Wessex CRX150 User manual

Operation Manual and Parts Book
Wessex CRX150/180/240 Multicut Mowers
Product Code: L2051
Issue November 2015
GB

CONTENTS
Welcome to your new Wessex Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4
Important Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Linking up to the Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Altering the Cutting Height / Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lubrication / Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting / Winter Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cutting Blades / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Part Illustration - CRX Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Parts List - CRX Mainframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts Illustration - CRX Drive and Baffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Parts LIst - CRX Drive and Baffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Parts Illustration CRX Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Parts List - CRX Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Parts Illustration - CRX Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Parts List - CRX Wheel Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Parts Illustration - CRX Spindle and Blade Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Parts List - CRX Spindle and Blade Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Parts Illustration - Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Parts List - Gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Parts Illustration - PTO Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Parts List - PTO Shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
PTO Shaft - Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Safety Training Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Daily Inspection Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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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
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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 Grease points
FLes points de graissage
DGrease Punkte.
GB Liftt Machine before turning
FLevez la machine avant de la tourner
DMaschine aufheben, bevor man sie umdreht.

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SAFETY DECALS
GB Lifting Point
FPoint de levage
DAnschlagpunkt
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FITTING PTO 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.
GB Safety Chains must be anchored tightly. Never allow chains to wrap round PTOshaft. Grease PTO
shaft regularly.
FChaînes de sécurité doit être ancré solidement. Ne laissez jamais les chaînes à entourer le
transmission. Régulièrement graisse le transmission.
DSicherheitsketten müssen fest verankert sein. Lassen Sie niemals Ketten zu runden Zapfwelle zu
wickeln. Fett Gelenkwelle regelmäßig.
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

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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 CRX 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. 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, brushes, blades and bearings.
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 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 lynchpins. Adjust the right hand tractor lift arm to ensure that the
mower is level from side to side.
2. Connect the top link. The top link pin must be situated in the hole for transport, but in the slot
when mowing as this will allow the machine to follow the ground contours well.
3. Connect the P.T.O. shaft ensuring that the shaft is not too long for the tractor. If necessary, the
P.T.O. shaft may need to be shortened, (see instructions on pages 12 and 13). Always hook the
P.T.O. chains onto the lugs provided and shorten the chains to suit. The P.T.O. chains must not
encircle the P.T.O. guard, as this will cause premature P.T.O. guard damage and wear.
4. Tighten tractor check chains to prevent sideways movement of the mower.
5. Ensure that the top link pin is in the centre of the slot on level ground for mowing and in
the hole for transport.
USING THE MOWER
Having linked your CRX 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.
Ensure that there are no bystanders within 20 metres before starting the mower up.
Never use the mower in P.T.O. speeds in excess of 540 R.P.M.
Ensure that there are no objects underneath the mower deck and that there are no bystanders
within 20 metres around the mower before starting the mower up especially children and animals.
Having set the CRX 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.
When mowing always put the top link pin in the slot so that the mower will follow the ground
contours well, and always put the pin into the hole for road transport.

BELT ADJUSTMENT
The drive belts are adjusted by moving the gearbox on its mounting bracket in relation to the
mower deck.
First, stop the tractor engine and remove the starting
key. Second, slacken the four holding bolts (A) on
the base of the gearbox-mounting bracket. To tighten
belts, turn the rear adjusting nut (B) anticlockwise,
and to slacken the belts, turn clockwise.
The belts should be free to move about 12 mm under
finger pressure. If they are too tight, there will be
undue stress on the driven parts.
When belts are adjusted correctly, lock the adjusting
nut in place, and tighten the gearbox holding bolts.
Both drive belts are tightened equally.
1. Lift the mower slightly off the ground on the hydraulic linkage and switch off the tractor.
2. Loosen, but do not remove the fixing bolts (A). There are two each side of the main deck.
3. Turn the adjusting screws (B) clockwise to lower the rollers, thus increasing the cutting height, or
anticlockwise to raise the rollers, thus reducing the height of cut. Ensure that all screws are
adjusted by the same amount otherwise the cut will be uneven. There is a triangular marker on
the adjuster to assist in checking for even adjustment.
4. Tighten all fixing bolts.
5. Re-adjust the top link so that then the machine is on level ground the pin is in the centre of the slot.
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ALTERING THE CUTTING HEIGHT (Rollers)
A
B
B
A
B
A
To adjust the cutting height when wheels are fitted. Remove
the Linch pin at the top of the wheel stem and move the
spacers from above to below the wheel arm. The more
spacers that are below the arm, the higher the cut.
There are two sizes of spacer 12.5mm and 25mm, these
correspond to the triangular markers on the roller
adjustment, which are at 25mm spacings.