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MULTICUT 160/200 IMPORTANT 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 To register machines go to the Spearhead Machinery Limited web site at www.spearheadmachinery.com, log onto ‘Dealer Inside’ and select the ‘Machine Registration button’ which can be found in the Service Section of the site. Confirm to the customer that the machine has been registered in the section below. Should you experience any problems registering a machine in this manner please contact the Spearhead Service Department on 01789 491867. Registration Verification Dealer Name: ……………………..……………………………………………………………. Dealer Address: …….…………………………………………………………………………. Customer Name: ……………………..………………………………………………………… Date of Warranty Registration: ……/……/...…… Dealer Signature: ………………..…… NOTE TO CUSTOMER / OWNER Please ensure that the above section has been completed and signed by the selling dealer to verify ...
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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.
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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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MULTICUT 160/200 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,...
MULTICUT 160/200 Contents Important Safety Safety Stickers Installing your machine Introduction Safety First Tractor Requirements Attaching To The Tractor Setting Up & Adjustments Machine Protection Operation Transportation Servicing & Maintenance Safety First Torque Settings Daily/Every 8 Hours Every 20 Hours...
MULTICUT 160/200 Important Safety Safety Never operate the machine with other people present, as it is possible for debris, including stones, to be discharged from the front and rear of the main deck. Bystanders should be kept 92m (300feet) away from the mowing operation.
MULTICUT 160/200 Safety Stickers Warning Warning Stay clear of mower Shut off engine and remove blades. key. Warning Beware of escaping fluid. Warning Keep a safe distance when the machine is running. Warning Carefully read operator’s manual before handling this machine.
MULTICUT 160/200 Introduction The Spearhead Multicut 160 and 200 are very robust high capacity Rotary Cutters which are easy to operate and maintain 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.
MULTICUT 160/200 Attaching To The Tractor Fit the machine to the tractor in the standard way, ensuring the correct match of linkage (CAT 2). Check that the top link is in good order and threads are well lubricated. Use stabilisers to take any free movement out of lower link arms.
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MULTICUT 160/200 Attaching To The Tractor Determining The Correct Length PTO Shaft To determine the correct length of the driveline, it is advisable to hook the machine to the tractor and place the machine in order for it be at a minimum distance between the power takeoffs.
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MULTICUT 160/200 3. Carefully deburr the ends of the tubes with a file and remove any chippings from the tubes 4. Shorten shield tubes one at a time by cutting the same length that was cut from the drive tubes. If the driveline is equipped with Single...
The clutch settings should not be altered without reference to the Spearhead Service Department. Never over-tighten the pressure plates on the slip clutches, this could result in severe damage to the gearbox and drive lines, as well as infringing the warranty.
MULTICUT 160/200 Operation Engage the PTO only when the tractor engine is at low revs to prevent shock damage to the machine. Slowly increase the engine revs to achieve the standard 540rpm PTO speed. If at any time serious vibration occurs, stop the engine immediately and check that no blades are missing - following all safety precautions.
MULTICUT 160/200 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 hydraulics.
MULTICUT 160/200 Daily/Every 8 hours Grease all grease points, on PTO. Check condition of blades and blade bushes and ensure all retaining bolts are fully tight. Check gearbox oil, replenish with ‘EP90’ gear oil as necessary to the correct level line on the dipstick provided with each gearbox.
MULTICUT 160/200 Blades Caution! When carrying out maintenance work on or near the blades be careful of free-swinging blades over-centring and falling. It is recommended that protective headgear, gloves and goggles are worn. The blades can be re-sharpened by grinding the cutting edges and care must be taken that the blades are of the same weight and length after grinding.
Pay particular attention to the condition of the guards and blades. Remember the Multicut 160 and 200 are designed to withstand the most rigorous conditions and, with a little care and attention, will give many years of trouble free service.
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