Spearhead Outfront Flail 130, Handbook & Parts Manual

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Spearhead Outfront Flail
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Cut height adjustment
The Outfront can cut material at differing heights through adjustment of the roller height, and the castor
wheel height. The unit’s front and rear guarding will protect the operator and bystanders from thrown
objects, but due to the nature of such guarding - less protection is offered at greater cut heights. See
the figure 5.2.1 for general arrangement of cut height adjustment.
DANGER! NEVER , through adjustment, allow the front of the machine to point upwards when in
work. NEVER, have the wheels at a greater height than the roller, as this will cause
debris to be thrown forward at great speed.
ALWAYS have the skids parallel with the ground, or pointing downwards at the front.
To adjust the cutting height
Figure 5.2.1
Roller Adjustment : Ensure that the tractor PTO and engine are turned off. Slacken the
roller pivot bolt 1 turn, and remove roller bracket lock bolt at the back of the machine. Repeat
for other side of machine.
Start tractor engine, ensure PTO is disengaged, and raise the hydraulic lift arms. Move the
lift arm lever into “lock” position. Stop engine.
Adjust the roller by pulling it downwards or lifting it upwards until the required roller height is
achieved.
Re-insert roller bracket lock bolt, attach nut, and tighten. Re-tighten roller pivot bolt. Repeat
for other side of machine.
Castor Wheel Adjustment : With the machine still raised from the floor, remove the r-clip
from the locking pin, then before removing the locking pin, take the weight of the wheel /
castor assembly. Remove the pin.
Raise or lower the castor assembly, until the desired cut height is achieved.
Roller Bracket
Locking Bolt
Castor locking pin,
R-clip & collar
Roller Pivot
Bolt