Spearhead RC
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PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Valve or engine leak
Too high return oil
pressure
Check oil pressure. Free
to tank. Change washer.
Too high leak oil
pressure
Check oil pressure. Free
to tank. Change washer.
Return hose not
correctly mounted or
has fallen off
Install correctly or
reinstall. Change seals
and/or lid on the valve.
Overheating
Incorrect machine speed Test RPM on tool.
Wrong oil level
Check oil level.
Wrong oil type
Empty the tank and refill
with correct oil type.
Blockage of blades
Remove cuttings/debris.
Air temperature is too
high
Install a hydraulic oil
cooler. Reduce
operating speed.
Hydraulic failure
Oil level too low
Refill with oil to the
correct level.
Oil leak in pressure
hose
Check machine for
leaks.
Oil pump filter is blocked Replace the filter
element.
Branches get “frayed”
Larger branches than
recommended
Never exceed the
recommended
maximum branch sizes
of the hedge cutter.
Working during winter
time
Work during growth
season.
Cutting result
skewed/hacked
Defective rotor bearings Change bearings.
Rotor damaged/bent
Change rotor and only
work on suitable
material.
Forward drive too fast
Adjust speed.
Tool is shaking
Rotor damaged/bent
Change rotor.
Weight of blades
uneven due to wear
Sharpen until even
weight or replace.
A blade is stuck
Loosen the blade.
A blade is broken
Replace the blade.
Cuttings are thrown
towards the cab
Tool is turned so that
the rotor is facing the
cab
Only operate as
recommended by
Spearhead Machinery.
A rotor stops
Belt tension incorrect
Adjust to correct
tension.
Summary of Contents for RC 132
Page 1: ...Spearhead RC 132 162 1 RC 132 162 ROTARY HEADS Edition 1 0 August 2017 Part No 8999108 ...
Page 34: ...Spearhead RC 132 162 34 Hydraulics Diagram RC 132 Hydraulic Diagram For Correct Fitting ...
Page 56: ...Spearhead RC 132 162 56 MAIN FRAME OVERVIEW RC 132 ...
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Page 60: ...Spearhead RC 132 162 60 ROTOR OUTER 2 pcs ON MACHINE RC 132 ...
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