Spearhead AGRICUT
240 Offset
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Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
Regular maintenance carried out at the intervals specified in the maintenance chart
below will ensure that the machine operates correctly and safely and minimise
operational down time. See following page for maintenance safety before attempting
to work on the machine.
After 1 hour of Use (New Machine)
o
Check all gearbox mounting bolts for tightness
– tighten if required.
o
Check mounting bolts on blade carrier(s)
– tighten if required.
o
Check headstock mounting bolts for tightness
– tighten if required.
After 10 hours of Use (New Machine)
o
Check gearbox oil levels
– top up if required.
o
Check blades for damage.
o
Check blade bushes for wear.
o
Check headstock mounting bolts for tightness
– tighten if required.
Maintenance Schedule
MACHINE COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Weekly
Fortnightly
Monthly
Annually
PTO Shaft
Inspect and lubricate
– refer to manufacturer’s
manual
✓
✓
Centre Gearboxes
Check mounting bolts
– tighten if required
✓
✓
Check oil level
– top up if required
✓
✓
Replace oil
– drain and refill
✓
Outer Gearboxes (where applicable)
Check mounting bolts
– tighten if required
✓
✓
Check oil level
– top up if required
✓
✓
Replace oil
– drain and refill
✓
Blade Carrier
Check mounting bolts
– tighten if required
✓
✓
Blades
Check for damage or wear
✓
✓
Check bushes for wear
✓
✓
Headstock (where applicable)
Check mounting bolts
– tighten if required
✓
✓
Flexible Coupling (where applicable)
Check for cracks and damage
✓
✓
Fasteners
Check tightness and condition of fasteners and
fittings
✓
✓
Power Take Off (PTO) Shaft
Refer to the PTO Shaft Manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting or servicing this
component; the instruction booklet will be attached to the new shaft on delivery of the
machine.
