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Summary of Contents for Manitou Systems AS960
- Page 1 AS960 And AS972 Mulcher Operators Manual Phone: (866) 232-8224 E-mail: AttachmentInfo@Manitou-Group.com Website: Attachments.Manitou-Group.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction And Warranty ........................1 1.1 Introduction ............................1 1.2 Warranty..............................1 2. Safety ................................2 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words ..................2 2.2 Operational Hazards .........................2 2.2.1 Prepare For Emergencies ......................3 2.2.2 Replace Safety Signs .......................3 2.2.3 Do Not Allow Riders ........................3 2.2.4 Lower Operating Speed ......................3 2.2.5 Avoid Rollover ..........................3 2.2.6 Avoid Power Lines &... -
Page 3: Introduction And Warranty
This manual covers the Manitou Group Attachments Manitou Americas Warranty Service Does Not Include: Skid Steer Brush Mulcher, models AS960 and AS972. Transportation to selling dealer’s business location Keep this manual with the equipment for frequent or, at the option of the original retail purchaser, the reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. -
Page 4: Safety
2. Safety 2.2 Operational Hazards 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal WARNING Words Prevent serious injury or death. You must read, understand and follow the instructions Read and understand this manual before given by the operating unit manufacturers, as well as operating brush mulcher. -
Page 5: Prepare For Emergencies
2.2.3 Do Not Allow Riders Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on equipment safety signs. Keep safety signs in good NEVER lift or carry anyone with brush mulcher. condition and replace missing or damaged safety signs. NEVER use brush mulcher as a work platform. New equipment components and repair parts must NEVER allow passengers on brush mulcher. -
Page 6: Detach Brush Mulcher Safely
2.2.7 Detach Brush Mulcher Safely Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Detach brush mulcher on a firm and level surface. Brush mulcher may fall over if detached on sloping or Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure before soft surface. -
Page 7: Maintenance Hazards
2.3 Maintenance Hazards WARNING Before servicing, park machine on a firm and level Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining surface, set parking brake, chock wheels, and place wood products can expose you to wood a “Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. Read and dust, a substance known to the State of understand this manual. -
Page 8: Safety Signs
3. Safety Signs D005253 ^ WARNING - Pressurized fluid hazard. Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin. Do not check for leaks with your hands. Keep back a safe The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial and distance when pressurized. have a yellow background. - Page 9 D005252 ^ WARNING - Read and understand D005120 ^ WARNING - Rotating parts hazard. Do safety signs on the machine and operating not reach into machine. Keep away from machine. instructions in this manual before operating machine. D005129 D005125 D005521 ^ WARNING - Remove key before servicing.
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Page 10: Initial Setup
4. Initial Setup 4.4 Optional Two Speed Motor Setup The optional two speed motor requires fine tuning to 4.1 Hydraulics the flow provided by the carrier machine. WARNING The fine tuning will need to be performed in the field while operating in conditions where normal work will Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin. - Page 11 Tighten nuts (B) and (D) and test operation. Adjust again if necessary. Adjust pressure trip point setting with screw (F). Trip pressure is the setting where the motor switches down to the low speed high torque speed. Loosen nut (G) and turn screw (F) to adjust trip point. See table below for suggested setting.
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Page 12: Operation
5.2 Pre-Operation Check List 5. Operation Check these items: Frequency 5.1 Preparation For Use Verify that mulcher is properly Each operation. attached to skidsteer. WARNING Verify that hydraulic hoses Each operation. are connected to skidsteer Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining hydraulic couplers. -
Page 13: Machine Components
5.3 Machine Components 5.4 Attach To Skidsteer Dashed line indicates item hidden from view unless WARNING cover is removed. To prevent injury or machine damage put A. Spring Loaded Hose Support transmission in “Park”. B. Hydraulic Motor C. Case Drain Vent Relief Never position yourself between skidsteer and brush mulcher. -
Page 14: Detach From Skidsteer
5.5 Detach From Skidsteer 5.6 Transporting Verify all reflectors and Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) WARNING sign are visible. Prevent serious injury or death caused by Raise brush mulcher slightly off ground. unexpected movement: Verify hydraulics are disengaged. Park skidsteer on a level surface. Engage skidsteer park brake. -
Page 15: Carbide Teeth Break-In
5.8 First Time User Tips 5.7 Carbide Teeth Break-In • First, operate all functions in a clear area with skidsteer During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting stones at idle speed to get a good feel for the controls before as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth (A) to you actually move into any brush. -
Page 16: Field Operation
5.9 Field Operation WARNING Wear an approved dust mask or respirator. WARNING Follow local, state and federal regulations. Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: Park skidsteer on a level surface. Engage skidsteer park brake. Disengage hydraulic drive. Shut off engine and remove key. - Page 17 Attach brush mulcher to skidsteer. See Attach As operational speed is reached, pressure will drop Brush Mulcher in this section. to 2000 - 3000 psi. Monitor pressure gauge during operation. Maximum cutting performance is with hydraulic pressure between 2000 - 3000 psi. WARNING Prevent serious injury or death.
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Page 18: Clearing Jams
5.10 Clearing Jams If the rotor stalls, stop rotor motion, raise slightly and try again. If still stalled, lower unit so teeth tips dig slightly into sod, a log or stump. Reverse hydraulic flow to mulcher. Reversing the flow does not power the rotor in the reverse direction, it only opens the hydraulic lock on the rotor. -
Page 19: Routine Maintenance
6. Routine Maintenance 6.1 Inspections WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: Park skidsteer on a level surface. Engage skidsteer park brake. Disengage hydraulic drive. Shut off engine and remove key. WARNING Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. -
Page 20: Check Belt Tension
6.2 Check Belt Tension Lower mulcher to ground. Set parking brake, stop engine and remove key. WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep clear of moving components. Follow lockout procedure before servicing. Remove inspection cover (A). Inspect belt (B) for wear, damage, alignment and proper tension. -
Page 21: Replace Belt
6.3 Replace Belt Belt deflection (I) should be 0.5 in. (13 mm) at 4.25 lbs of force. Lower mulcher to ground. Adjust tension with bolts (C) and tighten mounting Set parking brake, stop engine and remove key. bolts (B). Install inspection cover (A). Do not operate mulcher WARNING with cover (A) removed. -
Page 22: Replace Cutting Teeth
6.4 Replace Cutting Teeth Park skidsteer and mulcher on a level surface. Lower mulcher to the ground. Shut off engine and remove key. WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep clear of moving components. Follow lockout procedure before servicing. 1100 Series Teeth Inspect cutting teeth (A) for damage and wear. -
Page 23: Zero Leak Case Drain Relief Valve
6.5 Zero Leak Case Drain Relief Valve The mulcher is equipped with a case drain line that is to be routed to the skidsteer hydraulic reservoir. It is normal for a hydraulic motor to have a slight amount of internal leakage. The case drain line will allow this internal leakage to be returned to the reservoir, preventing excessive pressure on the motor seal. -
Page 24: Lubricate Rotor Bearings
6.6 Lubricate Rotor Bearings The bearings are factory lubricated with a lithium or lithium complex base grease which is suitable for most applications. Select a grease that is compatible with a lithium or lithium complex grease. The bearings should contain as much grease as speed will permit. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
7. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Solution Rotor does not spin. Check drive belt. Replace belt if damaged or broken. Rotor jammed. Remove material from rotor. See Clearing Jams. Low oil level. Check oil level in skidsteer. Add if necessary. Low oil flow. Check flow control on skidsteer. -
Page 26: Storage
8. STORAGE 8.2 Removing Mulcher From Storage 8.1 Storing Mulcher 1. Review Operator’s manual and check adjustments. 2. If parts have been replaced, verify they run properly. 1. Store mulcher in a dry place. 2. Clean mulcher thoroughly. Dirt and wood chips will draw moisture and cause rust. - Page 27 Attachments.Manitou-Group.com...
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