Wessex Scrubmaster SM48 User manual

Operation Manual and Parts Book
Wessex Scrubmaster SM48 & SM66 Rotary Slashers
Product Code: L2041
Issue September 2011
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CONTENTS
Welcome to your new Wessex Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting up your Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using your Wessex Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Parts Illustration - Main Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts Illustration - Chain Convertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts List - Main Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Parts List - Chain Convertion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Parts Illustration / Parts List - Wheel Option Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Parts Illustration / Parts List - P. T. O. Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Parts Illustration - Gearbox Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts List - Gearbox Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
P.T.O. Shaft Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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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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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW WESSEX PRODUCT
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SAFETY DECALS
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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 Bystanders must be at least 20 metres from machine range of action.
FDes spectateurs doivent s’écarter au moins 20 mètres du rayon d’action de la machine.
DUmstenhenden müßen sich mindestens 20 meter vom maschinenbetriebsraum entfernen.
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 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
Wessex Scrubmaster Rotary Slasher : With Blades Approximately 98.5 D.B.A.
With Chains Approximately 90.5 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.
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.

= The Wessex Scrubmaster will give excellent results on a wide variety of conditions, but it is
important to set the machine up correctly to achieve this.
= Reverse your tractor up to your mower, and connect the bottom link arms onto the bottom link
pins and secure with lynch pins.
= Adjust the right hand link arm so that both bottom link pins are at the same level.
= Connect the top link and adjust so that when in work the ‘A’frame can float backwards and
forwards to follow the ground contours.
= Connect the P.T.O. shaft, ensuring that the shaft is not too long for your tractor. If necessary,
the shaft, which is of tubular section, may be easily cut with a hacksaw. See P.T.O. instructions
on pages 14 and 15.
= Ensure that the front leg guards are fitted before operating the machine.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
= First stop the tractor before making any adjustments to the machine.
= Lift your Scubmaster up on the tractors hydraulics and simply raise or lower the side skids to
adjust the cutting height.
= Once you have set the cutting height lower the machine onto the ground and set the top link so
that the lifting chain is loose so that the machine can follow the ground contours well.
= Always ensure that the full length of the skids is in contact with the ground to avoid excessive
scuff marks.
USING YOUR WESSEX SCRUBMASTER
= The correct P.T.O. speed for your mower is 540 rpm. NEVER use the mower at a P.T.O. speed
in excess of this.
= Before engaging the P.T.O. ensure that there are no bystanders within 10 metres.
= Having set the mower up in accordance with the instructions above, engage the P.T.O., and
selecting a low forward speed, gently release the clutch.
= You will establish by experience what is the optimum forward speed for your conditions, but on
regularly maintained grass, you should achieve a good finish at 5-6 mph.
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SETTING UP YOUR MOWER

= Long wet grass will have to be cut more slowly. In very difficult conditions better results are
obtained by making two passes, in opposite directions - lowering the cutting height for the
second pass.
= When cutting scrub i.e. gorse, bracken and saplings you will need to select a suitable forward
speed and operate with caution as heavier material may exit the rear of the machine.
= It is advised that when working on heavy scrub application you should mount a weld mesh
guard on the rear of the tractor to protect both the operator and the tractor.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically (Every 50 hours)
= Grease the P.T.O. shaft bearings.
= Grease the P.T.O. shaft sliding tube.
= Check the gearbox oil level, top up with EP90 gear oil.
Regularly (Every 10 hours)
= Inspect the condition of the cutting blades or chains.
= Replace any chipped or broken blades or chains.
= Do not run with unbalanced rotor this will damage your machine and is not covered by
the warranty.
= The use of non Genuine Wessex Parts will invalidate Warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
SM48 SM66
Cutting Width (cm) 120 170
Overall Width (cm) 130 180
Weight (kg) Fitted with Chains 307 468
Weight (kg) Fitted with Blades 324 516
H.P. Requirement 30 45
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USING YOUR WESSEX SCRUBMASTER

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PARTS ILLUSTRATION - MAIN DECK
PARTS ILLUSTRATION - CHAIN CONVERSION
PLATE 1
PLATE 2