Spearhead
Q2000HD, Q2500HD & Q2800HD Flail mower
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Operation
Operation
Engage the PTO only when the tractor engine is at low revs to prevent shock damage to machine.
Slowly increase the engine revs to achieve the standard 540/1000 rpm PTO speed.
If at any time serious vibration occurs, stop the engine immediately and check that no flails
are missing, (following all safety precautions). The cause must be found and rectified immediately
or other components may be affected.
When in work, lower the machine to the ground carrying all its weight on the rear roller, allowing the
machine to follow the contours of the ground.
Select a sensible forward speed bearing in mind the density of growth, the terrain, and the available
horsepower, taking extra care when turning, particularly on slopes. When turning it is not necessary
to lift the machine off the ground but instead allow sufficient room to turn in a large radius. The
machine only needs to be raised when turning a tight corner, or to reverse over dense undergrowth.
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.
When cutting in extreme conditions or when small stumps, stones and other such solid objects are
likely to be found it is recommended the operator reduces the engine revs to allow the flails to pivot
more easily when striking solid objects, and proceed with caution.
