Wessex CMT150 User manual

Operation Manual and Parts Book
Wessex CMT150/180/210 Finishing Mowers
Product Code: L2071-GB
Issue April 2022
GB

CONTENTS
Welcome to your new Wessex Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4
Important Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Main Parts Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Set up / Connecting to the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting to the Tractor / Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Driveline Length Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tractor-Mower Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operating / Start up and Reusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13
Start up and Reusing / Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,14
Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16,17,18
Stopping and Disconnection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Transport / Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Belt Tensioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Blade Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,26
Driveshaft Maintenance / Storage / Scrapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28,29
Cutting Blades / Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Torque Values / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Parts Illustration and List - CMT Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-35
Parts Illustration and List - Gearbox Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36,37
Parts Illustration and List - Spindle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,39
Parts Illustration and List - Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,41
Parts Illustration and List - 3 Point Attachement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,43
Parts Illustrationa and List -Mulching Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44,45
PTO Shaft - Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,47
Safety Training Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Daily Inspection Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 1

WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WESSEX PRODUCT
Thank you for purchasing a Wessex product. As a Wessex customer, you now number among the
most important people of our business and we will endeavour to give you the best service available
through our dealer network.
Please read this Manual carefully and familiarise yourself and other persons that will be using the
machine with its contents, to ensure the optimum performance and working life of your machine. It
is advisable that a copy of this Manual is kept in the workshop and one copy with the machine.
Further copies are available through your dealer.
On delivery, your dealer should go through the workings of the machine with you, explaining the
setting up procedures, all of which are contained in this manual for further reference. The Warranty
Registration Form must also be completed via our website at www.wessexintl.com/warranty/ within
7 days of delivery in order to validate the Warranty.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLYBEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL IN ASAFE PLACE.
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL IS TO ALERT OPERATORS OF AHAZARD
THAT MAYRESULT IN INJURY.
ALWAYS FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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SAFETY DECALS
GB Read operating manual before use.
FR Lire attentivement la notice avant la mise en service de l‘appareil
DE Betriebsanlage vor Gebrauch aufmerksam lessen.
GB Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor engine, remove the key and ensure that all rotating parts
have stopped before approaching the implement. Read the operator’s manual before performing
any maintenance operation.
FR Désengager l’arbre à cardan, éteindre le moteur du tracteur, enlever la clef de contact et vérifier que
toutes parties rotatives se soient arrêter avant d’approcher la machine. Lire la notice avant
d’entamer tout manutention.
DE Gelenkwelle auskuppeln, Motor des Traktors abschalten, Schlüßel abziehen und versichern Sie
sich, dass all rotierende Element gestopped, bevor Sie sich der Maschine nähern. Bitte lesen Sie
die Betriebsanlage bevor Sie jede Art von Wartung unternehmen.
GB Thrown or flying object hazard. Keep safe distance from the machine.
FR Risque de projectile. Maintenir la distance de sécurité.
DE Flugobjektgefahr. Sicherheitsabstand halten.
GB Rotating blades: severing of lower limbs hazard. Keep safe distance from machine.
FR Lames rotatives : risque de coupure de membres inférieurs. Maintenir la distance de sécurité.
DE Rotienrende Messer: Warnung vor untere Gliedmaßenabtrennung. Sicherheitsabstand halten.
GB Cutting off fingers or hand hazard. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped
before touching them.
FR Risque de coupure de doigts et mains. Maintenir la distance de sécurité.
DE Warnung Schnittgefahr. Warten Sie bitte, dass alle Maschinenteil angehalten haben.
GB Rotating gear: fingers or hand entanglement hazard. Do not open or remove safety shields while
engine is running.
FR Engrenage rotatif: risque d’enchevêtrement. N'ouvrez et n'enlevez jamais les dispositifs de
protection tant que le moteur tourne.
DE Getribewellen: Warnung vor Einzugsgefahr. Öffnen oder entfernen Sie niemals
Schutzeinrichtungen, solange der Motor sich noch dreht.
GB Crushing hazard. Stay clear of link lifting range while in operation.
FR Risque d’écrasement. Maintenir la distance de sécurité.
DE Quetschgefahr. Sicherheitsabstand halten.
GB Implement input driveline: Body entanglement hazard. Do not open or remove safety shields while
engine is running.
FR Arbre à cardan: risque d’enchevêtrement.
DE Gelenkwelle: Warnung for Einzugsgefahr.

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SAFETY DECALS
GB Before engaging the tractor PTO, check that RPM and direction of rotation are those prescribed for
implement.
FR Avant d'embrayer la prise de force, assurez-vous que le régime de prise de force sélectionné au
tracteur est conforme au régime de prise de force
DE Vor Einschalten der Zapfwelle sicherstellen, daß gewählte Zapfwellendrehzahl des Schleppers mit
der zulässigen Drehzahl der Maschine übereinstimmt!
GB Always wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job: hearing protection, safety
shoes, safety gloves, safety glasses and overall.
FR Porter toujours les vêtements et l'équipement adéquats : des protections pour les
oreilles, chaussure de protection, des gants, des lunettes de protection et un bleu de
travail.
DE Verwenden Sie immer Schutzbekleidung, die sich in einwandfreiem Zustand befindet
und den gesetzlichen Anforderungen entspricht: Ohrenschutz, Sicherheitschuhe,
Handschuhe, Sicherheitsbrillen und Schutzanzug.
GB Oil filling point.
FR Bouchon de remplissage d’huile
DE Öleinfüllstopfen
GB Greasing point.
FR Point de graissage.
DE Fettschmierstelle.
GB CE logo.
FR Logo CE.
DE CE Logo.
GB Rotating driveline (cover) – PTO cover
FR Couvercle de l’arbre à cardan.
DE Gelenkwellenabdeckung.
GB Rotating driveline (tube) – PTO shaft
FR Arbre à cardan.
DE Gelenkwelle.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
Wessex machines are guarded for your protection, but you must always observe certain
elementary precautions. Machines are potentially dangerous and should be used with the
greatest respect and ALL OPERATORS MUST read this manual and be are aware of all safety
precautions.
1. NEVER attempt any adjustment whatsoever, unless the machine is COMPLETELYat a
standstill and the P.T.O. drive and blades have stopped turning.
2. NEVER attempt to clear any obstructions around the mower unless the machine is
COMPLETELYat a standstill and the P.T.O. drive and blades have been stopped.
3. NEVER remove belt guards unless the machine is COMPLETELYat a standstill.
4. NEVER remove safety guards which are provided for your protection.
5. NEVER operate the mower with people around, keep everybody (especially children and
animals) at a safe distance, minimum 20 metres.
6. Stand well back from the machine when cutters are spinning.
7. Regularly inspect the BLADES AND FIXING BOLTS to ensure that they are in excellent
condition. Replace blades IMMEDIATELYif any signs of fracture or excess wear becomes
apparent. Serious damage, which is excluded from our warranty conditions, may result
from using your mower with an unbalanced rotor. When replacing blades, always fit new
mounting bolts and nuts to ensure that the rotor is balanced and running smoothly.
HEALTH AND SAFETY - Noise at Work Regulations
READING AT THE OPERATORS EAR
Wessex CMT Roller mower: Approximately 95 D.B.A
Depending on conditions and material being cut, this reading may alter, it is therefore advisable for
users to do their own assessment.
In compliance with the above regulations, Ear Protectors must be worn when
operating machinery.

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WARRANTY
Your Wessex product or equipment is warranted free from defect in workmanship or manufacture
for one year from date of purchase. Any parts which appear to us to be defective, either in
material or workmanship shall be replaced or repaired at no cost to the purchaser, subject to the
following conditions:-
1. You should register your product within seven days of purchase via our Website:
www.wessexintl.com/warranty-registration
Alternatively if you prefer, please telephone Wessex International on 01264 345888.
2. Any failure in the machine should be reported in the first instance immediately to your
dealer, who will act on your behalf to resolve the matter to your satisfaction.
3. The defective parts will be returned by your dealer to us, accompanied by a full statement
describing the failure and the circumstances and conditions in which the failure occurred.
4. The following are specifically excluded from our terms of warranty:
a) Fair wear and tear, especially to belts, blades, bearings and bushes.
b) Damage caused through incorrect adjustment (see instructions).
c) Damage caused by neglect or lack of lubrication.
d) Damage caused by misuse or abuse, including impact damage to blades.
e) Damage caused whilst the machine is in transit.
f) Damage caused to the frame of the machine by running the machine with
unbalanced rotors, blades or blade bars.
g) Damage caused to the machine by use with loose nuts, bolts, screws or any other type
of fittings.
h) Please note that P.T.O. Shafts are not covered by the Wessex warranty.
i) Damage caused to the machine by impact or collision to the machine . Howsoever
caused.
5. The warranty is for the benefit of the first user only.
6. Wessex International decisions will be final and binding.
Note:
It is recommended that every machine is inspected after one hour of operation to check that
all nuts, bolts, screws or any other types of fixings are tight and any loose fixings or
components should be rectified as appropriate.
Further inspections should be carried out at regular intervals thereafter.

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1. Mower Deck
2. Top Hitch Support
3. Top Hitch Arm
4. Top Hitch Link
5. Lower Hitch Pin
6. Upper Hitch Pin
7. PTO Shield
8. Implement Input Connection
9. Gearbox
10. Driving Pulley
11. Driven Pulley
12. Blade
13. Transmission Belt
14. Belt Cover
15. Belt Tensioner Screw
16. Wheel Arm
17. Swivel Wheel
18. Height Adjusting Spacers
19. Front Roller
20. Blade Spindle
21. PTO Driveshaft
NOTE:-
To make the illustrations clearer, some of the pictures in this manual may not show some components
(e.g. belt covers).
MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION

The mower is delivered equipped with a driveshaft and related operating manual.
When the machine is delivered, check that there is no damage to the mower or driveshaft. In case
of damage or missing parts immediately notify the Manufacturer or your Dealer.
Because of its size, the mower could be delivered with some parts disassembled. In this case, the
assembly of such parts is an owner's task, and must be carefully performed with reference to the
layout tables of the Spare parts section.
ATTENTION
For proper tightening torques of bolts and screws, refer to the section Torque values table of the
manual.
CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR
The CMT mowers are designed to be mounted on tractors up to 50 hp equipped with 3-point Hitch
Category 1 (ISO 730 standard).
WARNING
Check the tractor PTO to ensure it is set at 540 rpm and turns clockwise.
WARNING
Before connecting the implement to the tractor, make sure that tractor and mower are on a flat,
stable and dry surface.
To connect the mower to the tractor the operator must do the following:
•Drive the tractor in reverse up to the mower, in order to slip the tractor hitch arms over the hitch
pins of the mower (see picture below).
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SET UP