Spearhead Swipe
E
150/
E
180/
E
210
21
21
21
21
Rotors
Rotors
Rotors
Rotors
Vibration of the rotor can cause premature failure of the rotor shaft bearings
as well as structural failures. It is vital that the machine is not operated with
the rotor vibrating - if any vibration is detected stop operating the machine
immediately and carry out the checks listed below:
•
Stop tractor engine, neutralise PTO drive and remove the starting key.
•
Check for missing or damaged blades - replace any missing components
immediately.
•
Check and ensure that all blade attachments are tight. If any blade
components are missing or loose and have been replaced and tightened, run
the rotor and test for signs of vibration - if vibration is still present, check as
follows:
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Stop tractor engine, neutralise PTO drive and remove the starting key.
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Check rotor gearbox bearings for roughness or signs of slackness.
•
Replace bearings which suffer the above symptoms. If vibration persists it is
an indication that the rotor is probably bent and must therefore be replaced
before using the machine again.
MACHINE REMOVAL & STORAGE
In the parking position the machine rests on the skids at both sides. To put the
machine in this position the following procedure is necessary:
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Remove the bolt from the height adjusting clevis on the main deck to allow
the castor arm to swing up.
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Lower the machine to the ground using the tractor hydraulics.
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Stop tractor engine and disengage PTO drive.
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Slacken lift arm and check chains.
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Remove top link.
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Remove lynch pin and rings securing lift arms to mounting pins.
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Remove mounting pins from mounting clevis and lift arms.
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Grease mounting pins.
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Replace lynch pins.
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Release tractor end of PTO shaft and pull back along splines.
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Start tractor engine and drive carefully forward.
•
Grease spline and tubes of PTO and store with the machine or keep in a
safe dry place.
Machine Storage
Machine Storage
Machine Storage
Machine Storage
Before removing the machine from the tractor a thorough check of the
machine and its components should be made. Follow instructions below.
•
Thoroughly clean all moving parts, particularly the rotors.
