Winton WFP Series User manual

WINTON PROFESSIONAL FINISHING MOWER
WFP SERIES
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER
OWNERS MANUAL

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Congratulaons on purchasing your new Winton mower!
Before you get started, we have provided a helpful space to jot down a few important
details about your new Winton machine.
Model Number: WFP
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Factory Reference: EA180 / EA215 / EA235
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this machine and should remain with it even if
the machine is subsequently sold.
Winton connually seeks advancements in its product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product informaon available at the me of prinng, there may be minor
discrepancies between your machine and this manual.
If you have any quesons concerning this manual, please consult your local dealer.
First Published:

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General Safety Informati n
Ensure all potenal operators read this manual thoroughly before using the machine.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Failure to follow good safety standards could result in severe injury or even death.
Misuse: This machine is designed for use with compact tractors, and should be used only for the
indicated purpose. Winton does not take responsibility if the machine is used for any other
purpose. Children must not operate the machine under any circumstance.
Modi ca on: Do not modify equipment in any way. This may impair the operaon and overall
safety of the machine.
Tractor requirements: Use only with compact tractors within power range specied.
Misuse transport: Do not use machinery to transport personnel or livestock.
Condi on: For the safety of personnel and opmum performance of the machine, you should
check the condion of the machine and the tractor before starng. Before use check all nuts and
bolts are ght.
Spa al awareness: Always check the operang area is safe before starng machinery.
Operator clothing: The operator should not wear loose clothing while operang machinery.
Safety wear: Always use appropriate ear protecon when running a tractor and machinery.
Ensure you are wearing protecti e gloves when servicing and using machinery.
Bystander safety: Ensure bystanders keep away from the machine when it is in use. Do not
touch moving parts when the machine is at work.
Public places: When travelling on the road/public places, always keep the PTO turned off
Maintenance: Always keep the machine maintained and in a good state. Where necessary,
repair or replace any defecve parts. Do not modify the machine.
Sharp objects: Pay aenti n to the sharp/pointed parts while servicing the machine.
Safety guards: All protecve parts should be in good condion before operang machinery.
Safety signs/s ckers: Keep all safety signs clean and legible. Replace any which are missing or
illegible. If a component with safety sign(s) is replaced, make sure new safety sign(s) are
aached in the same locaons.
Opera ng speeds: Machinery and PTO should be operated at the recommended speed at all
time .
Safety awareness: Good safety requires that you familiarise yourself with various safety signs,
the type of warning and the area, or parcular funcon related to that area.
Alertness: Never consume alcohol or drugs as these can hinder alertness/coordinaon. Consult
your doctor about using this machine while taking prescripti n medicati ns.

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General Safety Informati n (Conti ued)
Machinery Pre-Use Checks
On receipt of your new Winton machine and again within the rst 4 hours of use, or the ‘shake in
period’, we always recommend checking over the machine.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws are ght on the unit.
• Tighten/check any bolts and nuts securing blades.
• If your machine has belts check the tension and adjust if required.
• Apply grease to grease points if necessary.
• Check gear oil level and top up if needed. Do not overll.
Tractor Pre-Use Checks
Check that the machine is properly aached to the tractor. Ensure that secure pins are used on
the linkage mounng pins.
Be sure to add extra weights to the front of the tractor or add wheel weights if required.
Check that the tractor PTO sha turns freely and that the machines PTO drive sha can extend
easily. Grease the PTO drive sha using the grease points.
The chain on the PTO sha should be checked and in a good condion. The universal joints
installed should be in a good state, with proper protecti e parts.
Before installing the PTO sha, the tractor and machine should be stopped and the key removed.
Install and secure all safety guards, doors and covers before starng.
Bystanders should leave the immediate area before connectin the drive to the tractor.
Running/Opera ng Checks
• Always keep the PTO output from the tractor at 540 RPM when running machinery.
Post-Use Regular Checks
Check blades, belts and wearing parts. Be sure they are not damaged and blades swing freely in
their mount. Repair or replace as required.
Clean machinery and check for/clear any entangled material which may have got stuck around
the rotati g parts.

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Contents
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General Safety informaon 1-2
1. Dimensions and Specicaons 3
2. Installaon & Set Up 4
3. Cung Height Adjustment 5
4. Gear Oil Change & Check 6-7
5. Adjusng Belt Tension 8
6. Linkage Extension 9
7. Servicing & Maintenance 10-11
8. Parts Diagram & Parts List 1 12-15
9. Parts Diagram 2 & Parts List 2 16
10. Parts Diagram 3 & Parts List 3 17
PTO Shaft Resizing 19
Winton Product Warranty 20
Trouble Shoong 21
1. Dimensions & Speci cation
Model WFP180 WFP215 WFP235
Weight 239kg 289g 320kg
Working Width 180cm 215cm 235cm
Number Of Blades 3 3 5
Recommended Tractor HP 25-55 HP 30-60 HP 35-70 HP
Width 190cm 230cm 245cm
Depth 170cm 170cm 170cm
Height 80cm 80cm 80cm
PTO Sha Size 70-100cm 70-100cm 70-100cm
Cung Height 2-9cm 2-9cm 2-9cm
Linkage Size Category 1 Category 1 Category 1
Number Of Drive Belts 2 2 2

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2. Installati n & Set Up
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Before aaching/detaching machinery ensure the hydraulic li system is in a neutral posion.
Safety: Make sure the PTO drive isn’t connected at any point unl instructed to do so.
You will need:
Your tractor, tractor top link arm (adjustable), linkage pins, PTO shaft & some elbow grease!
Aaching The Mower
Start by nding a at piece of ground. Lower the three point linkage on your tractor to its lowest
posion and aach the mower to the tractor using the three point linkage pins and linch pins. Aach
the top linkage arm to the oang top link to allow the mower to “oat” behind the tractor [see
secti n on linkage extension].
Ensure that all four wheels are level on the ground when aached. Check the clearance between the
boom of the blades and the ground, this should be at least 20mm.
The cung height can be set by adjusti g the wheel spacers on the machine to increase or decrease
the blade clearance as required [see secti n on adjusng the cung height].
The working speed of the machine should always be at a walking pace (approx. 2 to 5 mph) depending
on the working condions. Longer patches of grass should be cut at a much slower pace for the best
cut and to avoid any damage to the mower. Remember, nishing mowers are designed for shorter
frequently maintained grass. You may need to cut or top any overgrown areas rst before using the
nishing mower.
Check your PTO sha’s grease points and apply grease if needed. Then aach the PTO drive sha and
ensure the locking pin is secure on both the tractor and mower sides. Aach the chain to a secure point
on the tractor/implement.
Operate the mower the with tractor in low range gear and the PTO delivering 540 RPM.
Pre-Mowing Checklist
Before starng the machine, always check and adjust the following:
• Set correct cung height. [Secon 3]
• Oil level of the gearbox. [Secon 4]
• Check the belt tension. [Secti n 5]
• Lubricaon/grease points. [Secon 7]
• Tightness of all bolts, nuts and screws.
• All protecti e guards are in place before operang.

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3. Cutti Height Adjustment
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Note: Clearance of blades to the ground should be at least 20mm and higher on un-even ground.
Geng the cung height right is the key to creang the best cut and nish when mowing. The cut
height can be set by simply adjusng the mower deck height with the wheel spacers.
There are dierent sizes of adjusng spacers on the wheel forks which can be used to achieve a range
of cung heights. The spacers are moved from under and above the wheel bracket to achieve the
desired height.
Always make sure all spacers are in the same posion on all wheels to ensure an even and level cut.
Wheel Adjustment
1. Use the tractor linkage and secure stands to raise the mower o the wheels.
2. Remove linch pin (1) and slide wheel fork (2) out of bracket (3).
3. Posion spacers (4, 5, 6 & 7) above or below the wheel bracket as required.
4. Replace wheel fork (2) and linch pin (1).
5. Repeat above on the remaining three wheels.
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4. Gear Oil Check & Change
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Always follow manufacturers instrucons for oils and lubricants.
Important Informaon
Do not mix old and new oils together or mix dierent types of oil. Always dispose of old oils in the
safely and in the correct manner.
Always make sure the machine is on a at and level surface when checking oil levels. The machine
should be le at a standsll to cool down for at least 10 minutes. Ensure the machine is stable before
carrying out work and will not upturn.
Gear Oil Grade 80w90 gear oil (API GL5 grade) for all condions (or equivalent)
Gearbox Oil Level Approx. 0.5 litres to level plug
Level Plug Size 8mm Allen key
First Oil Change 50 hours use
Oil Change Frequency 250 hours/yearly (whichever is rst)
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4. Gear Oil Check & Change (Contin ed)
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Always follow manufacturers instrucons for oils and lubricants.
Oil Change/Check Gearbox
1. Remove ller/breather plug (1) on top of the gearbox unit.
2. Remove level plug (2)on the side of the gearbox.
3. Add oil through the ller/breather (1) (if required). The oil should reach the boom of the
level plug (2).
4. Replace ller/breather plug (1) and level plug (2).
Draining oil: Use an oil pump to remove old oil and any debris when changing oil.
Bolt tension: Always make sure bolts are ghtened correctly. The ller/level plug should be secure but
not over ghtened.
Oil Change Log
Oil Change #1 Oil Change #2 Oil Change #3 Oil Change #4 Oil Change #5 Oil Change #6
/ / / / / / / / / / / /

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5. Adjusting Belt Tension
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Correct Belt Tension
The correct belt tension is achieved when the belt can be deected by the belt thickness about 10mm
at the centre point between the pulleys. A generic measure across machines is the belt should be able
to twist a quarter turn by hand. Any more and they are too loose and any less and too ght, you may
run the risk of losing drive to the mower or burning the belts out prematurely.
Always use a straight edge to make sure the belt pulleys are in line and running true. If misaligned,
contact your dealer or service engineer for technical support.
Belt Tensioning & Replacement
1. Remove bolt (1) on the wheel brackets then bolts (2) on the guard by the gearbox, repeang
on both sides..
2. Remove both belt guard panels to gain access to the belts.
3. Loosen o bolt & nuts on gearbox adjustment plate (3).
4. Wind in/out bolt (4) to adjust the plate and tension the belts as required.
5. Tighten bolt & nuts (3) and replace belt guards.
6. Replace and ghten bolts (1 & 2)
To change belts, loosen o the belt tension. They are a ght t and will need some elbow grease.
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6. Linkage Extension
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Some tractors with shorter lower linkage arms or larger rear tyres may nd that aaching the nishing
mower causes the tractor wheels to touch the mower wheels. In these cases linkage extensions can be
supplied to prevent the problem.
The lower linkage extenders (A) can be aached or detached as required. These are simply bolted to
the A frame bracket on the mower. The lower linkage pins can be moved between the extension
brackets and mower as needed.
The mower also has a oang top linkage (B). This is not xed into place which allows the mower to
remain on all wheels over any bumps or contours in the ground.
Li the oang linkage (B) by hand and aach to the tractor as you would with a xed top linkage
point. Adjust the tractor’s top linkage arm so the linkage is secure.
Always take extra care if liing the tractor’s 3 point linkage when the mower is aached. As the
oang top linkage is not rigid the mower is likely to be unstable. Use a xed point for any liing.
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7. Servicing & Maintenance
Safety: Store all lubricants away from excessive heat, dust, moisture and contaminants.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Greasing & Lubricaon Points
1. Blade Hubs x3 (x5 on WFP235 model) (1).
2. Wheel Fork Tubes x4 (2).
3. Wheels x4 (3).
4. PTO sha x2.
Grease Type Mul-purpose lithium based grease (EPI or EP2)
Grease Frequency Check every 4-8 hours (top up if required)
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7. Servicing & Maintenance (Contin ed)
Safety: Store all lubricants away from excessive heat, dust, moisture and contaminants.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is staonary and keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Wipe grease nipples with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecng any dirt or grit. Press grease
into each grease nipple three to ve mes. We recommend using a hand-held grease gun for best
results.
If grease nipples will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
If you noce any grease points are broken replace or repair them immediately.
Other Maintenance
Blades: Check condion of the blades and replace if worn/broken. Always take care when handling
blades, wear gloves and use suitable tools for changing blades. If blades are replaced check they are
secure to avoid any excessive vibraon.
Oils: Ensure oil levels are checked and topped up when needed. Replace any oils per the schedule.
PTO Sha : Check the condion of your PTO sha and replace if worn or damaged immediately.
Cleaning: Ensure the mower deck is cleaned of mud and grass. Remove debris from any moving
parts to prevent entanglement. Do not spray water on bearings when cleaning with a high pressure
washer.
Bearings: Check the bearings on the three blade hubs. If the oil seals are damaged debris may enter
the bearings. Clean and replace with new bearings if necessary. Run the mower without a load for
approx. 3-5 minutes to check bearings are operati g smoothly.
Paintwork: Re-coat any damaged paintwork to prevent corrosion.
Wheels: Check the condion of all wheels and replace if any are broken or damaged.
Storage: Store the machine in a dry, level area. Chock the wheels if necessary.
Belts: Check the condion of belts, replace if worn or frayed. Tension belts if required.
*The periods recommended are based on normal operang condions. Severe or unusual condions
may require more frequent maintenance.

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8. Parts Diagram 1 - WFP180 & WFP215 Frame
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8. Parts List 1 - WFP180 & WFP215 Frame
Dia No. Part Number Part Descrip on Qty
1-1 SRM162VD le pulley cover 180 1
1-2 PRM402VD le pulley cover 215 1
2 40200002 M8 self locking nut 6
3 40300002 M8 washer 6
4-1 PRM062VD hood/deck 180 1
4-2 PRM080VD hood/deck 215 1
5 PRM064VD wheel frame (standard) 2
6 40100076 M8x20 bolt 4
7 40300002 M8 washer 4
8 40200002 M8 nut 4
9-1 PRM210VD wheel scraper 180 2
9-2 PRM421VD wheel scraper 215 2
10 40600001 linch pin (an-scalp roller upgrade) 4
11 PRM077VD wheel frame (an-scalp roller up-
grade) 2
12 40300028 M10 penny washer 6
13 40100045 M10x80 bolt 6
14-1 SRM161VD right pulley cover 180 1
14-2 PRM403VD right pulley cover 215 1
15 40200003 M12 washer 4
16 40100043 M12x35 bolt 4
17 40200006 M12 nut 4
18 40300004 M12 washer 4
19 40100015 M12x45 bolt 2
20 40200025 M22 nut 2
21 40300024 M22 washer 2
22 SRM220D M22 boom link pin 2

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8. Parts List 1 (Continue ) - WFP180 & WFP215 Frame
Dia No. Part Number Part Descrip on Qty
23 40100046 M12x100 bolt 1
24 SRM059VD A-frame top bracket 1
25 SRM233D M12x5 spacer 2
26 40300004 M12 washer 2
27 40200006 M12 nut 1
28 SRM185VD A-frame front bracket 1
29-1 SRM188VD A-frame support 180 1
29-2 SRM413VD A-frame support 215 1
30 40300003 M10 washer 4
31 40200003 M10 nut 4
32 SRM064VD gearbox adjustment plate 1
33 SRM070VD gearbox mount plate 1
34 40200005 M10 nut 1
35 40300003 M10 washer 1
36 40100044 M10x80 bolt 1

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9. Parts Diagram 2 - Wheel Assembly
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Dia No. Part Number Part Descrip on Qty
1 41300002 linch pin 1
2 SRM203ZD 2mm spacer 1
3 SRM204ZD 6mm spacer 1
4 SRM205ZD 14mm spacer 1
5 SRM206ZD 22mm spacer 1
6 SRM207ZD 33mm spacer 1
7 SRM053VD wheel fork 1
8 40200006 wheel nut 1
9 40300004 M12 washer 1
10 SRM205ZD 14mm spacer 2
11 SRM232ZD wheel spacer bush 1
12 42900001 wheel 1
13 40100048 wheel bolt 1
9. Parts List 2 - Wheel Assembly

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10. Parts Diagram 3 - WFP235 Frame
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10. Parts List 3 - WFP235 Frame
Dia No. Part Number Part Descrip on Qty
1 PRM065VD wheel frame (standard) 2
2 PRM210VD wheel scraper 2
3 40100076 M8x20 bolt 4
4 40300002 M8 washer 4
5 40200002 M8 self locking nut 4
6 40600001 linch pin (an-scalp roller upgrade) 4
7 XRM057VD wheel frame (an-scalp roller up-
grade 2
8 40300028 M10 penny washer 6
9 40100045 M10x80 bolt 6
10 XRM140VD hood/deck 1
11 40300020 M18 washer 2
12 40100040 M18x50 bolt 2
13 40300020 M18 washer 2
14 40200020 M18 nut 4
15 XRM162VD linkage extension arm 2
16 SRM220D boom link pin 2
17 40300020 M18 washer 2
18 40200028 M18 self-locking nut 2
19 40200025 M22 nut 2
20 40300024 spring washer 2
21 40100052 M18x80 bolt 4
22 40300020 M18 washer 2
23 XRM153VD right pulley cover 1
24 40200006 M12 nut 2
25 40300004 M12 washer 2
26 40100015 M12x45 bolt 2

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10. Parts List 3 (Continu d) - WFP235 Frame
Dia No. Part Number Part Descrip on Qty
27 40100046 M12x100 bolt 1
28 SRM059VD A-frame top bracket 1
29 SRM233D M12x5 spacer 2
30 40300004 M12 washer 1
31 40200006 M12 nut 1
32 XRM155VD A-frame front bracket 1
33 XRM156VD A-frame supports 1
34 40100044 M12x80 bolt 1
35 40300003 M12 nut 1
36 40200005 M12 washer 1
37 SRM064VD gearbox adjustment plate 1
38 40200003 M10 nut 4
39 40300003 M10 washer 4
40 XRM154VD le pulley cover 1
41 40200002 M8 nut 6
42 40300002 M8 washer 6
43 40100003 M12x35 bolt 2
44 40300003 M12 washer 2
45 SRM070VD gearbox mount plate 1