Spearhead ROLLICUT 170 Manuals

ROLLICUT 170/230 1 ` ROLLICUT 170/230 Edition 1.2 – December 2020 Part No. 8999093 ROLLICUT 170/230 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 ROLLICUT 170/230 3 ROLLICUT 170/230 4 Contents Introduction 6 Safety Recommendations 8 Safety Stickers 10 Machine Specification 11 Setting Up Your Machine 12 Attaching To The Tractor 12 Shortening The Input PTO Drive Shaft 13 Uncoupling Machine 14 Before Operating Machine 14 Daily Checks 14 Starting The Machine For The First Time 14 Cutting Height 15 Travelling Between Jobs 16 Starting Mowing 16 Finishing Mowing 16 General Operation 17 Servicing & Maintenance Safety First 18 Transmission Covers 19 Belt Tensioners 19 Replacing A Belt 19 Blades 20 Greasing 21 Spindle Greasing 22 Roller Greasing 24 Gearbox 25 Cleaning The Mower 26 Service Schedule 27 Trouble Shooting 28 Transporting Mower 29 Storage Of Mower 29

Spearhead Rollicut 500 & 600 1 ` Rollicut 500 & 600 Rotary Mower Edition 1.0 – January 2015 Part No. 8999092 Spearhead Rollicut 500 & 600 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 Rollicut 500 & 600 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 Rollicut 500 & 600 4 2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES 2.01. The warranty is not effective unless the Selling Dealer registers the machine, via the Spearhead Machinery web site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the operator’s manual. 2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised Spearhead Machinery dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which Spearhead Machinery Ltd cannot be held liable. 2.03. Repairs should be undertaken within two days of the failure. Claims submitted for repairs undertaken more than 2 weeks after a failure has occurred, or 2 days after the parts were supplied will be rejected, unless the delay has been authorised by Spearhead Machinery Ltd. 2.04. All claims must be submitted, by an authorised Spearhead Machinery Service Dealer, within 30 days of the date of repair. 2.05. Following examination of the claim and parts the manufacturer will pay, at their discretion, for any valid claim the cost of any parts and an appropriate labour allowance if applicable. 2.06. The submission of a claim is not a guarantee of payment. 2.07. Any decision reached by Spearhead Machinery Ltd is final. 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3.01. The manufacturer disclaims any express (except as set 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 with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the goods including, but not limited to, any indirect, special, consequential, or incidental damages resulting from the use or operation of the goods or any breach of this warranty. Notwithstanding the above limitations and warranties, the manufacturer’s liability hereunder for damages incurred by the purchaser or others shall not exceed the price of the goods. 3.04. No action arising out of any claimed breach of this warranty or transactions under this warranty may be brought more than one (1) year after the cause of the action has occurred. 4. MISCELLANEOUS 4.01. The manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term. 4.02. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein. 4.03. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to the purchaser in addition to those provided herein.