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SEVERE DUTY
BENT AXIS PISTON CUTTER
USE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
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to safely operate and maintain the Standard and Heavy Duty Brush Cutter.
20-30 GPM
30-50 GPM
SDBAPC72L
SDBAPC72H
SDBAPC78L
SDBAPC78H
SDBAMAN01
August 2023
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- Page 1 SEVERE DUTY BENT AXIS PISTON CUTTER USE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE 20-30 GPM 30-50 GPM SDBAPC72L SDBAPC72H SDBAPC78L SDBAPC78H SDBAMAN01 Scan QR code for a digital version of this manual Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and procedures August 2023 to safely operate and maintain the Standard and Heavy Duty Brush Cutter.
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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 SKID STEER STANDARD AND HEAVY DUTY BRUSH CUTTER 14-20 GPM MODEL SDBAPC72L SDBAPC78L SDBAPC72H SDBAPC78H WORKING WIDTH 72" 78" 72" 78" FLOW 20-30 GPM 30-50 GPM MOTOR Parker Bent Axis Motor CASE DRAIN # OF BLADES MULCHING TEETH CUTTING CAPACITY 10"... -
Page 7: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual. SEVERE DUTY BENT AXIS PISTON SKID STEER OPERATOR BRUSH CUTTER implement, attachment, skid steer loader, product, machine, skid steer tractor, user, personnel brush cutter, cutter loader, prime mover The Severe Duty Bent Axis Piston Brush Cutter is designed and manufactured with safety in mind. -
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.
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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 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: SCAN DANGER TO VIEW... - Page 11 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS DESCRIPTION QTY. Scan to view operator’s manual Qrs code sticker Combo Danger Warning Label Pinch hazard, high pressure fluid hazard,flying debris hazard, safety chain required 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 SAFETY INFORMATION Ironcraftusa.com...
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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 Standard and Heavy Duty Brush Cutters should only be used on Skid Steer Loaders that meet the following requirements: REQUIREMENTS STANDARD DUTY... -
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 Unpacking Your Brush Cutter Unpacking Your Brush Cutter 2.1 UNPACKING YOUR BRUSH CUTTER Your attachment arrives from the factory strapped to a wood pallet, and requires no Your attachment arrives from the factory strapped to a wood pallet, and requires no final assembly. - Page 15 4. A ctivate your skid steer’s lever lock switch to lock the pins into the flange slots of the brush cutter’s attachment plate. If your skid steer does not have this switch, manually lock the levers as shown in Figure 3.2b below. Push latch handles Push latch handles down to engage down to engage...
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Page 16: How To Start And Stop The Brush Cutter
2.3 HOW TO START AND STOP THE BRUSH CUTTER BRUSH CUTTER CONTROLS Your brush cutter is designed to run off the skid steer loader’s auxiliary hydraulic system, and is activated and deactivated by a control in the operator’s cab. The height and tilt functions of your brush cutter are operated with the control handles or pedals in the cab. Consult your skid steer operator’s manual for precise instructions regarding these functions. - Page 17 NOTICE If the brush cutter begins to vibrate while increasing the RPM’s, deactivate the auxilary hydraulic system and investigate the cause. Refer to the Troubleshooting Chart on page 31 of this manual. STOPPING THE CUTTER START HERE RAISE THE CUTTER SLIGHTLY and set skid steer’s engine to idle.
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Page 18: First Time Use
2.4 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. CASE DRAIN HOSE Ensure the case drain hose is properly attached to the prime mover’s case drain connection. DO NOT operate this attachment WITHOUT the case drain hose attached. - Page 19 6 inches FIGURE 3.4: AFTER STARTING SKID STEER, LIFT ATTACHMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND SURFACE BRUSH CUTTER Inspect the brush cutter hydraulic plumbing for any noticeable leaks. Fix leaks before continuing. SKID STEER Restart the skid steer, then set engine to slightly above idle. BRUSH CUTTER Raise brush cutter off the ground and engage the hydraulic flow switch. Allow cutter to come up to speed before increasing engine speed.
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Page 20: Cutting Operations
2.5 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 21 BEFORE CUTTING ALWAYS inspect work area before starting the cutter. Locate and mark any utilities, steel posts, rocks or any other objects that could damage the brush cutter during operation. NEVER assume the work area is safe. ALWAYS operate the skid steer loader at a safe speed that will allow you to watch the area ahead of the cutter &...
- Page 22 CAUTION DO NOT operate the brush cutter if you (the operator) can see the cutter blade. If the operator can see the cutter blade, the back of the cutter is raised TOO HIGH. Lower the cutter deck to avoid being hit by flying debris. CAUTION When cutting trees beware of the direction of fall to avoid the tree from crashing on to your skid steer loader. CUTTING ABOVE GROUND LEVEL VEGETATION Tilt the front of the deck approximately 1 to 2 feet above ground level.
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Page 23: Maintenance Procedures
Contact your local dealer for maintenance and repair services. 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. WEAR... -
Page 24: 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 25: 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: THOROUGHLY WASH then dry your brush cutter. 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. -
Page 26: Blade Holder Removal
3.4 BLADE HOLDER REMOvAL WARNING To avoid an accident that could result in death or serious injury, NEVER place your body under an unsupported cutter deck when servicing this brush cutter. NOTICE ALWAYS release the hydraulic system pressure from the auxilary hydraulic circuit prior to removing the blade holder. CAUTION The blade holder assembly is heavy and could cause serious injury if it were to fall on your body or limbs. -
Page 27: Blade Holder Installation
3.5 BLADE HOLDER INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURE NOTICE Use a hoist, lift table or fork lift to support the blade holder during installation. 1. Align the bolt holes in the blade holder with the bolt holes on the gearbox flange. 2. T he blade holder must be seated flat against the gearbox flange before proceeding to the next step. -
Page 28: Blade Removal Procedures
3.6 BLADE REMOvAL CAUTION Cutter blades are sharp and could cut you if mishandled. ALWAYS wear protective gloves and footwear when handling cutter blades. BLADE REMOvAL PROCEDURE - BRUSH CUTTER ON THE GROUND 1. With the brush cutter on the ground, ensure the hydraulic hoses are disconnected from the skid steer couplers. -
Page 29: Blade Installation Procedures
3.7 BLADE INSTALLATION BLADE SHARPENING AND REPLACEMENT NOTES 1. When sharpening the blades, be careful not to overheat the blade steel causing the blade material to become brittle and prone to early failure. 2. Grind each blade to the similar shape and size so as to not create a set of mismatched blades. 3. -
Page 30: Bearing Housing Maintenance
3.8 BEARING HOUSING MAINTENANCE NOTICE It is recommended that you take your brush cutter to your local dealer to have the bearing housing serviced. CHECKING FLUID LEvEL 1. Remove the motor cover to access the bearing housing. The bearing housing is located below the hydraulic motor. See figure 3.8a, right. - Page 31 Hydraulic Motor Oil filler plug Oil Level FIGURE 3.8A BEARING HOUSING MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Ironcraftusa.com...
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Page 32: Torque Specification Table
3.9 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 33: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE RESOLUTION Refer to page 18 for leveling Deck is not leveled properly. information. Foreign material is “balling” Remove foreign material from under under deck. cutter deck. Bearing Failure – (To diagnose this cause, shutoff hydraulic flow to cutter See dealer for bearing housing service; then slowly rotate the blade holder replace Bearing Housing. -
Page 34: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SEVERE DUTY BENT AXIS PISTON BRUSH CUTTER 20-30 GPM 30-50 GPM MODEL SDBAPC72L SDBAPC78L SDBAPC72H SDBAPC78H DESCRIPTION 72" 78" 72" 78" WEIGHT (LB) 1,875 2,100 1,875 2,100 MSS/ CTL LIFT WEIGHT 6.500 lbs MSS/CTL LIFT CAPACITY 2,200 lbs MSS/CTL POWER >75 HP... -
Page 35: 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 (Bottom left corner of cover Page) PARTS DIAGRAM PAGE NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION... -
Page 36: Parts Assembly Diagrams
6.1 PARTS ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS Standard Duty STANDARD DUTY PART DESCRIPTION QTY. Deck weldment Deck wear skids Wear skid hardware set: [ (12) 5/8” carriage bolts, (12) 5/8” washers, (12) 5/8” lock washers, (12) 5/8” nuts Owner’s manual document canister Canister holder hardware set: [ (3) 1/4”- 20 UNC -1” bolts, (3) 1/4”... - Page 37 MOTOR & HYDRAULICS PART DESCRIPTION QTY. Motor Motor bolts (3/4” - 10 UNC - 2) Motor cover Motor cover hardware: [ (4) 1/2” nuts, (4) 1/2” washers, (4) 1/2” lock washers] Gearbox (BC75) Gearbox hardware set: [ (8) 3/4” - Socket head - 10 UNC - 2.75, (8) 3/4” lock nuts, (8) 3/4” lock washers] JIC Adapter (motor to case drain hose) Case drain hose JIC Adapter (motor to hose) Hose (Motor to H-Valve assembly) H-Valve assembly (one way check with tees)
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- Page 39 HEAVY DUTY PART DESCRIPTION QTY. Blade holder assembly: Bottom blade holder weldment, top blade holder weldment Blade holder hardware: [(4) 3/4" – 10 UNC - 2.75 blade holder bolts, (4) 3/4" lock nuts, (4) spacer bushings (single bolt) ] Blade holder mount hardware: [(8) 3/4” – 16 UNF - 2.75 bolts, (8) 3/4" washers) ] Blades (double beveled) Blade Hardware: [(12) 3/4" – 10 UNC-2.75 hex bolts, (4) bushings (3-Bolt), (12) 3/4” lock nuts ] Mulching teeth (5/8”) - 72" deck Mulching teeth (5/8”) - 78" deck (not shown in diagram) Mulching teeth nuts (5/8”) - 72"...
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Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Ironcraftusa.com... - Page 43 OPERATOR NAME SIGNATURE DATE SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM Ironcraftusa.com...
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Page 44: 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 45 DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE LOG Ironcraftusa.com...
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