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- Page 1 Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 Swipe E150/ E180/E210 Edition 1.0 – April 2009 Part No. 8999069 1 1 1 1...
- Page 2 Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 S S S S wipe wipe wipe wipe E E E E 150 150/ / / / E E E E 180 180/ / / / E E E E 210 Handbook Handbook Handbook Handbook 1.0 Edition – April 2009 Please ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before using the machine for the first time.
- Page 3 Conforming to E Machinery Machinery Directive Directive 2006/42 2006/42/ / / / EC 2006/42 2006/42 We, Spearhead Machinery Ltd, Green View, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SW hereby declare that: Product Product Product Product ……………………………………………..………………………… Product Code Product Code Product Code Product Code ……………………………………………..…………………………...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 CONTENTS General Information Machine Description Machine Identification Technical Specifications Component Identification Safety Information Safety Decal Identification Safety Decal Locations Pre-Installation Fitting Machine To The Tractor PTO Shaft Installation Initial Run Up Transport General Operation Maintenance Machine Removal & Storage... -
Page 5: General Information
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 GENERAL INFORMATION Always read this manual before fitting or operating the machine – whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the Spearhead Machinery Service Department for advice and assistance. Use only Spearhead Machinery Genuine Service Parts on Spearhead Machinery Equipment and Machines DEFINITIONS –... -
Page 6: Machine Description
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 MACHINE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE OF USE The SP Range of machines are ‘3-point linkage’ tractor mounted rotary mowers ideal for the cutting of grass, weeds and pasture materials of up to 25mm (1”) diameter. The flexible 3-point hitch design allows the mower to follow the contours of the ground for optimum cutting performance with minimum stress on the machine and tractor. -
Page 7: Component Identification
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION A) DECK B) A-FRAME C) A-FRAME STAYS D) GEARBOX E) PTO SHAFT F) PTO COVER 7 7 7 7... -
Page 8: Safety Information
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 SAFETY INFORMATION General General General General S S S S afety afety afety afety R R R R ules: ules: ules: ules: ▲ Always read and follow the instructions for the use and maintenance of the machine before carrying out any work operations or servicing tasks. - Page 9 No advice given here can replace ‘good common sense’ and ‘total awareness’ at all times, but will go a long way towards the safe use of your Spearhead machine. 9 9 9 9...
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Page 10: Safety Decal Identification
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 SAFETY DECAL IDENTIFICATION Safety decals are located on various points of the machine. They can be identified by the yellow upper panel depicting the hazard, and the lower white panel indicating means of avoidance or precautions to be taken. These decals have no text. -
Page 11: Safety Decal Locations
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS... -
Page 12: Pre-Installation
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 PRE-INSTALLATION Tractor Requirements Tractor Requirements Tractor Requirements Tractor Requirements Ensure the specifications of the tractor meet the requirements listed below: • The PTO is 6 spline of 1.3/8" diameter. • The PTO output is 540 rev/min. •... - Page 13 Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 • Assemble the wheel beam in its working position on the deck by fastening bolt (1) (Fig.3) to bracket (3) on the deck (Fig.4). • Fasten nut and bolt (2) (Fig.3) into wheel beam assembly location (6) (Fig.5).
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Page 14: Fitting Machine To The Tractor
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 FITTING MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR Attachment of the machine to the tractor should always be performed on a firm level site. The procedure for fitting the machine to the tractor is as follows: • Disengage the PTO drive. -
Page 15: Pto Shaft Installation
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 PTO SHAFT INSTALLATION PTO Shaft Measurement PTO Shaft Measurement PTO Shaft Measurement PTO Shaft Measurement Measure the PTO shaft and cut to the dimension shown (Fig.7) – the finished length of the PTO shaft should be 75mm (3”) less than the measured distance ‘A’... -
Page 16: Initial Run Up
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 INITIAL RUN UP • Raise the machine off ground using tractor hydraulics (Fig.9). • Ensure nobody is standing near to the machine. • Run tractor engine at idle speed and engage PTO drive. • When rotor starts increase PTO speed gradually to 540 rev/min. - Page 17 Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 Safety Guards Safety Guards Safety Guards Safety Guards It is vital that in the interests of safety all guards (Fig.10) must be kept in position on both the machine and the tractor whenever the machine is running or operating.
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Page 18: Transport
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 TRANSPORT Normally the machine will need to be driven to the work site. To put machine into the transport position follow the instructions stated below: • Raise machine from the ground using tractor hydraulics. • Lock in raised position. - Page 19 Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 • AVOID wire. Stop the tractor engine immediately if an unusual noise is heard from the machine. On no account raise or move the cutting unit until the rotor has stopped. Never under any circumstances run the rotor ‘to clear’ itself.
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Page 20: Maintenance
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 MAINTENANCE Power Takeoff Shaft (PTO) Power Takeoff Shaft (PTO) Power Takeoff Shaft (PTO) Power Takeoff Shaft (PTO) The PTO shaft used is of the normal agricultural type. Spares kits, comprising the spider, needle bearings, circlips etc., are generally available from most agricultural dealers. -
Page 21: Machine Removal & Storage
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 Rotors Rotors Rotors Rotors Vibration of the rotor can cause premature failure of the rotor shaft bearings as well as structural failures. It is vital that the machine is not operated with the rotor vibrating - if any vibration is detected stop operating the machine immediately and carry out the checks listed below: •... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 • Check that all blades are in place and that they are in good condition. • Smear all unpainted metal parts with grease and lubricate all grease nipples. • Make a note of any item that needs replacing so that parts can be ordered. -
Page 23: Warranty
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 will be replaced or repaired, at Spearhead’s discretion, by the dealer or a Spearhead Service Engineer. Spearhead Warranty Conditions... - Page 24 Engineer and sent to Spearhead within 14 days after the first annual service. 3. The extended warranty does not cover costs of transportation of the machinery to or from the dealer or Spearhead or the call out costs or traveling expenses of on-site visits...
- Page 25 Spearhead Swipe E150/E180/E210 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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