Wessex WFM 125 User manual

Operation Manual and Parts Book
Wessex WFM125 Flail Mowers
Product Code: L2065
Issue November 2018
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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, 8
Adjusting the Cutting Height / Flail Mower Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operation After Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications / Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Parts Illustration - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 16
Parts List - Mainframe Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 17
P.T.O. Shaft - Operation and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Safety Training Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Daily Inspection Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CE Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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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.

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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 FRX Flail mower: Approximately 95 D.B.A
Depending on conditions, powering tractor 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 this 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 lynch pins. Adjust the right hand tractor lift arm to ensure that the
mower is level from side to side.
2. Connect the top link.
3. Stop the tractor engine and 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
18 and 19).
4. Tighten tractor check chains to prevent sideways movement of the mower.
5. Adjust the mower height to ensure that the P.T.O. shaft is parallel with the ground.
USING THE MOWER
Before operating the machine, the following areas should be checked:-
1. Before starting up the machine, check and Lubricate all grease points.
2. Use only an agricultural tractor of horsepower within specified limits of the machine.
3. Check that the machine is properly attached to the tractor. Be sure lynch pins are used on the
mounting pins.
4. Be sure extra weights are mounted on the front of the tractor.
5. Check the oil level in the gearbox. Add as required.
6. Check that the tractor P.T.O. shaft turns freely and that it can telescope easily.
7. Check the blades. Be sure they are not damaged or broken and swing freely in their mount.
Repair or replace as required.
8. Check and tighten the blade bolts.
9. Check for entangled material in all rotating parts. Remove this material.
10. Install and secure all guards, doors and covers before starting.
11. Before connecting the P.T.O. shaft the tractor and the machine rotor must be stopped and the
key removed.
12. The P.T.O. shaft and its covers must be in good condition.

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USING THE MOWER
13. Ensure that there are no bystanders or animals within 20 metres before starting the mower.
Keep the output of the tractor at 540 RPM.
14. Before cleaning, repairing and lubricating the machine, stop the motor and remove the key.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
To get the most out of your flail mover, it should be set within the recommended height.
To save fuel and power and reduce wear and tear, the cutting height must be set correctly.
When adjusting the working height, loosen screw (1), remove screw (2) on both sides. The roller
height (see following drawing) can be adjusted by aligning the selected hole in the roller support
bracket at position 2, The lowest hole is the highest working height; put the screw (2) into the
selected hole; tighten screw (1) and screw (2).
FLAIL MOWER ADJUSTMENT
1. On a flat piece of ground, attach the Flail Mower to the Tractor using the three point linkage.
2. Use a solid adjustable top link.
3. Lower the three point linkage to its lowest position.
4. With the roller at the rear in contact with the ground, adjust the length of the top link so that the
lower edge at the side of the flail mower is parallel with the ground.
5. Rotate the blade drum by hand so that a row of blades hang vertically towards the gourd.