Spearhead Outfront Flail 130, Handbook & Parts Manual

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Spearhead Outfront Flail
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Remove the mounting pins from the Outfront, along with the spacers, ready to receive the
linkage arms. Upon first use, the ball-sockets on the end of the linkage arms may need to be
manipulated to gain free movement
– sometimes there will be paint residue on the ball which
is best cleaned off with some rough sandpaper. Give a light coating of grease to the ball to
ensure ease of movement in the future. See figure 4.2.3 below for general arrangement.
Figure 4.2.3
Start the tractor unit, and without moving forwards, raise the linkage arms to an appropriate height to
line up with the mounting pin holes.
Slowly move the tractor forward, so that the ball sockets are lined up to the mounting pin
holes as close as possible.
CAUTION! Approach the Outfront at a dead-slow speed. Do not allow the linkage
arms to push the Outfront on the ground. Be careful to avoid a collision
with the Outfront otherwise damage to the unit, the tractor, or personal
injury may occur.
Turn off the tractor engine, and ensure the linkage arms are in “float” mode, so that they
may be manipulated up and down by hand.
CAUTION! Take great care whilst manipulating the linkage arms by hand, as there are
many pinch points and finger traps that may open or close during this
operation.