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Bad Ax
Skid Loader Disc Mulcher
60BA4
Owner's Manual and Parts Book
(Originating with Serial Number 85-185)
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206878 Rev. A
06.02.21

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  • Page 1 Bad Ax Skid Loader Disc Mulcher 60BA4 Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating with Serial Number 85-185) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: 206878 Rev. A 06.02.21...
  • Page 3 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 or leased equipment the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
  • Page 5 ____ Assisted customer with completing / submitting Warranty Registration Form to Loftness by one of the below options. Dealer also needs to submit a copy of this completed PDI to Loftness and maintain the copy in owner’s manual for unit.
  • Page 7 ____ Assisted customer with completing / submitting Warranty Registration Form to Loftness by one of the below options. Dealer also needs to submit a copy of this completed PDI to Loftness and maintain the copy in owner’s manual for unit.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Bad Ax Disc Mulcher (Example) ........
  • Page 10 Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts ..........48 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 11: Ordering Code

    Ordering Code Ordering Code Bad Ax Disc Mulcher (Example) The ordering code will consist of two numbers (machine size), two letters (machine type), and one letter (motor system). An example for a disc mulcher of this type would be as shown below.
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  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Owner Information Serial Number Location Thank you for your decision to purchase a Bad Ax Disc Mulcher from Loftness. To ensure maximum performance of your machine, it is mandatory that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow its recommendations.

  • Page 14: Bad Ax Features

    Controlled Discharge Deflector • Adjustable Tree-pusher Bar • Claw Hooks on Pusher Bar • Re-cutter Bar • Pressure Gauge to Monitor Capacity • Anti-cavitation Shut Down Circuit • Universal Skid-Steer Mount • Hoses included (couplers not included) Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Safety First Be certain all machine operators are aware of the dangers indicated by safety decals applied to the machine, and be certain they follow all safety decal Safety Alert Symbol instructions. Contact Loftness for safety decal replacement. This message alert...

  • Page 16: Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure

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  • Page 17: Maintenance Safety

    • When performing any maintenance, make sure the area is clear of any distracting objects. Keep work areas clean and free of grease and oil to avoid slipping or falling. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 18: Hydraulic Safety

    Mineral Oil, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. A decal with this warning statement is adhered to the machine. If the decal should become worn or missing, replace immediately. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 19: Bad Ax Identification

    Pusher Bar Top Motor Cover Pressure Gauge Left Side Motor Cover Foot Step Hydraulic Hoses Universal Skid Steer Mount Foot Step Manifold Right Side Motor Cover Owner’s Manual Storage Discharge Mulching Disc Quadco Cutting Teeth Infeed Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 20: Safety Decal Locations

    Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing safety decals on your machine. Part No. N17013 Part No. 200491 Part No. N28385 Part No. N68716 Part No. 4256 Part No. N20661 Part No. N68724 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 21 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 Part No. 203264 Part No. N28386 Part No. 4334 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 22 Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) Part No. N17014 Part No. N29769 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 23: Set-Up Instructions

    Set-up Instructions Positioning the Pusher Bar The Bad Ax will come shipped with the pusher bar shown in the position below. Follow the instructions in this section to place the bar into a different operating position. There are a total of four pusher bar positions available.

  • Page 24: Installing The Bad Ax To The Loader

    Set-up Instructions Installing the Bad Ax to the Loader Fully raise the attachment-locking levers on the loader mounting plate. NOTE: The hydraulic hose quick couplers shown above are not supplied with the disc mulcher. Install the disc mulcher quick couplers to the loader.

  • Page 25: Checking Disc Rotation

    NOTE: If the disc does not rotate, shut down the loader and reverse the quick couplers at the hydraulic hose connections on the loader. Re-install the couplers on the loader and test for correct disc rotation. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
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  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    General Cutting Instructions step on or climb over the unit while machine is in operation, or engine is running. Do not Operate Bad Ax as low to ground as possible without carry passengers. the teeth striking ground or other obstructions.

  • Page 28: Hydraulic Hose Storage

    Hydraulic Hose Storage When not in use, protect the hose couplers by laying the hydraulic hoses over the pusher bar, ensuring the couplers do not come in contact with the machine, ground, or any other surface. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Keep good maintenance records, and adequately Be sure to clean fittings before greasing. clean your disc mulcher after each use. See “Bad Ax Identification” on page 9 for component Proper lubrication is important. Too little lubricant will location and identification.

  • Page 30: Removing Motor Covers

    See “Left Side Motor Cover” on page 20 for removal instructions.) Interval: Change yearly. Remove the eight bolts (1) securing the left side motor cover (2). Reverse procedure to return cover and hose holder to position. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 31: Right Side Motor Cover

    Maintenance Removing Motor Covers (Cont’d) Motor Removal Right Side Motor Cover DANGER: Disconnect the Bad Ax from the loader to ensure that all power is cut off before starting this procedure. Remove all of the motor covers. See “Removing Motor Covers” on page 20 for location and removal instructions.

  • Page 32: Tooth Removal And Installation

    However, removed, follow the same procedure described depending on wear and damage to the tooth, above to remove and replace a cutting tooth. replacement may need to be done sooner. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 33: Disc Removal

    • Tighten all bolts, nuts, and set screws. See “Torque Specifications” on page 47. Use the hoist and chains (1) to lift and flip the Bad Ax on its motor cover as shown, making sure it is stable and •...

  • Page 34: Gpm Chart

    Maintenance GPM Chart Radial Piston Motor 5000 PSI Piston Motor Disc RPM Displacement Loftness Part number Number 175 Max Displacement 200816 1017 1038 1060 1082 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Check flow control on skid loader. Oil filter plugged. Replace skid loader oil filter. Disc jammed. Remove material from disc. Oil Leak At Hydraulic Control Valve Pinched case drain hose. Check hose. Cover. Disconnected case drain hose. Reconnect hose. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
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  • Page 37: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 38 Parts Identification Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 39 Hydraulics, see page 36. For breakdown of Pusher Bar, see page 39. For breakdown of Motor Covers, see page 40. For breakdown of Manual Holder, see page 40. For breakdown of Disc, see page 31. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 40: Driveline

    4, Disc with Cutters (200665), see page 31. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 203597 BOLT, M18X80 2.5 GRD 8 N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK 200816 MOTOR, SAI 175CC 200665 DISC, ASSEMBLED QBR61126004 N24028 BOLT, SHCS 3/4"-16 X 2-3/4" Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 41: Disc With Cutters (200665)

    BOLT, 3/4 X 3-1/2 FN THD GRD 8 N156050 WASHER, .8125ID 1.469OD .134THK N156042 TOOTH, SHANKLESS N149515 BOLT, SHCS 5/8-18 X 1.25 N152682 SLEEVE N156030 HOLDER, MULCHER DISC N156046 BOLT, 3/4" X 4" FN GRD 8 N152680 SLEEVE Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 42: Cutting Teeth, Deck

    Parts Identification Cutting Teeth, Deck QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N156042 TOOTH, SHANKLESS N156046 BOLT, 3/4" X 4" FN GRD 8 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 43: Lubrication, Drive Housing

    Lubrication, Drive Housing QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N25062 GREASEZERK, 90 DEG 1/8" NPT 4304-10 BULKHEAD, FITTING-GREASE HOSE 4304 HOSE, GREASE 1/8 X 15 4472 ELBOW, 1/8" 90 DEG.STREET 203602 ADAPTER, MALE METRIC - FEMALE NPT-STR Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 44: Hydraulics, Sai Motor

    Parts Identification Hydraulics, SAI Motor 26 (Case Drain) 22 23 11 (Tank) (Pressure) Tank Pressure Case Drain Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 45 HOSE, 1/4 X 8 -6FJIC -6FJIC N17022 ADAPTER, 6MJIC - 8MOR N157054 VALVE, RELIEF 100PSI N24835 ADAPTER, 8MOR - 8FJIC N28895 TEE, 8MJIC-8MJIC-8FJIC N25491 ADAPTER, 6FJIC - 8MJIC N28846 ADAPTER, -6MJIC -4MBSPP 206882 HOSE, 1/2 X 46 -8MORB -8FJIC Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 46: Hydraulics, Connecting

    HOSE, 1/2 86 -8FJIC B.E. N28108 ADAPTER, - 12MOR - 16FOR 4064 WASHER, FLAT 3/8" N15893 CAP, 3/4" ALUMINUM HOSE N32002 PLUG, 3/8 SCH 40 X .25 N15895 CAP, 1/2 ALUMINUM HOSE N88334 SLEEVE, HOSE 4.75 X 70” Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 47: Sai Motor (200816)

    SAI Motor (200816) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 206999 KIT, FS30A1/A2 MOTOR SEAL (Includes items 1, 2 and 3) NOT SOLD SEPARATELY SEAL, SHAFT NOT SOLD SEPARATELY RING, RETAINING SB70 NOT SOLD SEPARATELY RING, HIGH PRESSURE BACKUP Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 48: Manifold (200689)

    Parts Identification Manifold (200689) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N28284 PLUG, -16MOR HEX 200701 BLOCK, MANIFOLD ANTICAV 200695 CHECK VALVE, 80GPM Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 49: Pusher Bar

    Parts Identification Pusher Bar QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 206590 PUSHER, 60 DISK MULCHER W/DECAL N17023 BOLT, 1-14 X 5" GR. 8 FN. THR 206593 WASHER, FLAT 1.06IDX2.75ODX.25 4166 WASHER, 1" LOCK 4490 NUT, 1"-14UNF STANDARD Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 50: Motor And Manual Covers, Manuals With Holder

    BOLT, CARRIAGE 1/4" X 3/4" 206582 PLATE, MANUAL COVER 206878 MANUAL, BADAX DISK MULCHER 2 200660 MANUAL, QUADCO DISC QBR61126004 N19600 HOLDER, 01-315A STND.MANUAL N105230 NUT, LOCK 1/4" SER FLANGE 206560 COVER, PLATE W/ DECALS R Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 51: Machine Decals And Signs

    Part No. N17013 Part No. N68716 Part No. N20661 Part No. N28386 Part No. N23506 WARNING SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD. Part No. 200491 HYDRAULIC LINES. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. N23506 Part No. 4334 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 52 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N68724 Part No. N17014 Part No. N29769 Part No. 4256 Part No. 200490 Part No. 203264 Part No. 4137 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 53 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N24823 Part No. N24822 Part No. N33105 Part No. N28576 Part No. N13721 Part No. 200248 Part No. N13517 Part No. 4138 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 54 Parts Identification Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Mount Universal Skid Type Shear Bar Fixed Pusher Bar Adjustable Rigid Bar Teeth 3 Counter Teeth On Underside Of Mulcher Deck 44 Quadco Planer Teeth, Sharpenable Skid Shoes Abrasive resistant Deflector Outfeed Anti-Wrap Protection Bearing Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 56: Dimensions

    (pusher positioned forward) Operating Height (G) 53.839 in. (136.75 cm) (pusher positioned back) Number Of Teeth 44 on Disc; 3 on underside of Mulcher Deck Weight 2,643 lbs. (1,199 kg) Crated Weight 2,793 lbs. (1,267 kg) Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 57: Torque Specifications

    Appendix Torque Specifications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...

  • Page 58: Metric Hardware And Lock Nuts

    Appendix Torque Specifications (Cont’d) Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 60 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2021...

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