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POWAVATOR 150 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1:4 INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL 

 

Standen products comply with the Machinery Directive 
89/392/EEC, as amended by Directive 91/368/EEC, 99/44,  
99/68. 
 
This manual has been written and provided to enable users 
Of the Standen products to :- 
 
1. 

Understand how the machine operates. 

 
2. 

Be able to operate the machine safely and without hazard to 
either the operator or persons in the vicinity. 

 
3. 

Be able to use the machine to its full potential. 

 

The operator must read all of the manual and fully understand its 
contents before attempting to operate, adjust or service the machine. 
 

The contents of this manual are intended as a guide to the 
operation and servicing of the machine. It is not a training 
manual. 
 

 

 
Whilst all care and attention has been taken in the design and 
production of all Standen products, as with all machinery there 
remains a certain amount of risk to personnel whilst the machine is in 
use. 
 
It is strongly recommended that operators take all possible 
precautions to ensure both their own safety and the safety of others 
that may be in the vicinity. 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for POWAVATOR 150

Page 1: ...POWAVATOR 150 Standen Engineering Limited Hereward Works Station Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4BP England Tel 01353 661111 www standen co uk Fax 01353 662370...

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Page 3: ...in 7 days of installation Failure to do so may invalidate the machine warranty On delivery check that the machine is as ordered and has not been damaged in transit Please report any shortfall to your...

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Page 5: ...INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Noise Levels 2 2 Personnel Safety 5 1 Checks Before Operation 2 3 Safety in Operation 5 2 Working Instructions 2 4 Safety in Transit 5 3 Operators Check List 2 5 Safety in Maintenance...

Page 6: ...e undertaken without prior consultation with Standen Engineering Limited Save to the extent covered by the warranty the Company Shall not be liable in any circumstances for any loss injury Or expense...

Page 7: ...potential The operator must read all of the manual and fully understand its contents before attempting to operate adjust or service the machine The contents of this manual are intended as a guide to...

Page 8: ...5 COPYRIGHTS Standen Engineering Limited Hereward Works Station Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB74BP This handbook is issued on the condition that it must not be used copied or exhibited without their writ...

Page 9: ...ing list of precautions should be brought to the attention of all persons operating or working on the machine and should be complied with at all times 2 3 SAFETY IN OPERATION 1 Untrained personnel or...

Page 10: ...or proper footwear Wear gloves when handling the Implement or parts with sharp edges 9 In low light conditions a sufficient level of artificial light should be made available to ensure safe working c...

Page 11: ...ntial or proper footwear Wear gloves when handling the Implement or parts with sharp edges 6 Always use mechanical or additional help when lifting heavy parts 7 Use only genuine STANDEN replacement pa...

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Page 14: ...ons are suitable for category 2 or 3 mounting in the central position only Depth of cultivation is maintained by side mounted wheels or a rear mounted roller 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS Model 70 90 100 120 140...

Page 15: ...P The tractor must be of a suitable size to suit land conditions and to handle and lift the implement safely 3 5 TRACTOR TYRES Ensure that all tractor tyres are at the manufacturers recommended pressu...

Page 16: ...unting position 1 With the Powavator on a firm level surface adjust the depth control device until the machine gearbox input shaft is horizontal 2 Reverse the tractor up to the machine to give 150mm 6...

Page 17: ...to a maximum of 50mm 2 inches 8 Fit the PTO drive shaft to the tractor PTO ensuring that the end yoke quick release pin locates fully in the tractor PTO shaft groove Clip the safety check chain to the...

Page 18: ...ND SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE 3 Disconnect the PTO drive shaft safety guard check chain from the tractor 4 Depress the quick release pin on the tractor end yoke and slide the yoke off the tractor PTO shaft...

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Page 20: ...d remove the clutch guard from the machine 3 Tighten two opposite nuts until the springs are coil bound as this will help to centralise the plates 4 Tighten the other nuts until they just touch the wa...

Page 21: ...POWAVATOR 150 4 6 WEED CUTTER BLADES...

Page 22: ...ditions Work a short distance then stop the tractor disengage the PTO drive and switch off the tractor engine Check that the tilth obtained is satisfactory and that the depth of tillage is even across...

Page 23: ...oil A 2 blade rotor at a slow speed will produce a large cut leaving a rough cloddy finish A 3 blade rotor at a fast speed reduces the cut size resulting in a fine tilth The 3 blade formation is suita...

Page 24: ...a fine tilth is produced trash is buried and the trailing board will have a levelling effect With the trailing board raised a relatively coarse tilth is Produced as the soil is not broken and the lar...

Page 25: ...tly 3 PTO drive shaft operating angle exceeded 4 Obstacle in rotor Insufficient depth of work 1 Machine carried by the tractor hydraulics 2 Insufficient power 3 Depth control set too low 4 Worn bent o...

Page 26: ...e grease Oil points General purpose machine oil 6 2 PRELIMINARY MAINTENANCE Check that all safety guards are correctly fitted safety mechanisms and devices are operative and warning labels in position...

Page 27: ...ase Points Lubricate Replace wearing parts as necessary to prevent damage to non wearing parts 1 Check the gearbox oil level Change oil after first 10 hours then every 500 hours 2 Check side drive oil...

Page 28: ...arts and smear with grease Separate clean and grease the PTO drive shaft Lubricate all oil and grease points 6 4 WEAR SKIDS To protect the side drive and rotor stub axle from wear replaceable skids ar...

Page 29: ...e bolts Only genuine blade bolts will have the correct shank length and tensile strength Fit the bolt head against the blade with the spring washer and nut against the flange Tighten the nuts to 35 kg...

Page 30: ...POWAVATOR 150 Fig 6 5a 2 Blade Rotor Fig 6 5b 3 Blade Rotor...

Page 31: ...pike too loose when fitted CAUTION 2 Cut the spike as close to the rotor as possible taking care not to damage the retaining block 3 Knock the cut end of the spike through the rotor tube To fit a new...

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