Dowdeswell Speed-Harra Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Instruction Manual Speed-Harra 4m & 5m - 1 -...
Page 2 Whilst ever care and attention has been taken in the design and production of al Dowdeswell products as with all machinery there remains a certain amount of risk to personnel whilst the machine is in use.
Page 3: Important Information
The fitting of non Dowdeswell parts, or repairs, or modifications carried out by unauthorised persons will invalidate the warranty. No work will be carried out without prior consultation with Dowdeswell Engineering Co.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents This manual covers the Dowdeswell folding Speed-Harra range. This range of cultivators are designed to be fitted to the tractor‟s 3 point linkage and the folding of the machine is achieved by hydraulic power being provided by the tractor. The machine is solely to be used for the cultivation of soil and must not be used for any other purpose.
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Speed-Harra Technical Specification Weight 4m Speed-Harra 1280Kg 5m Speed-Harra 1600Kg Tractor Mounting Linkage categories: Category 2 Hydraulic Specifications Folding rams: Bore dia. 6cm Rod dia. 3cm Maximum system working pressure: 3000psi. (207Bar) Hydraulics supply: 1 single acting service Basic Construction...
Page 6: Safety Precautions 6
Safety Precautions (1) Dowdeswell products have been designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the current safety regulations. However, as with all machinery there are inherent dangers whilst operating and carrying out maintenance on the machine. The following is a list that must be brought to the attention of the persons operating or working on the machine and should be complied with at all times.
Page 7 Safety Precautions (2) After use 1) Inspect the machine for damage and replace parts as necessary. 2) Carry out lubrication and maintenance as detailed in this manual to maintain the machine in a safe working condition. 3) Check all bolts, nuts and screws are tight. Always 1) Wear safety footwear.
Page 8: Safety Decal Description 8, 9, 10
Safety decal description (1) Caution Stop the tractor‟s engine and remove the key before starting any servicing or maintenance on the machine. Caution Check that all nuts and bolts are tight before commencement of daily work. It is also advisable to check the nuts and bolts on new machines, or on re-worked areas, after the first two hours of work.
Page 9 Safety decal description (2) Caution Do not stand underneath the machine when it is raised. If you need to get access to the underside, you must ensure that the machine is safely supported. Caution Do not stand between tractor and machine when the machine is being fitted to the tractor.
Page 10 Safety decal description (3) Caution Some of the components on the machine have sharp edges or corners. Caution must be used when servicing or maintaining the machine and appropriate protection for the hands should be worn. It is advisable for people who are unfamiliar with the machine to wear a hard hat to protect themselves from injury.
Page 11 Safety decal description (4) Caution To ensure that damage does not occur to any component, it is vital that only Dowdeswell genuine shearbolts are used. Failure to do so will invalidate any warranty on the machine. Caution Some of the components on the machine will become hot during the use.
Page 12: Tractor Preparation
Tractor preparation Tractor ballast The tractor must have the appropriate amount of ballast for the length and weight of the plough to ensure maximum safety during transport and turnover, and optimum traction and balance in work. Weight should be added, as required to the front of the tractor and, if required, to the rear wheels and/or tyres in the case of wheeled tractors.
Page 13: Connecting To The Tractor
Connecting to tractor To ensure safe and efficient connection of the front press linkage to the tractor, it is important that the following procedure is followed; Lower lift arms Both lift arms should be set at the same height from the ground.
Page 14: Preparation For Work
Preparation for work Grease all crumbler bearings and hydraulic cylinder joints daily and twice daily in wet conditions. Once the implement is connected to the tractor and in the field ready to use, the transport pin (Item 1) must be removed from the headstock. Item 1 Levelling board adjustment The levelling board is used to carry a small amount of soil ahead of the first row of...
Page 15: Depth Adjustment
Depth adjustment Depth adjustment of the tines is achieved by turning the depth adjuster handle (Item 1), either clockwise to decrease depth or counter-clockwise to increase depth. This should be set equally across the mainframe and each of the wing frames, a depth guide strip (Item 2) can be used as an indicator.
Page 16 4) Fit the lynch pins (item 1) to retain the transport locking bar. Item 1 Item 2 Item 1 The Speed-Harra is now ready for transport. To return the Speed-Harra to its working position the procedure above should be followed in reverse. - 16 -...
Page 17: Maintenance & Storage
Note: The recommended lubrication grease is a lithium based grease with EP additives or a lithium based grease with a silicone oil lubricant. Storage Before storing your Speed-Harra, the following points must be observed :- 1) Clean the machine thoroughly. 2) Lubricate all grease points.