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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Thank you for purchasing a Morbark Inc. product. Before we begin this manual, the people at Morbark Inc. want you, the owner-operator, to know this piece of equipment can be very dangerous if safety procedures and warnings are ignored. Read and understand this manual carefully, page by page before operating machine.
If these instructions are not followed, it could result in damage to the machine. DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE Any modification to the machine must be approved by Morbark. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life, or cause serious personal injury or death.
SAFETY OPERATE SAFELY CAUTION: Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your ma- chine) to become commonplace. Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. Be sure everyone is clear of the machine. Sound horn 2 or 3 times to alert all personnel and anyone else close by that you are ready to start up the power unit.
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SAFETY AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS There are hazards associated with conveyor belts, V- belts and chains. Objects or body parts can become crushed between conveyor belts and rollers, between V-belts and pulleys and between chains and sprockets. Stay away from these areas when the machine is running and follow lockout/tagout procedures before adjusting or performing any maintenance on any of these systems.
SAFETY AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS High pressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious injury, gangrene or death. If injured, seek emergency medical help. Immediate surgery is required to remove oil. Do not use finger or skin to check for leaks. Lower load or relieve hydraulic pressure before loosening fittings.
Record Serial Number (S/N) of machine and identification numbers of motor, hydraulic comp- onents, etc. EXACTLY as they appear on the plates. These numbers can be found in your morbark parts manual supplied with your machine and on the various components.
CRIME PREVENTION REPORT THEFT 1. If a theft occurs, notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction and the insurance carrier immediately. 2. Give a full description and a complete set of serial and identification numbers (found on the top of your Stac Trac) to the investigating officer and insurance carrier.
LOADER CONTROL FUNCTIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION Left Handle (Boom extend/retract and Grapple open/close.) Right Handle (Boom raise/lower and Travel of Stac-Trac.) 3,000 Lbs. Pressure Gauge (DO NOT EXCEED 1,200 Lbs.) Foot Pedals (Swing left/right.) Oil shut off valve (DO NOT OPEN VALVE UNTIL SEAT BELT IS FASTENED.) Seat Belt (FASTEN SEAT BELT BEFORE ACTIVATING OIL SHUT OFF VALVE.) 06/04...
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LOADER CONTROL FUNCTIONS CAUTION! FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT! BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THESE CONTROL FUNCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE! FEATHERING CONTROLS When working the Stac-Trac DO NOT jerk controls to "full power", or from one extreme to the other. When operating a Stac-Trac control, move the handle a small amount from "neutral"...
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MICRO VALVE CONTROLS CAUTION! THE MICRO VALVES HAVE BEEN PRE-SET AT THE MANUFACTURING FACTORY. DO NOT ADJUST THESE VALVES FOR SPEEDS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDS SET FROM THE FACTORY. THE TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. OPERATING PRESSURES SHOULD NOT EXCEED 1,200 P.S.I. ADJUSTING THE MICRO VALVE There are two sets of micro valves on your Stac-Trac.
SAFETY OPERATION For a safe and productive operation, read the safety section thoroughly along with the controls section before start up. Safety guidelines are noted with the safety symbol ( throughout this section and shall be carefully read and fully understood to insure a safe operation.
SAFETY OPERATION PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKLIST 1. It is the operator’s responsibility to inspect the machine before the start of each workday by completing a pre- operation inspection. 2. It is recommended that each operator inspect the machine before operating, even if another operator has already put the machine into service.
SAFETY OPERATION ELECTRIC DRIVE START UP Place all hydraulic valves in the neutral position. Turn on transformer if machine is equipped. Sound horn to warn bystanders that machine is being started. Refer to electric motor\starter mfg for start up procedures. IMPORTANT: In cold weather let your hydraulic system run with clutch engaged for approximately 15 minutes prior to actual...
SAFETY OPERATION STAC TRAC SAFETY PROCEDURES 1. Read and Understand the Operators Manual. 2. Walk around the Stac-Trac checking for hazards. 3. Lubricate the Stac-Trac. 4. Inspect all guards and covers making sure their in place. 5. Check the hydraulic oil level, if it is low add HYDRAULIC OIL ONLY! Wipe off any spills! Excess oil becomes a fire hazard! 6.
SAFETY OPERATION STAC TRAC OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. Be observant of MEN and EQUIPMENT in the surrounding area. 2. Begin the daily operation of the Stac-Trac by testing the controls before picking any lumber off the green chain. 3. Rotate the Stac-Trac perpendicular to the green chain. 4.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TIGHTENING TORQUE GUIDE Parts using rivet nuts 25 Ft. Lbs. Maximum. Always use the torque values above when specific torque values are not available. Do not use above values in place of those specified in other sections of this manual; special attention should be observed when using SAE Grade 6, 7 and 8 Capscrews.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DAILY CAUTION: WORK SAFELY! OBSERVE ALL LOCKOUT PROCEDURES. Make a visual check for loose bolts and leaking hydraulic fittings. Check hydraulic oil level to make sure that it is in the safe operating range. Check drive chains for tension and alignment. Check your lubrication schedule in this manual and follow the guide for daily lubrication.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANT All ball bearing units are shipped from the factory prelubricated. They may be used as lube-for-life or relube type bearings. A lithium base grease conforming to a NLGI Grade Two consistency is used. This light viscosity, low torque grease is rust inhibiting and water resistant, has a temperature range of -30 degrees fahrenheit, to +200 degrees fahrenheit, with intermittent highs of +250 degrees fahrenheit.
Ship the warranty consideration parts to: MORBARK, INC., 8507 S. Winn Road, Winn, MI 48896, ATTENTION: Warranty Returns Use the pink copy of the claim, along with a copy of the Morbark invoice as a packing slip. The customer keeps the golden rod copy for his records and any future inquiries concerning the claim.
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