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Operation Manual and Parts Book
RMX-500 Tri-Deck Roller Mowers
Product Code: L2053
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Issue July 2017

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual and Parts Book RMX-500 Tri-Deck Roller Mowers Product Code: L2053 Issue July 2017...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to your new Wessex Product ........
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Unbraked Hub Assembly ........... .30 Braked Hub Assembly .

  • Page 5: Welcome To Your New Wessex Product

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS GB ATTENTION Description of pictograms. ATTENTION Description des pictogrammes. VORSICH Beschreibung von Piktogrammen. GB Read Operating manual before use. Lire le Manuel d’utilisation avant l’utilisation. Vor Benutzung Betriebsanleitung lesen. GB Ear defenders must be worn. Porter des protections d’oreilles. Gehörschutz muss getragen werden.
  • Page 7 P.T.O. Shaft. Ensure that the shaft and guard is regulary greased to avoid overheating and to give lubrication. Important: Thoroughly read through the manufacturers instruction book before using the P.T.O. Shaft. P.T.O.Shafts are not covered by the Wessex Warranty.

  • Page 8: Important Safety Warnings

    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.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    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...

  • Page 10: Linking Up To The Tractor

    (dump position) by means of an elastic cord restraint fixed to the spool lever. If you are unsure of the float operation for the tractor’s hydraulics consult your Wessex Dealer for advice. 6. NEVER USE THE MOWER IN P.T.O. SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 540 RPM.

  • Page 11: Altering The Cutting Height

    USING THE RMX TRI-DECK 7. Slowly engage the P.T.O. drive and select the forward speed carefully. Start off slowly until you are confident with the working width and capability of the machine. 8. When mowing longer thicker grass a slower forward speed will need to be selected. 9.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    At the end of the grass cutting season always clean the RMX thoroughly and grease before winter storage. Only use genuine Wessex parts in the event of replacing worn parts. This will ensure the continued safe use of your RMX Tri-deck and the validity of your warranty.

  • Page 13: Lubrication / Belt Adjustment (Mowing Decks)

    LUBRICATION DAILY:- Grease Roller bearings. Inspect Blades WEEKLY:- Grease height adjustment points. Check Gearbox oil levels. Lubricate all adjusting threads. Grease Cutter Spindle bearings. Grease P.T.O. Shaft bearings. Grease P.T.O. Tube slides. Grease Wing release cables. BELT ADJUSTMENT The drive belts are tensioned by adjusting the jockey pulleys. Theses are accessed by removing the belt guards.

  • Page 14: Replacing Drive Belts On The Main Drive Chassis

    Figure ‘A’ Remove the worn or damaged belts from the pulleys. Replace with new belts, Wessex Part No. WX-5934. Refit the gearbox mounted belt retainers and PTO. 10. Lower the side decks to the ground. Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the decks when lowering.

  • Page 15: Travelling On The Public Highway

    TRAVELLING ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY 1. Check the local highway code of regulations before travelling on the highway. Maximum speed 40kph where traffic laws and road conditions allow. 2. Before travelling on the highway always ensure that all mower deck retaining safety catches are in locked position.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting / Winter Storage

    TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Leaving wheel track uncut 1. Forward speed too fast Reduce forward speed 2. Cutting height too high Lower cutting height Poor cut quality 1. Forward speed too fast Reduce forward speed 2. Excessive blade wear Replace blades 3.

  • Page 17: Cutting Blades / Specifications

    If you require mulching blades for your RMX they can be ordered from your Dealer. The Part Number for mulching blades is WX-10670. Mulching blade bolts must also be fitted, Part Number WX-3039. SPECIFICATIONS Wessex Proline RMX Trideck Roller Mowers Model: RMX 500 Cutting Width: 5.0m...

  • Page 18: Parts Illustration - Rmx Cutting Deck Mainframe

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - RMX CUTTING DECK MAINFRAME...

  • Page 19: Parts List - Rmx Cutting Deck Mainframe

    PARTS LIST - RMX CUTTING DECK MAINFRAME Item RMX 1.8m Description Part No. WX-11457 Gearbox Mounting Plate WX15003 Gearbox Plate Fastening Set WX-5857 Gearbox WX-0801 Gearbox Fastening Set WX-1878 Cone Guard WX-5103 Cone Guard Fastening Set WX-10678L Belt Cover Left Hand WX-2729 Belt Cover Fastening Set WX-11379...

  • Page 20: Parts Illustration / Parts List - Rmx 500 Deck Drive Belts

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - RMX 500 DECK DRIVE BELTS PARTS LIST - RMX 500 DECK DRIVE BELTS Item No. Part No. Description Qty. per Machine WX-10362 2 Row Pulley WX-11362 Taper Lock WX-0234 Belt WX-10562 Jockey Pulley WX-6038 Jockey Bearing WX-4022 Circlip WX-15903 Jockey Bolt...

  • Page 21: Parts Illustration / Parts List - Deck Gearbox

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - DECK GEARBOX PARTS ILLUSTRATION - DECK GEARBOX Item No. Part No. Description Qty. GXS-0.151.0300.00 Casing GXS-8.0.1.00870 Bearing GXS-8.7.00744 GXS-8.6.5.00006 Plug GXS-8.5.2.00131 Snap Ring GXS-0.248.7500.00 Shim GXS-0.244.7500.00 Shim GXS-8.0.9.00024 Bearing GXS-8.5.1.00680 Snap Ring GXS-0.151.6001.00 Pinion Shaft GXS-8.7.3.00027 Oil Seal GXS-0.253.6201.00 Gear Z36 GXS-8.6.7.00269...

  • Page 22: Parts Illustration - Rmx Spindles Assembly

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - RMX SPINDLES ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 23: Parts List - Rmx Spindles Assembly

    PARTS LIST - RMX SPINDLES ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. per Spindle WX-1947 WX-15066 Spindle Nut WX-0120 Tab Washer WX-4401 Fastening Set WX-0145 Seal WX-0338 Top Spindle Bearing WX-15166 Spindle WX-1238 Bottom Spindle Bearing WX-1966 Spindle Housing WX-0346 Grease Nipple WX-2166 Oil Seal Housing...

  • Page 24: Parts Illustration - Tri-Deck Main Assembly

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - TRI-DECK MAIN ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 25: Parts List - Tri-Deck Main Assembly

    PARTS LIST - TRI-DECK MAIN ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-7881 Rear PTO Shaft WX-1854 Single Acting Ram WX-8028 Bearing Pin - Rear Mowr Linkage WX-17603 Fastening Bolt WX-17776 Tensioner Linkage - Left Hand WX-12276 Tensioner Linkage - Right Hand WX-5934 Centre Drive Belt WX-9028...

  • Page 26: Tri-Deck Main Assembly

    TRI-DECK MAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-16903 Fastening Bolt WX-8681 Main Drive Shaft WX-8438 Pillow Block Bearing WX-12762 Pulley WX-12862 Taper Lock WX-2247...

  • Page 27: Tri-Deck Latch Assembly

    TRI-DECK LATCH ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-6125 Left Hand Torsion Spring WX-32980 Rear Deck Latch - Left Hand WX-33080 Rear Deck Latch - Right Hand WX-10028 Bush for Rear Deck Latch WX-33180 Sleeve- Rear Deck Latch Spring WX-17403 Rear Latch Fastening Set WX-8076...

  • Page 28: Parts Illustration - Wing Assembly

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - WING ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 29: Parts List - Wing Assembly

    PARTS LIST - WING ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-10328 Wing Pivot Pin (RMX500) WX-18979 RMX500 Wing Arm - Left Hand WX-19079 RMX500 Wing Arm - Right Hand WX-33380 Gimbal Carriage - Left Hand WX-26680 Gimbal Carriage - Right Hand WX-26780 Gimbal WX-8738...

  • Page 30: Wing Gearbox Wing Assembly

    WING GEARBOX ARRANGEMENT Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-16977 PTO Guard (Tri-Deck Wing) WX-12962 Taper Lock WX-12762 Pulley WX-22376 Belt Retainer Outer WX-15603 Gearbox Fastening Set WX-14057 Gearbox - Right Hand (RMX Triple) WX-14157 Gearbox - Left Hand (RMX Triple) WX-18979 RMX500 Wing Arm - Left Hand WX-19079...

  • Page 31: Suspension

    SUSPENSION Item No. Part No. Description Qty. F-XNN216 Nylock Nut F-XWM216 Washer WX-24480 Neoprene Buffer WX-24580 Bush - Nylon - Suspension Strut WX-4725 Suspension Spring WX-4825 Spring Guide WX-4925 Strut Rod WX-7238 Trailing Arm Bush WX-9928 Pin Bearing Trailing Axle WX-16503 Fishtail Fastening Bolt WX-9558...

  • Page 32: Unbraked Hub Assembly

    UNBRAKED HUB ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-10753 Hub Cap WX-10953 Nut and Pin WX-3438 Bearing WX-10553 Wheel Nut WX-11153 Non Brake Hub WX-10353 Wheel Stud WX-3338 Bearing WX-2745 Seal Kit...

  • Page 33: Braked Hub Assembly

    BRAKED HUB ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-10853 Hub Cap WX-11053 Nut and Pin WX-9338 Bearing WX-11353 Wheel Nut WX-11253 Brake Hub WX-11453 Wheel Stud WX-9438 Bearing WX-2845 Seal Kit WX-6525 Spring Kit WX-18451 Brake Shoe Set...

  • Page 34: Parts Illustration - Rear Deck Assembly With Lightboard And Leg

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - REAR DECK ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHTBOARD AND LEG...

  • Page 35: Parts List - Rear Deck Assembly With Lightboard And Leg

    PARTS LIST - REAR DECK ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHTBOARD AND LEG Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-20576 Side Plate - Light Bar - Left Hand WX-20676 Side Plate - Light Bar - Right Hand WX-17676 Light Bar Fabrication WX-17279 Deck Frame - Rear WX-4101 Light Bar Fastening Set WX-16903...

  • Page 36: Parts Illustration / Parts List - Tensioner Arm Assembly

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION - TENSIONER ARM ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST - TENSIONER ARM ASSEMBLY Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WX-25480 Right Hand Arm Fabrication Tensioner WX-29380 Left Hand Arm Fabrication Tensioner WX-13266 Guide Pulley WX-30080 Sleeve - Tensioner Wheel WX-6038 Bearing WX-5322 Circlip - External - 28 x 1.5 - Din 471 WX-17803...

  • Page 37: Shaft - Operation And Maintenance

    PTO SHAFT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! P.T.O. drive shafts must only be used for their intended purpose. P.T.O. drive shafts are designed for specific machine types and power requirements. They must not be replaced by other models. Ensure that the P.T.O. drive shaft is securely connected. Only use a completely protected drive system: P.T.O.
  • Page 38 PTO SHAFT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LENGTH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the length, hold the half-shafts next to each other in the shortest working position and mark them. Shorten inner and outer guard tubes equally. Shorten inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes.

  • Page 39: Safety Training Induction

    SAFETY TRAINING INDUCTION The undersigned personnel have been trained in the safe use of this Wessex machine and have understood the contents of the Operator’s Manual. OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR/TRAINER Date Name Signature Name Signature...

  • Page 40: Daily Inspection Record

    Spindle Rotor, remove tangled objects Inspect condition of Blades All bolts and nuts, re-tighten if req’d. Grease Rotor Bearings Grease Roller Bearings Check Gearbox Oil Level Inspect Roller Scraper Wire Inspect condition of Belts Inspect tension of Belts...

  • Page 41: Ce Certificate

    RMX 500 RMX TRI-DECK ROLLER MOWER MARCH 2015...
  • Page 42 Wessex International Charlton House, Caxton Close, East Portway Industrial Estate, Andover Hampshire. SP10 3QN Telephone: 01264 345870 Fax 01264 345880 e-mail: sales@wessexintl.com www.wessexintl.com...

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