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Brush Cutter Operator’s / Parts Manual MK Martin Enterprise Inc. 3950 Steffl er Rd Elmira, ON, Canada N3B 2Z3 Tel: 519-664-2752 Toll Free: 1-855-664-2752 Fax: 519-664-3695 E-mail: sales@mkmartin.ca www.mkmartin.ca...
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READ ENTIRE OPERATOR'S & PARTS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING! DANGER! ROTATING BLADE HAZARD! OBJECTS CAN BE THROWN! DO NOT operate near bystanders. DO NOT place hands or feet under deck while in operation or with en-gine running. DO NOT operate without a shatterproof door (or front shield) installed on loader.
Warranty coverage is null and void unless the Warranty Registration form has been completed in full and is on fi le at MK Martin Enterprise Inc. Warranty begins at the time of customer delivery and is activated upon Warranty Registration receipt at MK Martin Enterprise Inc.
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M K Martin Enterprise Inc 3950 Steffl er Rd Elmira ON CA N3B 2Z3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purchaser’s warranty protection is valid only when this completed form or a copy of this form is on fi le at M K Martin Enterprise Inc. By fi lling out this form the purchaser has acknowledged delivery of equipment and owner’s / operator’s manual and has accepted the condition of the equipment.
Warranty Registration Please Cut and Return to M K Martin Enterprise Inc Fold And Tape here Do not tape all edges or use staples Fold Here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Postage Stamp M K Martin Enterprise Inc 3950 Steffl er Rd Elmira ON CA N3B 2Z3...
Safety Take Note! This safety symbol is found throughout this manual to call your attention to instructions involving yourself and others working around the machine. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or death This symbol means --Attention! --Become Alert! --Your Safety is involved!
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Safety -- It’s in your interest! Safety Guidelines. Safety of the operator is one of our main concerns, however it is up to the operator to practice caution. To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist that those that are working with you follow them.
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Safety -- It’s in your interest! Block off work area from bystanders, livestock, etc. Flying debris can cause severe injury or death. The brush cutter is capable of producing large amounts of fl ying debris in all directions. Let others know when and where you will be working. Make sure no one is be-hind the equipment or for .
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Hydraulic Leak Test Warning! Do not check for high pressure leaks with your hands or fi ngers. Use a piece of cardboard or a thin piece of wood to detect the leak. A high pressure stream of fl uid from a pin hole can penetrate the skin and inject hydraulic fl uid into your blood veins.
#3 - DANGER of possible shearing of limbs. Keep a safe distance from the machine while it is working. #7 - MK Martin Made in Canada #4 - #8 - DANGER of possible shearing DANGER. Sharp objects could be thrown. Keep safe distance from Do not remove the pro- of limbs.
Your skid steer loader must have an auxiliary hydraulic system and a shatterproof door or front shield to operate the brush cutter. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH THE MK MARTIN BRUSH CUTTER MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POWER UNIT THAT DOES...
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Operating Operating the Pulsar Cutter With the Brush cutter secured to the loader and you are at the site you want to cut. Ensure that NO bystanders or workers are 300 Ft in the vicinity that you want to cut. Do not run cutter in any other position then fl at on the ground! Be sure to stop the cutter whenever you raise it off...
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Operating ATTACHING TO PRIME MOVER NOTE: Before attaching the brush cutter to your loader, make sure a shatterproof door (or front shield) has been installed onto the front of your skid steer loader. Remove any attachments from the front of the loader. Following all standard safety practices and the instructions for installing an attachment in your skid steer operator's manual, install the brush cutter onto your skid steer loader.
Operating When cutting large brush and small trees: Roll the front of the brush cutter up 1-2 feet (305-610mm). DO NOT LIFT THE BACK OF THE CUTTER! Slowly drive into the tree. The front shield will raise up allowing the push bar on the brush cutter to push against the tree.
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Operating GRASS TOO LONG OR THICK: If cutting heavy vegetation, you may need to slow travel speed or make smaller passes (less than full cut) to prevent overloading and stalling the unit. Although the brush cutter is not designed for mowing grass, by monitoring blade sharpness and travel speed this can be accomplished.
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Brush Cutter Parts Item # Part # Description Bolt 3/4 x 2 Gr8 62068 ASSY Flywheel 78 Bolt 1/2 x 1 1/2 Gr 5 Bolt 3/8 x 1 1/4 c/w fw,lw 1/2 Nylon locknut 62209 Skid Shoe RH 1/2” Flat washer Bolt 1/2 x 1 1/2 Gr5 5/8”...
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Brush Cutter Parts Item # Part # Description 62080 BRKT cover Motor Rear Self Drilling 1/4”- 14 52649 Operator Manual tube Bolt 1/4” x 3/4” Gr5 5/8” Nut 5/8” Lock washer 10211 Hose clamp long 3/8” lock washer 3/8” x 2 Gr5 62208 Skid Shoe LH 62107...
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Brush Cutter Hydraulics Kits A-PKG Motor Rotary HYD 57cc HD Spindle B-PKG Motor Rotary HYD 75cc HD Spindle C-PKG Motor Rotary HYD 100cc HD Spindle D-PKG Motor Rotary HYD 110cc HD Spindle Item # Part # Description Used Kit Qty 62148 HOSE HYD 3/4”...
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Lubrication TO CHECK: Remove plug from front of drive bearing housing. Lubricant should be visible and just covering top bearings. DO NOT OVERFILL. TO ADD: Remove plug from end of front of the drive bearing housing and add lubricant until top bearings are covered.
Maintenance • Check all nuts and bolts after the fi rst hour of use ( re-tighten if necessary ). • Grease pivot pin on loader adapter plate every 8 hours of use. • When hooking up hydraulic lines check for wear marks and abraded spots. Re- place if lines are worn and/or cracked.
Maintenance WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Lower the brush cutter so both skid shoes are on the ground, set the parking brake, stop the skid steer engine, and remove the key before leaving the operator’s seat. Be sure all rotation has stopped before making any adjustments or repairs.
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Maintenance NOTICE: If for any reason one blade must be replaced, its opposing blade must be replaced at the same time to insure proper balance of the blade carrier. Improper balance will cause vibration and possible component failure.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIVEL SOLUTION EXCESSIVE Blades bent. (Blades will become stuck Replace bent blades. (Blades positioned between blade carrier plates and cause an directly opposite of each other will need VIBRATION imbalance.) to be replaced at the same time.) Blades damaged or worn.
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