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PREPARATOR
FFC SERIAL NUMBER:_________________
MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER:____________
800-747-2132 | www.paladinbrands.com
PATENTED
®
Models:
LAF3554, LAF3566 and LAF3576
with Serial Numbers greater than E042020
FFC: 100 East Lee Road, Lee, IL 60530, United States of America
Manual Number: MR95512
Release Date: August 1, 2005

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  • Page 1 PATENTED ® PREPARATOR Manual Number: MR95512 Models: LAF3554, LAF3566 and LAF3576 FFC SERIAL NUMBER:_________________ with Serial Numbers greater than E042020 Release Date: August 1, 2005 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER:____________ 800-747-2132 | www.paladinbrands.com FFC: 100 East Lee Road, Lee, IL 60530, United States of America...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction, General Information, Serial Number…………………………..……………….. 1 Owner and Operator Safety Information......…........……. 2-5 Definitions of Safety Terms and Symbols, Accident Prevention..……….………. 2 Safety Instructions....……..............… 3-4 Safety Signs.......……...….......…………………..5 Power Unit Specifications, Mounting………………………………..…………...……….……. 6 Hydraulic Connection………………………………………………………………….……….… 7 Setup ............……........…....…… 8-9 Operation ......…….....…………….............………...
  • Page 4: Owner And Operator Safety Information

    DEFINITION OF SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS Throughout this manual, the terms DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used to indicate the degree of hazard to personnel if proper safety procedures are not followed. These words will be used in conjunction with the Safety Alert Symbol: a dark triangle containing a white exclamation mark.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS !! SECTION 1 • Use the right tool for the job at hand. • Make sure that your tools are in good condition WARNING for performing the desired function. Obey all the safety instructions listed in •...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS !! SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) WHEN MOUNTING THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR POWER UNIT: • WARNING Refer to the operator’s manuals of your power unit, your loader, and your quick-attach for special or Obey all the safety instructions listed in detailed mounting instructions.
  • Page 7: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS ITEM PART# - DESCRIPTION 50-0723 – Read Manual 50-0724 – Hydraulics RDL3100 – Stand Clear RDL3101 –Rollover Hazard RDL3102 – Shields RDL3178 – No Step INSTRUCTIONS • Keep all safety signs clean and legible. • Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety signs.
  • Page 8: Power Unit Specifications, Mounting

    POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT Exceeding any of the maximum recommended power unit specifications CAN result in damage to this product and WILL void all FFC Attachments warranties. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Flow Output 25 gpm. Maximum 2,500 psi. maximum (continuous) Hydraulic Pressure Output 3,500 psi.
  • Page 9: Hydraulic Connection

    PREPARATOR ® HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR HYDRAULIC ® CONNECTION Loaders 1. Disconnect the hydraulic hose quick couplers from one another and attach the quick couplers to your power unit as per the instructions in your power unit’s operator’s manual.
  • Page 10: Setup

    PREPARATOR ® SETUP SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR SETUP ® SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT Before adjusting the skid shoes, determine what the soil conditions are and what type of operation is to be performed. Remember that each time the soil conditions or operation type changes, the skid shoes may need to be repositioned.
  • Page 11 ® PREPARATOR SETUP (Continued) SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR SETUP ® Adjust the skid shoes as follows: 1. Park your power unit on a level surface with this product properly attached. 2.
  • Page 12: Operation

    PREPARATOR ® OPERATION SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR OPERATION ® WARNING Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury. • Never lift the lowest portion of the attachment plate higher than 5’ above the ground. •...
  • Page 13 PREPARATOR ® OPERATION (Continued) SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR OPERATION ® ROCK COLLECTION (Fig. 1) This operation is where surface rocks (5” to 20” dia.) are collected in the bucket. •...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    PREPARATOR ® MAINTENANCE SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR MAINTENANCE ® BEFORE EACH USE • Make sure that all nuts and bolts are in place and properly tightened. • Make sure that all other fasteners are in place and are performing their specified function.
  • Page 15: Service

    PREPARATOR ® SERVICE SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR SERVICE ® BEARING LOCK ADJUSTMENT If a taper lock adapter assembly is found to be in need of tightening after checking the bearing locknut by performing steps 1 and 2 of the 40 hour maintenance schedule above, then the following action must be taken: 1.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    PREPARATOR ® TROUBLE SHOOTING SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR TROUBLE ® SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Rotor does not turn. Rotor drive chain is loose. Adjust the chain tension. Rotor drive chain is broken.
  • Page 17: Parts Illustrations & Parts Lists

    PARTS ILLUSTRATION...
  • Page 18 PREPARATOR ® PARTS LIST LAF3554 LAF3566 LAF3576 ITEM QTY. 54” 66” 76” DESCRIPTION LAF3590 LAF3501 LAF3502 Bucket LAF3586 LAF3503 LAF3504 Shroud LAF3591 LAF3505 LAF3506 Drum LAF3507 Parallel Linkage Bar: Left LAF3509 Rotor Drive Shaft (on left end of Drum) LAF3510 Rotor Idler Shaft (on right end of Drum) LAF3512 Taper Lock Adapter Assembly –...
  • Page 19 PREPARATOR PARTS LIST (Continued) ® LAF3554 LAF3566 LAF3576 ITEM QTY. 54” 66” 76” DESCRIPTION LAF4033 Hydraulic Hose Protector: 1-7/8” x 72” LAF4278 Hydraulic Elbow: 90°, 10MB – 10MJ LAF4321 Hydraulic Hose: ½” x 104”, 10MB – 10FJ LAF4772 Hydraulic Motor LAF9965 Drive Sprocket Retainer: 41/64”...
  • Page 20 PREPARATOR ® PARTS LIST (Continued) LAF3554 LAF3566 LAF3576 ITEM QTY. 54” 66” 76” DESCRIPTION 3 Point Hitch Mountings RHW8048 Clevis Pin: 1” x 6” RHW8042 Lynch Pin: 3/16” x 1-9/16” (1-1/2” useable) ILA1032 Bushing: 1-1/2” O.D. x 1-1/4” I.D. LAF4515 Hydraulic Cylinder RHW8401 Draw Pin Category 1 &...
  • Page 21 OPTIONAL KITS: LUG WRENCH KIT TRACK SCRATCHER KIT SPANNER WRENCH LUG WRENCH KIT ITEM QTY. LAF3581 DESCRIPTION LAF3578 Foam Rubber: 1” x 2-1/2” x 3” LAF3580 Folding Lug Wrench LAF3582 Wrench Holder RHW5332 Grade 5 Flat Washer: 7/16”, SAE RHW8037 Roll Pin: 5/32”...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    PART NUMBERS FROM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ILLUSTRATION (LAF4515) ITEM QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION LAF4688 Barrel: 3” I.D. x 13” Stroke w/ ball end LAF4687 Shaft: 1-3/4” Diameter LAF4610 Head: 1-3/4” I.D., Nominal LAF4609 Piston: 3” O.D. x 1-1/8” I.D., Nominal LAF4608 Nut: 1-1/8”, 12 tpi., top lock LAF4607 Seal Kit (includes all seals, O-rings, etc.)
  • Page 23: Warranty

    PLEASE TRI-FOLD AND AFFIX TAPE HERE Warranty Registration Form and Delivery Inspection Report IMPORTANT! Warranty Void if card is not returned with 10 days. All Applicable sections must be filled in. This section to be filled out and signed by Dealer at time of delivery. Warranty Registration Customer’s Name Dealer’s Name...
  • Page 24 FFC LIMITED 12 MONTH WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing a FFC product. Warranty protection is valid only when this Warranty Registration is completed and signed by the customer and dealer, and mailed to FFC. I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the owners Limited Warranty and I accept the terms therein.

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