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ROLLICUT 170/230

DATE

HOURS

SERVICED BY

Every 8 Hours or Daily

Check all bolts for tightness

Check blade condition

Check blade bolt torque

Grease driveshafts

Check drive belt tension and adjust

Check gearbox oil and top-up

Grease blade spindles
Grease roller bearings

Check tyre pressures

Check operation of transport locks

Every 40 Hours or Weekly

Grease driveshaft tubes

Check driveshaft joints for wear

Check drive belt condition

Check all mower deck pivots

Check wheel stud nuts for tighness

Monthly

Check road wheel bearings

Check condition of transport lock ropes

Every season or As required

Check condition of height adjusters

Complete driveline

Check condition of body side skids

Service Schedule

The following service schedule is layout as a record to maintenance carried
out on your machine. This service schedule covers 4 weeks of operation.

Please copy this page to continue your record.

Summary of Contents for ROLLICUT 170

Page 1: ...ROLLICUT 170 230 1 ROLLICUT 170 230 Edition 1 2 December 2020 Part No 8999093 ...

Page 2: ... the selling dealer to verify that your machine has been registered with Spearhead Machinery 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 tighten if required New hydraulic connections occasionally weep small amounts of oil as the seals and joints settle in wh...

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Page 4: ...achine 14 Daily Checks 14 Starting The Machine For The First Time 14 Cutting Height 15 Travelling Between Jobs 16 Starting Mowing 16 Finishing Mowing 16 General Operation 17 Servicing Maintenance Safety First 18 Transmission Covers 19 Belt Tensioners 19 Replacing A Belt 19 Blades 20 Greasing 21 Spindle Greasing 22 Roller Greasing 24 Gearbox 25 Cleaning The Mower 26 Service Schedule 27 Trouble Shoo...

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Page 6: ... a machine that can mow areas quickly and efficiently The body is free to float up and down independently they are also able to pivot to follow the ground contours The mowing deck is fitted with either 3 or 4 rotors with full width rollers front and back These rollers help the machine contour across the ground The Rollicut can mow at high ground speeds and produce a finish that is equal to a set o...

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Page 8: ...b always ensure that all the rotary body are firmly on the ground no weight is on the machines hydraulics and the rotors has stopped spinning Check that all guards are properly fitted check there are no damaged or loose parts Particular attention should be given to the flails to ensure they are not damaged cracked or missing Inspect work area for wire steel posits large stones and other dangerous ...

Page 9: ...book and are familiar with the controls Never use a machine that is poorly maintained or has guards that are damaged or missing Never allow an inexperienced person to operate without supervision Never use or fit a machine onto a tractor if it does not meet the manufacturer s specification Never use a machine if the hydraulic system shows signs of damage Never attempt to detect a hydraulic leak wit...

Page 10: ...ails Part No 8770360 Warning Shut off engine and remove key before performing maintenance or repair work Part No 8770358 Warning Carefully read operator s manual before handling this machine Observe instructions and safety rules when operating Part No 8770363 Warning Stay clear of falling wings and mower bodies Part No 8770368 Warning Check all nuts are tight every 8 hours Part No 8770306 Warning ...

Page 11: ...ROLLICUT 170 230 11 Machine Specification Options Roller Scrapers we offer an option of wire rope roller scrapers which help remove cut grass and soil from the rollers ...

Page 12: ...ing CAT I 3 point linkage Attach the lower links to the machine first stop the tractor engine and then fit the PTO shaft Once this is completed the top link can then be fitted Adjust the top link to give some movement in the headstock If the top link is too tight the machine will not follow the ground contours ...

Page 13: ...s without bottoming at the shortest operation position To check first connect the mower to the tractor Pull the PTO shafts next to each other in the shortest working position If necessary shorten the inner and outer guard tubes equally Fig 1 Shorten the inner and outer sliding profiles by the same length as the guard tubes File all sharp edges and remove burrs and Grease sliding profiles ...

Page 14: ...ating Machine Daily Checks Daily checks must be carried out before starting work Check all nuts and bolts are tight Check blades are not broken or bent Ensure all drive shafts are greased Check that all guards and PTO guards are intact Ensure spindles and roller bearings are greased Starting Machine For First Time Before you start the machine for the first time check that all the spindles move fre...

Page 15: ...e as the blades are all enclosed To adjust the cutting height of the machine first the locking nut A must be loosened there are 4 of the locking bolts one on each corner To then adjust the height the adjuster bolt B must be turned clockwise to raise the height of cut Every complete turn will raise the cut height by 5mm The cut height of the body can be varied from 10mm to 120mm when the selected c...

Page 16: ...and the available horsepower taking extra care when turning particularly on slopes Quality of finish is determined by the forward speed i e a slow speed will produce a high quality of cut whereas faster forward speeds are used when high output is first priority Finishing Mowing Job Stop tractor in level clear space and apply hand brake Decrease engine revs to idle Disengage PTO drive Raise deck to...

Page 17: ...spect area to be cut for obstacles before mowing if an obstacle is hit stop machine and check for damage Blades may need to be replaced or sharpened if you see that the blade has not cut cleanly If people approach the work area stop the machine immediately do not restart until the work area is clear ...

Page 18: ...arts of the machine have stopped turning Never attempt any repairs maintenance service or any other work with the machine held on the tractor hydraulics alone Always fully lower to the ground or securely prop the machine on substantial servicing stands Always replace all guards and retaining chains after servicing maintenance is completed WARNING On delivery of your machine check that the Dealer h...

Page 19: ... the tensioner Place spanner on square of tensioner to hold tension Undo the socket cap bolt that holds the tensioner in position Tensioning force of the SE F using the NORMAL mounting hole are Up to 10deg 75N Up to 20deg 185N Up to 30deg 350N The highlighted figure below is the setting we would use for this tensioner Once the correct degree of tensioning is achieved tighten the centre socket cap ...

Page 20: ...unted onto the underside of the rotor spindle The blades can be removed with only one spanner tool due to the bolt being located into the blade carrier by a square location shoulder WARNING Genuine Spearhead Blades must be used due to Safety reasons or otherwise Warranty will also be void ...

Page 21: ...may be required Dismantle the metal sliding tubes clean and re grease to operate properly Shielding is subject to damage from abuse and weathering Replace all damaged components and all shielding removed during maintenance Do not use PTO adaptors with CV drivelines Replace special Taper Pin Bolts only with genuine OEM parts periodically check tightness of nuts 150Nm Consult PTO Manual for addition...

Page 22: ... should only need additional grease as the grease is used during operation To grease the spindles on each body there are a bank of 3 grease nipples at the rear of the body on the top face The positions of the grease nipples relate to which rotor spindle they supply grease to on each body ...

Page 23: ...70 230 23 WARNING It is imperative the grub screws are checked on the pulley taper locks fitted to the output shaft of the gearboxes and the top shaft on the spindles once bedded in loctite glue may prove useful ...

Page 24: ...onal grease as the grease is used during operation There are grease nipples located in the end skids of each body which are used to grease the roller bearings WARNING It is imperative the grub screws are checked on the 2 bolt flange bearings on the end of each roller once bedded in loctite glue may prove useful ...

Page 25: ...nnually Replace with EP90 Regularly inspect gearbox seals If oil is leaking replace immediately It is your responsibility to maintain a long and reliable working life Check that gearbox bolts are fully tightened 85 Nm Max WARNING Check that all gearbox fixing bolts are tight When the machine is new there will be a bedding in period when very frequent checking is important ...

Page 26: ...r belt components If debris gathers around these parts remove it by brushing or low pressure compressed air Always grease the mower before washing and avoid directing hoses at bearing components especially if still warm after use When washing machine off remove the rubber covers from the front of the bodies to allow water and debris to drain away ...

Page 27: ...ly Grease driveshaft tubes Check driveshaft joints for wear Check drive belt condition Check all mower deck pivots Check wheel stud nuts for tighness Monthly Check road wheel bearings Check condition of transport lock ropes Every season or As required Check condition of height adjusters Complete driveline Check condition of body side skids Service Schedule The following service schedule is layout ...

Page 28: ...earing See rotor vibration Remove wire string Grease bearings to schedule Expel water with grease Rotor Vibration Flails broken or missing Bearigs worn or damaged Rotor damaged bent Build up of debris Incorrect speed Replace flails Replace bearings Re balance replace rotor Remove debris Check rotor RPM Tractor external oil supply overheating not staying in detent High back pressure in returns line...

Page 29: ...emoving all traces of grass and dirt Great care must be taken when washing with high pressure hoses do not hold the water jet close to the paintwork Use steam cleaners with caution and be sure to remove all detergents to avoid any discoloring or damage to paint Grease all grease points until fresh grease shows Store PTO shaft and drive belts in a dry place Control levers must be kept dry Smear gre...

Page 30: ...ROLLICUT 170 230 30 Spearhead Machinery Limited Station Road Salford Priors Evesham Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel 01789 491860 Fax 01789 778683 www spearheadmachinery com enquiries spearheadmachinery com ...

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