Spearhead 200F, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...e Of Installing Dealer Dealer Address Dealer Signature Date Of Delivery Installation Date Of Warranty Registration IMPORTANT At the point of transfer of ownership record the above information Note the serial number of your machine and always quote it in any communication with us or your dealer The serial number plate is located on the machine mainframe This is particularly important when ordering ...

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Page 4: ...earhead can however be contacted at any time for immediate and precise technical assistance and anything required for optimum operation and maximum performance of the equipment Upon receiving the product carefully read the manual and carefully follow the instructions contained in it IMPORTANT This operator s manual should be regarded as part of the machine Suppliers of both new and second hand mac...

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Page 6: ...ge 17 2 6 Safe Use 18 2 7 Safe Maintenance 19 3 Installing The Mulcher 20 3 1 Delivery 20 3 2 First Use 21 3 2 1 Prior To Installation 21 3 2 2 Application To The Tractor 21 3 2 3 Input PTO Shaft 22 4 Usage Instructions 26 4 1 Before Use 26 4 2 Machine Settings 27 4 2 1 Adjustment Of The Skids And Roller 27 4 2 2 Adjustment Of Working Height 28 4 3 Using The Mulcher 28 4 4 After Use 30 4 5 Safety ...

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Page 8: ...ions directly on the field It shreds plant remains allowing you to mulch branches overgrown vegetation and logs It must not be used for other uses or with other materials The mulcher consists of the following parts Figure 1 Item No Description Item No Description 1 Input PTO 7 Skid 2 Headstock 8 Cutting Tooth 3 Input PTO Protection Cone 9 Protection Chains 4 Gearbox 10 Push Frame Manual 5 Belt Gua...

Page 9: ...e Using the mulcher to mulch trunks with a diameter exceeding 18 cm Using the mulcher to mulch or cut hedges Using the mulcher for shredding purposes near frequented areas The uses listed above and those not specifically indicated in this manual including reasonably foreseeable improper uses are strictly prohibited Spearhead declines any and all liability for damages caused by the Mulcher to person...

Page 10: ...ry authorised representatives for its various territories 1 4 Technical Data Model Working Width cm Minimum Tractor HP Requirement Number of Teeth Weight kg Dimensions W x L x H cm Destroyer Flail 200F 190 80 60 1150 234 x 112 x112 Table 2 Hitch to the tractor 3 point universal Hitch category CAT 1 2 PTO input speed 540 1000 rpm Primary transmission Input Shaft Secondary transmission Belts Cut hei...

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Page 12: ...not carried out properly they may cause damage to the machine 2 2 Terminology The indicated levels of danger refer to specific risk situation that may occur during machine use and may involve the same machine the operator and any exposed persons With the purpose of highlighting situations or operations that may result in risks the meanings of terms used in this manual are indicated here HAZARDOUS A...

Page 13: ...horized Tractor Dealer legally authorised by the Manufacturer is formed by specialised staff able to carry out all types of assistance maintenance and repair work even of a certain complexity required to maintain the machine in perfect working order WARNING Carefully read the following rules If the instructions described are not followed a situation may arise which causes irreparable damage to the...

Page 14: ...lean and replaced immediately if they are fully or partially detached or damaged Plates with indications and particular warnings for maintenance and a correct use of some parts of the machine The respect of these plates lengthens the duration and the efficiency of the Mulcher Check the oil level the first time the machine is used Indicates the correct functioning of the input PTO shaft Keep clear fro...

Page 15: ...e Risk of falling It is prohibited to climb onto the machine Risk of entanglement in the PTO shaft Keep away from moving parts Risk of ejected objects Stay at a safe distance Risk of crushing Do not stand between the machine and the tractor Risk of entanglement on belts Do not approach moving parts Greasing point Use the protection mask Use protection gloves Use protection muffs Use the protective...

Page 16: ...to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves and wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cau...

Page 17: ...used It is prohibited to pour products used for cleaning or polluting substances into the sewerage drain on the ground in watercourses or into the environment It is mandatory to collect products used for cleaning and polluting substances in appropriate containers store them and deliver them to companies authorised for their disposal 2 5 1 Disposal If deciding not to use the Mulcher it is best to t...

Page 18: ...mpatible with the model fitted It is mandatory to disconnect the input PTO shaft from the PTO and set the control lever of the tractor hydraulic lifter in the blocked position when driving on the road with the Mulcher lifted It is mandatory to use the type of input PTO shaft indicated by the manufacturer of the Mulcher It is mandatory to set the control lever of the lifter in the blocked position b...

Page 19: ...tenance of the Mulcher it is necessary to respect the following provisions It is prohibited to remove or tamper with the safety devices Periodically check safety device integrity and operation Periodically check screws and bolts tightness It is mandatory to periodically verify the condition of the hoses They must not be cut or have abrasions otherwise immediately replace them with other hoses havi...

Page 20: ...s able to withstand the machine s weight as illustrated in Figure 5 To transport by carriage make sure that the Mulcher is securely anchored to the floor with suitable standard ropes or straps in accordance with the requirements set out in the 4 4 After Use paragraph Figure 5 WARNING The machine must be lifted with maximum care and by using lifting devices suitable for the weight and size of the sa...

Page 21: ...uitability good condition and adjustment of the agricultural tractor on which it will be installed Begin by first checking the power in kW or hp and the minimum mass required of the agricultural tractor They must match the minimum characteristics stipulated by the Manufacturer of the Mulcher which are indicated in this manual in the 1 4 Technical Data paragraph Move the tractor to the place where t...

Page 22: ... parallel to the ground This is very important to obtain parallelism between the Mulcher power take off and the tractor power take off Operating in these conditions means limiting the stresses on the power take off and life of the Input PTO shaft and the Mulcher itself The correct position of the tractor Mulcher unit is such when the Mulcher is at a distance from the tractor so that the input PTO sha...

Page 23: ... rotor preventing the stopping of the mulcher tractor assembly CAUTION The manufacturer of the cardan shaft recommends that no changes be made to it The Cardan shaft rotates at a significant speed and is subjected to balancing before being placed on the market Therefore any changes could cause imbalance which affect the integrity of the cardan shaft When the cardan shaft is at its maximum length in ...

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Page 26: ...ut PTO shaft is inserted correctly between the gearbox and the tractor PTO and also check the operation of the hydraulic services WARNING Before operating the Mulcher check the efficiency of the power systems and familiarize yourself with the controls During transport and every time the Mulcher must be lifted with the tractor it is fastened to the lifting device should be adjusted so that the machin...

Page 27: ... skids In this way even if there are irregularities in the ground the teeth will not penetrate the ground itself It is important to check that the Mulcher is perfectly parallel to the ground in order to obtain perfect operation Place the machine on a level surface with two spacers of approx 12 cm set inside the machine at the rotor ends Brake the tractor switch it off and remove the keys from the ...

Page 28: ...TO by means of the input PTO shaft and hydraulic hoses to the tractor s hydraulic services start the tractor engine disengage the parking brake and engage the PTO while maintaining the engine at low rpm Before starting work make sure that there are no exposed persons and or animals near the machine Otherwise have them move away On start up move slowly with the tractor gradually and slowly lower th...

Page 29: ...tions contained in this manual WARNING Avoid letting the Mulcher rotate idly During work avoid making turns with the Mulcher lowered and do not work in reverse It is mandatory to always lift the Mulcher when changing direction or reversing the machine and tractor During transportation and any time when it becomes necessary to lift the Mulcher it is necessary to adjust the tractor linkage so that t...

Page 30: ...actor off and engage the parking brake Before leaving the driver s seat of the tractor remove the ignition key from the dashboard Disconnect the input PTO shaft that connects the gearbox with the tractor PTO Release the top link from the three point hitch by releasing the appropriate pins and split pins Release the chains and tensioners of the tractor lower linkages Release the pins from the lower ...

Page 31: ... hands from being introduced into the rotating area of the input PTO shaft Fixed belt protection covers both belts and prevents hands from being introduced into the transmission area A safety protection consisting of a number of sheet metal flaps placed in the lower part of the machine prevents the soil and or fragments of plants from being projected outwards The warning pictograms of the residual...

Page 32: ...opriate weights if necessary Influence of the weight of the flail Mulcher less than or equal Influence of the weight of the tractor M x S E 0 2 x T x i x Z x D I where i tractor wheelbase D distance of the front axle from the front ballast S distance between the centre of the rear axle and the centre of the lower link arms of the tractor E distance of the centre of the lower link arms of the tract...

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Page 34: ...icant It is mandatory that any repair and or maintenance intervention be carried out by an operator with suitable physical and intellectual requirements It is mandatory to verify that during maintenance or repair operations unauthorised personnel are kept away from the Mulcher It is prohibited to deactivate protection and safety devices When it becomes necessary to deactivate these devices in orde...

Page 35: ...age caused due to the rotors malfunctioning will not be accepted The teeth with which the Mulcher is equipped are suitable for working on grounds of normal condition It is mandatory to check their integrity and the degree of wear every day Should the tooth break or get damaged during work they must be replaced immediately Replacing a single tooth is generally not recommended This can only be done ...

Page 36: ... with new items When finished remove the support stands start up the tractor lower the Mulcher and turn off the tractor CAUTION Only use original spare parts Figure 16 5 1 2 Belt Maintenance The driving force is transmitted to the rotor shaft of the Mulcher by belts with adjustable tension Periodically or if the belts malfunction or slip check the tension of the transmission belts from the appropria...

Page 37: ...ecting the input PTO shaft For cleaning at the end of work before completely stopping the machine leave it on for 20 30 seconds so that any material residue is ejected The Mulcher must be cleaned using an air jet water with non hazardous chemicals and cloths Eliminate any residue of material or dust from the external surface of the machine 5 3 Lubricants With reference to Figure 18 following lubri...

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Page 40: ...he forward speed Terrain too wet or muddy Wait for the terrain to dry Rotor clogging Terrain too wet or muddy Wait for the terrain to dry Mulcher too low Raise the Mulcher from the ground Forward speed too high Reduce the forward speed Drop in rotor speed Belt overheating Adjust belt tension The Mulcher bounces on the ground or vibrates Foreign bodies stuck between the teeth Clean the rotor and te...

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Page 42: ...e You will need to enter the machine serial number see Figure 19 Enter the serial number Figure 19 Type In Serial Number After entering the serial number a specification for the machine will appear Click on the serial number see Figure 20 Figure 20 Click On Serial Number After clicking on the serial number a full parts breakdown specific to the machine serial number will appear showing the various...

Page 43: ...an only be carried out through a Spearhead dealer Spearhead does not accept direct customer parts orders over email fax or telephone For guidance on finding your local Spearhead dealer see Section 7 3 7 3 Dealer Network Spearhead has an extensive dealer network which can offer genuine replacement parts In order to make it easier to find your local Spearhead dealer the Spearhead website has a Deale...

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