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Kwik Trim 53 Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 64-142 thru 64-147) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: N38422 Rev. B 02.28.17...
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All Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. The XLB10 Grain Bag Loader has a two (2) year limited warranty. If any Loftness product is used as rental equipment, or in a commercial application, the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
Introduction Owner Information Serial Number Location Thank you for your decision to purchase a Kwik Trim 53 Loftness Serial Number from Loftness. To ensure maximum performance of your machine, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to prevent injury or damage and to maximize machine life.
Constantly watch the terrain ahead for sudden changes in slopes or obstacles such as rocks, logs, or stumps that may cause loss of stability, resulting in tip-over or roll-over. Kwik Trim 53...
Fully adjustable seat. Weight • Standard with AM/FM radio (MP3 jack). • Cup holder. • 14,000 lb. (6,350 kg) Engine • The quiet, efficient 47.6 HP diesel engine uses less than 1.6 gal. (6.05 l) of fuel per hour. Kwik Trim 53...
See “Extending and Retracting the difficult cut possible. 35° left or right operating range. Saw Blade” on page 15 for operation instructions. See “Tilting the Mast” on page 16. Kwik Trim 53...
Do not replace components or parts with other than factory-recommended service parts. To do so may • Never check for leaks by using any part of your body decrease the effectiveness of the machine. to feel for escaping fluid. Kwik Trim 53...
To remove the window from the outside, locate and grab the end of the rubber locking strip (2) and pull out. Grab and lift the window out of the frame. WARNING: Do not try to push the window Kwik Trim 53...
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Always maintain a safe or death. separation from utility lines. Consult utility company Part No. N28462 Do not use for lifting, before trimming. lowering or Keep boom clean and transporting people. free of debris. Part No. N28464 Part No. N28461 Kwik Trim 53...
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Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) WARNING SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD. HYDRAULIC LINES. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. N23506 Part No. N23506 Kwik Trim 53...
Do not jump. Adjust the seat belt so the belt is over the operator’s hips. Fasten the seat belt snugly. Lower the left control lever (1) console. Close cab door. Start the engine. Kwik Trim 53...
NOTE: An extend/retract sensor locks and unlocks the boom assembly. boom raise/lower functions on the foot control. Retract the boom assembly until the boom stops. NOTE: Once the sensor contacts the top of the boom, raise/lower functions are deactivated. Kwik Trim 53...
Pull the left joystick backward (2) to shorten the reach of the saw blade. Push the right joystick forward (1) to lower the boom. Pull the right joystick backward (2) to raise the boom. Kwik Trim 53...
Turn throttle knob (3) right to increase engine RPM. Turn the knob left to decrease engine RPM. NOTE: It is recommended to operate the Kwik Trim at NOTE: Saw blade rotates in a forward cutting direction. full RPM (throttle). Kwik Trim 53...
LEVERS IN FREE-SPOOL POSITION To unwind the winch cable, turn the top and bottom lever to the “FREE” position. Push the “IN” button (1) to wind the winch cable. Push the “OUT” button (2) to unwind the winch cable. Kwik Trim 53...
10 ft. (3 m) of power cables must be done by trained and Replace and tighten fasteners. experienced line-clearance tree trimmers. Remove motor mount jig. WARNING: Always have an operator in the operator’s seat while the machine is in operation. Kwik Trim 53...
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NOTE: Avoid rubbing the boom on lower limbs while working up the tree. Rubbing the boom on the tree or limbs will result in damage to the boom and structural weaking of the boom. Kwik Trim 53...
Saw Blade” on page 15 Fully retract the boom. Refer to “Extending And Retracting the Boom from and to Transport Position”, and “Retracting Boom to Transport Position” on page Raise the dozer blade. See “Dozer Blade” on page 17. Kwik Trim 53...
(3) from the upper hole. Fold step down, reinsert the pin (2) into the lower hole and secure with the retaining clip (3) as shown. IMPORTANT: Return service step to its storage position when finished. Kwik Trim 53...
• Never change courses on the ramps. • Do not slew on the ramps. The machine may tip over. • When slewing on the truck bed, do it slowly as the footing may be unstable. Kwik Trim 53...
And with boom fully extended, four on the right side (3) and four on the left side (4). If any bolts are loose, remove the bolt and add high- strength Loctite to threads. Reinsert bolt and tighten. ® Kwik Trim 53...
Interval: Every 50 hours of operation. • Dozer Lift Cylinder Location: Rod end (7); base end (8). Interval: Every 50 hours of operation. • Dozer Pivot Location: Left (9) and right (10). Interval: Every 50 hours of operation. Kwik Trim 53...
Inspect the saw blade teeth (1) for wear or damage after eight hours of operation or daily. Replace or sharpen if necessary. Inspect the blade guard (2) for damage. NOTE: The industry standard 24 in. (609.6 mm) carbide- tipped saw blade teeth can be re-sharpened. Kwik Trim 53...
If during the di-electric test, the return current is Structural repairs should be referred to Loftness for close to 1000 micro-amps, stop the test immediately and a case by case study.
12 volts is being supplied. Black power wire from inside cab (in panel below seat) to switch black wire. Blue wire on switch to red wire on solenoid. Faulty sensor switch. Replace sensor switch. Faulty solenoid. Replace solenoid. Kwik Trim 53...
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Saw blade bearing damaged. Replace bearing. Motor for saw has leak. Shaft seal on motor has blown. Check return oil lines for possible pinched hose and replace shaft seal. NOTE: See the machine’s “Owner’s Manual” for additional troubleshooting procedures. Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Kwik Trim Assembly 17 (inside) Kwik Trim 53...
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HYDRAULICS (See page 50) N38356 COVER PLATE (See page 71) N105428 WINDOW, ESCAPE (See page 67) N105416 WINDOW, RIGHT (See page 66) INCLINOMETER, 3.5 X 1.6 45DEG N118561 (Both inside. One on front panel and one on side panel.) Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Boom Assembly (N38189) (Cont’d) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N24594 MOTOR ASSEMBLY (See page 48) 4011 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" GRADE 5 N31760 JIG, KWIK TRIM MOTOR MOUNT N16472 WASHER, 1/2 NORDLOCK 4250 NUT, STANDARD 1/2 Kwik Trim 53...
SLIDE, 0.50" x 4.25" x 20" N24495 SLIDE, 0.50" x 6.25" x 14" N24807 PLATE, EXTENDER BULKHEAD N24680 BOLT, 3/8 x 3/4" BHCS N24809 BOLT, FHCS 3/8" x 1" N24624 MOUNT, WELDMENT BULKHEAD N24659 SLIDE, 0.50" x 4.25" x 24" Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Clamp, Cradle Top w/Slides (N38185) Underside of clamp shown for clarity. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4011 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" GRADE 5 N38186 CLAMP, BOOM TOP WELDMENT N24509 PLATE, SLIDE SIDE N24508 PLATE, SLIDE TOP Kwik Trim 53...
SLIDE, CLAMP SIDE N24505 SLIDE, BOTTOM TRANSPORT 4431 SCREW, FLAT HEAD CAP 1/2" X 1-1/2" N55297 PLATE, SLIDE SIDE N38179 CRADLE, WELDMENT N24638 SLIDE, BOTTOM TRANSPORT N22210 SCREW,3/8-16 X 3/4 SCKT HD SET 4105 GREASE-ZERK, 1/4" SCREW-IN Kwik Trim 53...
QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4375 PIN, ROLL 3/16" X 1" N38295 PIN, 1/2 X 7.00 N38316 PIN, PIVOT STEP N38090 CLIP, HAIRPIN 5/32" X 2-1/2" N38294 BRACE, STEP N38290 STEP, FOLD DOWN N55219 PIN, .50 X 5.9 Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Motor (N24556) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N24866 SEAL KIT (Includes Items 1, 2, 3, and 4) O-RING O-RING SHAFT SEAL SEAL N24867 KEY, 6 X 6 X 35 Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Windows; Front, Top and Left Side Kwik Trim 53...
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BOLT, 5/16" X 1-1/4" GR 5 FULL THRD N38326 DOOR, SEAL RUBBER 1/4 N38050 DOOR 4203 BOLT, 5/16" X 1" GRADE 5 N38049 PANEL, POLY KWIK TRIM N28237 SCREW, 5/16 X 1 SELF TAPPING N38325 SIDE, SEAL RUBBER 1/4 Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Windows; Rear and Right Side QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N105428 WINDOW, ESCAPE REAR (See page 67) N38321 ESCAPE, SEAL RUBBER 1/4 N105416 WINDOW, RIGHT N28237 SCREW, 5/16 X 1 SELF TAPPING Kwik Trim 53...
Parts Identification Blade and Track Cover *Item #2 is placed inside of tracks (2 places). QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N38071 BLADE, WELDMENT TB260 N31829 COVER, KWIK TRIM Kwik Trim 53...
PART # DESCRIPTION 4006 BOLT, 3/8" X 1-1/2" GRADE 5 N38355 WASHER, .44 X 3.50 X 10GA N38356 WELDMENT, MOUNT HYD N28237 SCREW, 5/16 X 1 SELF TAPPING 4203 BOLT, 5/16" X 1" GRADE 5 N38216 PLATE, COVER Kwik Trim 53...
Keep machine leveled Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or laterally while operating. missing decals on your machine. NOTE: To order a complete Kwik Trim 53 Decal Kit use Part No. N28463 part number N28465. WARNING Part No. N22763 Avoid serious injury, equipment and property damage.
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Part No. N28012 Part No. N151283 VEHICLE TEST WEIGHT: 14,000LBS STANDARDS MET ROPS: ISO3471, ISO12117-2, ISO8082-2 OPS: ISO8084 FOPS: ISO8083 FOR LOFTNESS KWIK TRIM 53 LOFTNESS 650 SOUTH MAIN STREET HECTOR, MN 55342 Part No. N28288 1 1 1 1 Model Number...
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Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N28576 Part No. N28503 Part No. N26972 Part No. N13518 Kwik Trim 53...
Cab Fresh Air Filter 05546-00025 N118128 Refer to the List of Consumables in the Maintenance section of the Takeuchi TB260 Operator’s Manual for the filter and element maintenance schedules. The schedules also include page references for replacement procedures. Kwik Trim 53...
5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m) Excavator Length (E) 11 ft. (3.35 m) Front Extension (with Boom Withdrawn) (F) 14 ft. 3 in. (4.34 m) Width (G) 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) Weight 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) Kwik Trim 53...
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