Wessex RC 190 User manual

Product Code: L2068-GB
Issue Martch 2020
GB
Operation Manual and Parts Book
RC 190 Rotary Cultivator

CONTENTS
Welcome to your new Wessex Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Important Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14
Set Up / Lower Hitches Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Connecting to the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Driveline Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Tractor Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Lower Clevises Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Friction Clutch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Skids Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Rear Board Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Stopping and Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Transporting / Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Blades Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Gearbox Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Side Case Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Bearing House Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Maintenance / Driveshaft Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Storage / Scrapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 36
Torque Values Table / Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Parts Illustration - Main Frame and Rotor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

CONTENTS
Parts List - Main Frame and Rotor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Parts Illustration - Main Frame and Rotor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Parts List - Main Frame and Rotor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Parts Illustration / Parts List - Rotor Support - Drive End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Parts Illustration / Parts List - Rotor Support - Non Drive End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Parts Illustration - Gearbox Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Parts List - Gearbox Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Parts Illustration - CE Kit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Parts List - CE Kit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
P.T.O. Shaft - Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 49
Safety Training Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Daily Inspection Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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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 ATTENTION Description of pictograms.
FATTENTION Description des pictogrammes.
DVORSICH Beschreibung von Piktogrammen.
GB Read Operating manual before use.
FLire le Manuel d’utilisation avant l’utilisation.
D Vor Benutzung Betriebsanleitung lesen.
GB Ear defenders must be worn.
FPorter des protections d’oreilles.
DGehörschutz muss getragen werden.
GB Never remove guards or attempt adjustment until rotor has stopped.
FNe jamais retirer les protections ni tenter des ajustements si les rotors sont en mouvement.
DNiemals Schutzvorrichtungen abnehmen oder eine Einstellung versuchen, bevor der Rotor stillsteht.
GB Bystanders must be at least 20 metres from machine range of action.
FLes personnes présentes doivent s’écarter d’au moins 20 mètres du rayon d’action de la machine.
DUmstehende müssen mindestens 20 m vom Wirkungsbereich der Maschine entfernt sein.
GB Stand clear. Flying objects possible.
FS’éloigner ! Possibilité d’objets volants.
DZurückbleiben! Herumfliegende Objekte möglich.
GB Examine blades regularly. The operator is responsible for machine damage caused by unbalanced rotors.
FExaminer les lames régulièrement. L’opérateur est responsable des dommages à la machine provoqués par
des rotors mal équilibrés.
DDie Messer regelmäßig untersuchen. Der Bediener ist für Maschinenschäden verantwortlich, die durch
unwuchtige Spindeln entstehen.
GB Keep hands and feet clear
FNe pas approcher les mains et les pieds.
DHände und Füße fernhalten.
GB Grease points
FPoints de graissage.
DSchmierpunkte.
VIBRATION
GB Lift Machine before turning
FSoulever la machine avant les virages.
DDie Maschine vor dem Wenden anheben.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
FITTING P.T.O. SHAFT TO MACHINE & TRACTOR
nAll safety chains must be anchored tight enough to allow a small amount of movement, but not
enough to wrap around the P.T.O. Shaft.
nEnsure that the shaft and guard is regulary greased to avoid overheating and to give
lubrication.
nImportant: Thoroughly read through the manufacturers instruction book before using the P.T.O.
Shaft.
P.T.O.Shafts are not covered by the Wessex Warranty.
SAFETY DECALS
GB CORRECT BELTTENSION: Check belt tension regulary:
10mm of belt deflection at thumb pressure between pulleys.
FTENSIONNEMENT CORRECT DE LA COURROIE : Contrôler le tensionnement régulièrement :
la déflexion de la courroie sous la pression du pouce entre les deux poulies doit être de 10 mm.
DKORREKTE RIEMENSPANNUNG: Riemenspannung regelmäßig überprüfen:
10 mm Eindrücktiefe bei Daumenduck zwischen Riemenscheiben.
10 mm
GB Lifting Point
FPoint de levage
DHebepunkt
GB Caution, Pinch Points.
FAttention, points de pincement.
D Vorsicht, Einklemmgefahr.

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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. Stop Engine and remove
Tractor Key.
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. Stop
Engine and remove Tractor Key.
3. NEVER remove belt guards unless the machine is COMPLETELYat a standstill. Stop
Engine and remove Tractor Key.
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 RC190 Cultivator: 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. The registration card enclosed with this booklet must be returned to us within seven days of
purchase. Alternatively if you prefer, you may register your product via our Website.
http://www.wessexintl.com/warranty-registration
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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RC-190
Overall Dimensions mm 2063 x 1055 x 795
Tilling width in
cm
72"
191
Recommended tractor HP range HP 45-60
3-point hitch type -Cat.I and II
Number of Flanges on Rotor No. 8
Total number of tines on Rotor No. 48
PTO input speed rpm 540
Rotor Shaft Speed rpm @
540 241
Standard Tine Construction -curved
Transmission type -gear
Max working depth cm 19
Rotor tube diameter mm 89
Rotor Swing Diameter mm 480
Driveline safety device -slip clutch
Weight (driveline not included) lbs
kg
926
420