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Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER
OFFSET FLAIL
Q1200-OS/Q1600-OS/Q2000-OS
Edition 1.1 - Jan 2011
Part No. 8999058
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  • Page 1 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER OFFSET FLAIL Q1200-OS/Q1600-OS/Q2000-OS Edition 1.1 - Jan 2011 Part No. 8999058...
  • Page 2 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Contents Safety Safety Stickers Introduction Safety First Tractor Requirements Attaching To The Tractor Setting Up & Adjustment Front Linkage Mounting Operation Rotor Care Servicing & Maintenance Gearbox Flail Rotor (Daily) Greasing Regularly Skids Storage Servicing Check List...
  • Page 4: Safety

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 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 flail hood.  Always ensure all cab safety guards are in place and all tractor windows closed.
  • Page 5: Safety Stickers

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Safety Warning Stickers Shut off engine Keep nuts and Remove key Carefully read Operator’s bolts tight, check Manual before handling every 8 hours. this machine. Observe instructions and safety rules when operating. Stay clear of mower...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Introduction The Spearhead Q120-OS, Q160-OS and Q200-OS are robust high capacity flail mowers that are easy to operate and maintain, but 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.
  • Page 7: Attaching To The Tractor

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Attaching To the Tractor Fit the machine to the tractor linkage in the standard way, ensuring the correct match of linkage (CAT 2 pins). Check that the top link is in good order and threads are well lubricated, (as fine adjustment to height of cut is regulated by the top link).
  • Page 8: Setting Up & Adjustment

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Setting Up & Adjustment Hydraulic Offset Can be moved from central to fully offset by operating the tractor external spool valve to the desired position Front Linkage Mounting Tractor front PTO’s has no standard rotation so it may be necessary to turn the gearbox through 180 degrees (top to bottom), to compensate for this irregularity.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Operation Engage the PTO only when the tractor engine is at low revs to prevent shock damage to machine. Slowly increase the engine revs to achieve the standard 1000/540 RPM PTO speed, as indicated by the decal.
  • Page 10: Rotor Care

    PTO speeds. Remember, the rotor is highly complex and expensive to manufacture, please treat with care and enjoy the benefits of the Spearhead Rotor. Warning Rotor is balanced to be run at PTO speed, do not operate above or below this speed.
  • Page 11: Servicing & Maintenance

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Servicing & Maintenance Gearbox  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 12: Greasing

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER  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 13: Regularly

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Regularly  Check the condition of drive belts, ensuring they are aligned and properly tensioned to avoid any unnecessary belt wear. The belt is tensioned by an adjuster bolt, (fig 9)  Remove both guards for access when tensioning belts; ensure belts are running in line after adjustment.
  • Page 14: Storage

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Storage At the end of the season before storing, thoroughly wash the machine off, removing all traces of grass and dirt. Great care must be taken when washing with high- pressure hoses, do not hold the water jet close to the paintwork. Use steam cleaners with caution and be sure to remove all detergents to avoid any discoloring or damage to paint.
  • Page 15: Torque Setting

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Torque Settings Size: Tensile strength: Description: Torque setting - Nm. 12.9 Pulley clamps General fasteners General fasteners Roller plate bolts 10.9 Flail bolts Head stock bolts Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Oil level incorrect Check oil level...
  • Page 16: Warranty Conditions

    Should you have a problem within 12 months from the date of sale please contact your original Spearhead dealer, or Spearhead’s Service Department. Any part found to be defective during this period would be replaced or repaired, at Spearhead’s discretion, by the dealer or a Spearhead Service Engineer.
  • Page 17: Extended Warranty

    The Spearhead warranty may be transferred to a subsequent owner of the machinery (for use within the UK) for the balance of the warranty period subject to all of the warranty conditions and provided that the Change of Owner form is completed and sent to Spearhead within 14 days of change of ownership.
  • Page 18: Parts Book

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER OFFSET Flail Mowers Q1200-OS/Q1600-OS Q2000-OS Parts Book Edition 1.1 – Jan 2011 Spearhead Machinery Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel: 01789 491860 Fax: 01789 778683 www.spearheadmachinery.com enquiries@spearheadmachinery.com...
  • Page 19 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Contents Ordering your parts Front Headstock Rear Frame Belt Guard Pulley Support Accumulator Gearbox Hydraulic Circuit Head Cowl Roller Rotor Hydraulic Rams Rotor Drive Safety Decals Decals Input PTO...
  • Page 20: Ordering Your Parts

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Ordering Your Part’s When ordering parts please refer to your parts list to help your dealer with your order. Part number and quantity Description Machine model number Serial number of the machine Delivery instructions (e.g. next day).
  • Page 21 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER LH HEADSTOCK - S180023.01 RH HEADSTOCK - S180023.30...
  • Page 22 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER LH HEADSTOCK - S180023.01 RH HEADSTOCK - S180023.30 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180548 LH HEADSTOCK 180567 RH HEADSTOCK 180550 LH PARALLEL LINK 180551 RH PARALLEL LINK 180552 RH LOWER LINK BRACKET 180553 LH LOWER LINK BRACKET...
  • Page 23: Rear Frame

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER REAR FRAME - S180023.02...
  • Page 24 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER REAR FRAME - S180023.02 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180549 REAR FRAME 180556 STRAIGHT LINK 180557 CURVED LINK 180558 PARRALLEL LINK MOUNT PLATE 180561 SKID 180546 OUTER SPRING PLATE 180547 INNER SPRING PLATE 1782104 PEAR PIN: 40 X 174mm...
  • Page 25: Belt Guard

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER BELT GUARD - S180023.03 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180562 INNER BELT GUARD 180563 OUTER BELT GUARD 180564 BELT GUARD INTERNAL BRKT 180565 GEARBOX GUARD 180566 BELT GUARD EXTERNAL BRKT 2770432 M8 FLAT WASHER 2770433 M8 SPRING WASHER...
  • Page 26: Pulley Support

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER PULLEY SUPPORT - S180023.04 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180559 BEARING HOUSING 180560 SUPPORT PLATE 5770051 DRIVE SHAFT 4770922 CLAMPING ELEMENT 2771109 CIRCLIP 4770920 PULLEY: 250 4770970 BELT 4771607 BEARING 5770106 CONE 2770467 M6 ST GREASE NIPPLE...
  • Page 27: Accumulator

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER ACCUMULATOR BOTTLE - S180023.05 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180441 BOTTLE BRACKET 3900071 ACCUMULATOR 8126035 M33 NUT 8650322 M22 DOWTY G2410380 M22 X 3/8 ADAPTOR 3360079 3/8 TO 1/4 ADAPTOR 3460101 1/4 TEE 2770434 M10 FLAT WASHER...
  • Page 28: Gearbox

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER GEARBOX - S180023.06 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 5770450 GEARBOX 4770922 CLAMPING ELEMENT 4770918 PULLEY: 190 5770111 SPLINED COUPLING 1777602 COVER 05.388.03 M6 X 6 GRUB SCREW 2770370 M8 X 16 SKT BUTTON BOLT 2770469 M8 SPRING WASHER...
  • Page 29: Hydraulic Circuit

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT - S180023.07...
  • Page 30 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT - S180023.07 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 3751001 HOSE KIT 3751001.01 HOSE: 1/4 X 3M 3751001.02 HOSE: 1/4 X 0.6M 43543.03 SM HOSE SLEEVE: 1000mm 30.058.66 SM CABLE TIE 3750153 1/2 QUICK RELEASE COUPLING...
  • Page 31 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 1.2M FLAIL HEAD - S180023.24 1.6M HEAD COWL - S180023.08 2.0M HEAD COWL - S180023.09...
  • Page 32: Head Cowl

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 1.2M FLAIL HEAD - S180023.24 1.6M HEAD COWL - S180023.08 2.0M HEAD COWL - S180023.09 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1.2M 1.6M 2.0M 180541 1.2M HEAD COWL 180530 1.6M HEAD COWL 180540 2.0M HEAD COWL 180544...
  • Page 33 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 1.2M ROLLER - S180023.25 1.6M ROLLER - S180023.10 2.0M ROLLER - S180023.11...
  • Page 34: Roller

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 1.2M ROLLER - S180023.25 1.6M ROLLER - S180023.10 2.0M ROLLER - S180023.11 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180905 1.2M ROLLER 180906 1.6M ROLLER 180907 2.0M ROLLER 180529 1.2M ROLLER SCRAPER 180536 1.6M ROLLER SCRAPER 180542 2.0M ROLLER SCRAPER...
  • Page 35 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER LH J FLAIL 1.2M ROTOR - S180023.26 LH J FLAIL 1.6M ROTOR - S180023.12 LH J FLAIL 2.0M ROTOR - S180023.16 RH J FLAIL 1.2M ROTOR - S180023.27 RH J FLAIL 1.6M ROTOR - S180023.13 RH J FLAIL 2.0M ROTOR - S180023.17 LH/RH BACK TO BACK FLAIL 1.2M ROTOR - S180023.28...
  • Page 36 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER LH J FLAIL 1.2M ROTOR - S180023.26 LH J FLAIL 1.6M ROTOR - S180023.12 LH J FLAIL 2.0M ROTOR - S180023.16 PART NO DESCRIPTION 1.2M 1.6M 2.0M 180545 1.2M LH J FLAIL ROTOR SHAFT 180537 1.6M LH J FLAIL ROTOR SHAFT 180047 2.0M LH J FLAIL ROTOR SHAFT...
  • Page 37: Hydraulic Rams

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER HYDRAULIC RAMS - S180023.20 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 3580640H HEAD RAM 3580669 OFFSET RAM 3360080 1/4 M-M 3260070 1/4 DOWTY 09.250.53 3/8 BREATHER 3580640H.01 HEAD RAM SEAL KIT 3580669.01 OFFSET RAM SEAL KIT...
  • Page 38: Rotor Drive

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER ROTOR DRIVE - S180023.23 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 180538 DRIVE END 03.871.01 RUBBER BUSH 5771638 RUBBER GASKET 4770891 BEARING 180539 SPACER PLATE 2770443 M12 X 40 BOLT 2770442 M12 SPRING WASHER 2770436 M12 FLAT WASHER...
  • Page 39: Safety Decals

    Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER SAFETY DECALS - S180023.21...
  • Page 40 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER SAFETY DECALS - S180023.21 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 8770363 CAREFULLY READ MANUAL 8770367 CAREFULLY READ MANUAL 8770342 LIFTING POINT 8770322 GREASE POINT 8770340 READ OPERATORS BOOK 8770360 STAY CLEAR OF BLADES 8770306 BOLTS TIGHT 8770355...
  • Page 41 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER Q1200HD DECALS – S180023.22 Q1600HD DECALS – S180023.41 Q2000HD DECALS – S180023.42 8770374 8770371 8770426 8770427 8770428 8770307...
  • Page 42 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER REAR MOUNT INPUT PTO - S180023.43 FRONT MOUNT PTO - S180023.44 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 43602.02 CLOCKWISE PTO (REAR) 43602.03 ANTI-CLOCKWISE PTO (FRONT)
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  • Page 45 Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER 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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