Spearhead ROLLIFLAIL 150, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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8999118EN: v1.1 21/12/2020
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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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Contents List
1 Machine Description ............................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 Intended Usage ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 General Arrangement ............................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Rotation Definitions And Conventions ...................................................................................... 9
1.4 Machine General Specification ............................................................................................... 10
1.5 Other Model Specific Information ........................................................................................... 12
1.5.1 Reversing The Headstock For Front Mount Operation............................................. 12
2 Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Stopping in an Emergency ...................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Noise ....................................................................................................................................... 16
2.4 Personal Protective Equipment .............................................................................................. 16
2.5 Guards ..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.1 Mandatory Guards ..................................................................................................... 17
2.6 Tractor Stability ....................................................................................................................... 17
2.7 Working On Inclined Ground................................................................................................... 17
2.8 Working On Embankments ..................................................................................................... 18
2.9 Proposition 65 ......................................................................................................................... 18
3 Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................................ 20
4 Machine Preparation............................................................................................................................. 22
4.1 Tractor Requirements ............................................................................................................. 22
4.2 Tractor Checks ........................................................................................................................ 22
4.3 Lifting The Machine ................................................................................................................. 22
4.4 Tractor Preparation For Mounting Headstock ........................................................................ 22
4.4.1 Mounting The Rolliflail Range ................................................................................... 22
4.5 Fitting The PTO ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.5.1 Shortening The PTO Length ..................................................................................... 24
5 Gearbox Oils And Grease .................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 Filling The Gearbox ................................................................................................................. 26
5.2 Greasing Points ....................................................................................................................... 26
6 Settings And Adjustments .................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 Operational Settings And Adjustments ................................................................................... 28
6.1.1 Adjusting The Height Of Cut...................................................................................... 28
6.1.2 Flail Types Available .................................................................................................. 29
6.1.3 Tensioning Of Drive Belts .......................................................................................... 29
7 General Operation ................................................................................................................................ 32
7.1 Operator Training .................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Machine Inspection Records................................................................................................... 32
7.3 In The Maintenance Tool Box: (Not Supplied) ....................................................................... 32
7.4 Machine Inspection Record .................................................................................................... 34
7.5 Basic Control ........................................................................................................................... 36
7.5.1 Machine Pre-Start Check .......................................................................................... 36
7.5.2 Start Up ...................................................................................................................... 36
7.6 Stopping .................................................................................................................................. 36
7.6.2 Transportation To Or From Work Site ....................................................................... 37
7.7 Cutting Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 37
7.7.1 The Tractor ................................................................................................................ 37
7.7.2 The Work Area .......................................................................................................... 37
7.7.3 General Cutting Hints ................................................................................................ 37
7.7.4 Stalling The Rotor ...................................................................................................... 38
8 Removal, Storage And Disposal .......................................................................................................... 40
8.1 Preparation For Storage ......................................................................................................... 40
8.2 Parking And Removal ............................................................................................................. 40
8.3 Disposal ................................................................................................................................... 41
9 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 42
9.1 Regular Preventative Maintenance......................................................................................... 42