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Carbide Cutter 61G4 • 71G4 Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 42-1316 thru 42-1665) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: N82086 Rev. D 02.13.17...
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LOFTNESS factory or authorized LOFTNESS dealership or in any way so as in LOFTNESS’ judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, nor to any machine or attachment which shall not have been operated in accordance with LOFTNESS’...
Ordering Code Ordering Code Carbide Cutter (Example) The ordering code will consist of two numbers (machine size), two letters (machine type), one letter (cutter type), four numbers (motor system), one letter (sheaves / belt combo), and one number (threshold setting). An example for a carbide cutter of this type would be as shown below.
Continuous improvement and advancement of Loftness products may result in changes to your equipment that may not be reflected in this publication. Loftness reserves the right to make product improvements to the machine at any time. Although great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Loftness does not assume any liability for errors or omissions.
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...
Safety Instructions Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure • Use the handholds and step plates when getting on and off the machine to prevent falls. Keep steps and platform cleared of mud and debris. • Stop the machine and attachment on a level surface and lower the attachment to the ground.
Safety Instructions Safety Rules (Cont’d) • Keep hands and feet clear! Never step over or climb over the attachment while the rotor is engaged or the engine is running; entanglement could occur. • Keep children, bystanders and other workers off and away from the machine and attachment during •...
Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or WARNING missing safety decals on your machine. Rotating parts hazard. Can cause serious injuries or death. Do not operate machine without shields attached. N68716 Part No. N68716 DANGER Part No.
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Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) Part No. 4334 Part No. N28385 Part No. N28386 WARNING SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD. HYDRAULIC LINES. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. N23506 Part No. N23506 Carbide Cutter OM...
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Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) WARNING Rotating parts hazard. Can cause serious injuries or death. Do not operate machine without shields attached. Part No. N17014 N68716 Part No. N68716 Part No. N29769 Carbide Cutter OM...
Set-up Instructions Pusher Bar Assembly Move rear arms into position so hole in lower end of rear arm (4) aligns with the top hole (6) of the side plates (indicated by the shipping tag). Remove the shipping tag. NOTE: Assembling the pusher bar requires two people or the use of an approved lifting device to NOTE: The pusher bar is factory-set so the upper hole in support the push bar as it is being adjusted.
Set-up Instructions Installing the Carbide Cutter 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 carbide cutter. Install the carbide cutter quick couplers to the loader. NOTE: The case drain quick coupler (1) of the carbide cutter must be connected to the loader’s auxiliary hydraulic system for proper operation...
Set-up Instructions Checking Rotor Rotation (Cont’d) NOTE: The tachometer shown is not supplied with the carbide cutter. Test the rotor RPM with loader engine at full throttle. DANGER: Keep hands, feet, and clothing clear of belts, sheaves, and rotor while loader is running.
Set-up Instructions Cutter Bar Adjustment NOTE: The cutter bar can be adjusted back or forward to increase or decrease the distance between the bar and the rotor. WARNING: Shut down and disconnect hydraulic hoses from skid steer before adjusting the cutter bar. Loosen the seven bolts with washers (1) securing the cutter bar (2) to the frame.
WARNING: Do not operate the attachment above the rated RPM. Check with your Lower the carbide cutter until the skids contact the Loftness dealer to be sure your attachment ground. Engage the auxiliary hydraulics. Move the is set-up with the correct hydraulic motor to loader and carbide cutter forward and begin mowing.
Operating Instructions Log Moving Disengage hydraulic power to rotor before moving logs and brush with pusher bars. Raise the loader lift arms and tilt the carbide cutter forward until the push bar extensions are over the log or item being moved. Lower the lift arms and position the log between push bar extensions and the carbide cutter.
Maintenance General Maintenance Maintenance Schedule To ensure efficient operation, you should inspect, SERVICE REQUIRED lubricate, and make necessary adjustments and repairs at regular intervals. Parts that are starting to show wear should be ordered ahead of time, before a costly SERVICE POINTS breakdown occurs and you have to wait for replacement parts.
Maintenance Lubrication (Cont’d) Overhung Load Adapter Cover must be removed to access the overhung load Grease Points Location (Cont’d) adapter. Refer to“Removing Motor Cover” on page 22 for instructions. Use a #2 general purpose lithium based grease unless noted otherwise. NOTE: Replace any broken or missing grease fittings.
Maintenance Removing Belt Cover Carefully lift the cover off of the frame, being cautious not to pinch or damage the pressure gauge hose (1) under the motor cover. Belt Adjustment Remove the two bolts (1) and the manual cover (2). Remove belt cover and motor cover following the Remove the three bolts (3) and lift the drive belt cover (4) instructions earlier on this page.
Maintenance Belt Adjustment (Cont’d) Quadco Teeth 3/8 in. 1/2 in. When reinstalling bolts, tighten this bolt first. Loosen the jam nut (3). Remove the two bolts (1) and tooth (2). Turn the hex nut (4) to either increase or decrease belt tension.
Maintenance Tooth Sharpening (Quadco Option Only) Can be sharpened ⁄ " up to this point. NOTE: The teeth need to be kept sharp to maintain the most effective operation of the attachment. Daily inspection and touch up is recommended. Dashed lines represent the approximate angle NOTE: The teeth can either be removed from the for each time the tooth...
Maintenance Storage End of Season • Clean entire carbide cutter thoroughly. • Clean belt and sprockets, relax the belt tension. • Lubricate all parts of the machine. See “Lubrication” on page 20. • Make a list of all worn or damaged parts and replace them.
Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive Vibration Broken or missing teeth. Replace teeth. Mud and/or debris wrapped around Clean the carbide cutter. the rotor. Faulty drive line bearing. Replace bearing(s). Faulty rotor bearing. Replace bearing(s). Damage to rotor (includes bent end Consult factory.
Parts Identification Carbide Cutter Body Assembly (Cont’d) 9,10 12 13 Same as items 29 thru 35 on opposite end. Carbide Cutter OM...
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Parts Identification Carbide Cutter Body Assembly (Cont’d) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N89868 COVER, BELT WITH DECALS N134034 PLATE, MANUAL COVER N18360 BOLT, 1/2 X 1-1/4 SER FLG N26748 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" SER FLG N45488 PLATE, WELDMENT MOTOR 4055 NUT, LOCK 5/8" TOP N47366 SKID SHOE 4386...
Parts Identification Hydraulics, Parker Motor 42,43 (Tank) 25 (Tank) 25 (Pressure) (Tank) (Pressure) * Parts breakdown of item 6 (N51193) is on page 49. * Parts breakdown of item 9 (N38488) is on page 48. (Pressure) * Parts breakdown of item 25 (N21669) is on page 46.
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Parts Identification Hydraulics, Parker Motor QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N16349 BOLT, 3/4 X 2-1/2 FN TH GR 8 N28567 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK SP N45488 PLATE, WELDMENT MOTOR N41636 PLATE, MOUNT MOTOR N51193 OHLA, 900 W C TO D ADAPTER 4475 BOLT, 3/4"...
Parts Identification Hydraulics, Parker Motor (Cont’d) 42,43 (Tank) 25 (Tank) 25 (Pressure) (Tank) (Pressure) * Parts breakdown of item 6 (N51193) is on page 49. * Parts breakdown of item 9 (N38488) is on page 48. (Pressure) * Parts breakdown of item 25 (N21669) is on page 46.
Parts Identification Hydraulics, Muncie Motor (Tank) (Pressure) (Tank) (Pressure) * Parts breakdown of item 13 (N34676) is on page 50. * Parts breakdown of item 17 (N16416) is on page 51. * Parts breakdown of item 33 (N34677) is on page 47. Carbide Cutter OM...
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Parts Identification Hydraulics, Muncie Motor QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N49295 HOSE, 3/4" X 86" -12FJIC -12MOR N24823 DECAL, RETURN 4064 WASHER, FLAT 3/8" N15893 CAP, 3/4 ALUMINUM HOSE N15895 CAP, 1/2 ALUMINUM HOSE N32002 PLUG, 3/8 SCH 40 X .25 N24822 DECAL, PRESSURE N90265...
Parts Identification Hydraulics, Muncie Motor (Cont’d) (Tank) (Pressure) (Tank) (Pressure) * Parts breakdown of item 13 (N34676) is on page 50. * Parts breakdown of item 17 (N16416) is on page 51. * Parts breakdown of item 33 (N34677) is on page 47. Carbide Cutter OM...
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Parts Identification Hydraulics, Muncie Motor (Cont’d) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N13876 ELBOW, 90 DEG - 16MOR - 12MJIC N34677 MANIFOLD, CROSS PORT RELIEF N28907 ELBOW, 90DEG -6MJIC -4MOR 4011 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" GRADE 5 N29075 NUT, LOCK 1/2" SERATED FLANGE N49315 G4 MUNCIE VALVE BRACKET 4233...
Parts Identification Valve, Open Loop CW (N21669) Valve Open Loop CW (N21669) Schematic 1000 PSI 6000 PSI 1b** 1c** Oil Flow Direction * Use item 2 in parts list, part number N38181, for “Forward” seal kit for items 1a and 1d. ** Use item 3 in parts list, part number N14170, for seal kit for items 1b and 1c.
Parts Identification Valve, Cross Port Relief (N34677) NOTE: Relief valve seal kit available (not shown). See parts list for part number. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N142316 VALVE, RELIEF 500 PSI (INCLUDED WITH N34677) N142314 VALVE, RELIEF 4200 PSI (INCLUDED WITH N34677) N142318 KIT, VITON VALVE SEAL (NOT SHOWN) Carbide Cutter OM...
Parts Identification Hydraulic Motor, Variable 80cc to 110cc (N38488) NOTE: Other items included in kit should only be replaced by authorized service center. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N28376 SEAL KIT (Includes Items 1, 2, 3, and 4) O-RING 194.1 X 3 V80 / 220 X 3 V80 O-RING 144.5 X 3 V70 / 168 x 3 V70 SHAFT SEAL 60 X 80 X 6 O-RING 114.5 X 3 V80...
Parts Identification Hydraulic Motor, 62.9cc (N34676) † † Item 4 Top of wear-plate Item 3 (Item 5) Wear-plate seal assembly orientation. 5/16" - 18 UNC threads (2 places) Holes to be used to aid in front cover removal QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N144330 SEAL KIT (Includes Items 1, 2, 3, 4)
Parts Identification Rotor (W / Quadco Planer Teeth) 61" (N78331), 71" (N38522) * Use copper based anti-seize. Torque to 137 ft.-lbs. Tighten top bolt (Item 5) first. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N38537 ROTOR, 61" CARBIDE SPIRAL W / O CUTTERS N47832 ROTOR, 71"...
Parts Identification Rear Cutter Bar 61" (N20281), 71" (N21908) NOTE: Underside of carbide cutter shown. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N38534 PLATE, 61" CARBIDE CUTTER N41754 PLATE, 71" CARBIDE CUTTER 4062 WASHER, 2" OD X 11/16" ID X 1/4 T (61") 4062 WASHER, 2"...
Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs Part No. N28385 NOTE: All safety related decals are also shown in the Safety Instructions Section along with their location on the machine. See “Safety Decal Locations” on page 9. Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing decals on your machine.
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Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N68724 Part No. N24823 Part No. N24822 DANGER ALWAYS OPERATE CUTTER HEAD AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. LIFTING OR TILTING BACK INCREASES THE RISK FROM FLYING DEBRIS. N68724 Part No. N28010 Part No. 4256 Part No.
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Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N26973 Part No. N28576 Part No. N33105 Part No. N38515 Part No. N68418 Carbide Cutter OM...
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