Attachment System - ABI Attachments ABI Force Z-23 Owner's Manual

Attachment Systems
There are 3 main areas to add attachments to the ABI Force:
1. Front quick connect system – instructions provided with
attachments or at www.abisupport.com
2. Mid-Mount Attachment System
3. Rear Connection and hitch
Mid-Mount Attachment System
This section is designed to show setup of the mid-mount
attachment system for use. Popular attachments include
the VibraFlex, Profile Blades, and mini-box blade. For
additional information on operating these attachments, see
attachments specific manual/instructions.
WARNING!
Keep all limbs clear of moving parts
while installing or adjusting any attachments on
the ABI Force. Fully lower all attachments to the
ground prior to disconnection.
1. All mid-mount attachments utilize a universal set of
brackets called "pockets" to attach to the mid-mount
system. See Figure 8.
2. The mid-mount attachment carrier can be lifted and
pitched into an orientation that allows connection into the
pockets by using the hydraulic controls. Attachments are
secured using pins inserted into holes and pockets.
Pockets
Figure 8: Scarifier installation
Note: Different attachments use different combinations of
pockets. See attachment manual for details.
Bent Pin
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3. The optional multifunction rake on the Mid-mount
attachment system is also used for attachments such as the
mini box blade. The mini box is a "drive over" attachment
that clamps to the rake with wing nuts. After aligning the
box connection plates with the rake teeth use clamp plate
and wing nut to attach box to rake. Tighten with provided
torque bar stored on the backrest.
Figure 9: Mini-box clamp rotate
Setting the Depth of the Mid-Mount System:
Each of the mid-mount attachments can have the working
depth set rigidly to a stop point or be allowed to adjust on
the fly.
Depth using Depth lock and set collars:
With the desired attachment connected to the mid mount

attachment system:

1. Fully raise the attachment.
2. Turn off the engine, and set the park brake.
3. Flip the depth lock over the shaft of the hydraulic lift ram.
Using the provided stop collars and the flip over depth lock,
set the downward stroke of the cylinder.
Figure 10: Depth-lock
Return to the operators station and check depth setting in
the desired material. Care must be taken not to damage any
sub grade or base while setting depth.