Spearhead Outfront Flail 130, Handbook & Parts Manual

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Spearhead Outfront Flail
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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.
Re-insert pin through the collar, and secure with r-clip. Repeat for other side of machine.
Note that if a fine adjustment of the castor height is required, the collar may be rotated 90
degrees around its axis, where another set of holes that are slightly offset exist. The pin may
be inserted in either set of holes to gain steps of adjustment in between the coarse settings in
the castor’s vertical rod.
Start the tractor, lower the machine to the ground, and then check that the machine is level or
nose down, and that the same adjustment holes on either left or right side have been used.
Failure to do so may reduce the life of the roller and / or the rotor shaft bearings.
Ensure all nuts and bolts are tight, all lynch pins and r-clips are inserted fully, and all guarding
is in good condition.
Starting Work
Once the Outfront has been correctly mounted to the tractor and setup for cutting height and the cutting
conditions work may commence.
DANGER! Do not operate machinery with guards missing. Ensure that the correct guards are
properly fitted to the machine and tractor at all times and that they are in good
condition. Refer to section on Guards and Rotation in this manual to ensure you
have the correct guards fitted for the type of operation being performed.
To commence work;
Start the engine, and with the engine RPM suitable high, engage the PTO drive. Allow the
Outfront
’s rotor shaft to spin up to working speed.
Advance the hand throttle system so that PTO output is no more than 2000 rpm
Release the tractor handbrake, and engage the drive.
The Outfront can cope with a great deal of material coming through the front (up to 60cm in
height in testing), but if the tractor unit starts to bog down or stall, it is best to limit forward speed.
If a greater forward speed is required, consider raising the cut height.
If the ground being worked on is rough and undulating, then the Outfront
may “scalp” the turf
momentarily. If this occurs, then consider raising the cut height.
ALWAYS be aware of bystanders and property around you when using any agricultural
equipment. Thrown debris can cause damage, serious injury or death.
If any sudden bangs or other noises emanate from the rotor shaft or gear train whilst working,
disengage the PTO immediately and, when the rotor shaft has stopped turning, raise the linkage
arms and carry out an inspection. If a flail is missing, then do not use the machine until it has
been repaired. (See section 8 for troubleshooting advice.)