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MULTICUT 160/200 

 

 

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Trouble Shooting Guide 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Broken or Damaged Blades 

1. 

Raise cutting height to avoid  

 striking 

the 

ground 

2. 

Remove or avoid obstacles  

 

such as rocks 

3.

 Check 

rotor 

speed 

4. 

Ensure a steady feed into drive  

 

(Do not snatch the PTO)

 

 

Damaged Blade Holder 

1. 

As above 

2.

 

Failure to keep tight centre  

 retaining 

nut 

 

Damage Gearboxes 

1. 

Seized slip clutch. 

2. 

Telescopic shafts bottoming out 

3. 

Engaging drive with too much  

 

power / revs 

4. 

Lack of grease on sliding tubes  

 

of drive shaft

 

 

Damage To PTO Shaft 

1. 

Seized slip clutch 

2. 

Telescopic tube bottoming out 

3. 

Engaging drive with too much  

 

power / revs 

4. 

Turning too sharp 

5. 

Not enough overlap 

6. 

Lack of grease 

7. 

Build up of Debris under drive  

 shaft

 

 

Gearbox Overheating 

1. 

Incorrect oil/grease level 

2. 

Incorrect grade of oil/grease 

3. 

Incorrect operating speed 

4.

 Machine 

overloaded 

5. 

Rubbish around the gearbox  

 reducing 

air 

circulation

 

Slip Clutches Overheating 

1. 

Machine overloaded 

2. 

Incorrect operating speed 

3. 

Incorrect setting 

4. 

Blades hitting the ground 

 
Oil Leak From Gearbox 

1. 

Damaged shaft seal check for  

 

 

foreign matter (wire-string) 

2. 

Faulty breather 

3. 

Damaged gasket 

4. 

Incorrect oil/grease level 

 

Metal Fatigue On Frame 

1. 

Too fast a traveling / operating  

 

 

speed for conditions 

2. 

Wings not floating i.e. following  

 

 

the ground contours (check tractor spool) 

3. 

Used in a manner or condition  

 

 

contra to its intended purpose 

 

Excessive Skid Wear 

 

1. 

Fit optional wheel kit to wings and set skids 
above the ground.

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 8999008

Page 1: ...MULTICUT 160 200 1 MULTICUT 160 200 Edition 4 0 May 2019 Part No 8999008...

Page 2: ...relates to please contact the After Sales Department for advice Spearhead Machinery Limited 2003 Spearhead Machinery Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel 01789 491860 Fax 0178...

Page 3: ...the selling dealer to verify that your machine has been registered with Spearhead Machinery Limited IMPORTANT During the initial bedding in period of a new machine it is the customer s responsibility...

Page 4: ...rranty does not apply to any expendable items such as blades flails bushes belts flap kits skids shields guards wear pads or pneumatic tyres 1 05 Temporary repairs and consequential loss i e oil downt...

Page 5: ...h herein and implied warranties with respect to the goods including but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3 02 The manufacturer makes no warranty as to the design cap...

Page 6: ...Safety of Machinery Risk Assessment Part 1 Principles Part 2 Practical Guide and Examples of Methods BS EN ISO 12100 1 2010 Safety of Machinery Part 1 Basic Terminology and Methodology Part 2 Technic...

Page 7: ...or Requirements 10 Attaching To The Tractor 11 Setting Up Adjustments 14 Machine Protection 14 Operation 15 Transportation 15 Servicing Maintenance Safety First 16 Torque Settings 16 Daily Every 8 Hou...

Page 8: ...nning Never stop the engine with the PTO engaged Always check that all guards are properly fitted check there are no damage or loose parts Particular attention should be given to the flails to ensure...

Page 9: ...g Warning Shut off engine and remove key Warning Carefully read operator s manual before handling this machine Observe instructions and safety rules when operating Warning Do not remove open guard War...

Page 10: ...rhead strongly recommends 40hp min MC160 45hp min MC200 tractor with CATEGORY 2 rear linkage Ensure there is sufficient weight on front wheels of the tractor for safe transport and stability PTO must...

Page 11: ...To check first connect the mower to the tractor Pull the PTO shaft apart and connect to the tractor PTO output shaft and the gearbox input shaft Hold the half shafts next to each other in the shortest...

Page 12: ...d additional assistance please contact your local implement dealer or qualified service centre 1 Remove shielding 2 Shorten drive tubes by required length In normal conditions telescoping tubes must a...

Page 13: ...int System shortening the driveline will involve removal of the plastic ring which connects the shield tubes If it is necessary to remove this collar ADD A RETAINING CHAIN TO THE TRACTOR SIDE OF THE D...

Page 14: ...found it is recommended that the operator reduces the engine revs to allow the blades to pivot more easily when striking solid objects and proceed with caution The clutch settings should not be altere...

Page 15: ...he wire ropes Select a sensible forward speed bearing in mind the density of growth the terrain and the available horsepower taking extra care when turning particularly on slopes When turning it is no...

Page 16: ...ntenance is completed It is imperative that the following checks are carried out in order not to invalidate your warranty these are carried out before the first operation after the first hour then aft...

Page 17: ...pping of string plastic grass or other debris between rotor boss and blades Inspect gearbox seals for leaks Regularly check the rotor boss retaining castle nut for tightness part no 5771409 First remo...

Page 18: ...st be replaced when new blades are to be fitted If the blades are showing any signs of severe wear damage or cracking they must be replaced immediately Never attempt to weld the blades this will make...

Page 19: ...is any sign of over hearing wear or cracking replace with new Do not attempt to use the machine with damaged slip clutch plates Assemble the clutch and tighten the bolts to achieve a h length of 17mm...

Page 20: ...nough overlap 6 Lack of grease 7 Build up of Debris under drive shaft Gearbox Overheating 1 Incorrect oil grease level 2 Incorrect grade of oil grease 3 Incorrect operating speed 4 Machine overloaded...

Page 21: ...MULTICUT 160 200 21 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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