Spearhead Q1200-OS, Handbook & Parts Manual

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Spearhead OFFSET FLAIL MOWER
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Regularly

Check the condition of drive belts, ensuring they are aligned and properly
tensioned to avoid any unnecessary belt wear. The belt is tensioned by an
adjuster bolt, (fig 9)

Remove both guards for access when tensioning belts; ensure belts are
running in line after adjustment. The tension required is shown in figure 8
N.B.
The pulleys are fitted with taper locks which have 7 screws to tighten, and 3 holes to
aid removal in the pulley centers.

Check there is no wrapping of string, plastic, grass or other debris on rear
roller.
Skids
When operating on abrasive soils, particularly in stubbles and similar conditions with
thin ground cover, excessive skid wear may be expected