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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
Website: www.spearheadmachinery.com
Inspect the skids for condition and tightness of its fasteners
Check that the input PTO shaft is correctly seated at both the
tractor and machine end
Ensure the PTO retaining chain is fitted stopping guard rotation
Inspect each of the PTO bearing wear rings for wear
Taper pin between input shaft and machine is torqued to 230Nm
(170 ft/lbs)
Check machine tyre pressures against the operator’s manual (if
required)
Check tractor tyre condition and integrity
Check wheel nut tightness against operator’s instruction manual
Check wheel bearings for play and movement
Check wheel arm bushes for play and movement
Tractor spec meets spec requirement of the machine (PTO
rpm/HP)
Inspect blade bolts for condition and tightness against operator’s
manual torque values
Ensure that the blades are free-swinging
Once all visual and mechanical checks have been made, follow
the running checks below
View the headstock to ensure that its floating in work
Fully raise and lower the machine, checking for pinch points on the
chassis
Run the machine to operating speed to check for vibration. If
vibration is present check the “Troubleshooting” section in the
operator’s manual
Check for excess noise and heat build-up in components
Disclaimer: All guidance and maintenance advise to be carried out on the machine as written in this inspection
record is deemed on the provision that the operator/maintenance operative has fully read and understood the
specific operators manual for the given model of machine and follows the guidance and safety precautions
described within it.
Spearhead claims no responsibility to any machine and/or physical harm caused by anything other than the
practice guidelines stated in its specific machine model operators manual.
Spearhead Machinery Ltd
Station Road, Salford Priors, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8SW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1789 491860
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