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X-TREME SKID STEER TRENCHER USE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE MODELS: XTRENCH36 AND XTRENCH48 Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the X-treme Skid Steer Trencher. Scan QR code for a digital version of this manual September 2023...
Introduction ............3 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Safe Operation Congratulations on your choice of an IronCraft X-treme Skid Steer Trencher. This equipment has been 1.3 Specifications designed and manufactured to meet the needs of discerning users. Many features incorporated into 1.4 Register this Product...
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS 1.4 REGISTER THIS PRODUCT PURCHASE DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER MODEL SERIAL X-treme Skid Steer Trencher “Why would i want to register my machine?” you ask. It’s a valid question. MODEL XTRENCH36 XTRENCH48 We used to ask ourselves the same thing... HYDRAULIC FLOW OPTIONS 15-20 GPM 20-30 GPM...
SAFETY INFORMATION 2.2 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS This is the safety alert symbol and will be accompanied with a descriptive pictorial. It 2.1 INTRODUCTION is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This manual contains DANGERS, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, CAUTIONS, IMPORTANT NOTICES, The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual.
2.4 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 SAFETY PICTOGRAMS Pictograms are graphic symbols meant to alert you of a potential hazard. Read and understand the Below are general safety instructions that relate to the overall operation and maintenance of this hazard description for each of these symbols. machine.
Do Not Operate Machine Before Reading Owner’s DANGER Manual Warning Label • Decals must be kept clean and legible at all times. IronCraft Logo Decal LOGO • Operators must inspect the machine for safety decals. Note: Non-Safety Decal • Replace missing, worn or damaged decals immediately.
3.3 SKID STEER LOADER REQUIREMENTS OPERATING PROCEDURES 4.1 UNPACKING YOUR TRENCHER NOTICE A skid steer equipped with tracks (COMPACT TRACK LOADER) will provide superior stability in this Your attachment arrives from the factory strapped to a wood pallet, and requires no final assembly. application.
4.2 HOW TO MOUNT TRENCHER 4.3 TRENCHER CONTROLS Refer to your skid steer operator’s manual for specific instructions on how to mount and dismount WARNING your attachment. GENERAL ATTACHMENT METHOD Review the “Controls” section of your skid steer owner’s manual before operating this trencher.
4.5 INITIAL USE PROCEDURE 4.6 TRENCHING OPERATIONS DO NOT NOTICE use this machine to “push down” trees or remove vegetation. Before operating the trencher, check the skid steer’s hydraulic oil level and add oil if necessary. Lift the trencher above the ground surface before making any turns. Avoid After starting skid steer, lift attachment 12 inches off the ground surface: 1.
6. After reaching the desired depth, slowly drive skid loader in reverse and increase the boom angle to 60°. Improper maintenance or modifications to the design or performance of this machine will void the warranty. ONLY use genuine IronCraft replacement parts on this machine. Reverse travel SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Obey the following safety instructions when servicing or repairing this machine.
5.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 5.3 STORAGE TIPS To get years of quality use out of your Xtreme Skid Steer Trencher, follow these tips when storing: The Xtreme Trencher will provide years of dependable service if routine maintenance procedures are performed. The maintenance tasks listed below are based on normal operating conditions. More frequent maintenance may be necessary with intense use or when operating in adverse environmental conditions.
5.5 CHAIN SERVICING 5.6 CHAIN REMOVAL CHAIN TENSION CAUTION Check that the digging chain has the correct tension before each use. Trencher arm should be in the horizontal position when checking the chain tension. Chains contain sharp edges and are heavy and difficult to to handle. Wear protective gloves and use proper lifting devices to position the chain to prevent a minor or serious injury.
Dirt is not expelled from the components are being used for the trench when using rock and Missing or broken teeth. soil conditions that exist frost teeth components Use Genuine Parts from IronCraft. Install cupped teeth Troubleshooting Ironcraftusa.com Parts Information Ironcraftusa.com...
After one year, seals are considered to be wearing parts, and the replacement is the owner’s re- sponsibility. ii. Gearboxes that are subject to warranty may be replaced with new or rebuilt gearboxes at the discretion of IronCraft iii. Shearbolts must be approved Grade 2 , 1 /2 “ x 3 “ shearbolts.
SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Operator Name Signature Date ATTN ALL OPERATORS: Print your name, sign and date in the boxes below to acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the safety instructions presented in this manual, and have been trained on how to safely operate this attachment. Operator Name Signature Date...
MAINTENANCE LOG DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE Use this log sheet to document all routine maintenance and repair services performed on this machine. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE Maintenance Log Ironcraftusa.com Maintenance Log Ironcraftusa.com...
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