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Battle Ax
Excavator Mulching Head - 10 Series
25
Owner's Manual and Parts Book
(Originating w/Serial Number 99-101)
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
214514 Rev. A
12.11.24

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  • Page 1 Battle Ax Excavator Mulching Head - 10 Series Owner’s Manual and Parts Book (Originating w/Serial Number 99-101) Model Number: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: 214514 Rev. A 12.11.24...
  • Page 3 Extreme, Bad Ax Skid Steer, Timber Ax Skid Steer, Stump Ax, BT20, Kwik Cut. All other Loftness products have a one (1) year limited warranty. If any Loftness product is used as rental or leased equipment the limited warranty period is for only 30 days from the delivery date to the original customers.
  • Page 5 ____ Assisted customer with completing / submitting Warranty Registration Form to Loftness by one of the below options. Dealer also needs to submit a copy of this completed PDI to Loftness and maintain the copy in owner’s manual for unit.
  • Page 7 ____ Assisted customer with completing / submitting Warranty Registration Form to Loftness by one of the below options. Dealer also needs to submit a copy of this completed PDI to Loftness and maintain the copy in owner’s manual for unit.
  • Page 9 Battle Ax 10 Series (Example) ........
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  • Page 11 Ordering Code Ordering Code Battle Ax 10 Series (Example) The ordering code will consist of two numbers (machine size), two letters (machine type), two numbers (series), one letter (cutter type), two numbers (motor system), one letter (belt/sheave combo), and one or two letters (options).
  • Page 12 Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 13 The Loftness Battle Ax is an effective, reliable machine used for maintaining grass, weeds, brush and trees. For best results, operate the machine as low to the ground as possible without the teeth striking ground or other obstructions.
  • Page 14 Introduction Battle Ax Features • Hydraulic Driven • 2-Band V-Belt • Built-in Depth Gauges - controls cutting depth • Two-stage Cutting Chamber - uses 2 shear bars, producing a finer mulch with less passes • Fixed Displacement Gear Motor - 45cc •...
  • Page 15 Safety First Be certain all machine operators are aware of the dangers indicated by safety decals applied to the machine, and be certain they follow all safety decal Safety Alert Symbol instructions. Contact Loftness for safety decal replacement. This message alert...
  • Page 16 Safety Instructions Mandatory Shut-Down Procedure • Always have an operator in the machine while the attachment is in operation. Never leave the machine and attachment running and unattended. • Stop the machine and attachment on a level surface and lower the attachment to the ground. •...
  • Page 17 Safety Instructions Safety Rules (Cont’d) • Know the area before operating the machine. Be aware of power lines or other equipment. • Make sure the operator’s area is clear of any • Do not lubricate parts while the machine is running. distracting objects.
  • Page 18 Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing safety decals on your machine. NOTE: This section shows where safety-related decals are applied on the machine. For all machine decals see “Machine Decals and Signs” on page 50. See the following page for detailed images of the safety decals called out above.
  • Page 19 Safety Instructions Safety Decal Locations (Cont’d) Part No. 209849 Part No. N28386 Part No. 203264 WARNING Part No. 4334 SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD. HYDRAULIC LINES. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids. N23506 Part No. N23506 WARNING IMPROPER CONNECTION TO THE POWER UNIT’S HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD CAUSE SERIOUS COMPONENT DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
  • Page 20 Safety Instructions Battle Ax Identification Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 21 Mounting the Battle Ax to the Excavator For a mounting bracket specific to your model of excavator, contact Loftness. Connect hydraulics hoses (not included with the Battle Ax) from the excavator to the Battle Ax. See below for hose requirements.
  • Page 22 Set-up Instructions Shipping Stand Checking Rotor Rotation DANGER: Keep hands, feet, and clothing clear of rotor and bearings while excavator is running. Raise the Battle Ax off the ground and place blocks (1) underneath the skids. Lower the Battle Ax down on the blocks.
  • Page 23 Set-up Instructions Checking Rotor Speed Cutter Bar Adjustment DANGER: Shut down power from the excavator before removing the bearing cover and applying reflective tape to rotor shaft end. Keep the Battle Ax skids on blocks for this procedure. Remove the belt cover. See “Removing Belt Cover” on page 18 for instructions.
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  • Page 25 RPM. Check with your When mulching large trees, work from the top down. Loftness dealer to be sure your attachment is In wet conditions, operate at a slower speed and set-up with the correct belt assembly to...
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions Detaching Battle Ax Park excavator on a dry level surface. Turn power off to the Battle Ax and install the shipping stand. See “Shipping Stand” on page 12 for reference. Lower the Battle Ax to the ground. Shut off engine and remove key. Disconnect hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 27 Maintenance General Maintenance To ensure efficient operation, you should inspect, lubricate, and make necessary adjustments and repairs at regular intervals. Parts that are starting to show wear should be ordered ahead of time, before a costly breakdown occurs and you have to wait for replacement parts.
  • Page 28 Maintenance Removing Belt Cover Overhung Load Adapter The motor cover must be removed to access the overhung DANGER: Shut down and lock out power load adapter. Refer to “Removing Motor Access Cover” from the excavator before removing the belt on page 19 for instructions. cover.
  • Page 29 Maintenance Removing Motor Access Cover Removing Hook or Flat Plate DANGER: Shut down and lock out power DANGER: Shut down and lock out power from the excavator before removing the from the excavator before removing the hook. motor cover. Failure to do so could result in Failure to do so could result in serious injury serious injury or death.
  • Page 30 Maintenance Belt Adjustment WARNING: Shut down and lock out power from the excavator before adjusting the drive belt. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Remove the belt cover. Refer to “Removing Belt Cover” on page 18 for instructions. Belt should move no more than 1/4 in.
  • Page 31 Maintenance Sheave Removal NOTE: Never hit sheave directly with hammer. Replace the sheave by cleaning the shaft, bore of The steps to remove either the upper or lower sheave bushing, outside of bushing and hub bore of all oil, are identical. For this procedure the upper sheave is paint and dirt.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Skid Removal/Replacement Tooth Removal and Installation WARNING: Shut down and lock out power DANGER: Shut down and lock out power from the excavator before removing skids. from the excavator before removing teeth. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 33 Maintenance Tooth Sharpening (Cont’d) sharpening. Sharpen each tooth at a slight angle for each successive sharpening (represented by the dashed lines shown in the illustration above). When the cutting edge of the tooth is 1-1/8 in. from the back side of the tooth, the tooth must be replaced.
  • Page 34 Maintenance Motor & Sheave Selection Chart LOFTNESS TOP SHEAVE (LOFTNESS NUMBER) DISPLACEMENT PART ROTOR RPM BOTTOM SHEAVE ( LOFTNESS NUMBER) NUMBER BELT LENGTH (LOFTNESS NUMBER) 1751 Top Sheave 8.6" 211751 1867 1.5" QD Bushing 211746 Bottom Sheave 6.2" 211747 1984 1.75"...
  • Page 35 Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive vibration. Broken or missing teeth. Replace teeth. Mud and/or debris wrapped around Clean the Battle Ax. the rotor. Faulty rotor bearing. Replace bearing(s). Damage to rotor (includes bent end Consult factory. of shafts, missing balance weights, or actual rotor deformity from striking rocks, etc.) Uneven cutting.
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  • Page 37 Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 38 Parts Identification Battle Ax 10 Series, Complete Detailed parts breakdowns of the assemblies (items) are listed on the following pages: Item 1 - Belt/Sheave Assembly, Code “A” (211741) - See page 40. Item 2 - Belt/Sheave Assembly, Code “B” (211742) - See page 41.
  • Page 39 Parts Identification Battle Ax 10 Series, Complete QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211741 BELT ASSY, 2 BAND ( CODE “A”) 211742 BELT ASSY, 2 BAND ( CODE “B”) 211743 BELT ASSY, 2 BAND ( CODE “C”) 211744 BELT ASSY, 2 BAND ( CODE “D”) 211745 BELT ASSY, 2 BAND ( CODE “E”)
  • Page 40 Parts Identification Covers, Skid Shoes, Hitch Mount, Standard Plate/Hook Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 41 Parts Identification Covers, Skid Shoes, Hitch Mount, Standard Plate/Hook QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 214343 COVER, MOTOR N26748 BOLT, 1/2" X 1" SER FLG 4250 NUT, STANDARD 1/2 4068 WASHER, FLAT 1/2 SAE 208081 BOLT, 1/2 X 3-1/2 GRD 5 FL THD 211606 PLATE, BELT COVER 209817...
  • Page 42 Parts Identification Cutter Bar, Deflector Chains, and Shipping Stand QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 4042 BOLT, 5/8" X 2"FINE THRD.GR.8 208800 WASHER, 2.000D X .688ID X .25T 214342 PLATE, RECUTTER 25" 4375 PIN, ROLL 3/16" X 1" 201549 CHAIN, 5/16 DEFLECTOR 6 LINK 214339 ROD, CARBIDE 25"...
  • Page 43 Parts Identification Lubrication QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N17007 GREASEZERK, 1/8" NPT 4304-10 BULKHEAD, FITTING-GREASE HOSE 211430 HOSE, GREASE 1/8 X 12 4472 ELBOW, 1/8 90 N25125 ELBOW, 90 DEG - 4FJIC - 4MJIC 4304 HOSE, GREASE 1/8 X 15 Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 44 Parts Identification Rotor Assembly with 4 Point Beaver Teeth (214341) * For parts breakdown of item 9, Rotor (214348), see page 35. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 201358 BOLT, 7/16" X 2" GR 8 FN TH N16471 WASHER, 7/16 NORDLOCK 214327 BEARING, 1-3/4 PILOT ROLLER 4452 NUT, STANDARD 5/8"FN THD GR8...
  • Page 45 Parts Identification Rotor with 4 Point Beaver Teeth (214348) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 214349 ROTOR, 25 BA SPIRAL W/O CUTTER N156042 TOOTH, 4 POINT N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK N21308 BOLT, 3/4" X 3" FN THRD GR 8 Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 46 Parts Identification Rotor Assembly with Planer Teeth (214365) * For parts breakdown of item 9, Rotor (214366), see page 37. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 201358 BOLT, 7/16" X 2" GR 8 FN TH N16471 WASHER, 7/16 NORDLOCK 214327 BEARING, 1-3/4 PILOT ROLLER 4452 NUT, STANDARD 5/8"FN THD GR8 N16473...
  • Page 47 Parts Identification Rotor with Planer Teeth (214366) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 214349 ROTOR, 25 BA SPIRAL W/O CUTTER 202970 TOOTH, QUADCO PLANER N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK N21308 BOLT, 3/4" X 3" FN THRD GR 8 Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 48 Parts Identification Rotor Assembly with Carbide Teeth (214368) * For parts breakdown of item 9, Rotor (214369), see page 39. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 201358 BOLT, 7/16" X 2" GR 8 FN TH N16471 WASHER, 7/16 NORDLOCK 214327 BEARING, 1-3/4 PILOT ROLLER 4452 NUT, STANDARD 5/8"FN THD GR8 N16473...
  • Page 49 Parts Identification Rotor with Carbide Teeth (214369) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 214349 ROTOR, 25 BA SPIRAL W/O CUTTER 209036 TOOTH, CARBIDE BATTLEAX LIGHT N16474 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK N21308 BOLT, 3/4" X 3" FN THRD GR 8 Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 50 Parts Identification Belt Assy, 2 Band “A” (8.6" Top, 6.2" Bottom) - (211741) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211740 BELT, 2/B 47 211751 SHEAVE, 2 BAND 8.6 SK N26744 BOLT, 5/16 X 2 GR 5 FULL THREAD 4228 WASHER, LOCK 5/16 211746 BUSHING, QD 1-1/2 SK 7121-03...
  • Page 51 Parts Identification Belt Assy, 2 Band “B” (8.0" Top, 6.8" Bottom) - (211742) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211740 BELT, 2/B 47 211750 SHEAVE, 2 BAND QD 8.0 SK N26744 BOLT, 5/16 X 2 GR 5 FULL THREAD 4228 WASHER, LOCK 5/16 211746 BUSHING, QD 1-1/2 SK 7121-03...
  • Page 52 Parts Identification Belt Assy, 2 Band “C” (7.4" Top, 7.4" Bottom) - (211743) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211740 BELT, 2/B 47 211749 SHEAVE, QD 7.4 SK N26744 BOLT, 5/16 X 2 GR 5 FULL THREAD 4228 WASHER, LOCK 5/16 211746 BUSHING, QD 1-1/2 SK 7121-03 KEY, 3/8"...
  • Page 53 Parts Identification Belt Assy, 2 Band “D” (6.8" Top, 8.0" Bottom) - (211744) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211740 BELT, 2/B 47 211748 SHEAVE, 2 BAND QD 6.8 SDS 211752 1/4 X 1-3/8 GR 5 4231 WASHER, LOCK 1/4 N11892 BUSHING, QD 1-1/2 SDS 7121-01 KEY, 3/8"...
  • Page 54 Parts Identification Belt Assy, 2 Band “E” (6.2" Top, 8.6" Bottom) - (211745) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211740 BELT, 2/B 47 211747 SHEAVE, 2BAND 6.2 SDS 211752 1/4 X 1-3/8 GR 5 4231 WASHER, LOCK 1/4 N11892 BUSHING, QD 1-1/2 SDS 7121-01 KEY, 3/8"...
  • Page 55 Parts Identification This page intentionally left blank. Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 56 Parts Identification Motor Assy, 45cc Ronzio #65 (211623) * For parts breakdown of item 4, Overhung Load Adapter (N16416), see page 48. ** For partial parts breakdown of item 10, Motor (211622), see page 49. Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 57 Parts Identification Motor Assy, 45cc Ronzio #65 (211623) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 211640 MOUNT, MOTOR N28567 WASHER, 3/4 NORDLOCK SP 202814 BOLT, 3/4IN X 1-1/2IN GR 8 N16416 ADAPTER, OVERHUNG LOAD MOTOR #2 4513 BOLT, 1/2" X 1-1/4" GRADE 8 N16472 WASHER, 1/2 NORDLOCK 4466...
  • Page 58 Parts Identification Overhung Load Adapter (N16416) QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION N14151 SEAL, FRONT (1.50" I.D. X 2.13" O.D. X .312" THK) N14152 CUP, BEARING N14153 CONE, BEARING N14156 RING, RETAINING N14157 SEAL, REAR (55MM X 90MM X 10MM) N14158 GASKET Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 59 Parts Identification Motor, 45cc Ronzio with Dual Check (211622) NOTE: Seal kit available (not shown). See parts list for part number. QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION 214515 RELIEF, CHECK VALVE 205057 KIT, SEAL COMPLETE 205056 SEAL, SHAFT (INCLUDED WITH 205057) Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 60 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs Part No. N28386 NOTE: All safety related decals are also shown in the Safety Instructions Section along with their location on the machine. See “Safety Decal Locations” on page 8. Check and replace any worn, torn, hard to read or missing decals on your machine.
  • Page 61 Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs (Cont’d) Part No. 203264 Part No. N13721 Part No. 214412 Part No. 214428 Part No. N28010 Part No. N28577 - (Small) Part No. N13517 Part No. 4138 Part No. 209449 Battle Ax OM...
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  • Page 63 Appendix Specifications DESCRIPTION BATTLE AX 10 SERIES Cutting Width 25.0 in. (63.5 cm) Operating Capacity 6 in. (15.2 cm) Continuous 8 in. (20.3 cm) Intermittent Motor Fixed Displacement Gear Motor - 45cc (2.75 ci) Rotor Bearings 1.75 in. Piloted Double Taper Rotor Tip Diameter 13.5 in.
  • Page 64 Appendix Dimensions DESCRIPTION BATTLE AX 10 SERIES Cutting Path (A) 29.90 in. (75.95 cm) Overall Length (B) 44.92 in. (114.09 cm) Overall Width (C) 24.68 in. (62.69 cm) Overall Height (D) 22.66 in. (57.55 cm) Number Of Teeth Weight (without mount) 620 lbs.
  • Page 65 Appendix Torque Specifications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 66 Appendix Torque Specifications (Cont’d) Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Battle Ax OM...
  • Page 68 Loftness Specialized Equipment, Inc. 650 So. Main Street • PO Box 337 • Hector, MN 55342 Tel: 320.848.6266 • Fax: 320.848.6269 • Toll Free: 1.800.828.7624 Printed in USA © Loftness 2024...