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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PREPARATOR
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________
800-456-7100 I www.paladinattachments.com
®
2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 48130, United States of America Copyright ©
Manual Number: MR95512
Models: LAF3566 & LAF3576
Serial Number: E042020 and UP
Release Date: February 2019
Rev. 6

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PREPARATOR ® Manual Number: MR95512 SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________ Models: LAF3566 & LAF3576 Serial Number: E042020 and UP MODEL NUMBER: ___________________ Release Date: February 2019 Rev. 6 800-456-7100 I www.paladinattachments.com 2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 48130, United States of America Copyright ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE..........................5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Statements ......................6 General Safety Precautions ..................6-8 Equipment Safety Precautions .................9-10 DECALS ..........................11-13 INSTALLATION General Information ..................... 14 Installation........................14 Detaching........................14 OPERATION Intended Use ......................15-16 Skid Shoe Adjustment.....................16-17 Operation ........................17-20 Rock Collection, Soil Tillage & Foliage Uprooting, Roughing, Foliage Collection, Finish Pass Dumping ........................
  • Page 4 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK MR955512...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Based on the uncertainty of the prime mover, operator, and job site, it is not possible to get precise ma- chine and operator sound pressure levels or vibration levels for this attachment. NOTE: A list of all Paladin Patents can be found at http://www.paladinattachments.com/patents.asp. 10344...

  • Page 6: Safety Statements

    SAFETY STATEMENTS THIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR WITH A WARNING WORD THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THIS SIGNAL WORD INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF DANGER NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
  • Page 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield when driving pins in or out, or when any operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous material. WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT Do not work under raised booms without supporting them.
  • Page 8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE OR ATTACHMENTS Modifications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the function, safety, life, and performance of the attachment. When mak- ing repairs, use only the manufacturer’s genuine parts, following authorized instructions.

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Precautions

    EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will clear them. When digging, call your local utilities for location of buried utility lines, gas, water, and sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter. WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST ALONG WITH OTHER HAZARDOUS DUSTS MAY CAUSE...
  • Page 10 NOT OPERATE” until all problems are corrected. • Worn, damaged, or illegible safety decals must be replaced. New safety decals can be ordered from Paladin. • Never make hydraulic repairs while the system is under pressure. Serious personal injury or death could result.

  • Page 11: Decals

    When replacing parts with safety decals attached, the safety decals must also be replaced. Safety decals are available, free of charge, from your local dealer or Paladin. REPLACING SAFETY DECALS: Clean the area of application with nonflammable solvent, then wash the same area with soap and water.
  • Page 12 DECALS # RDL3101 WARNING! ROLLOVER # RDL3178 CAUTION! NOT A STEP CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE USING HI-FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS. Maximum 25 GPM #40590 # 40590 CAUTION! DO NOT USE HIGH FLOW # 50-0909 MANDATORY # 50-0724 WARNING! HIGH PRESSURE ACTION! LUBE # 50-0769 LIFT POINT FLUID HAZARD MR955512...
  • Page 13 DECALS # 41204 ALL PATENTS WARNING Stand clear. Stay at least 9 feet away. RDL3100 # RDL3100 WARNING! FLYING OBJECTS # 50-10017 WARNING! AVOID SERIOUS INJURY # RDL3180 IMPORTANT - CHAIN TENSION # RDL3102 WARNING! SHIELD # 50-0737 WARNING! PINCH POINT HAZARD NOTE: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MODEL NUMBER AND LOGO DECALS MR955512...

  • Page 14: General Information

    INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION The following instructions will help you to mount your Preparator onto your prime ® mover. The Preparator uses the quick-attach system for ease of installation. Therefore, if you ® know how to attach your loader bucket, attaching the Preparator should prove no problem.

  • Page 15: Operation

    NOTICE! Operating this product continuously at hydraulic pressures greater than 2500 psi can result in damage to this product and will void all PALADIN warranties. NOTICE! The use of the "float" position on the loader arm lift control can affect overall performance.

  • Page 16: Skid Shoe Adjustment

    OPERATION Due to operator’s experience and the various soil types, moisture, foliage density and debris, skid shoes may need re-adjusting during operation. Also, multiple passes requiring dif- ferent skid shoe settings, drum speed, rotation direction and ground speed may be needed to achieve the desire end results.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Type Collecting large rocks and debris that are resting on the soil surface. • ROCK COLLECTION: Uprooting and collecting foliage that is growing or has been growing on the soil • FOLIAGE REMOVAL: surface. Tilling the soil to create a looser soil condition. •...
  • Page 18 OPERATION ROCK COLLECTION This operation is where surface rocks (5” to 20” dia.) are collected in the bucket. See Figure #1 • The teeth should move toward the bucket when contacting the soil. • The prime mover should move in a forward direction. •...
  • Page 19 DRUM ROTATION FIG. 4 OPERATION OPERATION: ANGLED MODE ROUGHING DIRECTION OF TRAVEL FLAT MODE ROUGHING OR ANGLED MODE ROUGHING These operations scarify, rake materials into piles or windrows and fill depressions. See Figures #3 & #4 • The teeth should move toward the bucket when contacting the soil. •...

  • Page 20: Dumping

    OPERATION ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS • In certain conditions, if the drum carries rocks past the brush and drops them back on the ground, reducing the drum speed will correct this situation. • The bucket will hold more material if, when the bucket starts to get full, the bucket is rolled back to shift the material further back into the bucket.

  • Page 21: Removal From Storage

    OPERATION REMOVAL FROM STORAGE • Wash unit and replace any damage and/or missing parts. • Lubricate grease fittings. • Check hydraulic hoses for damage and replace as necessary. LIFT POINTS Lifting points are identified by lifting decals where required. Lifting at other points is un- safe and can damage attachment.

  • Page 22: Tie Down Points

    OPERATION TIE DOWN POINTS Tie down points are identified by tie down decals where required. Securing to trailer at other points is unsafe and can damage attachment. Do not attach tie down accessories around cylinders or in any way that may damage hoses or hydraulic components. See Diagram. •...

  • Page 23: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION LUBRICATION All parts provided with grease fittings should be lubricated as indicated. If any grease fittings are missing, replace them immediately. Clean all fittings thoroughly before using grease gun. Lubricate daily or every 8 hours of operation, whichever comes first, with SAE Multi-Purpose Lubricant or an equivalent SAE Multi-Purpose type grease.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION Regular maintenance is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. Maintenance re- quirements have been reduced to the absolute minimum. However, it is very important that these main- tenance functions be performed as described below. Procedure Daily (Every Weekly (Every...

  • Page 25: Bearing Lock Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE NOTICE! When replacing parts use only factory approved replacement parts. Manufac- turer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts or accessories and/or other damages as a result of their use. BEARING LOCK ADJUSTMENT Shut off engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop. Relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines.

  • Page 26: Chain Tension Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Motor side Shut off engine, remove the key, wait for all moving parts to come to a stop. Relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines. Remove drive shields. Check chain to see if adjustment is needed: Remove one link if possible (It may be nec- essary to add back in 1/2 link).

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION DRUM DOES NOT Drum drive chain is loose. Adjust chain tension. TURN. Drum drive chain is broken. Repair or replace the drive chain. Drum drive sprocket is off the Reinstall or replace the drive sprocket. shaft.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION SLUGGISH OPERATION Insufficient oil flow from Prime Check compatibility between Mover. Preparator hydraulic flow ® requirements and Prime Mover. Increase throttle. Hydraulic motor damaged or seals Check for leaks and replace motor if blown. necessary.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION LAF3566 LAF3576 A. Overall Height 39.20” (99.57 cm) 39.20” (99.31 cm) B. Overall Width 77.70” (197.36 cm) 87.70” (222.76 cm) C. Overall Length 55.50” (140.97 cm) 55.50” (140.97 cm) D. Working Width 66.00” (167.64 cm) 76.00” (193.04 cm) E.

  • Page 30: Bolt Torque Specifications

    BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLES Use the following charts when determining bolt torque specifications, when special torques are not given. Always use grade 5 or better when replacing bolts. SAE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Note: The following torque values are for use with extreme pressure lubricants, plating or hard washer applications.

  • Page 31: Parts / Warranty

    For Fax and E-mail Orders PLC_Sales@paladinattachments.com (734) 996-9014 WARRANTY In order to provide you with the most UP-TO-DATE Warranty information, Paladin Warranty Statement and Warranty Procedures along with Warranty Registration and Claim www.paladinattachments.com Forms have been moved to our website at...

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