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MANUAL P/N 22699
OPERATOR'S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LISTING
Ditch Bank Cutter
Model: DB4048/DB4060
FOR SERIAL #s STARTING
WITH 007866
DANGER
Read this manual and the manual for
your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself
RELEASED 08/19/10
with both machines before operating!
4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 (843) 756-2555
WWW.HARDEEBYEVH.COM
EVHMFG@HARDEEBYEVH.COM
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- Page 1 MANUAL P/N 22699 OPERATOR’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LISTING Ditch Bank Cutter Model: DB4048/DB4060 FOR SERIAL #s STARTING WITH 007866 DANGER Read this manual and the manual for your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself RELEASED 08/19/10 with both machines before operating! 4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 (843) 756-2555 WWW.HARDEEBYEVH.COM EVHMFG@HARDEEBYEVH.COM...
- Page 2 Any modes of operation other than the ones described above and shown below, while cutting trees and/or branches are not permitted and shall void the warranty. Moreover, HARDEE by EVH Manufacturing Company, LLC does not accept and liability to any person and/or material when the cutter is operated in violation of the above information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
© Copyright 2004 All Rights Reserved Hardee by EVH provides this publication “as is” with out warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Every precaution has been taken in the design of this manual, however EVH assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. EVH reserves the right to revise and improve this product at any time. -
Page 4: Section 1 Introduction
To Our Customers If you need additional copies of this manual, please contact your local Hardee dealer or download a copy We at Hardee by EVH Manufacturing Company thank from our website at www.evhmfg.com. you for buying your new Hydraulic Rotary Cutter. -
Page 5: Section 2 Safety Information
Hardee by EVH Safety Information General Safety Rules ground. Serious injury or death by crushing may occur in case of hydraulic failure. This section of your manual will address the safe operation of your new cutter. We at Hardee strive to... - Page 6 Hardee by EVH Safety Information Weight Box Danger – Thrown Object Danger – Rotating Driveline and on Top of Deck Operating Safety and General Warning – Thrown Object Instruction (PN 11005) Weight Box Danger – Keep Away USE “DB4048” Rotating Blades &...
- Page 7 Hardee by EVH Safety Information Safety Decals, continued Warning – Rotating Components Danger – Crushing Hazard Hitch Frame Warning – High Pressure Fluid Hazard Hitch Frame Hitch Frame Deck DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 4/3/09...
- Page 8 Hardee by EVH Safety Information Safety Decals, continued Blade Rotation Deck Hitch Frame Danger – Crushing Hazard Hitch Frame Warning – Pinch Point DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 4/3/09...
- Page 9 Hardee by EVH Safety Information Safety Decals, continued Deck Danger – Keep Clear Deck – Front/Rear 15852 – Red Reflector, Rear (Not Shown) 15853 – Yellow Reflector, Front Weight Box – Front/Back DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 4/3/09...
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Page 10: Section 3 Assembly And Installation
Hardee by EVH Assembly and Installation Weight Box Extension Cylinder Dipstick Hydraulic Motor Oil Tank Deck Return Filter Lift Chain Weldment Hitch Frame Motor Drive Housing Deck Cylinder Rubber Shielding Lift Arm Assembly Stand Weldment Extension Arm Hydraulic Pump DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER... -
Page 11: Tractor Requirements
Hardee by EVH Assembly and Installation Tractor Requirements The Hydraulic Rotary Cutter you have purchased is designed for use with 45 horsepower; 4-wheel drive or 60 horsepower; 2-wheel drive and above tractors, equipped with a 540 RPM or 1000 RPM rear power take-off (PTO). -
Page 12: Hydraulic Hose Hook - Up
Hardee by EVH Assembly and Installation HYDRAULIC HOSE HOOK - UP Hydraulic System and Operational Setup IMPORTANT DANGER The hydraulic system setup information contained in Never use hands or skin to check for hydraulic leaks, the following pages should be used only as a guide. -
Page 13: Working Safely With Hydraulic Lines
Hardee by EVH Assembly and Installation Hydraulic System and Operational Setup, continued… If you have any questions, consult your local Hardee dealer. Working Safely with Hydraulic Lines Purge all air from hydraulic system before attempting to raise or lower the cutter deck, and extending or retracting the extension arm. -
Page 14: Section 4 Operation Instruction
Page 13 DANGER PTO Shaft, Check Grease Page 13 Do not modify or alter this machine or any of its Blade Tightness Page 13 components or any equipment function without consulting EVH Manufacturing Company. DB4048 & DB4060 HYDRAULIC ROTARY CUTTER 4/3/09... -
Page 15: Using Your Cutter
Hardee by EVH Operation Instruction Using Your Cutter After the cutter is running smoothly, increase the tractor to 540 PTO RPM and adjust the cutterhead to the mowing position. Getting Started You will need to spend some time getting the “feel” of Release the tractor from park and put the your new cutter. -
Page 16: Section 5 Maintenance
Hardee by EVH Maintenance Maintenance and Service Schedule Inspection and Replacement of Blades This section is dedicated to the maintenance of the DB-Series Machines. As with any piece of equipment, The cutting blades on the Hardee cutter are designed the performance and life span depends on the proper and made to exact specifications and should be operation and maintenance. -
Page 17: Replacement
Hardee by EVH Maintenance Replacement The correct pressure setting is 2500 psi. If the Remove cotter pin and castle nut from blade reading is less than 2000 or more the 2500, contact holder shaft. your local Hardee dealer for assistance. -
Page 18: Routine Maintenance Checklist
Hardee by EVH Maintenance Routine Maintenance Checklist Interval Item Comments Pump Drive Shaft • Pivot Points • Grease Fittings • Blades • Change If Damaged (In Pairs) Daily Or 10 Blade Bolts (Blade To Disk) • Change With Damaged Blades ( In Pairs) -
Page 19: Section 6 Troubleshooting
Hardee by EVH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic System, Blade System, Pump, Motor, Fluid Lines Problem Possible Cause Solution / Correction Cylinder Will Not Operate Oil Flow Restricted Open Gate Valve on Bottom of Hydraulic (Flow – Contained System) Oil Tank... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
Hardee by EVH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide, continued Hydraulic System, Blade System, Pump, Motor, Fluid Lines Problem Possible Cause Solution / Correction Individual Cylinders Leak Down Blown Or Worn Cylinder Packing Repair / Replace Cylinder Defective Or Worn Valve Seat Repair / Replace Relief Valve And Adjust... -
Page 21: Section 7 Specifications
Hardee by EVH Specifications Summary of Specifications MODEL DB4048 DB4060 Approximate Weight (lbs.) 1,825 - Ready To Mow Approximate Weight (lbs.) 2,100 - Ready To Mow 550 PTO – 9,450 ft/min 550 PTO – 11,900 ft/min Blade Tip Speed (ft/min) Blade Tip Speed (ft/min) 800 PTO –... - Page 31 EVH P/N 16577 Hydraulic Motor Housing DB-4048 AND DB-4060 Key # Part No. Description Key # Part No. Description Housing 16484 Locknut Shaft 16480 Set Screw 15777 16479 Lip Seal-Output 15778 Bearing 16483 Seal Protector 15779 16472 Blade Hub 15780...
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Page 42: Section 9 Reference
Hardee by EVH Reference Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews The table shown below gives correct torque values for unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. - Page 43 CALCULATION OF TIP SPEEDS FOR OFFSET CUTTERS The following table of tip speeds is based upon equipment as specified: Pump Ring No. 42 Pump Ring No. 28 Blade tip Diameter for DB-4048 = 46” DB-4060 = 58” (Includes 5% for transmission loss) Tractor PTO Cutter Shaft DB4048...
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Page 44: Section 10 Warranty
“Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement of any part or parts of this implement which in our judgement shows evidence of such defect and provided further that said parts shall be removed and returned by the owner at the owner’s expense to Hardee by EVH Manufacturing Co. - Page 45 NOTES:...
- Page 46 HARDEE BY EVH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC 4895 RED BLUFF ROAD LORIS, SC 29569 PHONE: 843-756-2555 WWW.HARDEEBYEVH.COM EVHMFG@HARDEEBYEVH.COM...
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