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IronCraft SBC Use And Maintenance Manual

Swing boom cutter 14/17-20/30 gpm
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SWING BOOM
CUTTER
USE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
14-20 GPM
17-30 GPM
SBC
SBCNS
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Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and
September 2023
procedures to safely operate and maintain the Swing Boom Cutter.

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  • Page 1 SWING BOOM CUTTER USE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE 14-20 GPM 17-30 GPM SBCNS Scan QR code for a digital version of this manual Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and September 2023 procedures to safely operate and maintain the Swing Boom Cutter.
  • Page 2 Revised October 3, 2023 10:22 AM ©2023 IronCraft Attachments. A ll rights reser ved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Register ..........2 Thank you .

  • Page 4: Register

    REGISTER THIS PRODUCT WWW.IRONCRAFTUSA.COM/WARRANTY/REGISTER-WARRANTY/ Purchase date Dealer name Address Phone Number MODEL Serial “WHY WOULD I WANT TO REGISTER MY MACHINE?” HERE'S THE LOWDOWN. YOU NEED TO REGISTER YOUR NEW PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DELIvERY. WITHOUT REGISTRATION, YOUR WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL NOT bE HONORED.

  • Page 5: Thank You

    THANK YOU Dear Owner: We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Ironcraft as your provider of quality skid steer attachments. We are committed to providing you with a heavy duty product that will provide years of satisfaction and safe operation.

  • Page 6: Model Comparison

    MODEL COMPARISON SWING BOOM CUTTER 14-20 GPM 18-27 (30) GPM MODEL SBCNS DESCRIPTION Swing Boom Cutter Piston Motor Swing boom cutter 4,000 PSI MOTOR High Torque Motor w/ built in relief Direct Drive Piston Motor WORKING WIDTH 44" CYLINDER SIZE 3"...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual. SWING BOOM BRUSH CUTTER SKID STEER OPERATOR implement, attachment, skid steer loader, product, machine, skid steer tractor, user, personnel brush cutter, cutter loader, prime mover The Swing Boom Brush Cutter is designed and manufactured with safety in mind. However, improper use and operator error can result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols

    1.2 SAFETY SYMbOLS This manual and decals on this machine use safety symbols, pictograms and color coded signal words to alert you to potential hazards that may cause death or severe injury if a safety instruction is ignored. Become familiar with the following symbols. SAFETY ALERT SYMbOL This symbol is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
  • Page 9 SAFETY PICTOGRAMS Pictograms are graphic symbols meant to alert you of a potential hazard. Read and understand the hazard description for each of these symbols. PINCH HAZARD Keep clear of skid steer and brush cutter machine to prevent death or serious injury from pinching of moving parts.

  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    The safety decals affixed to this machine are in place to keep you safe. DO NOT ignore these decals. Read and understand each decal’s safety message. The following safety decals are affixed to this machine: 1.3 SAFETY DECALS The safety decals affi xed to this machine are in place to keep you safe. DO NOT ignore these decals. Read and understand each decal’s safety message.
  • Page 11 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS DESCRIPTION QTY. Scan to view owner’s manual Qrs code Sticker Combo Danger warning label pinch hazard, high pressure fl uid hazard, fl ying debris hazard, * Replaces older 4 sticker labels Warning Do not exceed Gpm Label **When ordering choose the proper decal for your model Danger stay back Label ** There are two decals left side front and right side front of swing boom...

  • Page 12: Skid Steer Tractor Requirements

    1.4 SKID STEER LOADER REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Ensure your skid steer loader is in good operating condition. Follow the operating instructions found in your skid steer operator’s manual. Failure to do so could result in minor or serious injury. WARNING The Swing Boom Brush Cutter should only be used on Skid Steer Loader’s that meet the following requirements: REQUIREMENTS Minimum Lift Capacity...

  • Page 13: General Safety Instructions

    1.5 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Below are general safety instructions that relate to the overall operation and maintenance of this machine. It is important that you read and understand each message to prevent serious injury or death. PREvENT ALWAYS the skid steer loader and implement watch for overhead power lines.

  • Page 14: Operating Procedures

    OPERATING PROCEDURES 2.1 UNPACKING YOUR bRUSH CUTTER Your attachment arrives from the factory strapped to a wood pallet, and requires no final assembly. Use a pair of tin snips to remove the steel strapping. CAUTION Shipping straps are under great tension, and could lash out uncontrollably when cut causing injuries to your body.

  • Page 15: How To Connect Brush Cutter Attachment

    2.3 HOW TO CONNECT bRUSH CUTTER ATTACHMENT Consult your skid steer operator’s manual for specific instructions on how to connect your brush cutter to your skid steer loader. GENERAL ATTACHMENT METHOD 1. Make sure the hydraulic lines are clear from the front side of the brush cutter’s attachment plate and that the locking pins on the skid steer mounting plate are retracted.

  • Page 16: Connecting Electrical Harness

    NOTICE To keep contaminants from entering the hydraulic system; wipe off any dirt or dust from the male or female hydraulic fl at face couplers with a clean rag before attaching hoses. 5. Connect the attachment hydraulic hoses and the case drain hose (SBCNS model only) to the auxiliary supply couplers located on your skid steer loader lift arm.

  • Page 17: Paddle Controller Installation

    2.5 PADDLE CONTROLLER INSTALLATION If your skid steer does not have an auxiliary electrical connector, you will use the paddle controller to control the tilt and swing functions of the swing boom cutter. NOTICE To prevent possible equipment damage, it is recommended the paddle controller be installed by a qualifi ed technician who is familiar with your skid steer’s electrical system.

  • Page 18: Swing Boom Cutter Controls

    2.6 SWING bOOM CUTTER CONTROLS To operate the swing boom controls the skid steer’s auxiliary hydraulic system must be activated. To swing or tilt the cutter head you will use your skid steer’s auxiliary controller or the paddle controller attached to your leg. TYPICAL SKID STEER AUXILIARY PADDLE CONTROLLER ELECTRIC CONTROLLER...
  • Page 19 TILT FUNCTION The Swing Boom Cutter deck can tilt up 90° from the horizontal position and tilt down 35° from the horizontal position. Use the UP and DOWN buttons on your skid steer’s auxiliary electric controller, or paddle controller to tilt the cutter head. The tilt function is used for cutting on sloped terrain surfaces.

  • Page 20: First Time Use Procedure

    2.7 FIRST TIME USE PROCEDURE START HERE SKID STEER CHECK Before operating the brush cutter, check the skid steer’s hydraulic oil level and add oil if necessary. PISTON MOTOR SWING BOOM CUTTER (SBCNS) If you are operating the Piston Motor Swing Boom Cutter (SBCNS) ensure the case drain hose is properly attached to the prime mover’s case drain connection.
  • Page 21 36 INCHES FIGURE 2.7: AFTER STARTING SKID STEER, LIFT ATTACHMENT 36 INCHES OFF THE GROUND SURFACE: SKID STEER Tilt the cutter up by holding down the UP button on the paddle controller. Then tilt in the opposite direction by holding down the DOWN button. BRUSH CUTTER Swing the boom to the straightforward position and tilt the cutter to the level position using the buttons on the paddle controller.

  • Page 22: Cutting Operations

    2.8 CUTTING OPERATIONS GENERAL OPERATING TIPS LEARN what the cutter head looks like in a level position when you are seated in the skid steer. Knowing what a level cutter head looks like will prevent you from damaging the cutter blades if you cut too close to the ground.
  • Page 23 vERTICAL CUTTING Your Swing Boom Cutter is designed to cut vegetation with the cutter head in the vertical position. Vertical cuts are great for widening pathways, roadways and other access areas. WARNING Vertical cutting can disperse flying debris over a large area and could cause death or serious injury to bystanders.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Procedures

    NOTICE 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. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Obey the following safety instructions when servicing or repairing this machine.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    3.2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE This brush cutter attachment 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.

  • Page 26: Storage Tips

    3.3 STORAGE STORAGE TIPS To get years of quality use out of your brush cutter, follow these tips when storing your brush cutter: WASH Ensure brush cutter is free of debris, dirt, grime and grease. STORE your brush cutter in a dry area such as in a shed or garage. COvER your brush cutter with a waterproof tarp if storing outside.

  • Page 27: Blade Holder Installation

    CAUTION When performing this procedure alone, rig a pair of choker slings through the blade holder and connect to an overhead hoist. This will prevent the blade holder from falling on to you causing injury to your body. REMOvAL PROCEDURE 1.

  • Page 28: Blade Removal

    3.5 bLADE HOLDER INSTALLATION NOTICE Use a hoist, lift table or forklift to support the blade holder during installation. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. Align the hole in the blade holder to the gearbox shaft and fully seat the holder onto the shaft. 2.
  • Page 29 CAUTION Wear proper protective equipment while using a cutting torch and grinder tool to prevent injuries from fl ying hot metal pieces. DO NOT use a cutting torch during windy conditions nor near dry vegetation to prevent a catastrophic brush fi re. 3.

  • Page 30: Blade Installation

    3.7 bLADE INSTALLATION 1. Remove the old weld bead to ensure a fl at smooth surface for new bolt head to mate to. 2. Place nut in the recessed hole on top of blade holder. 3. Insert new blade bolt up through the hole in the blade holder and tighten into the nut. NOTICE The blade bolt threads must extend beyond the nut, with the nut seated fl ush in the recessed hole.

  • Page 31: Bearing Housing & Gearbox Maintenance

    3.8 bEARING HOUSING & GEARbOX MAINTENANCE NOTICE Maintenance procedures for the drive bearing housing and gear box motors require special tools and skills. DO NOT attempt to service the drive bearing housing or gear box motor unless you have the tools and skills to do so. Take your brush cutter to your local dealer to have these items serviced.
  • Page 32 GEAR bOX OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE 1. Remove oil fi ller plugs. 2. Insert one end of a discharge hose into the gearbox (SBC model) or bearing housing (SBCNS model) oil fi ller ports. Then place the other end into an approved waste oil container.

  • Page 33: Shear Bolt Replacement

    3.9 SHEAR bOLT REPLACEMENT THE SbC MODEL (14-20 GPM) REQUIRES A SHEAR bOLT TO PROTECT THE GEARbOX MOTOR. 1. Remove the motor cover. 2. Remove the damaged shear bolt from the gearbox input spline. 3. Align the holes in the input spline with the motor coupler and insert new shear bolt.

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Flow Diagram

    3.10 HYDRAULIC FLOW DIAGRAM TILT CYLINDER (between boom & cutter) MOTOR SWING CYLINDER TILT bACK (between coupler & boom) TILT AWAY SWING RIGHT SWING LEFT Ironcraftusa.com...

  • Page 35: Hydraulic Flow Diagram

    3.11 TORQUE SPECIFICATION TAbLE TORQUE vALUES SAE GRADE 8 LUBRICATED LB-FT LT-FT 1/4” 5/16” 3/8” 1/2” 3/4” 7/8” 1” MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Ironcraftusa.com...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 TROUbLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE RESOLUTION Cutter deck is not level causing Refer to leveling instructions found in material to “ball” under deck. this manual. Dull blades Remove and sharpen blades. Cutter “bogs” down Ground speed too fast Reduce your speed. Cutter speed too slow Increase engine RPMs.
  • Page 37 PROBLEM CAUSE RESOLUTION No oil flow. Check skid steer hydraulic circuitry. Check valve failure. Replace check valve. Blades do not spin Hydraulic motor failure. when flow is activated. Disconnect the drive chain between gearbox and motor then turn blade Gearbox failure. holder by hand.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SWING BOOM CUTTER 14-20 GPM 17-30 GPM MODEL SBCNS WEIGHT (LB) 1,400 MSS/ CTL LIFT WEIGHT (LB) 6,500 MSS/CTL LIFT CAPACITY (LB) 1,800 MSS/CTL POWER 65 HP GEAR OIL 85W-140 5EP CUTTING CAPACITY 3" 4" VERTICAL REACH 16 ft HORIZONTAL REACH 8 ft CUT WIDTH...

  • Page 39: Parts Information

    PARTS INFORMATION Factory fresh parts specifically designed for your implement are readily available. For hassle free service and to ensure you receive the correct parts for your implement, please provide your dealer with the following information: MODEL SERIAL NUMBER GPM REQUIREMENTS DATE OF OWNERS MANUAL (On cover Page) PARTS DIAGRAM...

  • Page 40: Parts Assembly Diagrams

    6.1 PARTS ASSEMbLY DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS RED + PADDLE CONTROLLER 5A FUSE (up) RED + bLUE (down) bLACK - YELLOW (right) ORANGE (left) bLACK - bLACK - vALvE MANIFOLD ON CUTTER ORANGE bLACK bLACK LEFT (Valve cover removed for clarity) bLUE YELLOW bLACK...
  • Page 41 PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 80400026 Motor Cover 41000086 Fitting 40600046 Valve 51700016 3/8" D x 12" L Hose Kit 51700026 3/8" D x 24" L Hose Kit 53300016 Machine Hose 52100036 3/4" D x 12" L Hose Kit 80400016 Valve Cover 51700036 3/8"...
  • Page 42 DETAIL I DETAIL H DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL G DETAIL F DETAIL M DETAIL J DETAIL C DETAIL E DETAIL N DETAIL D DETAIL K DETAIL L PARTS INFORMATION Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 43 PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 81400016 Arm Weldment 81400026 Back Frame Weldment 81400036 Deck Weldment 40000026 Cylinder 40000016 Cylinder 40100016 17-27 GPM Motor 80400026 Motor Cover 40200016 Gearbox 11200016 M14-2 x 65 mm Socket Bolt 12.9 DIN 912 11200026 M14-2 Jam Nut DIN 439B 11200036 M14 Lock Washer DIN 127B 11200076...
  • Page 44 DETAIL I DETAIL H DETAIL B DETAIL A DETAIL G DETAIL F DETAIL M DETAIL J DETAIL C DETAIL E DETAIL N DETAIL D DETAIL K DETAIL L PARTS INFORMATION Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 45 PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 11200236 3/4" SAE Flat Washer GR 8 11200216 3/4"-10 Lock Nut GR C 11200226 3/4" Split Lock Washer GR 8 50100016 Blade Holder 41000026 Fitting 41000036 Fitting 41000066 Fitting 41000086 Fitting 40600046 Valve 41000056 Fitting 41100016 Manual 20200036 1.25"...
  • Page 46 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 47 DESCRIPTION QTY. Hydraulic Manifold Flow Control Control Valve Swing Cylinder 3/8” Hose, 21” Long Hose End 3/8” Elbow 3/8” 3/8” Hose, 17” Long Protective Sleeve Set : 93”, 75”, 60” Long (1/2”, 3/8”) Flat Face Couplers 1/2” Hose, 72” Long H-Valve 1/2”...

  • Page 48: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION 7.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION LIMITED WARRANTY Ironcraft products are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of 12 months from the initial sale, lease or rental date. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover normal wear items, including but not limited to: bearings, hoses, ground engaging parts such as teeth, blades, cutting edges, pilot bits, auger teeth and broom bristles.

  • Page 49: Warranty Service Procedure

    Obtain a PO number from the original Ironcraft customer. PO numbers will be invoiced in the event the defective part(s) is un-warranted Ironcraft will ship a replacement part with a Service Request Form and RGA #. There will be a call tag with the Manufacturer’s address and instructions for returning the defective part.

  • Page 50: Safety Acknowledgement Forms

    SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM 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...
  • Page 51 OPERATOR NAME SIGNATURE DATE SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Ironcraftusa.com...

  • Page 52: Maintenace Log

    MAINTENANCE LOG 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...
  • Page 53 DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE LOG Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 54 DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE LOG Ironcraftusa.com...
  • Page 55 DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE LOG Ironcraftusa.com...
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