Spearhead Multicut 620, Handbook

Page 1: ...Spearhead Multicut 620 1 1 1 1 MULTICUT 620 9th Edition August 2016 Part No 8999024 ...

Page 2: ...en in this book different to the Machine it relates to please contact the After Sales Department for advice Spearhead Machinery Limited 2004 Please ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before using the machine for the first time The operator must fully understand the contents of this manual before using this machine If the machine is resold the Manual must be given to the new owner Sp...

Page 3: ... Machinery Limited IMPORTANT During the initial bedding in period of a new machine it is the customer s responsibility to regularly inspect all nuts bolts and hose connections for tightness and re tighten if required New hydraulic connections occasionally weep small amounts of oil as the seals and joints settle in where this occurs it can be cured by re tightening the connection refer to torque se...

Page 4: ...This warranty does not apply to any expendable items such as blades flails bushes belts flap kits skids shields guards wear pads or pneumatic tyres 1 05 Temporary repairs and consequential loss i e oil downtime and associated parts are specifically excluded from the warranty 1 06 Warranty on hoses is limited to 12 months and does not include hoses which have suffered external damage Only complete ...

Page 5: ...et forth herein and implied warranties with respect to the goods including but not limited to merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3 02 The manufacturer makes no warranty as to the design capability capacity or suitability for use of the goods 3 03 Except as provided herein the manufacturer shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser or any other person or entity wit...

Page 6: ... Machinery Directive is supported by the following harmonized standards BS EN ISO 14121 1 2007 Safety of Machinery Risk Assessment Part 1 Principles Part 2 Practical Guide and Examples of Methods BS EN ISO 12100 1 2010 Safety of Machinery Part 1 Basic Terminology and Methodology Part 2 Technical Principles BS EN 349 1993 A1 2008 Safety of Machinery Minimum Distances to avoid the Entrapment of Huma...

Page 7: ...ttaching To The Tractor 11 Setting Up Your Machine 14 Operation 18 Transportation 20 Machine Protection 21 Servicing Maintenance Servicing Maintenance Servicing Maintenance Servicing Maintenance Safety First 22 Daily 23 Every 8 Hours 24 Torque Settings 24 Regularly 25 Blades 25 Slip Clutch Settings 26 Skids 27 Wheels 27 Storage 28 Trouble Shooting Guide 29 ...

Page 8: ...e machine as long as the engine is running Warning Stay clear of mower blade as long as engine is running Warning Stay clear of swinging area of implements Warning Shut off engine and remove key before performing maintenance or repair work Warning Check all nuts are tight every 8 hours Warning Carefully read operator s manual before handling this machine Observe instructions and safety rules when ...

Page 9: ...otor has stopped spinning Check that all guards are properly fitted and there are no damaged or loose parts Particular attention should be given to the blades to ensure they are not damaged cracked or missing Inspect work area for wire steel posts large stones and other dangerous materials and remove before starting work Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not damag...

Page 10: ...se or fit a machine onto a tractor if it doesn t meet the manufacturer s specification Never use a machine if the hydraulic system shows signs of damage Never attempt to detect a hydraulic leak with your hand use a piece of card Never allow children to play on or around the machine at any time Never attempt any maintenance or adjustment without first disengaging the PTO lowering the wings to the g...

Page 11: ...ve a minimum weight of 3000 kg The tractor should have a 1 000rpm P T O Two external hydraulic services are required single acting for height control and single acting for wings with float facility Attaching To The Tractor Attaching To The Tractor Attaching To The Tractor Attaching To The Tractor It is essential to ensure that the tractor lift arms cannot foul the P T O shaft even when the tractor...

Page 12: ...r in mind that ground subsidence may cause further reduction and increase of the distance between the PTOs Bondioli Pavesi does not recommend modifications to its products If the driveline needs to be shortened proceed as described below If you are unsure of the procedure or need additional assistance please contact your local implement dealer or qualified service centre 1 Remove shielding 2 Short...

Page 13: ...in Restraint System shortening the driveline will involve removal of the plastic ring which connects the shield tubes If it is necessary to remove this collar ADD A RETAINING CHAIN TO THE TRACTOR SIDE OF THE DRIVELINE SHIELD 5 Grease the internal drive tube Reassemble the shield on the driveshaft ATTENTION SFT drivelines with 4 tooth profiles must be reinstalled in such a way that the grease fitti...

Page 14: ...the front of the machine being 1 inch 25mm higher than the rear Keep in mind that the tyres may sink in soft conditions when the machine is in use altering the actual cut height As a safe precaution set the cutting height slightly higher on set up to cater for this sinking Assess the working area after and then adjust again if required 1 1 2 2 Adjustment To Height The machine has adjustable tie ba...

Page 15: ...ine is with the wings inch 12mm higher than the centre section Coarse Adjustment rarely required Coarse adjustment is made via the serrated disc located on each wing axle move ball end rearwards to raise wing Ensure the teeth fully engage We recommend lock tight on the Allen bolt and torque of 500Nm After making adjustments to the machine and before re measuring and rechecking working heights shun...

Page 16: ...he hydraulic ram when the machine is in operation Use the height gauge as a guide when setting height of cut Wings Before unfolding the wings if the machine is in the transport position first pressurise hydraulic rams before releasing locking pins and transport strap lower wings by releasing hydraulic pressure leaving tractor spool in float position Unfolding the wings if the machine is in the tra...

Page 17: ... Ensure wing rams are fully closed before lengthening adjusting bolt to reduce transport width Drawbar Drawbar Drawbar Drawbar To minimise wear on the drawbar get the towing eye as near as possible to horizontal Check also there is significant ground clearance to the driveshaft to prevent damage as tractor and mower work though over typical ground contours ...

Page 18: ...any time serious vibration occurs stop the engine immediately and check the blades following all safety precautions Select a sensible forward speed bearing in mind the density of growth the terrain and the available horsepower The quality of finish is determined by the forward speed i e a slow speed will produce a high quality of cut where as faster forward speeds are used when high output is firs...

Page 19: ... to slightly raise the machine particularly if in scrub where there is the risk of hitting hidden solid obstacles obscured by dense undergrowth Always exercise particular care when operating over uneven ground surfaces Do not allow the blades and blade holder to frequently hit the ground Do not allow debris to build upon the cutting decks in dry conditions as this can be a fire hazard in wet condi...

Page 20: ...rtation Position Transport Strap Note Note Note Note Before parking and unhitching your machine please lower the height ram onto its stop to relieve the hydraulic pressure before releasing to hoses Observe Public Highway Regulations concerning the towing of implements and securely attach a registration and lighting board Warning Avoid transporting machine at high speed over rough ground Maximum sp...

Page 21: ... the pressure springs on the slip clutches Fig 8 as this could result in severe damage to the gearbox and drive lines as well as invalidating the warranty If the machine has been laid up for any length of time there is a risk of the clutch plates rusting and seizing together Never operate the machine in this condition as there will be no protection to the driveline and gearboxes against shock load...

Page 22: ...are carried out in order not to invalidate your warranty these are carried out before the first operation after the first hour then after 4 hours These checks are 1 Wheel nuts and tyre pressure 40psi 2 Gearbox bolts including the splitter box 3 Oils in all the 6 gearboxes 4 Blade bolts are fully tightened and in particular the 5 castle headed nuts on the 5 blade rotors 5 Retaining bolts on the dri...

Page 23: ...Check wheel nuts are tight Check tyre pressures 40 P S I Check gearbox oil replenish with EP90 gear oil as necessary to the correct level line on the dipsticks provided with each gearbox Fig 9 Greasing points A Rear axle pivot points grease points 7 off B Wheel arm grease points 4 off C Rear axle hinge joint grease points 2 off D Height adjustment grease points 1 off E Drive shafts c w slip clutch...

Page 24: ...ect Torque Fig 11 Torque Settings Torque Settings Torque Settings Torque Settings The Torque figures given below are recommended maximum settings only Size Tensile strength Description Torque setting Nm M16 8 8 Gearbox bolts 280 M16 8 8 Axle clamps 280 M24 8 8 Blade bolts 540 800 M24 12 9 Axle bolts 1500 Wheel nuts 270 S8 Cross C 22 g Shield Bearings S 6 g Telescopic Members T 32 g 80 CV joint 80 ...

Page 25: ...Caution When carrying out maintenance work on or near the blades be careful of free swinging blades over centering and falling It is recommended that protective clothing including hardhat and goggles are worn The blades can be re sharpened by grinding the cutting edges care must be taken that the blades are of the same weight and length after grinding Do not overheat when grinding as this will aff...

Page 26: ...ng dismantle for inspection The original thickness of the lining is 3 2mm replace them when worn to 2 5mm Clean up all contact surfaces and replace any damaged components before assembly BONDIOLI Standard 3 Blade Per Rotor Fig No Position Part No Setting Machine 2 Centre 2 plate 5770223 18 9mm 620 1000rpm 2 Inner Wing 4 plate 5770215 17 6mm 620 1000rpm 2 Outer Wing 2 plate 5770207 17 8mm 620 1000r...

Page 27: ...the five larger hub nuts Never undo the smaller outer nuts which are painted red for danger when removing the wheel The outer nuts must not be loosened until the valve has been removed and the inner tube is entirely deflated Then and only then may the outer bolts can be loosened Failure to observe these precautions could seriously injure and could even result in loss of life If in any doubt consul...

Page 28: ...semble clutches and with an emery cloth remove all traces of rust on the metal clutch plates Check condition of the friction plates if there is any sign of over heating wear or cracking replace with new Do not attempt to use the machine with damaged slip clutch plates Reassemble the clutch units and tighten the bolts to achieve the correct spring length Do not over tighten or the clutches will not...

Page 29: ...ith too much power revs 4 Turning too sharp 5 Not enough overlap 6 Lack of grease 7 Build up of Debris under drive shaft Gearbox overheating 1 Incorrect oil level 2 Incorrect grade of oil 3 Incorrect operating speed 4 Machine overloaded 5 Rubbish around the gearbox reducing air circulation Slip clutches overheating 1 Machine overloaded 2 Incorrect operating speed 3 Incorrect setting 4 Blades hitti...

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