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- Page 1 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 RHD Series Flail Mowers RHD 230/250/280 Edition 1.2 – July 2017 Part No. 8999048...
- Page 2 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Spearhead RHD Series Flail Mowers RHD 230/250/280 Handbook & Parts Manual Please ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before using the machine for the first time. The operator must fully understand the contents of this manual before using this machine.
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Page 3: Warranty
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 4 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 5 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 6 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 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 7: Table Of Contents
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Contents Warranty Contents General Information Machine Description & Purpose of Use Machine Identification Technical Data Technical Specifications Safety Information Safety Decals Vehicle / Tractor Preparation Machine Attachment PTO Shaft Pre-Operational Checks Setting Up and Adjustment Drive Belts... -
Page 8: General Information
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 General Information Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the Spearhead Service Department for advice and assistance. Use only Spearhead Genuine Parts on Spearhead Equipment and Machines DEFINITIONS –... -
Page 9: Machine Identification
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Machine Identification Each machine is fitted with an identification plate with the following information: 1. Machine (Part Number) 2. Machine Serial No. 3. Machine Weight When ordering spares or replacement parts from your local dealer it is... -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Technical Specifications SPECIFICATION RHD230 RHD250 RHD280 Working Width 2280mm 2440mm 2770mm Tractor Power Requirement 55-60 HP 65-75 HP 75-85 HP PTO RPM 1000 RPM 1000 RPM 1000 RPM Rotor Shaft RPM 2243 RPM 2243 RPM 2243 RPM... -
Page 11: Safety Information
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Safety Information General Safety Rules: ▲ Always read and follow the instructions for the use and maintenance of the machine before carrying out any work operations or servicing tasks. ▲ Improper use of the machine is both highly dangerous to persons and damaging to the machine components –... - Page 12 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Transportation Safety ▲ In transport, reduce speed, especially on bumpy roads, the weight of the machine may render driving difficult and damage the machine itself. ▲ Ensure the levers that operate the hydraulic lift are locked, to avoid the lowering of the machine during transport.
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Page 13: Safety Decals
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 SAFETY DECALS 1. Always switch machine off, remove starting key and read instruction manual before performing service or maintenance work on the machine. 2. Keep a safe distance from the machine at all times - risk from projection of objects. - Page 14 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 achieved – this can be accomplished by the utilisation of ‘ballast’ in order to counter-balance the additional equipment added. Front weights may be required for rear mounted machines to place 15% of total outfit weight on the front axle for stable transport on the road and to reduce ‘crabbing’...
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Page 15: Machine Attachment
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Attaching The Machine To The Tractor Attachment of the machine to the tractor should always be performed on a firm level site. Upper Linkage Position The upper linkage of the machine has two working modes to allow the machine to be mounted and operated either on the front of the tractor or on the rear: 1. -
Page 16: Pto Shaft
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 PTO Shaft Measurement Measure the PTO shaft and cut to the dimension shown – the finished length of the PTO shaft should be 75mm (3”) less than the measured distance ‘A’ - between tractor shaft and gearbox stub shaft - to enable fitting. -
Page 17: Setting Up And Adjustment
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Setting Up & Adjustment The height of cut is dependent on working conditions and volume of material. The cutting height can be regulated with the hydraulic system on the tractor and/or rear roller adjustment. The minimum height of cut should be between 1 –... -
Page 18: Drive Belts
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Drive Belts Power from the tractor via the machines gearbox and half-shaft is transferred to the rotor through sets of belts - the RHD 230 models employ a 4 belt system and RHD 250 & 280 models employ a 5 belt system. Correct tensioning of the belts is required for both optimal operation of the machine and long lasting belt life –... -
Page 19: Operation
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Operation Ensure that the operator is suitably qualified to use a machine of this nature and that they have fully read and understood this manual - they should be aware of all safety aspects relating to the safe use of the machine. It is advisable that all ‘first time’... -
Page 20: Detachment And Storage
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Transport The following must be observed at all times when transporting the machine: • Machine must always be switched off. • Machine must be raised and placed into its central position. • Speed must be kept to a minimum especially on bumpy roads or terrain. -
Page 21: Maintenance
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Maintenance All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations must be performed with the machine firmly lowered to the ground and detached from the tractor or with the PTO disconnected, engine switched off and starting key removed. For any... - Page 22 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Grease Points Lubricate the points indicated below using type LIS 3 grease. A. Rotor Shaft L/H Bearing B. Rotor Shaft R/H Bearing C. Rear Roller L/H Bearing D. Rear Roller R/H Bearing Gearbox Lubrication The illustrations opposite show the lubrication access points for the gearbox and the half shaft drive.
- Page 23 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Flail Replacement The rotor and flails should be inspected for wear or damage on a regular basis – missing, damaged or worn flails should be replaced immediately. When replacing a flail the diametrically opposite flail should also be replaced at the same time in order to maintain rotor balance.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES Irregular Cut Worn, bent or broken flails Replace flails RPM too low Increase RPM Machine not level to the ground Correct mounting on tractor Clogged material caused by Reduce forward speed... -
Page 25: Parts Manual
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Spearhead RHD Series Flail Mowers RHD 230/250/280 Parts Manual... -
Page 26: Ordering Parts
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Ordering Parts... -
Page 27: Flail Body & Headstock
RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Flail Body & Headstock... - Page 28 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QUANTITY. 1061532 PIVOT PIN 9113005 9113006 1061121 9113007 9163004 SELF-LOCKING NUT 9163005 SELF-LOCKING NUT 9163006 SELF-LOCKING NUT 1061042 SELF-LOCKING NUT 9163007 SELF-LOCKING NUT 9163008 SELF-LOCKING NUT 9100104 WASHER 9100105 WASHER 9100106 WASHER 05.281.14...
- Page 29 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QUANTITY. 1061246 PVC SHAFT GUARD 1061114 PULLEY 180/80-4 1061414 PULLEY 180/80-5 1061531 BOLT 1061556 BOLT 1061555 BOLT 1061142 FLANGE 9213206 BOLT 1061268 PIVOT PIN 1061049 STRAIN PULLEY 130/4 1061335 STRAIN PULLEY 130/5...
- Page 30 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QUANTITY 1061622 BUSHING FOR STRAIN PULLEY 1061565 BUSHING FOR STRAIN PULLEY 1061566 1061689 GEARBOX PLATE - LH REAR ROLLER – RHD 230 1061698 REAR ROLLER – RHD 250 1061697 REAR ROLLER – RHD 280...
- Page 31 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280...
- Page 32 RHD Series RHD 230/250/280 Spearhead Machinery Ltd Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel: 01789 491860 Fax: 01789 778683 www.spearheadmachinery.com enquiries@spearheadmachinery.com...
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