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48X XP WHY READ THIS MANUAL? Before operating your new Brush Wolf brush cutter, read this entire manual to understand 1) safety precautions, 2) operating instructions, and 3) maintenance schedule to help keep you safe and your equipment running smoothly for years to come.
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TAKE A MINUTE TO WRITE DOWN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR FUTURE SERVICE, REPAIR, AND WARRANTY INQUIRIES. OWNER REFERENCE INFORMATION DATE OF PURCHASE ____________________________________________________ MODEL NO. ____________________________________________________ SERIAL NO. ____________________________________________________ DEALER NAME ____________________________________________________ SALES REP NAME ____________________________________________________ DEALER PHONE NO. ____________________________________________________ DEALER EMAIL ____________________________________________________ DEALER ADDRESS ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________...
THANK YOU Welcome to the Brush Wolf family! You’ve made a smart choice! We hope you love your brush cutter as much as we love making it. If you have any issues, please contact us at any time. We’re here to help.
Brush Wolf/Cross-Tech Manufacturing cannot cover every incident that might be a hazard. Extreme caution should be used at all times. Only use your Brush Wolf brush cutter for the purpose for which it has been designed. SITE INSPECTION ...
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BRUSH WOLF OPERATOR’S MANUAL | SAFETY FIRST! DO NOT DO NOT operate near bystanders, vehicles, raise the mower deck while blades pets, livestock, or buildings. Objects may are rotating. Operation with the mower raised discharge while cutting with the brush cutter will expose the cutting blades and may cause and has the potential to cause serious injury.
OPERATING YOUR BRUSH CUTTER FIGURE 1: SERIAL TAG START HERE Verify your excavator’s/backhoe’s hydraulic fl ow to ensure it is within the brush cutter’s rating range. The brush cutter’s gallons per minute (GPM) rating is located on the serial tag of the brush cutter.
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BRUSH WOLF OPERATOR’S MANUAL | OPERATING YOUR BRUSH CUTTER CONNECTING THE BRUSH CUTTER 1) Ensure pins or quick couplers are properly 2) Inspect the hydraulic couplers and wipe off water, dust, or any debris which can connected from the brush cutter to your excavator/backhoe.
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BRUSH WOLF OPERATOR’S MANUAL | OPERATING YOUR BRUSH CUTTER OPERATING STEPS 1) Enter the shatter-proof cab door, engage the seat belt, release the brake, and start the engine. The runners of the brush cutter should be as close to the ground as possible.
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BRUSH WOLF OPERATOR’S MANUAL | OPERATING YOUR BRUSH CUTTER WHEN DONE CUTTING When done, lower lift arms, make sure the cutter is placed flat on the ground, throttle down on the excavator/backhoe, and shut off the hydraulic flow to the brush cutter. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake before leaving the cab.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH WOLF BRUSH CUTTERS ARE BUILT TO STRICT STANDARDS AND WILL DELIVER YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE WHEN YOU FOLLOW THESE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE See pages 9-10 for details. BEFORE DAILY OR ITEM EACH USE EVERY 8 HOURS...
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BRUSH WOLF OPERATOR’S MANUAL | MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY OPERATION INSPECT BLADES INSPECT THE DRIVE COMPONENTS Inspect before each use and remove foreign Inspect blades before each use to ensure material. they are sharp, tightened correctly, and intact. Look for damage, dullness, and cracks.
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CLEAN THE BRUSH CUTTER as needed CHECK NUTS & BOLTS and look for potential damage or obstruction Every Brush Wolf brush cutter is tested at that could result in poor performance. the factory and all nuts and bolts have been tightened to specifications.
Brush cutter should be shut down immediately to keep from compromising the bearing housing seal. ***An excavator with return pressure greater than 300 PSI requires a case drain. Please contact Brush Wolf at 218-692-1050 for case drain installation instructions. 218-692-1050 | brushwolf.com...
HOW TO REPLACE BLADES Perform replacement on a level surface with the brush cutter blocked off the ground. Shut off the hydraulic power supply and disconnect hydraulic couplers. 1) Take off the access cover (see Figure 5 5) Use Primer Loctite on the bolts and nuts on page 10) by removing the nuts and according to the directions on the label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION PROTECT YOUR PURCHASE. Warranties are valid from date of purchase with a warranty registration on file. Scan the QR code below or go to brushwolf.com/warranty to file a claim and view warranty details. Structural Components Materials & Weldment Hydraulic Motor Gearbox 1.
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