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QA62 And QA82 Mulcher Operators Manual Skid Pro Attachments PO Box 982 Alexandria, MN 56308 www.skidpro.com May 2023 www.skidpro.com...
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Following is a list of videos and documents available to help and enhance maintaining the brush mulcher. Contact Product Guru to access correct link. The list below was current at the time this manual was issued. Additional content may be available. Activity Name Description Hose Support...
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3. Safety 3.2 Operational Hazards 3.1 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 mulcher.
3.2.6 Avoid Power Lines & Underground If you do not understand any part of this manual, Utilities contact Skid Pro at 866-232-8224. 3.2.1 Prepare For Emergencies DANGER DANGER Be prepared in case of emergencies. Keep a fire Prevent electrocution.
“Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. Read and resulting in death or serious injury. understand this manual. If you do not understand any part of the manual, contact Skid Pro at 866-232-8224. Never enter the area under a raised mulcher.
WARNING Entanglement hazard. Keep clear of moving components. Wear proper protective equipment appropriate for the job. WARNING Burn hazard. Hot and high pressure hydraulic oil. Allow oil to cool before servicing. 3.4 Hazards From Modifying Equipment Do not make any alterations to your mulcher. Altering may cause your equipment to be unsafe and may void the manufacturers’...
3.5 Safety Warning Labels Decal 1 - D005262 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals WARNING including 1,3-Butadiene and lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive To protect you and others against death or harm.
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Decal 6 - MTB-177 Decal 4 - MTB-178 Decal 7 - MTB-176 Decal 5 - MTB-185 Never allow riders; especially children on carrier or cutter. cutting www.skidpro.com...
4. Initial Setup The mulcher is equipped with a bearing support housing vent (2). If oil emerges from vent, safety seal in motor 4.1 Hydraulics has been activated. This is caused by an undersized, disconnected or blocked case drain hose. WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin.
5. Operation 5.2 Attaching And Detaching Read and follow all safety instructions. Quick-Attach must always be fully engaged and in the locked position. Attach skid steer to mulcher. See skid steer Operator’s Manual. Keep bystanders away from equipment while in Verify pins are secure in the correct position.
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Starting Mulcher Stopping Mulcher Attach skid steer to mulcher. See Attaching And Set engine speed to low idle. Detaching in this section. WARNING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Prevent serious injury or death. Rotor will free wheel to a stop after Operating unit must be equipped with a hydraulics are disengaged.
6. Routine Maintenance Inspect belt (2) for wear, damage and proper tension. 6.1 Inspections Adjust idler (3) to set belt tension. Check hydraulic hoses and fittings daily for leaks. Replace hose if worn or damaged. Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination (dirt, stones, etc.).
6.4 Replace Coupler Chain 6.3 Replace Cutting Teeth Lower mulcher to ground. WARNING Stop skid steer engine and remove key. Crushing hazard. WARNING Raised, unsupported mulcher can fall, Moving parts can crush and cut. resulting in death or serious injury. Keep clear of moving components.
6.5 Lubricate Rotor Bearings Note: Coupler hub on rotor shaft and motor shaft do not have setscrews. Setscrews are not needed in this The bearings are factory lubricated with a general application. purpose grease which is suitable for most applications. Install coupler chain (2) and chain master link.
7. Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Solution Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Remove material from rotor. Low oil. Check oil level in skid steer. Add if necessary. Not enough oil flow. Check flow control on skid steer. See your dealer. Rotor rotates slow or sluggish.
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