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MANUAL P/N 24544 OPERATOR’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH PARTS LISTING Long Reach Cutter Model: HR2360 FOR SERIAL #s STARTING WITH 010934 ENDING WITH 13053 DANGER RELEASED 07/07/14 Read this manual and the manual for your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself with both machines before operating! 4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 (843) 756-2555 WWW.HARDEEBYEVH.COM...
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Moreover, HARDEE by EVH Manufacturing Company, LLC does not accept any liability to any person and/or material when the cutter is operated in violation of the above information.
If you need additional copies of this manual, please To Our Customers contact your local Hardee dealer or download a copy We at Hardee by EVH Manufacturing Company thank from our website at www.evhmfg.com. you for buying your new Long Reach Cutter.
Hardee by EVH Safety Information ground. Serious injury or death by crushing may occur General Safety Rules in case of hydraulic failure. This section of your manual will address the safe operation of your new cutter. We at Hardee strive to...
Hardee by EVH Safety Information To apply the replacement decals: Safety Decals Your Hardee cutter ships with all safety decals in • Clean the surface to place the new decal. place. They are located in areas on the cutter that are •...
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Hardee by EVH Safety Information Safety Decals, continued Warning – Rotating Components Deck Danger – Crushing Hazard Hitch Frame Warning – High Pressure Fluid Hazard Hitch Frame Hitch Frame Deck HR2360 Long Reach Cutter 3/10/07...
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Hardee by EVH Safety Information Safety Decals, continued Deck Linkage Deck Linkage Stage Boom Warning – Pinch Point Stage Boom Blade Rotation Deck Hitch Frame Danger – Crushing Hazard HR2360 Long Reach Cutter 3/10/07...
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Hardee by EVH Safety Information Safety Decals, continued Deck Danger – Keep Clear Danger – Electrocution, Falling and Crushing Hazard Hitch Frame Danger – Exposed Blades Deck 15852 – Red Reflector, Rear (Not Shown) 15853 – Yellow Reflector, Front Weight Box – Front/Rear Deck –...
Hardee by EVH Assembly and Installation Tractor Requirements The Long Reach Cutter you have purchased is designed for tractors with 150 horsepower and above and weighing 15,500 lbs. plus, equipped with a 1000 RPM rear power take-off (PTO). Your tractor must also be equipped with a standard hitch.
Hardee by EVH Assembly and Installation Description of Operation Driveshaft Installation on PTO The HR2360 is set-up at the factory as a self- contained hydraulic system. This means that the WARNING cutter pump powers ALL hydraulic functions. Never attempt any checks, repairs or adjustments with the tractor engine running or the PTO engaged.
Hardee by EVH Tethered Joystick TETHERED GRIP WITH MICRO-JOYSTICKS 1W – DECK DOWN 2W – SWING LEFT 1E – DECK UP 2E – SWING RIGHT 1N – 1 STAGE BOOM UP 2N – 2 STAGE BOOM UP 1S – 1 STAGE BOOM DOWN 2S –...
Grease Points Page 15 DANGER PTO Shaft, Check Grease Page 15 Do not modify or alter this machine or any of its Blade Tightness Page 16 components or any equipment function without consulting EVH Manufacturing Company. HR2360 Long Reach Cutter 3/10/07...
Hardee by EVH Operation Instruction Using Your Cutter After you feel comfortable with the basic cutter control, Getting Started the next step is to start the blades: You will need to spend some time getting the “feel” of your new cutter. Spend time reviewing the following Hold lower left-hand button for two (2) seconds or steps before using your cutter for the first time.
Hardee by EVH Operation Instruction The terrain and the kind of material being cut will Maximum Travel determine your ground speed. Remember that you will need to raise and lower the cutterhead to follow the Available Breakaway ground contour you are cutting.
Hardee by EVH Operation Instruction debris. This mower should always be stored on a hard level surface. Unhooking the HR2360 To unhook from your unit, first lower all jack stands to the storage position. Lower the tractor lift arms so that the mower will rest firmly and evenly on all jack stands.
Hardee by EVH Maintenance Deck and Second Stage Boom Maintenance and Service Schedule Inject with heavy multi-purpose grease. This section is dedicated to the maintenance of the HR2360. As with any piece of equipment, the performance and life span depends on the proper operation and maintenance.
Hardee by EVH Maintenance Inspection and Replacement of Blades Checking the Main Relief Valve The cutting blades on the Hardee cutter are designed The HR2360 is equipped with a cutter-head relief and made to exact specifications and should be valve that comes pre-set from the factory. This valve replaced with only original Hardee parts.
Hardee by EVH Maintenance CAUTION WARNING Never vary from the 2700-psi cutterhead pressure. While reading the gauge, be careful not to stand in an Failure to comply with this specification will cause area where inadvertent movement of the booms could severe hydraulic heat, loss of power and damage to trap or crush you.
HR2360 Valve / Joystick Wiring Schematic Function Valve Port Coil Wire Color (+) Connector No. Handle Position Swing (Boom) Right A - Top White Right (E) Swing (Boom) Left A - Bottom White Left (W) 1st Stage Up B - Top White Up (N) 1st Stage Down...
Hardee by EVH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic System, Blade System, Pump, Motor, Fluid Lines Problem Possible Cause Solution / Correction Cylinder Will Not Operate No Power To Joystick Repair / Replace Connections Fuse Blown Inside Lighter Plug Replace Fuse Joystick Not Connected To A 12-Volt...
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Hardee by EVH Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide, continued Hydraulic System, Blade System, Pump, Motor, Fluid Lines Problem Possible Cause Solution / Correction Individual Cylinders Leak Down Blown Or Worn Cylinder Packing Repair / Replace Cylinder Relief Valve Will Not Adjust To...
Hardee by EVH Fault Codes Fault Codes for Status LED Blink Code Reason for Fault Corrective Action Left Joystick X axis Check Joystick and wires Voltage out of range Left Joystick Y axis Check Joystick and wires Voltage out of range...
SECTION 9 Hardee by EVH Reference Bolt Torque Checking Bolt Torque Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or capscrews The table shown below gives correct torque values for unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the locking elements, increase torque values by 5%.
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