immediately and check the lades, following all safety precautions. -
Page 13: Transportation
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Transportation First disengage the PTO drive and ¾ raise the machine, fold the wings fully and secure with transport strap (Fig. 7). Never transport along public highways with the wings only supported by the hydraulics. Please observe Public Highway Regulations, concerning the towing of implements, and securely attach a registration and lighting board. -
Page 14: Machine Protection
When the machine is delivered new, the slip clutch tensioning bolts will be purposely left loose after initial PDI at Spearhead. This is to force the clutches to be slipped and reset before the customer uses their machine for the first time. -
Page 15: Servicing & Maintenance
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Service & Maintenance Safety First Never leave the tractor seat without first disengaging the PTO and stopping the engine. Ensure all rotating parts have stopped turning. Never attempt any repairs, maintenance, service or any other checks with the machine carried on the tractor hyd raulics. -
Page 16: Daily
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Servicing & Maintenance Daily Grease all grease points, including rear axle pivot points (Fig. 9a), axle hinge (Fig. 9c), wheel arms (Fig. 9b), and front draw bar pivot (Fig. 9f). Check bolts are tight on all gearboxes. -
Page 17: Every 8 Hours
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Service & Maintenance – Every 8 hours Fig. 10 Primary Input Shaft For maximum life and performance, the CV body must be greased regularly. Lubricate with the driveline in a straight position - up to 30 pumps of grease may be required. -
Page 18: Regularly
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Servicing & Maintenance Regularly Check there is no wrapping of string, plastic, grass or other debris between rotor boss and gearbox oil seal. Inspect gearbox seals for leaks. Clear grass and other debris from the deck. -
Page 19: Slip Clutch Settings
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Servicing & Maintenance Slip Clutch Settings We recommend that friction clutches be stored in a dry place with the spring pressure released. In use, the compression of the spring has to be adjusted periodically to compensate for lining wear and to maintain the setting at the original value. - Page 20 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Servicing & Maintenance Slip Clutch Settings WALTERSCHEID Manufacture (Coil Spring) Check the condition of the friction discs before use and following periods of storage. Release the tension from the spring, turn the clutch while holding the P.T.O to ensure hub is not seized to linings.
- Page 21 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Servicing & Maintenance Slip Clutch Settings WALTERSCHEID Manufacture (Belleville Spring) Check the condition of the friction discs before use and following periods of storage. Release the tension from the spring, turn the clutch while holding the P.T.O to ensure hub is not seized to linings.
- Page 22 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 English Type Position Part No. Newtons Setting (L) Friction disc Machine K90/4T Centre 5770500 1200Nm 18.00mm 500/730 K90/4T Wing 5770503 1200Nm 21.00mm K90/4T Outer Wing 5770501 1200Nm 18.00mm K90/4T Inner Wing 5770502 1600Nm 20.90mm Dansk Type Position...
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Page 23: Skids
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Skids 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 are available. -
Page 24: Trouble Shooting Guide
Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Trouble Shooting Guide Broken or damaged blades Slip clutches overheating Raise cutting height to avoid 820 Rotary Cutter Machine overloaded striking the ground Incorrect operating speed Remove or avoid obstacles such as rocks Incorrect setting Check rotor speed... - Page 25 Spearhead MULTICUT 820...
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- Page 27 Spearhead MULTICUT 820 Spearhead Machinery Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel: 01789 491860 Fax: 01789 778683 www.spearheadmachinery.com enquiries@spearheadmachinery.com...
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