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- Page 1 Skidsteer Boom Mower OPERATOR’S MANUAL Issue Date: August 2023...
- Page 2 Following is a list of videos and documents available on Baumalights website and also on YouTube to help and enhance maintaining the mower. The list below was current at the time this manual was issued. Additional content may be available. Activity ID Number Activity Name Description...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6�2 Every Four Hours ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 6�3 Replace Cutting Teeth �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 6�4 Lubrication �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 6�5 Motor Shaft Seal ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 28 6�6 Zero Leak Case Drain Relief Valve ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 29 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 BAUMALIGHT ATTACHMENT WARRANTY ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31... -
Page 4: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION 1�1 Overview 1�2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse Congratulations on your choice of a Baumalight The boom mower is designed to be used by an Skidsteer Boom Mower to complement your experienced operator. Operator must be trained operation. This equipment has been designed and... -
Page 5: Safety
2 SAFETY 2�1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety 2�2 Operational Hazards Words You must read, understand and follow the WARNING instructions given by the skidsteer manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this manual. Prevent death or serious injury� The safety information in this manual is denoted Read and understand this manual before by the safety alert symbol: operating boom mower�... -
Page 6: Prepare For Emergencies
NEVER lift or carry anyone on boom mower. may be found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov. • NEVER use boom mower as a work platform. If you do not understand any part of this manual, contact Baumalight at 866-820-7603. • NEVER allow passengers on boom mower. -
Page 7: Lower Operating Speed
Lower Operating Speed Avoid Powerlines & Underground Utilities Keep boom mower low and move at slow speeds on rough or uneven terrain. DANGER Lower operating speed while operating in heavy Prevent electrocution� conditions. Death or serious injury can result if Avoid Rollover equipment comes near or contacts power lines�... -
Page 8: Hazards From Modifying Equipment
Stay Clear Of Moving Parts Raised Attachment WARNING WARNING Moving parts can cause serious injury Crushing hazard� or death� Raised, unsupported boom mower can Keep shields and guards in place at all fall, resulting in death or serious injury� times� DO NOT operate without shields and guards�... -
Page 9: 2�3 Maintenance Hazards
“Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. Read and Crushing hazard� understand this manual. If you do not understand any part of the manual, contact Baumalight at 866- Before performing inspections, service 820-7603. or maintenance:... -
Page 10: Safety Signs
3 SAFETY SIGNS 3�1 SWF Models 3�2 SWA Models... - Page 11 The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial and have a yellow background. The panel with a triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel without a triangle indicates how to avoid the hazard. If any of the decals are missing, are damaged, or if you do not understand the decal, please contact your dealer.
- Page 12 A. D005255 ^ WARNING - Rotating blade C. D005262 ^ WARNING - P65 warning hazard. Keep back 75 m while machine information. is operating. Wait for blade to stop before approaching machine. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene and lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Page 13 E. D005129 ^ WARNING - Rotating part hazard. G. D005125 ^ WARNING - Read and understand Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from safety signs on the machine and operating moving parts. instructions in this manual before operating machine. D005129 D005125 F.
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Page 14: Assembly
4 ASSEMBLY 4�1 SWF Models 5. Remove cover (C). WARNING 6. Connect case drain hose (small hose) to case drain fitting (D) on motor. Crush hazard� 7. Install cover (C). The cutting head weight is 400-600 lbs (181-272 kg) depending on model� Use properly rated lifting devices to lift and move cutting head�... -
Page 15: 4�2 Swa Models
4�2 SWA Models 12. Connect electrical controls to boom mower. 1. Connect boom mower to skidsteer. See Attach With engine off and electrical power on, select Boom Mower in section 5. each control function to verify pins on auxiliary 2. Remove pins (A). plug are in the desired locations. - Page 16 6. Remove motor cover (B). 11. Install motor cover (B). 7. Route pressure, return and case drain hoses, under hold downs (C) and through opening (D). 8. Route small case drain hose through opening (E) and connect to case drain port (F) on motor. This hose is critical and must be installed.
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Page 17: Operation
5 OPERATION 5�1 Preparation For Use 5�2 Hydraulic Connections Although the boom mower has been carefully WARNING inspected and checked prior to shipment from Pressurized fluids can penetrate the manufacturer, it is recommended that the unit be skin� thoroughly inspected. Disconnect and lock out power source Check all bolts for tightness and remove all before disconnecting and/or connecting... -
Page 18: 5�3 Machine Components
5�3 Machine Components 5�4 Control Boxes A. Quick Attach B. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge C. Operators Manual Holding Tube D. Adjustable Floating Deck Roller E. Rotor F. Flail Teeth G. Height Adjustable Tire H. Hydraulic Motor Hydraulic Valves D004126 SWA Directional Control Box TILT SELECT D004876... -
Page 19: 5�5 Attach Boom Mower
5�5 Attach Boom Mower WARNING To prevent injury or machine damage put transmission in park� Never position yourself between skidsteer and boom mower� Only experienced and properly trained operator may operate skidsteer and boom mower� 1. Read and follow all safety instructions. 2. -
Page 20: 5�6 Transporting
5�6 Transporting 5�7 First Time User Tips 1. Verify all reflectors and Slow Moving Vehicle Unfold boom mower to the operating position. (SMV) sign are visible. 2. Verify hydraulics boom mower disengaged. 3. Fold boom mower into transport position. 4. Raise skidsteer boom slightly off the ground. 5. -
Page 21: 5�8 Field Operation
5�8 Field Operation WARNING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death� Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: Operation with raised boom may result Park on a level surface� 1� in capsizing carrier machine� Lower boom mower to ground or 2�... -
Page 22: 5�9 Height Adjustment
5�9 Height Adjustment 8. Verify boom mower is operating smoothly and WARNING start travel. 9. If boom mower stalls, stop movement, slightly Prevent serious injury or death caused raise boom mower and allow rotor to regain by unexpected movement: speed. Slow ground speed to prevent further Park on a level surface�... - Page 23 6. Boom mower should be level front to back. If necessary, remove mounting hardware from tire (B) and move to upper or lower hole as needed. Install mounting hardware.
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Page 24: 5�10 Hydraulic Adjustment
The operator will want to gradually adjust settings to their own preferences over the course of many hours of mowing. Baumalight will not cover time to diagnose and adjust hydraulic settings. (C) Flow Adjust - Adjusting the flow determines how much oil is sent to cylinders and rotor. -
Page 25: 5�11 Detach Boom Mower
5�11 Detach Boom Mower (D) Pressure Relief - Max out any cylinder and WARNING adjust pressure until gauge reads 2000 psi (138 bar) or slightly over. Relief must be set lower than Prevent death or serious injury caused skidsteer relief. Image below is shown with quick by unexpected movement: attached plate transparent to illustrate pressure Park on a level surface�... -
Page 26: Service And Maintenance
6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6�1 Daily 6�2 Every Four Hours WARNING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: by unexpected movement: Park on a level surface� 1� Park on a level surface� 1�... -
Page 27: 6�3 Replace Cutting Teeth
Using the table below, the boom mowers operate in the 1501-2000 rpm range. Determine the lubrication interval based on the hours of use per day. Typical lubrication quantity is 1 pump from a standard grease gun. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com... -
Page 28: 6�5 Motor Shaft Seal
(689 kPa) running pressure and 500 psi (3447 kPa) momentary pressure) may result in motor seal and over hung load adapter seal failure. Order replacement seal kit from Baumalight and follow instructions provided with kit. Motor Shaft Seal Replacement manual can be found at www.baumalight.com/support... -
Page 29: 6�6 Zero Leak Case Drain Relief Valve
6�6 Zero Leak Case Drain Relief Valve The boom mower is equipped with a case drain WARNING line that is to be routed to the skidsteer hydraulic reservoir. Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin� It is normal for a hydraulic motor to have a slight amount of internal leakage. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Remove material from rotor / teeth. Verify hydraulic hoses Connect hoses. connected. No hydraulic functions. Verify hydraulic hoses Connect hoses. connected. Skidsteer is not able to lift boom Skidsteer is too small. Use proper size skidsteer. -
Page 31: Baumalight Attachment Warranty
The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for carrier unit damage of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product. Baumalight will not cover time to diagnose and repair compatibility issues between carrier and attachment. - Page 32 MTB MFG INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 4575 Powell Rd., Wallenstein, Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone - 519.698.9864 www�baumalight�com...
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