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Erskine Attachments 3S Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Tree Spade Models 3S & 4S Skid Steer Loaders Operator’s Manual Maintenance Parts Information Read this Manual Before Use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Serial Number………….. YOUR ATTACHMENT DEALER ADDRESS: PHONE: CONTACT: NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on units previously sold.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every will result in death or serious injury. possible circumstance that might involve potential hazard. The safety messages found in this manual The word IMPORTANT, is used in the text when and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.
  • Page 4 Do not modify equipment or add attachments that  Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY are not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC. PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles ...
  • Page 5 SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Serial Number Location: It is important to refer to the serial number of your attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or later models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use different procedures in doing a specific operation.
  • Page 6 Part Number: 316856 (ON 3S ONLY) If these decals are missing, damaged, or Location: On mounting plate top right painted over they must be replaced. Call 1 (on 3S only) (2 on 4S – Quantity: Erskine Attachments LLC (218-435-4045) for replace 202152)

  • Page 7: User's Mounting Instructions

    USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS After the initial set-up assembly is completed, use the following procedure to mount the attachment to the loader for user operation. Coupler wedges or pins must extend through the holes in the attachment mounting plate. Levers must be fully down and locked. Failure to secure wedges or pins can allow attachment to come off and cause injury or death.
  • Page 8 USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 7. Connect the hydraulic quick couplers from the attachment to the loader. IMPORTANT: Make sure the quick couplers are fully engaged. If the quick couplers do not fully engage, check to see that the couplers are the same size and brand. Do not force the quick couplers together.

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operating manual controls NOTE: The tree spade with manual controls is designed for use on a skid steer without a door. If your skid steer is equipped with a cab door, remove door before use with manual tree spade controls.

  • Page 10: Operating Optional Electric Controls

    OPERATING OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLS The tree spade can be run using optional wired or wireless electric controls. When using electric controls, mount the tree spade using the “USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 8-9, then follow the instructions below. 1. Connect the wire harness to the loader’s 12V receptacle.

  • Page 11: Optional Electric Controls Layouts

    OPTIONAL ELECTRIC CONTROLS LAYOUTS 3S Wireless Controller 3S Wired Controller Function Toggle Switch Function Buttons Hinge A (Up = Open; Down = Close) Hinge A = Open; B = Close Blade 1 B (Up = Retract; Down = Insert) Blade 1 C = Retract;...

  • Page 12: Digging Procedure

    DIGGING PROCEDURE With the tree spade properly mounted, use the following procedure for digging the new hole for the tree and for digging the tree. To avoid injury or death due to tipping, avoid using the attachment on an incline or uneven ground. 1.
  • Page 13 9. Lift the tree spade completely out of the hole and tilt it back. To avoid injury or death, never attempt to lift a tree larger than the attachment is capable. Maximum Tree Diameter Tree Type 3S Model 4S Model 2.5” 3” Hardwood 3” 4”...

  • Page 14: Planting Procedure

    PLANTING PROCEDURE With the tree in the tree spade, use the following procedure to plant or basket the tree. 1. Position the tree spade so that it lines up with the hole where the tree is to be planted. 2. Lower the tree spade into the hole, ensuring that the root ball is well centered.

  • Page 15: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Lower the attachment to rest, shut down the engine, relieve the hydraulic pressure to the attachment, wait for all motion to stop, and set park brake before leaving the operator’s seat to perform service of any kind. It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the loader and attachment for damage, loose bolts, fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem.

  • Page 16: Bolt Torque Information

    BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION...

  • Page 17: Parts Information

    TREE SPADE 3S (30) PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316858 MOUNT FRAME 30 W/A 316859 TOWER 30 W/A 316860 BLADE 30 W/A 316804 CONTROL ARM W/A 316850 TUBE SQ .19 X 1.5 X 16 W/H&Z 316857 PLATE SPADE RETENTION PNT...
  • Page 18 TREE SPADE 3S (30) PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 28279 RING SNAP EXT 1 X .042 318731 PIN 1 X 4.88 GRS W/A 316852 PIN 1.5 X 10.13 GRS W/H Z 316851 PIN 1 X 2.19 SNP RNG GRS Z...
  • Page 19 TREE SPADE 3S (30) PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 20 TREE SPADE 4S (40) PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316800 MOUNT FRAME 40 W/A 316801 RH TOWER 40 W/A 316802 LH TOWER 40 W/A 316803 BLADE 40 W/A 316850 TUBE SQ .19 X 1.5 X 16 W/H&Z 316857 PLATE SPADE RETENTION PNT (UNPAINTED P/N 316844)
  • Page 21 TREE SPADE 4S (40) PARTS INFORMATION...
  • Page 22 TREE SPADE 3S & 4S OPTIONAL PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 33008 WASHER FLAT 3/8" 37212 NUT REV LOCK 3/8 NC 13114 BOLT HEX 3/8 X 2 3/4 NC GR5 316900 BASE CONTROL OPT 3S W/A OPT ELECTRIC PACKAGES...
  • Page 23 TREE SPADE 3S & 4S STD HYD PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 13051 BOLT HEX 5/16 X 1/2 NC GR 5 33620 WASHER LOCK 5/16" 316891 HOSE 1/2 X 48 8FJX-10FJX-90 LEAD HOSES 316894 VALVE ASSM 3S (4 LEVER)
  • Page 24 TREE SPADE 3S & 4S LEAD HYD W/ELECT OPT PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316891 HOSE 1/2 X 48 8FJX-10FJX-90 LEAD HOSES 318295 ADPT STR 10MB-10MJ CHECK INCLUDED IN VALVE ASSM 316915 VALVE ASSM 3S ELECTRIC OPT ELECTRIC PACKAGES...
  • Page 25 TREE SPADE 3S & 4S REAR SPADE HYD PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316898 CYLINDER 2.5 X 30 B-C SPADE CYLINDER 320089 ADPT ELB 8MB-6MJ-90 201925 ADPT STR 8MB-6MJ 318371 HOSE 3/8 X 140 6FJX- 6FJX-90 REAR SPADE CYL BASE...
  • Page 26 TREE SPADE 3S FRONT SPADE HYD PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316898 CYLINDER 2.5 X 30 B-C SPADE CYLINDER 320089 ADPT ELB 8MB-6MJ-90 201925 ADPT STR 8MB-6MJ 316889 HOSE 3/8 X 180 6FJX-6FJX-90 FRONT SPADE CYL BASE...
  • Page 27 TREE SPADE 4S FRONT SPADE HYD PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316898 CYLINDER 2.5 X 30 B-C SPADE CYLINDER 320089 ADPT ELB 8MB-6MJ-90 201925 ADPT STR 8MB-6MJ 316889 HOSE 3/8 X 180 6FJX-6FJX-90 FRONT SPADE CYL BASE 316890 HOSE 3/8 X 180 6FJX-6FJX-90 LONG FRONT SPADE CYL ROD PLATE PULLED BACK FROM...
  • Page 28 TREE SPADE 3S HINGE HYD PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316896 CYLINDER 2 X 7 B-C HINGE CYLINDER 3S 316886 HOSE 1/4 X 96 6FJX-6FJX-90 HINGE CYLINDER ROD 3S 316887 HOSE 1/4 X 96 6FJX-6FJX-90 LONG HINGE CYLINDER BASE 3S...
  • Page 29 TREE SPADE 4S HINGE HYD PARTS INFORMATION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION STOCK NO. 316897 CYLINDER 2 X 7 B-C HINGE CYLINDER 4S 316886 HOSE 1/4 X 96 6FJX-6FJX-90 HINGE CYLINDER ROD 4S 316887 HOSE 1/4 X 96 6FJX-6FJX-90 LONG HINGE CYLINDER BASE 4S 320089 ADPT ELB 8MB-6MJ-90 201925...
  • Page 30 TREE SPADE 3S HOSE ROUTING PARTS INFORMATION VALVE BLOCK 316894 STANDARD VALVE BLOCK 316915 ELECTRIC...
  • Page 31 TREE SPADE 4S HOSE ROUTING PARTS INFORMATION VALVE BLOCK 316895 STANDARD VALVE BLOCK 316916 ELECTRIC...

  • Page 32: General Specifications

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 30” / 40” Root Ball Diameter (3S / 4S) Maximum Tree Size – Hardwood (3S / 4S) 2.5” / 3” Maximum Tree Size – Evergreen (3S / 4S) 3” / 4” 53” / 52” Maximum Swing Opening (3S / 4S) Operating Weight (3S / 4S) 1480 lbs.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The following table gives troubleshooting tips for problems that can be easily isolated and fixed. Italicized information pertains only to tree spades with an optional electric control package installed. If the tips below do not resolve the problem, call the Parts and Service department for further help and instructions.
  • Page 34 TROUBLESHOOTING The following table gives troubleshooting tips for problems that can be easily isolated and fixed. Italicized information pertains only to tree spades with an optional electric control package installed. If the tips below do not resolve the problem, call the Parts and Service department for further help and instructions.

  • Page 35: Tree Care

    TREE CARE To help protect your trees and raise their survival rate after they are transplanted, follow the tips and instructions below. Tree Selection Mulching Spade size and surrounding environment are important Mulching helps protect the tree by discouraging other factors when selecting a tree to transplant.
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  • Page 39: Warranty

    Erskine Attachments LLC to improve its products whenever it is possible and practical to do so. Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make changes and or add improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes or add such improvements to products previously sold.
  • Page 40 P/N 316899 Date Printed: 9/17/2018 Printed in U.S.A. Erskine Attachments LLC...

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