LOFTNESS Bad Ax 60BA1 Owner's Manual And Parts Book

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Bad Ax
Skid Loader Disc Mulcher
60BA1
60BA2
Owner's Manual and Parts Book
(Originating with Serial Number
85-170 thru 85-185)
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
200505 Rev. C
04.26.19

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  • Page 1 Bad Ax Skid Loader Disc Mulcher 60BA1 60BA2 • Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating with Serial Number 85-170 thru 85-185) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: 200505 Rev. C 04.26.19...
  • Page 3 All Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. The XLB10 Grain Bag Loader has a two (2) year limited warranty. If any Loftness product is used as rental equipment, or in a commercial application, the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty Table of Contents Ordering Code Ordering Code ..............1 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher (Example) .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Maintenance (Cont’d) Removing Motor Covers ............20 Left Side Motor Cover .
  • Page 7: Ordering Code

    Ordering Code Ordering Code Bad Ax Disc Mulcher (Example) The ordering code will consist of two numbers (machine size), two letters (machine type), and one letter (motor system). An example for a disc mulcher of this type would be as shown below. 60BA1 SIZE 60 = 60"...
  • Page 8 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Proper operation and maintenance are essential to prevent injury or damage and to maximize machine life. The Loftness Bad Ax Disc Mulcher is an effective, reliable machine ideally used for land clearing, vegetation control, forest fire prevention and more. The 60 inch diameter disc can cut down trees up to 14 inches in diameter with a maximum material size of 6 in.
  • Page 10: Bad Ax Features

    Introduction Bad Ax Features • Piston Motor • 30-45 GPM up to 5000 PSI • 70-120 Hydraulic Horsepower Required • 60 inch Diameter Disc - 1.25 in. Max Thickness • No Welding on Disc - Fully Machined • 1000 RPM - 185+ MPH Tip Speed •...
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 12: Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure

    Safety Instructions Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure • Do not wear loose hanging clothes, neckties or jewelry around rotating parts. Long hair is to be placed under a cap or hat. These precautions will • Stop the machine and attachment on a level surface help prevent you from becoming caught in any and lower the attachment to the ground.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Safety

    Safety Instructions Safety Rules (Cont’d) • Before working under the attachment, be certain it is securely blocked! Operating Safety (Cont’d) • Do not smoke while servicing the machine. • The adjustable push bar could contact the machine • Do not touch loader or any attachment parts which might be hot from operation.
  • Page 14: Hydraulic Safety

    Safety Instructions Safety Rules (Cont’d) Hydraulic Safety WARNING: Contact with high pressure fluids may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. Fluid that is under pressure can penetrate body tissue. Fluid penetration can cause serious injury and possible death. If fluid is injected into the skin, seek medical attention immediately! •...
  • Page 15: Bad Ax Identification

    Safety Instructions Bad Ax Identification Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 16: Safety Decal Locations

    Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing safety decals on your machine. Part No. N68724 Part No. N17013 Part No. N68716 Part No. 4256 Part No. N20661 Part No. 200491 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 17 Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) WARNING SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD. HYDRAULIC LINES. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. N23506 Part No. N23506 Part No. N28385 Part No. N28386 Part No. 4334 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 18 Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) Part No. 203264 Part No. N17014 Part No. N29769 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 19: Set-Up Instructions

    Set-up Instructions Positioning the Pusher Bar The Bad Ax will come shipped with the pusher bar shown in the position below. Follow the instructions in this section to place the bar into a different operating position. There are a total of four pusher bar positions available. Pivot the pusher bar (2) to the desired position and align the upper hole in the pusher bar side arm with hole “B”, “C”, or “D”...
  • Page 20: Installing The Bad Ax To The Loader

    Set-up Instructions Installing the Bad Ax 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 disc mulcher. Install the disc mulcher quick couplers to the loader. NOTE: The case drain quick coupler (1) of the disc mulcher must be connected to the loader’s auxiliary hydraulic system for proper operation...
  • Page 21: Checking Disc Speed

    Set-up Instructions Checking Disc Rotation (Cont’d) Remove right side motor cover. See “Right Side Motor Cover” on page 20 for instructions. Engage the skid loader auxiliary hydraulics, the disc Apply a small piece of reflective tape (1) to the hub. should start rotating in a clockwise direction as viewed looking down from the top of the disc.
  • Page 22: Adjusting Disc Rpm (Linde Motor)

    Set-up Instructions Adjusting Disc RPM (Linde Motor) NOTE: When making adjustments, turn until resistance is felt. Alternate between adjustment screws until the correct RPM is achieved, making sure DANGER: Shut down power from the loader to move the adjustment screws at the same before removing the motor covers.
  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    Allow trees to be processed on top right above the rated RPM. Check with your side of disc after cut free from stump. Loftness dealer to be sure your attachment is set-up with the correct hydraulic motor. Trees over 6 in. (15.24 cm) should be processed on bottom side of disc.
  • Page 24: Hydraulic Hose Storage

    Operating Instructions Hydraulic Hose Storage When not in use, protect the hose couplers by securing the hydraulic hoses in the storage position on the left side of the motor enclosure. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance General Maintenance Lubrication IMPORTANT: Refer to “Maintenance Safety” on page Grease Points Location 7 and become familiar with the safety rules before performing any maintenance DANGER: Shut down power from the loader or service on the Bad Ax. before lubricating. To ensure efficient operation, you should inspect, lubricate, and make necessary adjustments and repairs Use a #2 general purpose lithium based grease unless...
  • Page 26: Removing Motor Covers

    Maintenance Removing Motor Covers Right Side Motor Cover DANGER: Shut down power from the loader before removing the motor covers. Use a 3/4" socket when removing bolts that are securing the motor covers. Follow the procedures in this sub- section for removing the motor covers. Left Side Motor Cover Remove the 11 bolts (1) securing the right side motor cover (2).
  • Page 27: Coupler Element Replacement

    Maintenance Coupler Element Replacement Motor Removal DANGER: Disconnect the Bad Ax from the DANGER: Disconnect the Bad Ax from the loader to ensure that all power is cut off loader to ensure that all power is cut off before starting this procedure. before starting this procedure.
  • Page 28: Tooth Removal And Installation

    Maintenance Tooth Removal and Installation Tooth Holder Removal and Assembly DANGER: Shut down power and disconnect hydraulic supply from the loader before removing and replacing teeth. NOTE: Disc must be stabilized to remove cutting teeth. To remove entire tooth holder, use a 1/2" Allen wrench for inner tooth holder bolts (1) and a 7/16"...
  • Page 29: Disc Removal

    Maintenance Disc Removal Storage IMPORTANT: The Bad Ax must be disconnected from End of Season the loader for this procedure. • Clean entire disc mulcher thoroughly. DANGER: Crushing Hazard. Failure to safely • Lubricate all parts of the machine. See “Lubrication” secure and lift the Bad Ax could result in on page 19.
  • Page 30: Gpm Chart

    Maintenance GPM Chart Adjustable Displacement Piston Motor 5000 PSI Piston Motor Disc RPM Displacement Loftness Part number Number 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 165 Max Displacement 1000 Linde Adjust Displacement 200460 1000 to achieve 1000 RPM 1000 1000...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive Vibration Broken or missing teeth. Replace teeth. Mud and/or debris wrapped around Clean the disc mulcher. the disc. Faulty drive line bearing. Replace bearing. Damage to disc (includes bent Consult factory. spindle or actual disc deformity from striking rocks, etc.) Uneven Cutting Teeth dull or worn excessively.
  • Page 32 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 33: Parts Identification

    Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 34 Parts Identification Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 35 Parts Identification For breakdown of Linde Motor and Hydraulics, see page 34. For breakdown of Connecting For breakdown of Pusher Bar, Hydraulics, see page 37. see page 39. For breakdown of Motor Covers, see page 40. For breakdown of Outfeed, see page 41.
  • Page 36: Driveline

    Parts Identification Driveline ‡ For breakdown of replacement ‡ parts for item 31, Linde motor (200460), see page 36. ** Item 19, two Bolts (N143564) 19** are included with item 20, Coupler (N143574). 19** For parts breakdown of item 3, Disc with Cutters (N149529), see page 32.
  • Page 37 Parts Identification Driveline QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N129768 BOLT, SHCS 3/4-16 X 3 FN FULL THD N150211 PLATE, DISC N149529 DISC, ASSY W/CUTTER 61 200438 SPINDLE, DISC N144548 SEAL, SHAFT 95MM N143011 BEARING, SPHERICAL 80MM 200437 HOUSING, BEARING N16473 WASHER, 5/8 NORDLOCK N148224 BOLT, 5/8-18 X 3 12 POINT N142652...
  • Page 38: Disc With Cutters (N149529)

    Parts Identification Disc with Cutters (N149529) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N152674 DISC, 1.25 THICK 55.625 O.D. N150211 PLATE, DISC N149525 BOLT SHCS, 9/16-18 X 1 N149517 SLEEVE, ECCENTRIC N156038 RETAINER, MULCHER TOOTH N149524 SLEEVE, ECCENTRIC THREADED N156054 BOLT, 3/4 X 3-1/2 FN THD GRD 8 N156050 WASHER, .8125ID 1.469OD .134THK N156042...
  • Page 39: Lubrication, Drive Bearing

    Parts Identification Lubrication, Drive Bearing QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N17007 GREASEZERK, 1/8" NPT 4304-10 BULKHEAD, FITTING-GREASE HOSE N25125 ELBOW, 90 DEG - 4FJIC - 4MJIC 4304 HOSE, GREASE 18" X 15" 4472 ELBOW, 1/8" 90 DEG.STREET Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 40: Hydraulics, Linde Motor

    Parts Identification Hydraulics, Linde Motor 11,12 (Tank) (Pressure) Tank Pressure Case Drain For breakdown of replacement parts for item 1, Linde motor (200460), see page 36. Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 41 Parts Identification Hydraulics, Linde Motor QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 200460 MOTOR, 165CC ADJUSTABLE LINDE 200473 ELBOW, 90 DEG -12MJIC 27X2 N19306 TEE, 12MJIC-12FJIC-12MJIC SWVL 200474 HOSE, 1/2 -8MORB -12FJIC 60 N25882 ADAPTER, 12MOR - 12FJIC N34024 ADAPTER, -8MOR -12FOR N157054 VALVE, RELIEF 100PSI N27928 ELBOW, 45 DEG -6MJIC -8MORB...
  • Page 42: Linde Motor (200460)

    Parts Identification Linde Motor (200460) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 200507 SEAL KIT, SHAFT (Includes items 1, 2 and 3) – SHIM 60X72X1.50-ST 200506 SHAFT SEAL DAS 55X72X7-V80 WN 17216 – O-RINGS Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 43: Hydraulics, Connecting

    Parts Identification Hydraulics, Connecting For parts breakdown of item 5, manifold (200689), see page 38. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N19267 ADAPTER, 16MJIC - 16MOR N155054 MOUNT, WELDMENT BULKHEAD N16470 WASHER, 3/8 NORDLOCK 4005 BOLT, 3/8" X 1-1/4" GRADE 5 200689 MANIFOLD, ANTICAV CHECK 80GPM 4544 BOLT, 3/8"...
  • Page 44: Manifold (200689)

    Parts Identification Manifold (200689) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N28284 PLUG, -16MOR HEX 200701 BLOCK, MANIFOLD ANTICAV 200695 CHECK VALVE, 80GPM Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 45: Pusher Bar

    Parts Identification Pusher Bar QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 200440 PUSHER, 60 DISC MULCHER W/DECALS 4490 NUT, STANDARD 1" FN THD 4166 WASHER, 1" LOCK N17023 BOLT, 1-14 X 5" GR. 8 FN. THR Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 46: Motor Covers

    Parts Identification Motor Covers QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 200493 COVER, W/DECALS N26748 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" SER FLG 200486 PLATE, HOSE HOLDER 200487 COVER, FRONT W/DECALS 200494 COVER, W/DECALS 200492 COVER, MANUAL HOLDER N26743 BOLT, 3/8" X 1" SER FLG Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 47: Infeed And Outfeed

    Parts Identification Infeed and Outfeed QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4438 NUT, 5/8" STANDARD GRADE 8 N16473 WASHER, 5/8 NORDLOCK 4386 BOLT, CARRIAGE 5/8" X 1-1/2" 200496 OUTFEED, W/DECAL 200495 INFEED, W/DECALS Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 48: Cutting Teeth, Deck

    Parts Identification Cutting Teeth, Deck QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N156042 TOOTH, SHANKLESS N156046 BOLT, 3/4" X 4" FN GRD 8 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 49: Manual Holder

    Parts Identification Manual Holder QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 200505 OPERATORS MANUAL 200660 MANUAL, QUADCO DISC 3211 BOLT, 1/4" X 1/2" GRADE 5 N19600 HOLDER, 01-315A STND. MANUAL Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 50: Machine Decals And Signs

    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 10. Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing decals on your machine.
  • Page 51 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N68724 Part No. N17014 Part No. N29769 Part No. 4256 Part No. 200490 Part No. 203264 Part No. N28010 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 52 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. N24823 Part No. N24822 Part No. N33105 Part No. N28576 Part No. N13721 Part No. 200248 Part No. N13517 Part No. 4138 Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 53: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications DESCRIPTION BAD AX Cutting Width 60 in. (152.4 cm) Capacity Monitor Pressure Gauge Motor Variable Displacement Disc Bearing 80 mm Disc Tip Diameter 60 in. (152.4 cm) Mount Universal Skid Type Shear Bar Fixed - Middle and Outfeed Pusher Bar Adjustable Rigid Bar Teeth...
  • Page 54: Dimensions

    Appendix Dimensions DESCRIPTION BAD AX Cutting Width (A) 60 in. (152.4 cm) Overall Width (B) 67.0 in. (170.18 cm) Length (C) 68.482 in. (173.94 cm) Overall Length (D) 76.936 in. (195.42 cm) (pusher positioned forward) Operating Height (E) 40.437 in. (102.71 cm) Operating Height (F) 48.914 in.
  • Page 55: Torque Specifications

    Appendix Torque Specifications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 56: Metric Hardware And Lock Nuts

    Appendix Torque Specifications (Cont’d) Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Bad Ax Disc Mulcher OM...
  • Page 58 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2019...

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