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RHD Series RHD 

230/250/280

 

 

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General Information 

 

Always  read  this  manual  before  fitting  or  operating  the  machine 

–  whenever 

any doubt exists contact your dealer or the Spearhead Service Department for 
advice and assistance. 

 

Use only Spearhead Genuine Parts on Spearhead Equipment and 

Machines 

 
 
 

DEFINITIONS 

 

The following definitions apply throughout this manual: 

 

WARNING

 

An operating procedure, technique etc., which 

–  

can result in personal injury or loss of life if not observed carefully. 

 

 

CAUTION 

An operating procedure, technique etc., which 

–  

can result in damage to either machine or equipment if not observed carefully. 

 

 

NOTE 

An operating procedure, technique etc., which 

–  

is considered essential to emphasis. 

 

 

LEFT AND RIGHT HAND 

This term is applicable to the machine when attached to the tractor and is 

viewed  

from the rear 

– this also applies to tractor references. 

 
 

MACHINE DESCRIPTION & PURPOSE OF USE 

 

The  RHD 

series  of  machines  are  ‘3-point  linkage’  tractor  mounted  universal 

flail  mower/shredders  designed  primarily  for  the  mulching  of  grasses, 
brambles,  small  bushes,  branches,  vines,  and  general  crop  residues.  Their 
tough construction, working widths of 2.3, 2.5 or 2.8m and offset capability of 
up  to  0.5m  makes  them  ideal  for  maintenance  use  in  all  green  areas, 
vineyards,  orchards,  on  verges  and  in  scrubland  by  farmers  and  contractors 
alike.  

 

These  machines  should  only  be  used  to  perform  tasks  for  which  they  were 
designed 

– use of the machine for any other function may be both dangerous 

to persons and damaging to components and is therefore not advisable. 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for RHD 230

Page 1: ...RHD Series RHD 230 250 280 1 RHD Series Flail Mowers RHD 230 250 280 Edition 1 2 July 2017 Part No 8999048...

Page 2: ...must be given to the new owner Spearhead Machinery Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel 01789 491860 Fax 01789 778683 www spearheadmachinery com enquiries spearheadmachinery...

Page 3: ...achinery 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 tight...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...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 desig...

Page 6: ...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 Te...

Page 7: ...hnical Data 9 Technical Specifications 10 Safety Information 11 Safety Decals 13 Vehicle Tractor Preparation 13 Machine Attachment 15 PTO Shaft 16 Pre Operational Checks 16 Setting Up and Adjustment 1...

Page 8: ...ered essential to emphasis LEFT AND RIGHT HAND This term is applicable to the machine when attached to the tractor and is viewed from the rear this also applies to tractor references MACHINE DESCRIPTI...

Page 9: ...machine is fitted with an identification plate with the following information 1 Machine Part Number 2 Machine Serial No 3 Machine Weight When ordering spares or replacement parts from your local deal...

Page 10: ...mm 1050mm 1050mm Optional Equipment The standard flails fitted to the machine are the hammer blade type Y blade flails are optional The cutting capability of the each particular type of flail will be...

Page 11: ...maged or missing before you use the machine During checks or repairs make sure nobody could start the machine by mistake Never wear loose or fluttering clothes Never carry passengers on the tractor Ne...

Page 12: ...at very high speed If wires ropes or chains should become entangled in the rotor stop immediately to prevent damage or dangerous situations stop the rotor and the tractor take out the starting key Put...

Page 13: ...g the hooks provided Shape the mesh to cover all vulnerable areas Remember the driver must be looking through mesh and or polycarbonate glazing when viewing the machine in all positions unless the veh...

Page 14: ...ng turning and the relative position of the cutting unit during these operations Ground conditions e g slope grip load capability of the soil surface Rigidity of implement mounting Suggestions to incr...

Page 15: ...t Top Link Attachment to Tractor Determine if the machine is to be front mounted or rear mounted and set the upper linkage into the required position as described above Position the tractor s lower li...

Page 16: ...stic tube to 40mm less than the shortest envisaged shaft length 2 Remove the marked tube 3 Remove same length from inner plastic tube and metal shaft profiles inner and outer 4 De burr all edges and r...

Page 17: ...e side skids side skids are a protection feature and in normal working conditions remain clear of the ground Do not allow the rotor flails to contact the ground set roller height to allow a minimum fl...

Page 18: ...n the tension device to aid its setting which should always be performed when the belts are cold No other adjustment or maintenance will be required on the belt tensioning system other than routine in...

Page 19: ...ed for dangerous objects such as large stones wood wire glass etc hazardous objects should be removed from the area prior to operation with the machine The location of unmovable or natural hazards sho...

Page 20: ...ydraulic hoses from the tractor service and stow them neatly on the machine Remove the PTO driveshaft Chock the rear roller to prevent movement of the machine during the detachment procedure and whils...

Page 21: ...machine or machine fitted with new belts Check all nuts and bolt for tightness retighten if required Check belt tension and adjust if required refer to belt section for details of adjustment After ev...

Page 22: ...p only if required Checking the level is by removal of plug B lubricant should be inline with the bottom of this aperture Topping up the lubricant is performed via filler plug A to a point where the o...

Page 23: ...ff and the starting key removed at all times when inspecting or maintaining the machine Never work on a machine that is switch on and running Rotor Vibration If vibration of the rotor is experienced t...

Page 24: ...g flails Replace flails Rotor out of balance Balance or replace rotor Worn rotor bearings Replace rotor bearings Excessive backlash in joints Worn pins Replace pins Tight bearings Bearings dirty or un...

Page 25: ...RHD Series RHD 230 250 280 25 Spearhead RHD Series Flail Mowers RHD 230 250 280 Parts Manual...

Page 26: ...RHD Series RHD 230 250 280 26 Ordering Parts...

Page 27: ...RHD Series RHD 230 250 280 27 Flail Body Headstock...

Page 28: ...9100109 WASHER 5 5 5 19 9100205 SPRING WASHER 4 4 4 20 9100208 SPRING WASHER 12 12 12 21 05 282 08 SPRING WASHER 2 2 2 22 9100206 SPRING WASHER 7 7 7 23 9313074 BOLT 7 8 9 24 9313076 BOLT 4 4 4 25 92...

Page 29: ...NKAGE LH 1 1 1 61 1061493 BUSHING 4 4 4 62 1061494 CIRCLIP 4 4 4 63 1061496 SLIDING TUBE 2 1061495 SLIDING TUBE 2 2 64 1061529 BELT SHIELD LH 1 1 1 65 1061501 SPACER 52 56 64 66 1061507 SCRAPER RHD 23...

Page 30: ...1062178 ROTOR SHAFT c w BEARING RHD 230 UP TO 2017 1 1062292 ROTOR SHAFT c w BEARING RHD 230 2017 ON 1 1062179 ROTOR SHAFT c w BEARING RHD 250 UP TO 2017 1 1062293 ROTOR SHAFT c w BEARING RHD 250 2017...

Page 31: ...RHD Series RHD 230 250 280 31...

Page 32: ...Series RHD 230 250 280 32 Spearhead Machinery Ltd Green View Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel 01789 491860 Fax 01789 778683 www spearheadmachinery com enquiries spearheadmachinery c...

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