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Operation Manual and Parts Book Wessex AFE120 & AFE160 GII Trailed Flail Mowers From Serial Number 211399 Product Code: L2076-GB Issue February 2023...
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WESSEX PRODUCT Thank you for purchasing a Wessex product. As a Wessex customer, you now number among the most important people of our business and we will endeavour to give you the best service available through our dealer network.
SAFETY DECALS GB ATTENTION Description of pictograms. ATTENTION Description des pictogrames. VORSICH Beschreigung der piktogramme. GB Read Operating manual before use. Lisez Manual D’Opéreration avant l’utilisation. Vor der Benutzung, Betriebshandbuch lesen. GB Ear defenders must be worn. Défenseurs des oreilles doivent être portés. Gehörschutz getragen werden.
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SAFETY DECALS GB Lifting Point Point de levage Anschlagpunkt GB It is the operators responsibility to ensure that the machine is compatible with the load- ing capacity of the towing vehicle. Il est de la responsabilité des opérateurs afin de s’assurer que la machine est compati- ble avec la capacité...
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS Wessex machines are guarded for your protection, but you must always observe certain elementary precautions. Machines are potentially dangerous and should be used with the greatest respect and ALL OPERATORS MUST read this manual and be are aware of all safety precautions.
IMPORTANT ATV SAFETY WARNINGS READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON COUPLING IMPLEMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS TO ATV’S TRAINING It is most essential that all operators of ATV’s are trained by a certified training organisation. It is strictly forbidden that any person under 16 years of age should ride an ATV. Any person 17 years of age must have had training before towing a trailer with an ATV.
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IMPORTANT ATV SAFETY WARNINGS TOWING Never tow loads larger or heavier than recommended for your ATV. (See ATV hand book). Never tow or turn across a slope. Never tow down a steep slope with a large or heavy load. When towing heavy loads there is a significant risk of jack-knifing or overturning. ROUGH TERRAIN Always take care when operating implements on rough terrain or uneven ground.
WARRANTY Your Wessex product or equipment is warranted free from defect in workmanship or manufacture for one year from date of purchase. Any parts which appear to us to be defective, either in material or workmanship shall be replaced or repaired at no cost to the purchaser, subject to the following conditions: You should register your product within seven days of purchase via our website.
Side of machine to the Rear of machine USING YOUR WESSEX MOWER 1. Centrifugal Clutch version (AFE) - The engine on your mower can be started with the throttle set at either the high or low revs setting, but always ensure that the revs are immediately adjusted so that the clutch is either completely engaged or disengaged.
BELT ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove Belt Cover. 2. Loosen Jockey Pulley Bracket clamping bolt. 3. Tighten belts using adjusting screw and lock off. 4. Retighten clamp bolt. 5. Replace Belt Cover. NOTES 1. The belts should be free to move 10mm under moderate thumb pressure. 2.
CHANGING WHEEL MODE 1. For use where it is advantageous to orientate the wheels to the rear of the machine such as getting as close as possible to trees or fences etc., the wheels may be moved from the side to the rear of the machine.
SPARE PARTS Spare parts for your Wessex Mower can be obtained through our extensive dealer network. For details of your nearest supplier or technical information, please email...
TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Leaving wheel track uncut 1. Forward speed too fast Reduce forward speed 2. Cutting height too high Lower cutting height Bad quality of cut 1. Forward speed too fast Reduce forward speed 2. Excessive blade wear Replace blades 3.
PARTS LIST - DRIVE SYSTEM Part No. Description WX-22677 Belt Cover WX-20003 Belt Cover Fastening Set WX-0722 Circlip WX-0622 Circlip WX-1438 Bearing WX-6962 Jockey Wheel WX-19666 Jockey Bracket WX-0703 Jockey Bracket Fastening Set WX-2725 Belt Tension Adjuster WX-49576 Slide Strip WX-49076 Belt Tensioner Track WX-19203...
PARTS LIST - DRAWBAR AND ENGINE AF120 Part No. AF160 Part No. Description WX-7091 WX-7191 Mainframe WX-5228 WX-5228 Pillar WX-5228A WX-5228A Tommy Bar WX-3325 WX-3325 Disc Spring WX-11970 WX-11970 Drawbar Bracket WX-1203 WX-1203 Drawbar Bracket Fastening Set WX-2329 WX-2329 Drawbar Adjuster WX-6628 WX-6628 Bush...
PARTS ILLUSTRATION AND LIST - WIRING ASSEMBLIES Battery (12V DC) Part No. Description WX-4814 Power lead, Battery Side WX-6614 Resettable Fuse WX-4714 Power lead, Mower Side WX-2360 Safety Cut Out Switch...
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