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Spearhead Trident 

4000/5000/6000

 

 

 

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WARRANTY POLICY

   

 

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

 

 

All machines must be registered, by the selling dealer with Spearhead Machinery Ltd, before 

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livery to the end user.  On receipt of the goods it is the buyer’s responsibility to check that the 

Verification of Warranty Registration in the Operator’s Manual has been completed by the selling 

dealer. 

 

1. 

LIMITED WARRANTIES 
 

1.01.  All machines supplied by Spearhead Machinery Limited are warranted to be free from defects in 

material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 12 
months, unless a different period is specified. 
 

1.02.  All spare parts supplied by Spearhead Machinery Limited are warranted to be free from defects in 

material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 
months. 

 
1.03.  The manufacturer will replace or repair for the purchaser any part or parts found, upon 

examination at its factory, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material 
or workmanship. Returned parts must be complete and unexamined. 

 
1.04.  This warranty does not apply to any part of the goods, which has been subjected to improper or 

abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, fitment of non-genuine parts, accident 
damage, or damage resulting from contact with overhead power lines, damage caused by foreign 
objects (e.g. stones, iron, material other than vegetation), failure due to lack of maintenance, use 
of incorrect oil or lubricants, contamination of the oil, or which has served its normal life. This 
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, downtime and associated parts are 

specifically excluded from the warranty. 

 
1.06.  Warranty on hoses is limited to 12 months and does not include hoses which have suffered 

external damage. Only complete hoses may be returned under warranty, any which have been 
cut or repaired will be rejected. 

 
1.07.  Machines must be repaired immediately a problem arises. Continued use of the machine after a 

problem has occurred can result in further component failures, for which Spearhead Machinery 
Ltd cannot be held liable, and may have safety implications. 

 
1.08.  Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorised to give any 

warranties of any nature on behalf of Spearhead Machinery Ltd. 

 
1.09.  For machine warranty periods in excess of 12 months the following additional exclusions shall 

apply: 

 

1.09.1. Hoses, external seals, exposed pipes and hydraulic tank breathers. 
1.09.2. Filters 
1.09.3. Rubber mountings 
1.09.4. External electric wiring. 
1.09.5. Labour and mileage costs. 

 
1.10.  All service work, particularly filter changes, must be carried out in accordance with the 

manufacturer’s service schedule. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty. In the event of a 
claim, proof of the service work being carried out may be required. 
 

NB Warranty cover will be invalid if any non-genuine parts have been fitted or used. Use of non-

genuine parts may seriously affect the machine’s performance and safety. Spearhead Machinery 

Ltd cannot be held responsible for any failures or safety implications that arise due to the use of 

non-genuine parts. 

 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Trident 4000

Page 1: ...Spearhead Trident 4000 5000 6000 1 Trident 4000 5000 6000 Flail Mowers 8999010 11th Edition October 2015...

Page 2: ...gned by 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 respons...

Page 3: ...This 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 o...

Page 4: ...set 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 de...

Page 5: ...is supported by the following harmonized standards BS EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of Machinery General Principles for Design Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction BS EN 349 1993 A1 2008 Safety of Machinery...

Page 6: ...he Input PTO Drive Shaft 11 Transport To Work 12 Setting Up 13 Raising Wings 14 Operation 15 Options 15 Transportation 16 Servicing Maintenance Safety First 17 Rotor Care 18 Torque Settings 18 Gearbox...

Page 7: ...re 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 dangero...

Page 8: ...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 th...

Page 9: ...Warning Stay clear of mower flails Warning Do not remove open guard Warning Shut off engine and remove key before performing maintenance or repair work Warning Carefully read operator s manual before...

Page 10: ...kg including ballast PTO must be independent live drive to enable continuous PTO drive even when tractor clutch is pressed down External oil supply min pressure 140 bar and free flow returns CAT 2 fro...

Page 11: ...from moving from side to side when in transport which can be dangerous See decal below for reference Shortening The Input PTO Shaft Before fitting the PTO for the first time it may be necessary to adj...

Page 12: ...before removing the transport strap Follow the same procedure for the centre lever and rear deck Push all the control levers fully forward to lock into the detent position allowing the mowing decks t...

Page 13: ...in float allowing the mower to follow ground contours Setting Up Height Adjustment To achieve major adjustment of cutting height reposition the two side plates carrying the rear rollers Ensure the re...

Page 14: ...ructions However for prolonged use we recommend that the optional wing gearbox selector is disengaged Fig 4 Warning Never operate the machine with other people present as it is possible for debris to...

Page 15: ...lve that operates the mowing decks is in float position to enable the decks to freely follow all contours of the ground On trailed machines the constant velocity joint on the input PTO shaft can allow...

Page 16: ...trap Lift rear mower to maximum and securely lock up with adjustable transport link Never transport along public highways with the wings only supported by the hydraulics always use the locking strap F...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...is will immediately put the rotor out of balance Never Engage rotor at high PTO speeds Torque Settings The torque figures given are recommended maximum settings only Size Tensile strength Description...

Page 19: ...rapping of string plastic grass or other debris on rotor shaft and rear roller Check the condition of flails and ensure all retaining bolts are tight When flails are replaced care must be taken to mai...

Page 20: ...Roller Ensure roller shafts are clamped tight Grease rear roller daily at least every 8 hours and especially after washing 10 30 pumps of grease may be required until fresh grease shows Pulleys Three...

Page 21: ...d 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 periodic...

Page 22: ...Spearhead Trident 4000 5000 6000 22 Fig 10 Main Body Grease Daily grease all points shown below Fig 9 Rotor Cross Shaft Rear Roller Bearings Grease Daily grease all points shown below...

Page 23: ...g bolts and tension belts via jacking bolts using a straight edge to maintain alignment Fig 11 Retighten all bolts Note Adjust belt tension when in work position Tensioning Drive Belts on Secondary Dr...

Page 24: ...d 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 k...

Page 25: ...Water in bearing See rotor vibration Remove wire string Grease bearings to schedule Expel water with grease Rotor Vibration Flails broken or missing Bearings worn or damaged Rotor damaged bent Build...

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