Wessex FLC125 User manual

Operation Manual and Parts Book
Country FLC110, FLC125 & FLC140 Flail Mower
Product Code: L2044
Issue September 2012
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CONTENTS
Welcome to your new Wessex Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Linking up to the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hydraulic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using your Wessex Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Working Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Side Shift Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Belt Tensioner Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cutter Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Drive Belts Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts Illustration - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Parts List - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Parts Illustration - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts List - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Parts Illustration - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Parts List - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
P.T.O. Shaft - Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21
Safety Training Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Daily Inspection Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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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 and returned to us 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 Stand clear. Flying objects possible.
FS’écartez! Possibilité d’objets volants.
DZurückbleiben! Herumfliegende objekte möglich
GB Examine blades regularly. The operator is responsible for machine damage caused by unbalanced
rotors.
FExaminez des lames régulièrement. L’opérateur est responsable des dommages à la machine
provoqés par des rotors mal equilibrés
DKlingen regelmäßig kontrollieren. Der abeiter ist an den durch unausgewogenen rotoren
maschinenschäden verantwortlich.
GB Keep hands and feet clear
FGarder les mains et les pieds.
DHalten Sie Ihre Hände und Füße.
GB Grease points
FLes points de graissage
DGrease Punkte. 3
GB ATTENTION Description of pictograms.
FATTENTION Description des pictogrames.
DVORSICH Beschreigung der piktogramme.
GB Read Operating manual before use.
FLisez Manual D’Opéreration avant l’utilisation.
D Vor der Benutzung, Betriebshandbuch lesen.
GB Ear defenders must be worn.
FDéfenseurs des oreilles doivent être portés.
DGehörschutz getragen werden.
GB Never remove guards or attempt adjustment until rotor has stopped.
FNe retirez jamais les gardes ou d'ajustement tentative jusqu'à ce que toutes les pièces mobiles ont
été interrompus.
DSchutzvorrichtung niemals abnehmen oder einstellung versuchen, bevore der rotor abstellt.
GB Do not use without pto shaft guard.
FNe pas utiliser sans de dispositif de sûreté de l’abre (arbre d’entraînement).
DNicht benutzen ohne p.t.o. (antriebswelle) schutvorrichtung.
GB Bystanders must be at least 20 metres from machine range of action.
FDes spectateurs doivent s’écarter au moins metres du rayon d’action de la machine.
DUmstenhenden müâen sich mindestens 20 meter vom maschinenbetriebsraum entfernen.
GB Liftt Machine before turning
FLevez la machine avant de la tourner
DMaschine aufheben, bevor man sie umdreht.

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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.
2. NEVER attempt to clear any obstructions around the mower unless the machine is
COMPLETELYat a standstill.
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 behind, 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 tip-top
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
CM series mowers : 94 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.

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. The registration card enclosed with this booklet must be returned to us within seven days of
purchase.
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, brushes, blades and spinners.
b) Damage to blades or brushes caused through incorrect positioning of the rotor (see
instructions).
c) Damage caused by neglect or lack of lubrication.
d) Damage caused by misuse or abuse.
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 spinners.
g) Damage caused to the machine by use with loose nuts, bolts, screws or any other type
of fittings.
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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LINKING UP TO THE TRACTOR
1. Reverse your tractor up to the machine and connect the lower links, left hand first, to the link
pins on the machine, securing with linch-pins. Adjust the right hand tractor lift arm to ensure that
the mower is level from side to side.
2. Connect the top link. Adjust the top link so that the top of the mower is parallel to the ground.
3. Connect the P.T.O. shaft ensuring the the shaft is not too long for the tractor. If necessary, the
P.T.O. shaft may to be shortened, (see instructions on pages 20 and 21). Always hook the
P.T.O. chains onto the lugs provided.
4. Tighten the tractor check chains to prevent sideways movement of the mower.
HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
1. If your machine is equipped with hydraulic side shift, connect the cylinder to the tractor, by
linking the ends of the inlet/outlet pipes - supplied with quick hitch connectors - to the hydraulic
outlet of the tractor. Check the connection stability and familiarise yourself with the controls.
USING YOUR WESSEX MOWER
1. Having linked you mower up to the tractor and connected up the P.T.O. shaft, ensure that the
mower is not too heavy for the tractor, if so you may need to fit front weights to the tractor.
2. Ensure that there are no bystanders or animals within 20 meters before starting the mower up.
3. Never use the mower in P.T.O. speeds in excess of 540 R.P.M.
4. Ensure that there are no objects underneath the mower deck and that there are no bystanders
within 20 meters behind the mower before starting the mower up especially children and
animals.
5. Having set the mower up in accordance with the above instructions engage the P.T.O. and select
a low forward speed and gently move forward. You will establish the optimum forward speed for
your conditions by experience, but on regularly maintained grass you will achieve a good finish
at 5-6 M.P.H.
6. When mowing it is important that you lift the machine on the tractor link arms when turning
sharply. When planning your cutting pattern ensure that you keep the turning whilst mowing to a
minimum. Turning sharply with the mower on the ground will damage the roller bearings.
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WORKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The machine’s working height is determined by the vertical position of the rear roller. By lifting the
roller, the blades get closer to the soil, whereas by lowering it you achieve a longer cut. After
adjusting the working height, make sure that the cutters do not hit the ground: Adirect contact
with the ground would cause excessive wear.
To adjust the roller height (picture 2):
= Screw out and remove bolts Bwhich fasten the roller on both sides.
= Loosen nut A.
= Lift or lower the roller, then position it according to the scheme.
= Re-insert and tighten bolts B.
= Tighten nut A.
The skids prevent the machine from sinking too much into the soil while working. The skids
position is fixed.
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ADJUSTMENTS

Country FLC Flail Mowers are provided with side shift, both manual (picture 3) and hydraulic
(picture 4).
To adjust side shift on the machines provided with manual shift (picture 3).
= Unscrew and remove bolt A.
= Move the AFrame to one of the permitted positions.
= Replace bolt Aand tighten the nut.
If the mower is equipped with hydraulic shift, its position can be adjusted at one’s pleasure after
connecting quick release hoses A(picture 4) to the tractor, by using the controls of the tractor
itself.
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SIDE SHIFT ADJUSTMENT