Spearhead
Q2000HD, Q2500HD & Q2800HD Flail mower
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Installing your machine
Introduction
The Spearhead Q2000HD, Q2500HD and Q2800HD are very robust high capacity flail mowers that
are easy to operate and maintain, but to ensure trouble-free operation this manual should be carefully
studied.
Safety First
Do not start the machine until you fully understand operation and safety precaution requirements.
Tractor requirements
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Spearhead strongly recommend 50 - 90hp 4 cylinder tractor with category 2 rear linkage.
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Minimum tractor weight including ballast must be 2500kg.
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PTO must be independent live drive to enable continuous PTO drive even when tractor clutch
is pressed down.
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Before hitching ensure position control is selected. Do not attempt to hitch in draft control.
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Check chains and stabilisers must be in good working order to hold the machine firmly.
Do not operate without checking that chains and stabilisers are tight.
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Spearhead particularly recommend ‘turn buckle’ type check chains.
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Set linkage lift rods to an equal length.
