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8999153EN: v1.0 18/12/2020 

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Original instructions (ENGLISH) 

Website:  www.spearheadmachinery.com 

 

 

1.2 

General Arrangement 

 
Figure 1.2 to Figure 1.5, show the layout of the Agricut 180 and Agricut 270. The operator should familiarise 
themselves with the various elements, as they are referred to in other sections of this manual. 
 
The rotary mowers consist of the following parts: 
 

1.2.1 

General Arrangement 

– Agricut 180   

 
 

POSITION 

DESCRIPTION 

 

POSITION 

DESCRIPTION 

Gearbox 

Rotor hub 

Transport strap 

Blade carrier 

Skid 

Blade 

P.T.O shaft 

 

Headstock 

 

 

 

Figure 1.2 

Figure 1.3 

 

1.2.2 

General Arrangement 

– Agricut 270 

 

 

POSITION 

DESCRIPTION 

 

POSITION 

DESCRIPTION 

Machine body 

Rotor hub (2 off) 

Top cover 

Blade carrier (2 off) 

Lift arm brackets 

Blade (LH) 

Skid 

Blade (RH) 

P.T.O shaft 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1.4 

Figure 1.5 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AGRICUT 180

Page 1: ...8999153EN v1 0 18 12 2020 1 Original instructions ENGLISH Website www spearheadmachinery com Spearhead Machinery Operator Instruction Manual For 1 8m and 2 7m cut width 540 PTO input...

Page 2: ...Of Installing Dealer Dealer Address Dealer Signature Date Of Delivery Installation Date Of Warranty Registration IMPORTANT At the point of transfer of ownership record the above information Note the...

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Page 4: ...ivery that the Agricut rotary mower is integral and complete in all its parts Any complaints must presented in written within 8 eight days from receiving the machine Spearhead can however be contacted...

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Page 6: ...On Public Roads 21 3 5 Machine Storage 21 3 5 1 Safely Preparing For Storage 21 3 5 2 Storing The Machine 21 3 5 3 Removing The Machine From Packing Or Longer Term Storage 22 4 Use Of The Machine 24 4...

Page 7: ...ox Oil Drain And Refill 40 6 8 Flexible Couplings Agricut 270 40 6 9 Blade Carrier 41 6 10 Blades 41 6 10 1 Replacing The Blades 41 6 11 Scheduled Maintenance Table 43 6 12 Cleaning The Machine 43 6 1...

Page 8: ...for any purpose other than the permitted uses given above or in any field other than the agricultural field More specifically it must not be used for Shredding woody stalked plants grinding wood or fo...

Page 9: ...ions of this manual The rotary mowers consist of the following parts 1 2 1 General Arrangement Agricut 180 POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION DESCRIPTION 1 Gearbox 1 Rotor hub 2 Transport strap 2 Blade car...

Page 10: ...egulations For this reason the plate should never therefore be removed nor be used for other purposes if the machine is dismantled it should be destroyed to prevent any form of abuse By utilising a sm...

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Page 12: ...n EXPOSED PERSON A person fully or partly in a hazardous area OPERATOR The person or personnel in charge of the installation the operation the adjusting the cleaning the repairing and the moving of th...

Page 13: ...Stop the Tractor before Working on the Machine Always let the tractor come to a stop and remove the starter key before you adjust lubricate repair or carry out any maintenance work on the machine Mach...

Page 14: ...nown to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicl...

Page 15: ...collected by special recycling centres Collect up waste oil and dispose of it through relevant collection centres DANGER Waste oil qualifies as hazardous waste according to current law and as such mu...

Page 16: ...lly understand the controls and functions of the machine as detailed in the following sections If you do not understand any part of this manual ask your dealer for assistance WARNING Never operate the...

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Page 18: ...Select ropes and or chains that have a minimum Safe Working Load SWL of 1 5 tonnes attaching them only to the lifting points designed for that purpose and marked with the relative symbol 3 1 1 Liftin...

Page 19: ...2 3 2 Unpacking Figure 3 3 Remove the P T O shaft from its storage position and place it safely away from machine see Figure 3 3 Ensure the manufacturer s instruction book is kept in a safe place for...

Page 20: ...sition Figure 3 6 With the P T O shaft correctly connected raise the machine to a safe transport position Ensure there is a clearance of at least 100mm between the underside of the shaft and the body...

Page 21: ...ust the speed according to the road conditions Avoid sudden sideways movement with the machine attached Make sure that steering and braking ability are not compromised Take care when turning corners a...

Page 22: ...stly protect all equipment with a plastic tarpaulin while making sure there is sufficient ventilation Once you have finished this treatment store the equipment in a dry place Where possible store the...

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Page 24: ...The tractor should be equipped with a six splined P T O and revolve at 540 rpm 4 2 1 Connecting To A Tractor Agricut 180 Remove the tractor drawbar or position it to one side so it does not foul on t...

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Page 26: ...r and raise the machine on the lift arms until the gearbox P T O shaft of the machine and the tractor P T O are at their shortest distance apart Turn off the tractor apply the parking brake and remove...

Page 27: ...hould be tested to ensure it operates correctly before putting it to work Use the following procedure when running the machine for the first time Lower the machine so the skids are resting on the grou...

Page 28: ...educe field damage in wet conditions If the stubble height is not correct adjust the skid height accordingly For further information refer to Section 5 1 4 5 Stopping The Machine When stopping the mac...

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Page 30: ...utting Height Adjustment The cutting height of the pasture topper can be adjusted to cut at heights from 30mm to 150mm This is achieved by moving the bolt on skids at each side of the machine see Figu...

Page 31: ...O DESCRIPTION 1 Normal position 2 Offset to right 3 Maximum offset position 5 2 1 Adjusting Headstock Position To adjust the headstock position Disconnect the machine from the tractor For further info...

Page 32: ...will give access to the shear bolt for inspection and replacement Inspect the machine shaft and ground for possible causes of failure Check that the blade rotates freely and does not foul on the body...

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Page 34: ...not use any lifting points other than those provided for this purpose see Section 3 1 Make sure the hoisting device chosen is suitable for the job at hand in compliance with safety standards They must...

Page 35: ...e Performed By The Operator The work described in the following points does not require any special expertise The operator must be familiar with the procedures and follow the relevant instructions car...

Page 36: ...ricants Section 6 13 6 5 3 Oil Drain And Refill To drain the oil from the gearbox it is necessary to remove the gearbox from the machine Lift and support the machine on safety supports With assistance...

Page 37: ...nges 6 6 1 Tightening Outer Gearbox Fixing Bolts RH gearbox shown LH similar Figure 6 3 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 Bonnet Catch 2 off 2 Gearbox RH 3 Top Cover Check and tighten both outer gearboxes mountin...

Page 38: ...l Figure 6 5 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 Top Cover 2 RH Outer Gearbox 3 Short Driveshaft Clamping Bolt 4 Flexible Coupling 5 Long Driveshaft 6 Central Gearbox 7 LH Outer Gearbox Remove the six flexible coup...

Page 39: ...heck And Top Up Before checking the oil level ensure that the machine is positioned on a firm and level surface Figure 6 7 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 Oil Filler Plug 2 Oil Level Plug Remove the oil level p...

Page 40: ...e oil to drain Dispose of the used oil and protect yourself against it in accordance with the guidelines set out in Section 6 2 6 8 Flexible Couplings Agricut 270 RH flexible coupling shown LH similar...

Page 41: ...being cut perfectly Using the machine with blades that are not sharp will have a negative effect on the quality of the work 6 10 1 Replacing The Blades When the blades wear at a different rate or som...

Page 42: ...to the transmission see Figure 6 11 4 NOTE The cutting blades on the left and right blade carriers are not interchangeable LH rotor blade shown RH similar Figure 6 11 ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 Retaining...

Page 43: ...X X X X Other Check all other fasteners X X 6 12 Cleaning The Machine Clean the machine at regular intervals using a water blaster focussing above all on any flammable materials left on the machine Ma...

Page 44: ...ttings CAUTION This table refers to bolts without a torque setting specified above Please check the Specific Torque Settings Section 6 14 2 Where a specific torque setting is given it should be used i...

Page 45: ...nstructions ENGLISH Website www spearheadmachinery com Agricut 180 Fastener Torque Setting Nm P T O shaft shear bolt 26 Gearbox mounting bolts 225 Blade carrier bolts 225 Cutting blade bolts 225 Rotor...

Page 46: ...rs correctly Check lower lift arm to lift arm bracket clearance Adjust if necessary Uncut material Heavy crop Reduce forward speed or cut twice Uneven stubble Travelling too fast Reduce forward speed...

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Page 48: ...u will need to enter the machine serial number see Figure 1 6 Enter the serial number Figure 8 1 Type In Serial Number After entering the serial number a specification for the machine will appear Clic...

Page 49: ...n only be carried out through a Spearhead dealer Spearhead does not accept direct customer parts orders over email fax or telephone For guidance on finding your local Spearhead dealer see Section 8 3...

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