Spearhead EXCEL 470, Handbook

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Spearhead Excel
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M M M Maintenance aintenance aintenance aintenance
OIL FILTER CHANGE OIL FILTER CHANGE OIL FILTER CHANGE OIL FILTER CHANGE
Oil filter should be replaced initially after the first 50 hours and every 250 hours thereafter.
HYDRAULIC PUMP HYDRAULIC PUMP HYDRAULIC PUMP HYDRAULIC PUMP ---- GEARBOX GEARBOX GEARBOX GEARBOX
Gearbox oil level should be checked every 500 hours and topped up if required.
Oil capacity for both Standard and Hi-Power Gearboxes is 0.5 Litres.
Standard Hydraulic Gearbox use S.A.E EP 90 oil - always ensure the same grade of oil is used
for ‘topping up’ when required.
Hi-power Hydraulic Gearbox (Hi-ton) use universal oil - always ensure the same grade of oil is
used for ‘topping up’ when required.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE &
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& LAYING UP
LAYING UP LAYING UP
LAYING UP
Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance Daily Maintenance
Daily Maintenance
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Check oil level in main system oil tank.
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Grease pivot points regularly.
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Check cutting blade sharpness – always keep the cutting blades very sharp.
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Check all machine and safety guarding is in place and in good condition – replace or repair if
required. Never operate a machine with missing or damaged guarding.
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Check hoses and connections for wear damage or leaks and replace immediately if required.
Never check for hydraulic leaks with your hand – use a piece of card.
Weekly Maintenance
Weekly Maintenance Weekly Maintenance
Weekly Maintenance
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Check all hydraulic fittings and hoses.
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Check ‘vee’ belts tension on cutter head drive.
Laying Laying Laying Laying U U U Up Maintenance p Maintenance p Maintenance p Maintenance
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Clean the machine and note any damage or repairs needed - arrange for spares
and/or repairs as required in preparation for next season.
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Fully lubricate the machine totally.
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Store machine in a safe dry location - ideally in an ‘undercover’ location.
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Check ‘vee’ belts tension on cutter head drive.
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