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- Page 1 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER O P E R AT O R ’ S M A N U A L 350 EAST 60TH ST. N. • SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 800.658.5561 • 605.977.3300 WWW.DIAMONDMOWERS.COM PARTS 888.960.0361 WARRANTY + SERVICE 888.960.0364...
- Page 2 Diamond Mowers will not be liable for an owner or operator’s loss, damage, or injury due to the misuse of the equipment, failure to understand the inherent risks, or inability to properly operate the equipment.
- Page 3 WELCOME! Thank you for choosing Diamond Mowers, and welcome to your skid-steer forestry mulcher. Before you begin, we encourage you to look through this manual to review the proper maintenance and operating techniques that will keep you, and your equipment, safe – while ensuring you the most productive forestry mulcher in the market.
- Page 4 If you have acquired this forestry mulcher from a previous owner, we encourage you to register your equipment online. By registering your Diamond Mowers unit, you’ll stay informed on product advancements, offers and service alerts. Register by going to: http://info.diamondmowers.com/register-my-product We honor our equipment’s warranty from the date it was put into service,...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTENDED USE ............6 TAKE A LOOK AROUND . -
Page 6: Intended Use
Any damage that may occur as a result of misuse will void warranty as stated in Diamond Mowers’ warranty policy. WARNING Do not operate this unit without first reading the safety precautions... -
Page 7: Take A Look Around
TAKE A LOOK AROUND Let’s get started by doing a quick walk around of the skid-steer forestry mulcher. TEETH PLANER KNIVES To provide the most efficient cut, Located in the center of the disc we use hardened steel teeth that to eliminate any dead zone in the act like an axe to slice into material. - Page 8 TAKE A LOOK AROUND (CONTINUED) WARNING Your forestry mulcher comes with both intake chutes installed. You must remove one of the two chutes before operating. Running your machine with both intake chutes attached will cause damage to the INTAKE CHUTES deck.
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Page 9: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED HIGH FLOW MACHINE Diamond’s skid-steer forestry attachment must be used on a high flow machine capable of 32-45 GPM (122-171 LPM) and have a case drain. INSTALL SHATTER RESISTANT ENCLOSURE Safety glass is mandatory. This product must not be used without a shatter resistant cab enclosure. - Page 10 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE • Start machine at low idle and verify that the disc is spinning in the correct direction. As you sit in the cab, it should spin left to right. • If the pressure and return hoses are reversed, the disc will spin backwards resulting in damage.
- Page 11 ADJUST YOUR DEFLECTOR SHIELD This adjustable shield helps control the direction of processed material. Open – Allows material to be dispersed quickly and efficiently. This position may restrict visibility while in position. *Most common position Open Middle – Allows material to be dispersed evenly. Middle Closed –...
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Page 12: Operating Your Forestry Mulcher
Before you operate, note that the primary responsibility for safety on this equipment falls to the operator. Only trained individuals who have read and understood this manual should operate this unit. If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact Diamond Mowers’ Service/Warranty at 800.658.5561 or 605.977.3300. SAFETY TIPS: Be sure to read all warnings carefully. - Page 13 Do not use extremities to dislodge debris from teeth or disc. Operate only from the operator’s station. Hydraulic fluid is hot and will heat any exposed steel, hoses, motor, or spindle in its proximity. Route hoses correctly to ensure a full range in motion. Make certain hoses are out of the way of tires, tracks or the ground.
- Page 14 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES The following techniques help get your work done quickly, safely and productively. NOTE: When feeding and grinding material you’ll want to use the right hand side of the disc. When cutting only and pushing material away from the machine you’ll want to use the left hand side of the disc.
- Page 15 GROUND PULL To pull in and grind debris laying on the ground. • Use the right side and bottom of the disc by lifting the head slightly to suck branches or tree tops underneath the disc to grind it. • Use the bottom of the disc to re-process material on the ground for a finer finish.
- Page 16 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL STUMP CUT To cut stumps at or below ground level. • Keep the deck level and cut the stump low to the ground. • Wait to rebuild speed before proceeding with a stump cut. • Lift up and point the nose down to the ground to allow the head to use the bottom teeth for grinding.
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Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Regular maintenance will make certain your unit stays productive and retains a long, operating life. The following chart represents the minimum intervals recommended for inspection and maintenance. Procedure necessary hours hours Deflector Shield Disc Ejection Chute Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings Intake Chute (Narrow/Wide) Motor Bolts Motor Shield... -
Page 18: Deflector Shield
SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL DEFLECTOR SHIELD • Deflector shield should be inspected every 10 hours, or daily. • Replace as necessary. DISC • Disc should be inspected every 10 hours, or daily. • Raise and secure the deck to inspect the disc for any cracks or other damage. -
Page 19: Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings
HYDRAULIC HOSES & FITTINGS • Hydraulic hoses and fittings should be inspected every 10 hours, or daily. What to look for: • Abrasions or cuts on hoses • Replace damaged or worn hoses • Attach wear pads around critical points where hoses are likely pinched or rubbed •... -
Page 20: Motor Shield
SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL MOTOR SHIELD • Check for damage every 50 hours, or weekly. • Torque hardware to 75ft-lbs (102Nm). PLANER KNIVES • Planer knives should be inspected every 10 hours, depending on usage. • Inspect the planer knives for any cracks or damage. -
Page 21: Skid Shoes
SKID SHOES • Skid shoes should be inspected every 50 hours, or weekly. • Replace as necessary. SPINDLE • Inspect topside of cutting disc for oil. • If oil is present, the spindle’s lower bearing seal may be damaged and will require replacement. - Page 22 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL TEETH • Teeth should be inspected every 10 hours, depending on usage. • Sharpen, rotate or replace as necessary. • Inspect the teeth located on the disc for any cracks or damage. • Teeth are also located on the top of the disc and inside of the deck.
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Page 23: Teeth
If teeth Replacing Rotating Sharpening bolts are loose teeth teeth teeth Use a torque wrench Remove the bolts and The majority of Lightly sharpen the set to torque to 90ft- flat washers. cutting will be done outside leading edge lbs (122Nm). with the teeth’s of the tooth with a two outside leading... - Page 24 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL TOOTH HOLDERS (INNER) • Tooth holders should be inspected every 10 hours, depending on usage. • If a tooth holder is damaged, it can be replaced. • Cut off and grind the weld flat to the disc •...
- Page 25 TOOTH HOLDERS (OUTER) • Tooth holders should be inspected every 10 hours, depending on usage. • If a tooth holder is damaged, it can be replaced. • Cut off and grind the weld flat to the disc • Position the new tooth holder in the notch in the disc •...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Potential Cause Solutions No hydraulic flow Verify hydraulic flow from power unit from skid loader • Remove motor and snap ring from spindle • Thread a 3/4-16 by 5” bolt into the insert base, forcing it out of the shaft Failed splined insert •... - Page 27 Problem Potential Cause Solutions Disc to spindle Tighten hardware hardware is loose • Torque hardware to 212ft-lbs (287Nm) Clean disc to remove debris by first disengaging the implement and backing up. This will typically clear the cutting head. If the cutting head does not clear, shut down the Vegetation build up implement and rest the head on the ground.
- Page 28 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Problem Potential Cause Solutions The majority of cutting will be done with the teeth’s two outside leading points. When these two points are worn down to roughly Need to rotate teeth 60% from sharpening or wear, they can be rotated 180 degrees in their tooth holder to expose the fresh points.
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Page 30: Parts Book
PARTS BOOK Forestry Mulcher – 60"(153cm) Deck, Direct Drive REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # 3/8 FLAT WASHER GR 5 CLEAR 11-0009 SKID DECK 25-0204 1/2 X 1-1/2 H.S.NF HEX CAP 11-0704 UPPER ACCESS PORT COVER 31-0537 1/2 SAE FLAT WASHER GR 8 YELLOW 11-0042... - Page 31 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Drive Assembly – 60"(153cm), 32-45 GPM (122-171 LPM) REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # 7/16 X 3 NC HEX CAPSCREW (included with #19 & 20) 11-0587 ADAPTER, 1MJIC X 3/4MORB 21-1602 1/4 X 3/4 NC HEX CAP 11-0588 #20 FLANGE KIT (included with #19 &...
- Page 32 SKID-STEER FORESTRY MULCHER OPERATOR’S MANUAL 30-0524 – Motor Assembly REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # SNAP RING 30-1009 PORT END COVER 30-1091 OUTBOARD BEARING 30-1010 STUD Call BUSHING 30-1011 WASHER 30-1093 THRUST PLATE 30-1012 GEAR SET OPTION A: SEAL RETAINER 30-1017 2-1/4"...
- Page 33 35-0093 – Direct Drive Spindle REF# PARTS DESCRIPTION PART # BEARING-CONE (TOP) 10-0094 BEARING-CUP (TOP) 10-0095 BEARING-CONE (BOTTOM) 10-0096 BEARING-CUP (BOTTOM) 10-0097 BOLT-HEX HEAD 11-1611 WASHER-FLAT 11-1612 RING-RETAINING 11-1613 NUT-LOCK 11-1614 WASHER-LOCK 11-1615 SCREW-SKT HD CAP 11-1616 PIPE PLUG (TO COVER) (MAGNETIC) 21-1609 PIPE PLUG (TO COVER) (NON-MAGNETIC) 21-1610...
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Page 34: Index
INDEX Deflector Shield .......................7, 11, 18 Disc ..........................7, 18, 26 Ejection Chute ........................18 Excessive Vibration ......................27 High Flow ........................... 6, 9 Hoses ........................... 8, 9, 18 Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings .................... 18 Intake Chute (Narrow) ..................8, 10, 19 Intake Chute (Wide) ..................... - Page 36 15-1065 FBS-MANUAL...
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