Spearhead Q1200-OS, Handbook & Parts Manual

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Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER
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Servicing & Maintenance
Gearbox
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Before first use check gearbox oil level, thereafter check every 8
hours.
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After the first 50 hours drain and replace the gearbox oil, thereafter
annually. Replace with EP90.
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Regularly inspect gearbox seals. If oil is leaking replace immediately.
This is your responsibility to maintain a long and reliable working life.

Check that gearbox bolts are fully tightened, and secured with loctite.
Flail Rotor (Daily)

Grease all bearings daily.
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Check there is no wrapping of string, plastic, grass or other debris on rotor
shaft and rear roller bearing.

Check the condition of flails and ensure all retaining bolts are tight. When
flails are replaced, care must be taken to maintain balance of the rotor shaft,
do not change to a different type.
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Check flail retaining bolt and nut for tightness, 160lb.ft – 200Nm.

Never operate with any flails missing. This will cause severe vibration and
lead to rapid bearing wear and quickly cause the hood to crack.
Warning
Check that all gearbox bolts remain tight. When the machine is new there
will be a ‘bedding in’ period when very frequent checking is important.
Warning
It is imperative the screws are checked on the pulley taper locks (once
bedded in, loctite compound may prove useful).
Warning
Never carry out any servicing or maintenance work without first disengaging
the PTO and stopping the tractor.