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Contents

Machine Description...

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Safety Informat

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Machine Preparation…..………………………………………………………………...14

Fitting to the Tractor.…………………………………………………………………….17

General

Operation……………………………………………………………………….21

Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………...26

Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………….28

Replacement Parts...…………………………………………………………………….29

Disposal………….....…………………………………………………………………….32

Parts……………………………………………………………………………………….33

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Summary of Contents for Outfront Flail 130

Page 1: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 1 OUTFRONT 130 160 FLAIL Edition 2 0 April 2016 Part No 8999090 ...

Page 2: ...d by the selling dealer to verify that your machine has been registered with Spearhead Machinery Limited IMPORTANT During the initial bedding in period of a new machine it is the customer s responsibility to regularly inspect all nuts bolts and hose connections for tightness and re tighten if required New hydraulic connections occasionally weep small amounts of oil as the seals and joints settle i...

Page 3: ...is warranty does not apply to any expendable items such as blades flails bushes belts flap kits skids shields guards wear pads or pneumatic tyres 1 05 Temporary repairs and consequential loss i e oil downtime and associated parts are specifically excluded from the warranty 1 06 Warranty on hoses is limited to 12 months and does not include hoses which have suffered external damage Only complete ho...

Page 4: ... forth herein and implied warranties with respect to the goods including but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3 02 The manufacturer makes no warranty as to the design capability capacity or suitability for use of the goods 3 03 Except as provided herein the manufacturer shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser or any other person or entity with ...

Page 5: ... 2007 Safety of Machinery Risk Assessment Part 1 Principles Part 2 Practical Guide and Examples of Methods BS EN ISO 12100 1 2010 Safety of Machinery Part 1 Basic Terminology and Methodology Part 2 Technical Principles BS EN 349 1993 A1 2008 Safety of Machinery Minimum Distances to avoid the Entrapment of Human Body Parts BS EN 953 1998 Safety of Machinery Guards General Requirements for the Desig...

Page 6: ...tfront Flail 6 Contents Machine Description 7 Safety Information 10 Machine Preparation 14 Fitting to the Tractor 17 General Operation 21 Maintenance 26 Troubleshooting 28 Replacement Parts 29 Disposal 32 Parts 33 ...

Page 7: ...ghs 245Kg and the 160 model weighs 295Kg The machine incorporates castor wheels at the front an adjustable roller at the back and a rotating flail shaft in between The rotor is driven via the tractor s front output PTO shaft The Outfront was designed to be front mounted and for use on level or slightly undulating ground cutting verges and boundaries with vegetation height of up to 60cm and thickne...

Page 8: ... of the rotation of the rotor shaft in relation to the tractor wheels assuming that the tractor is moving in a forward direction The standard build for grass cutting is REVERSE rotation with the flexible flap guard fitted at the front of the cutting unit Front Left Right Rear PTO Shaft Linkage Arms Skid Gearbox Drive tube Drive guard Front castor wheels Front rubber guard ...

Page 9: ... filled gearbox and drive tube Quad bearings 2000 rpm nominal PTO input speed 2250rpm max different input speeds can be catered for Cowl 4mm Domex sheet 650N mm 2 yield strength 7mm front rear rubber guarding heavy duty arms and category 2 pins Plastic pads for cowl suspension when fully lifted Drive Twin vee belts on cast pulleys tensioned through gearbox and drive tube mountings Tractor mounting...

Page 10: ... great distances at high velocity Stop the rotor shaft until all people are well clear DANGER AVOID WIRE It can be extremely dangerous if wire catches in the rotor and every care must be taken to ensure this will not happen Inspect the working area before commencing Remove all loose wire and obstructions and clearly mark those that are fixed so that you can avoid them Any unusual noise from the cu...

Page 11: ...ects that cannot be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator Stop mowing immediately if flails strike a foreign object Repair all damage and make certain the rotor shaft is still balanced before resuming cutting operations WARNING Transport the machine only at safe speeds Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds CAUTION Re...

Page 12: ...the hazard and the lower white panel indicating means of avoidance or precautions to be taken These decals have no text and it is essential that all operators and personnel associated with the machine fully understand their meanings which are shown in figure 2 4 2 Figure 2 4 1 Safety decals on front of machine Safety decals on rear of machine Safety decals on front of machine ...

Page 13: ...ad instructions before use Safe Working Remove ignition key before working on machine Warning Keep nuts tight Crushing hazard Stay clear of immediate area around machine Falling hazard Do not go under machine when raised Thrown debris hazard Keep your distance Shaft entanglement danger Keep your distance Safe Working Keep your distance Lift point 250Kg ...

Page 14: ...in nominal is available at the front of the tractor Hydraulic lift arms at the front of the tractor are available To ensure fore aft stability ballast should be added to the tractor rear weight tray The amount will vary depending on type of tractor used and prevailing conditions Once the machine is mounted to the tractor and the tractor is correctly ballasted ensure that the maximum axle loads for...

Page 15: ...NING Only personnel experienced in lift and hoist operation should be involved in lifting machines The lifting points are indicated in Figure 3 2 1 Use lifting slings of the correct rating in the areas indicated Note the GVW of the 1300 unit is 245Kg whereas the 1600 unit is 295Kg The centre of gravity is shown in figure 3 2 2 Exercise caution Figure 3 2 1 Strap around both wheel arms Strap around...

Page 16: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 16 Figure 3 2 2 ...

Page 17: ...g either unit The general layout of an Outfront mounted on a New Holland MC35 compact tractor is illustrated in Figure 4 1 1 below Note Linkage arms and mounting sequence may change with different tractor units many other fitments are available please contact your local Spearhead dealership if other versions are required Wheels to the front and a roller at the rear give height cut adjustment allow...

Page 18: ...achinery Locate the lift arm sockets on the front of the machine and remove the locking pin If the linkage arms are mounted to the Outfront remove the mounting pins and remove the arms Insert the linkage arm into the socket noting the handedness of said arms Figure 4 1 1 and secure them with the locking pin provided with the tractor unit Some tractor manufacturers supply an r clip or lynch pin to ...

Page 19: ...wards 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 ...

Page 20: ...tor PTO output close the shaft up fully then extend to the gearbox PTO input shaft Pull back the collar and slide the PTO onto the gearbox then release collar Give the PTO shaft a pull forwards and backwards on both yokes to ensure the PTO has fully engaged Connect the anti rotation chains to any suitable hard points on the linkage arms and tractor unit See figure 4 2 10 below Figure 4 2 10 Outfro...

Page 21: ...hole lines up through the plates Re insert the bolt add nut tighten up to secure Lift adjustment effects When the lower bolt hole is used illustrated Figure 5 1 1 the machine will have limited float ability over rough ground but the cowl height and angle is greater when lifted off of the ground i e to raise the machine over a kerb or obstacle The opposite is true for the upper hole less lift but g...

Page 22: ...ght 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 o...

Page 23: ...hinery 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 O...

Page 24: ... and in a good workable condition Failure to ensure this may result in serious injury or even death to either bystanders or the operator See the figures 5 4 1 and 5 4 2 below for details on machine guarding Figure 5 4 1 See section 5 4 1 See section 5 4 2 See section 5 4 3 See section 5 4 4 See section 5 4 5 ...

Page 25: ...es roller assembly 5 4 3 PTO Cup Plastic cup protects users from PTO yoke 5 4 4 Drive Guard Thick steel Covers pulleys and drive belts 5 4 5 Rear Guard Rubber flap with steel mounting strip 5 4 6 Roller Assembly Tubular steel also acts as guarding See section 5 4 2 See section 5 4 5 See section 5 4 4 See section 5 4 3 See section 5 4 6 ...

Page 26: ...c Check the condition of the safety guards d Check the condition and tightness of the drive belts e Visually check the cowl and linkage to detect any possible damage caused by earlier work f Check gearbox and drive tube lubricating levels g Grease the locations shown in figure 6 1 1 Greasing decals not illustrated Figure 6 1 1 Guards are removed for clarity These operations must always be carried ...

Page 27: ...cken the locknut on the drive tube tension bolt 6 2 3 Slacken the locknut on the gearbox tension bolt 6 2 4 Tighten the drive tube tension bolt and the gearbox tension bolt 1 turn each at a time until you are able to only just rotate the centre section of the belt by 90 degrees 6 2 5 Tighten up both lock nuts 6 2 6 Tighten up the four gearbox mounting bolts IMPORTANT more complex operations must b...

Page 28: ... of oil Worn bearings Worn gears Fill to level Replace Replace Vibration Broken or worn flails Unbalanced rotor Worn rotor bearings Replace Replace in authorised workshop Replace in authorised workshop Premature flail wear Flails touching the ground Adjust the height of cut Excessive backlash in joints Worn pins Replace Breakage of roller bearings Violent impact on ground when the machine is lower...

Page 29: ...off stop the tractor and take out the starting key c Wear working gloves Flail replacement When the flails are worn they must all be replaced In case of a partially broken flail it is advisable to replace the broken one and the one diametrically opposite in order to maintain the balance see figure 8 1 1 below If excessive vibration is felt after this modification contact Spearhead after sales supp...

Page 30: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 30 Figure 8 1 2 Spearhead Scoop flail ...

Page 31: ... 8 2 2 Slacken the four gearbox mounting bolts 8 2 3 Slacken the locknut on the drive tube tension bolt 8 2 4 Slacken the locknut on the gearbox tension bolt 8 2 5 Undo the drive tube tension bolt until it is clear of the drive tube 8 2 6 Push the drive tube forwards towards the castors so that the belts fall loose from the pulleys 8 2 7 Replace the belts starting with the inner belt first 8 2 8 R...

Page 32: ...disposed of separately in order to stop them becoming a hazard to the local environment These materials are a Steel cowling linkage arms rotor shaft flails etc b mineral oil within drive tube gearbox c rubber rear guarding d plastic PTO guarding and buffer pads Please ensure all local laws are followed correctly when disposing of these materials ...

Page 33: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 33 77 021 02 130 COWL ASSY ...

Page 34: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 34 77 021 02 130 COWL ASSY ...

Page 35: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 35 77 022 02 130 ROLLER ASSY ...

Page 36: ...N QTY 1 48236 04 ROTOR SH ASSY 130 1 2770364 BOLT 24 2770574 NUT 24 7770714 FLAIL 24 2 48236 15 ANTI WRAP ASSY 2 3 05 625 10 SKT CAPSCREW M12X30 1 4 05 624 24 SETSCREW M12X35 8 5 05 287 03 SELF LOCKING NUT M12 8 6 03 008 01 BEARING ASSY FLANGED 2 7 05 234 01 WASHER 44 5X13X5 PLATED 1 ...

Page 37: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 37 77 563 09 130 DRIVE ASSY ...

Page 38: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 38 77 563 09 130 DRIVE ASSY ...

Page 39: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 39 77 563 08 160 COWL ASSY ...

Page 40: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 40 77 563 08 160 COWL ASSY ...

Page 41: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 41 72 121 22 160 ROLLER ASSY ...

Page 42: ...Y 1 03 008 01 BEARING ASSY FLANGED 2 2 05 234 01 WASHER 44 5X13X5 PLATED 1 3 05 625 10 SKT CAPSCREW M12X30 1 4 05 264 24 SETSCREW M12X35 8 5 05 287 03 SELF LOCKING NUT M12 8 6 48236 03 ROTOR SHAFT ASSY 160 1 2770364 BOLT 32 2770574 NUT 32 7770714 FLAIL 32 7 48236 16 ANTI WRAP ASSY LONG 2 ...

Page 43: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 43 77 563 07 160 DRIVE ASSY ...

Page 44: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 44 77 563 07 160 DRIVE ASSY ...

Page 45: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 45 77 560 01 CASTOR WHEELS ASSY ...

Page 46: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 46 77 567 01 DECALS ENGINEERING ...

Page 47: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 47 S181013 01 DECALS SPEARHEAD ...

Page 48: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 48 ...

Page 49: ...Spearhead Outfront Flail 49 Spearhead Machinery Ltd Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel 01789 491860 Fax 01789 778683 www spearheadmachinery com parts spearheadmachinery com ...

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