Spearhead Q2000HD User manual

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Q2000HD, Q2500HD & Q2800HD Flail mower 1
© Spearhead Machinery Limited 2003
Q2000HD, Q2500HD, Q2800HD
Heavy Duty & Industrial
Flail mower
Handbook
6th edition - June 2004
After serial No.
1000320228
1000625292
1000628358
Important Note
The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of publication. However, in
the course of constant development, changes in specification are inevitable. Should you
find the information given in this book different to the machine it relates to please contact
the “After Sales Department” for advice.
Please ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before using
the machine for the first time. The operator must fully understand
the contents of this manual before using the machine.
(IfthemachineisresoldtheManualmustbegiventothenewowner.)
Spearhead Machinery Ltd
GreenView,
Salford Priors.
Evesham,
Worcestershire,
WR11 8SW
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.spearhead.uk.com
[email protected]

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The purchaser should ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before using the machine for
the first time and should be satisfied that the operator fully understands the contents of this manual
before being allowed to proceed. If the machine is resold the Operators Manual must be given to the
new owner.
Fill in the details below, you will find it useful to refer to when ordering spare parts.
Spearhead Machinery Limited
Green View,
Salford Priors,
Evesham, Worcestershire,
WR11 8SW
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Date of Delivery
Dealer’s address
Telephone No.
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Q2000HD, Q2500HD & Q2800HD Flail mower 3
Manufacturedbytheabovecompanycomplies with the required provisions of thedirective
89/392/EEC and 98/37/EC, and AMD 91/368/EEC, AMD 93/44/EEC, AMD 93/68/EEC
and conforms with European norm. BSEN 292; Part 1: 1991 safety of machinery -
Terminology, methodology; Part 2; 1991 Safety of machinery - Technical specifications
and other national standards associated with its design and constructions as listed in the
Technical File.
Signed
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Date
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on behalf of Spearhead Machinery Ltd
Genral ManagerGenral Manager
Genral ManagerGenral Manager
Genral Manager
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EC declaration of conformity,
conforming to EEC directive
89/392/EEC & 98/37/EC
We, Spearhead Machinery Ltd, Green View , Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire
WR11 8SW declare under our sole responsibility that the
Product
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Flail head serial No.
Type
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Contents
Important Safety .....................................................................................................................5
Safety stickers..........................................................................................................................6
Installing your machine.............................................................................................................7
Introduction ..............................................................................................................7
Safety First ..............................................................................................................7
Tractor Requirements..............................................................................................7
Attaching to the Tractor............................................................................................8
Setting Up andAdjustment .......................................................................................................9
HeightAdjustment....................................................................................................9
Mechanical Offset....................................................................................................9
Optional Hydraulic Offset......................................................................................... 9
FrontLinkage Mounting.......................................................................................... 10
540 or 1000 rpm ....................................................................................................10
Operation ............................................................................................................................. 11
Rotor Care .............................................................................................................................12
Servicingand Maintenance ....................................................................................................13
Gearbox .................................................................................................................13
Torque Settings...................................................................................................... 13
Flail Rotor ..............................................................................................................14
Greasing................................................................................................................ 15
Skids...................................................................................................................... 16
Storage .................................................................................................................. 16
Transportation........................................................................................................ 17
Trouble shooting.....................................................................................................................18
Spearhead Warranty ..............................................................................................................19

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Q2000HD, Q2500HD & Q2800HD Flail mower 5
Important Safety
nNever operate the machine with other people present, as it is possible
for debris, including stones, to be discharged from the front and rear of
theflail hood.
nAlways ensure all cab safety guards are in place and all tractor
windows are closed.
nNever allow an inexperienced person to operate the machine without supervision.
nNever allow children to play on or around the machine at any time.
nNever attempt any maintenance or adjustment without first disengaging the PTO,
lowering to the ground, stopping the tractor engine and applying the tractor parking
brake.
nBefore leaving the tractor cab always ensure that the machine is firmly on the ground,
and the rotor has stopped spinning.
nNever stop the engine with the PTO engaged.
nAlways check that all guards are properly fitted, check there are no damaged or loose
parts. Particular attention should be given to the flails to ensure they are not damaged,
cracked or missing.
nNever operate with flails missing.
nAlways operate PTO at recommended speed, 540/1000 rpm.
nAlways inspect work area for wire, steel posts, large stones and other dangerous
materials and remove before starting work.
nNever operate with wire around the rotor. Stop immediately.
nNever attempt to use the machine for any purpose other than that it was designed for.
nEnsure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not damaged,
defaced or missing.
nNever transport with the PTO engaged.
nWhen parking up, always lower to the ground.