Before each operation of this implement, check all hardware (bolts, nuts, pins, cotter pins, etc.) for their proper location and tightness. Stop the engine on the skid steer and set the brake to avoid the implement rolling forward or backwards while you are exiting the prime mover.
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After installing harness, check that the harness is free from any tension when raising and lowering the loader arm through its complete cycle. To protect the operator from any flying debris, it is important that the skid steer is equipped with a thermoplastic polycarbonate windshield or similar.
When the top edge of the coupler is seated in the top part of the coupler plate, roll the skid steer tilt function back until the attaching plate is flat against the skid steer coupler. Lock down the coupler levers.
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Engaging Cutter Drive First Time If this is your initial startup with this attachment on this machine, check the skid steer's hydraulic oil level and add oil, if necessary, before and after doing steps 1- 6 below. After starting skid steer, lift the attachment off the ground surface: 1.
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To begin with, learn what the cutter head looks like in a level cutting position when you are seated in the skid steer. Knowing what a level cutter head looks like will help you avoid damage to the cutting blades by cutting too close to the ground surface.
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2. Operate at a safe slow-paced speed that will allow you to watch the area ahead of the skid steer and also ahead of the boom and cutter when the cutter is swung away from the straight-ahead position.
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Raise the skid steer loader arm and tilt the cutter head to the vertical position. Swing the boom to the right to access the area to be cut. Raise and lower the skid steer's lift to trim back over- hanging branches.
MAINTENANCE Blade Removal & Replacement Cutter blades can be very sharp and could cause. Minor or Serious Injury if mishandled. Always wear protective gloves and footwear. Position the cutter attachment with cutter deck in the vertical position so you can access the blade and holder bracket.
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Blades & Holder Sling the holder from the hoist and remove the bolts from the center of the blade holder. Lower the holder to the floor or to a suitable work surface. Use a cutting torch to remove the head of the blade mounting bolt, and drive the bolt shaft out of the blade holder end.
Check in-line circuit fuse. If blown, investigate cause & replace. Blades turn, but Check connections at solenoid valves. No electrical power to controller or cannot tilt or solenoid valves Check that circuit has a good ground. swing cutter Have local skid steer dealer check the Operator Presence System...
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLES Use the following charts when determining bolt torque specifications when special torques are not given. Always use grade 8.8 or better when replacing bolts. METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS The following torque values are for use with metric Bolt head identification marks as per grade.
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