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X-treme Duty XC8 / XC8T Brush Cutters Owner’s/Operator’s Manual For safe operation, read these rules and instructions carefully to avoid accidents that could result in Death or Serious Injury. TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THIS IMPLEMENT Please read this manual “before” unpacking or using this implement for the first time.
As this manual expresses the need for safe operation of your acquisition from MTL Attachments, it is important that you and all operators of this implement become familiar with the operation, maintenance and safety instructions found in this manual, as well as in the manual that accompanied the skid steer machine that will power this attachment.
When you see these 30-48 GPM Cutter Parts ..... 16 alerts in the manual, carefully read and Decals ..........17 MTL Attachments PAGE 3 X-treme Brush Cutters Jan 2020...
Never service or operate this attachment with bare feet, sandals, or Never operate the cutter when other light footwear. bystanders are within 75 feet (23 m) of the work area. MTL Attachments PAGE 4...
Careless removal of the shipping bands that secure the implement to the pallet could result in Minor or Serious Injury. Clear the area of all bystanders and MTL Attachments PAGE 5...
Do not operate this attachment without the case drain hose attached Item Check that all shields and X-treme Brush Cutters guards are in place. MTL Attachments PAGE 6...
Your skid steer steer’s hand throttle to set the speed; dealer can measure the flow available never use a foot throttle when using on your machine and recommend a the cutter. PAGE 7 X-treme Brush Cutters MTL Attachments...
Serious Injury if the skid steer the operating speed. becomes unstable. Never raise the cutter more a few feet off the ground when working on slopes or uneven terrain. PAGE 8 X-treme Brush Cutters MTL Attachments...
Do not operate The use and maintenance of proper the cutter if you (the operator) can see lubrication is critical to the successful MTL Attachments PAGE 9 X-treme Brush Cutters...
After Every Season operation and performance of the MTL bearing housing. Inspect the implement for any loose or worn parts that may need to be replaced prior to the next cutting season. Visually inspect the cutting blades. Sharpen or replace them, if necessary.
Never install one Always release the used and one new blade as they will hydraulic system pressure from the cause the cutter to be unbalanced and cutter circuit prior to removing the X-treme Brush Cutters MTL Attachments PAGE...
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Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 lb-ft lb-ft lb-ft ¼” 5/16” 3/8” ½” ¾” 7/8” 1” = inch pounds Higher torques may require the use of a torque multiplier. All values are “dry” torques. MTL Attachments PAGE 12 X-treme Brush Cutters...
Parts Manual Page Part Description Quantity Required Ship-to Name & Address Payment Method …then call MTL Attachments dealer for factory fresh parts specifically designed for your attachment. Use Genuine Parts from MTL Attachments MTL Attachments has the specific information logged under your...
XC8 & XC8T Cutter Parts - Bearing Housing Located below Hydraulic Motor Specify GPM requirements when ordering parts MTL Attachments PAGE 14 X-treme Brush Cutters...
No oil flow disconnects are fully flow is activated seated in their mating connector. Check that skid steer auxiliary circuit is activating. Call your dealer for further Motor or drive shaft failed recommendations. MTL Attachments PAGE 15 X-treme Brush Cutters...
MTL, with freight or delivery charges to be prepaid. This Limited Warranty shall not be interpreted to render MTL liable for any injury or damage to persons, business or property of any kind nor expenses or losses incurred for labor, supplies, substitute machinery rental, or for any other reason.
Upon purchase the buyer assumes all liability for all personal injury and property resulting from the handling, possession or use of the goods by the buyer. No agent, employee, or representative of MTL has any authority to bind MTL to any affirmation, representation or warranty concerning its machinery and/ or attachments except as specifically set forth herein.
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