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D 120/150 Rotary Head Spearhead MD Rotary Head MD 120/150 120/150 GEAR ROTARY HEAD GEAR ROTARY HEAD GEAR ROTARY HEAD Edition Edition 1.0 – August 2014 2014 Part No. 8999086 Part No. 1 1 1 1...
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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.
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12 months, unless a different period is specified. 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.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head Contents Contents Contents Contents GENERAL INFORMATION COMPONENTS LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION SAFETY SECTION VEHICLE/TRACTOR PREPARATION OPERATION OPERATING WITH LIFT FLOAT KIT TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE TORQUE SETTINGS AND FASTENERS ORDERING YOUR PARTS CASING MODULE BRACKET MODULE BEARING UNIT MODULE...
GENERAL INFORMATION Read this manual before fitting or operating this equipment. Whenever any doubt exists contact your dealer or the Spearhead Service Department for assistance. Always use ‘Genuine Spearhead Parts’ on Spearhead machinery and accessories. DEFINITIONS - The following definitions apply throughout this manual: WARNING: An operating procedure, technique etc., which can result in personal injury or loss of life if...
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SECTION SAFETY SECTION SAFETY INFORMATION This component / accessory is primarily designed for fitment to Power Arms, therefore all safety aspects for this component relate to the safe use of those machines and will be stated in the safety section of its operation manual.
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Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head BEFORE USING A MACHINE YOU MUST: Ensure you read all sections of the operator handbook. ▲ Ensure the operator is, or has been, properly trained to use the machine. ▲ Ensure the operator has been issued with and reads the operator handbook.
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Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head Always disengage the machine, kill the tractor engine, remove and pocket the key before ▲ dismounting for any reason. Always clear up all debris left at the work area, it may cause hazard to others.
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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.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION The Rotary Head was designed for cutting scrub, brush and foliage of up to 4” (100mm) in diameter or multiple branches that have a total cross section area of equivalent size.
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Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head Once on location, lower the mower deck slightly above the material to be cut, so the mower does not have to start under a load. With the tractor at an idle, engage mower. Bring tractor RPM up to the correct working speed (*) and slowly lower deck to ground level.
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Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head WARNING! If bystanders approach within 300 feet while mower is in operation turn mower switch ‘OFF’ immediately. After shutdown, never leave the tractor or allow bystanders to approach within 300 FEET of the unit until all motion stops completely.
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Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head Deck Stop A Stop assembly is provided for placement on the connecting boom of the operating machine; it is multi-adjustable for use on 100mm square section or 100/110mm tapered section booms. Its function is primarily to stop the deck coming into contact with the machines arm components when the head is fully angled, but also acts as a support for the unit during transportation.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head OPERATING WITH LIFT FLOAT KIT OPERATING WITH LIFT FLOAT KIT OPERATING WITH LIFT FLOAT KIT OPERATING WITH LIFT FLOAT KIT For lift float operation pivot bolts must be removed from both sides of the pivot assembly.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION Transport Position When transporting between job sites, or between cutting passes, the following procedure should be followed; shut off the power to the cutting head and allow all motion to come to a complete stop.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Maintenance duties on the machine have been kept to a minimum, the grease point indicated below should be lubricated on a daily basis prior to work and the level of oil in the bearing housing checked.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS TORQUE SETTINGS FOR FASTENERS The Chart below lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. The Chart should be referred to when tightening or replacing bolts in order to determine the grade of bolt and the correct torque unless specific torque values are assigned in the text of the manual.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head Ordering Your Part’s ering Your Part’s ering Your Part’s ering 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.
Spearhead MD 120/150 Rotary Head 10397 10397 10397 1039729 29 C C C C - - - - Bearing Unit Bearing Unit Module Module: : : : Bearing Unit Bearing Unit Module Module ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION. QTY. 02960553B SPLINDLE ASSY...
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