Spearhead Q15S Manuals

Spearhead Q15s, Q18s & Q21s 1 1 1 1 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S Flail Mowers 6th Edition – July 2014 Part No. 8999014 Spearhead Q15s, Q18s & Q21s 2 2 2 2 IMPORTANT VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with Spearhead Machinery Limited before delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty. To register machines go to the Spearhead Machinery Limited web site at www.spearheadmachinery.com, log onto ‘Dealer Inside’ and select the ‘Machine Registration button’ which can be found in the Service Section of the site. Confirm to the customer that the machine has been registered in the section below. Should you experience any problems registering a machine in this manner please contact the Spearhead Service Department on 01789 491867. Registration Verification Dealer Name: ……………………..……………………………………………………………. Dealer Address: …….…………………………………………………………………………. Customer Name: ……………………..………………………………………………………… Date of Warranty Registration: ……/……/...…… Dealer Signature: ………………..…… NOTE TO CUSTOMER / OWNER Please ensure that the above section has been completed and signed by the selling dealer to verify that your machine has been registered with Spearhead 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 settings chart below. The tasks stated above should be performed on an hourly basis during the first day of work and at least daily thereafter as part of the machines general maintenance procedure. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TORQUE HYDRAULIC FITTINGS AND HOSES TORQUE SETTINGS FOR HYDRAULIC FITTINGS HYDRAULIC HOSE ENDS PORT ADAPTORS WITH BONDED SEALS BSP Setting Metric BSP Setting Metric 1/4” 18 Nm 19 mm 1/4” 34 Nm 19 mm 3/8” 31 Nm 22 mm 3/8” 47 Nm 22 mm 1/2” 49 Nm 27 mm 1/2” 102 Nm 27 mm 5/8” 60 Nm 30 mm 5/8” 122 Nm 30 mm 3/4” 80 Nm 32 mm 3/4” 149 Nm 32 mm 1” 125 Nm 41 mm 1” 203 Nm 41 mm 1.1/4” 190 Nm 50 mm 1.1/4” 305 Nm 50 mm 1.1/2” 250 Nm 55 mm 1.1/2” 305 Nm 55 mm 2” 420 Nm 70 mm 2” 400 Nm 70 mm Spearhead Q15s, Q18s & Q21s 3 3 3 3 WARRANTY POLICY WARRANTY REGISTRATION All machines must be registered, by the selling dealer with Spearhead Machinery Ltd, before delivery to the end user. On receipt of the goods it is the buyer’s responsibility to check that the Verification of Warranty Registration in the Operator’s Manual has been completed by the selling dealer. 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. All machines supplied by Spearhead Machinery Limited are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months, unless a different period is specified. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by Spearhead Machinery Limited are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months. 1.03. The manufacturer will replace or repair for the purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at its factory, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship. Returned parts must be complete and unexamined. 1.04. This warranty does not apply to any part of the goods, which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, fitment of non-genuine parts, accident damage, or damage resulting from contact with overhead power lines, damage caused by foreign objects (e.g. stones, iron, material other than vegetation), failure due to lack of maintenance, use of incorrect oil or lubricants, contamination of the oil, or which has served its normal life. 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 hoses may be returned under warranty, any which have been cut or repaired will be rejected. 1.07. Machines must be repaired immediately a problem arises. Continued use of the machine after a problem has occurred can result in further component failures, for which Spearhead Machinery Ltd cannot be held liable, and may have safety implications. 1.08. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorised to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Spearhead Machinery Ltd. 1.09. For machine warranty periods in excess of 12 months the following additional exclusions shall apply: 1.09.1. Hoses, external seals, exposed pipes and hydraulic tank breathers. 1.09.2. Filters 1.09.3. Rubber mountings 1.09.4. External electric wiring. 1.09.5. Labour and mileage costs. 1.10. All service work, particularly filter changes, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s service schedule. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty. In the event of a claim, proof of the service work being carried out may be required. NB Warranty cover will be invalid if any non-genuine parts have been fitted or used. Use of non- genuine parts may seriously affect the machine’s performance and safety. Spearhead Machinery Ltd cannot be held responsible for any failures or safety implications that arise due to the use of non-genuine parts.

Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead 1 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S Q15S, Q18S & Q21S and 15/18/21 Park Standard Flail Mower Operator’s manual & parts list Fourth edition June 2004 © Spearhead Machinery Limited 2004 IMPORTANT - The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of publication. However, in the course of constant development, changes in specification are inevitable. Should you find the information given in this book different to the machine it relates to please contact the “After Sales Department” for advice. 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 the machine. (If the machine is resold the Manual must be given to the new owner.) Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Q15S, Q18S & Q21S 2 Important The purchaser should ensure that this manual is handed to the operator before using the machine for the first time and should be satisfied that the operator fully understands the contents of this manual before being al- lowed to proceed. If the machine is resold the Operators Manual must be given to the new owner. Fill in the details below, you will find it useful to refer to when ordering spare parts. Spearhead Machinery Ltd Green View, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 8SW Tel: 01789 491860Fax: 01789 778683 e-mail: [email protected] Vist our web site: www.spearhead.uk.com Serial No. Date of Delivery Dealer’s address Telephone No. Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead 3 Q15S, Q18S & Q21S Contents Safety .............................................................................................. 4 EC declaration..................................................................................... 5 Introduction .......................................................................................... 6 Safety first ........................................................................................... 6 Tractor requirements ........................................................................... 6 Attaching to the tractor ........................................................................ 7 Setting up and adjustment................................................................... 8 Front linkage mounting ........................................................................ 9 Operation .......................................................................................... 10 Rotor care ......................................................................................... 11 Servicing and maintenance Gearbox ..................................................................................... 12 Flail Rotor (daily) ........................................................................ 12 Greasing .................................................................................... 13 Regular ...................................................................................... 14 Skids .......................................................................................... 14 Storage ...................................................................................... 15 Servicing checklist ..................................................................... 15 Torque Settings .......................................................................... 16 Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 16 Servicing log .............................................................................. 17 Warranty Conditions .................................................................. 18 Extended warranty ..................................................................... 19 Parts List Main body Assembly .................................................................. 22 Rotor and Roller Assembly ........................................................ 24 Headstock - Pre May 2000......................................................... 26 Headstock - Post May 2000 ....................................................... 28 P.T.O. Shaft Assembly .............................................................. 30 Cross shaft Assembly ............................................................... 32 Gearbox Assembly .................................................................... 34 Stickers...................................................................................... 36 Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Spearhead Q15S, Q18S & Q21S 4 ! Never operate the machine with other people present, as it is possible for debris, including stones, to be discharged from the front and rear of the flail hood. ! Always ensure all cab safety guards are in place and all tractor windows closed. ! Never allow an inexperienced person to operate the machine without supervision. ! 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 to the ground, stopping the tractor engine and applying the tractor parking brake. ! Before leaving the tractor cab always ensure that the machine is firmly on the ground, and the rotor has stopped spinning. ! Never stop the engine with the PTO engaged. ! Always check that all guards are properly fitted, check there are no damaged or loose parts. Particular attention should be given to the flails to ensure they are not damaged, cracked or missing. ! Never operate with flails missing. ! Always operate PTO at recommended speed, 540 r.p.m. ! Always inspect work area for wire, steel posts, large stones and other dangerous materials and remove before starting work. ! Never operate with wire around the rotor. Stop immediately. ! Never attempt to use the machine for any purpose other than that it was designed for. ! Ensure that all warning labels are always visible and that they are not damaged, defaced or missing. ! Never transport with the PTO engaged. ! When parking up always lower to the ground. Safety