Erskine Attachments Forestry Mulching Mower, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Forestry Mulching Mower For Skid Steer Loaders Operator s Manual Maintenance Parts Information Read this Manual Before Use ...

Page 2: ...CT SAFETY 3 4 SERIAL NUMBER DECAL LOCATION 5 6 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 7 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 11 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 14 BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION 15 PARTS INFORMATION 16 20 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 WARRANTY 23 NOTE Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without notice and without incurring any obli...

Page 3: ...he user is responsible for inspecting the machine daily and for having parts repaired or replaced when continued use of the machine would cause damage excessive wear to other parts or make the machine unsafe for continued operation If an operating procedure tool device maintenance or work method not specifically recommended is used you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others You m...

Page 4: ...r attachment and discharge when in use This attachment sends objects flying and has rotating parts NEVER direct discharge toward people rocks and debris can be thrown hundreds of feet Operation continued NEVER operate near embankments or terrain that is so steep that rollover could occur Always stay in the operator position when using the attachment Before leaving the operators position disengage ...

Page 5: ... It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts Early or later models identification made by serial number may use different parts or it may be necessary to use different procedures in doing a specific operation ...

Page 6: ...5 4045 for replacement decals A B C D E Part Number 316078 Location Each side of motor shield Quantity 2 Part Number 314676 Location On back of rear shield Quantity 1 Part Number 200001 Location Top of rear cover Quantity 1 Part Number 400493 Location One each rib Quantity 2 Large Brand Decal Location Each side of deck and top of Location motor shield Quantity 3 Part Number 320359 Location Top of ...

Page 7: ... engage the park brake If not proceed to step 6 6 Secure the coupler locking mechanism that attaches the attachment to the loader 7 Connect the hydraulic quick couplers from the attachment to the loader IMPORTANT Wipe the ends of the hydraulic quick couplers both lead and loader with a rag to remove any possible contamination Contamination can cause hydraulic components to fail and is not covered ...

Page 8: ... and or operator Pinched or stretched hoses are not covered under warranty Mounting is now complete and you are ready to use the attachment Use reverse order of above instructions to dismount the attachment from the loader NOTE Make sure the pressurized hose is routed to the MI MOTOR IN port of the motor valve block If it isn t the attachment will not operate properly The proper hose to pressurize...

Page 9: ...uplers around to match your loader See loader s operator s manual Mulching Trees Larger than 6 1 First you must decide if you can mulch the standing tree as one piece based on the trunk diameter If more than 6 diameter use the procedure below 2 Cut the tree off between 0 and 3 feet above the ground to minimize the chance of accidental ingestion into the mulching chamber Always keep the attachment ...

Page 10: ...ch it If you lower the attachment too quickly you may stall the disc You may need to drive forward and backward a small amount to ensure the teeth on the bottom of the disc are engaging the tree trunk 4 If the tree falls to the ground without being ingested directly into the top of the disc you can still process the tree in one piece To do this position yourself parallel to the tree trunk and faci...

Page 11: ...ree bark so only rub on a tree that you do not want to keep 2 With the auxiliary hydraulics turned off tilt the mulcher deck back to an angle between 0 and 30 degrees and press the front edge of the disc against the tree trunk 3 Keeping the disc in contact with the tree turn to the loader to the right causing the disc to turn in a counter clockwise direction to unwind the plug Repeat this step unt...

Page 12: ...k teeth mounting hardware for proper torque of 350ft lbs 475Nm 4 Check all hardware Retighten if necessary 5 Check shields Repair if damaged or replace if necessary 6 Check for damaged or missing decals Replace if damaged or missing 7 Check for damaged or leaking hydraulic hoses or fittings Replace or tighten 8 Clean debris leaves grass and flammable material from main frame area and under covers ...

Page 13: ...that the disc can turn freely Also check teeth mounting hardware and disc for wear cracking or breakage which can cause excessive vibrations Replace if damaged Four Point Tooth Installation 1 If replacing teeth always use a new bolt during assembly 2 Apply anti seize compound to the bolt threads 3 Insert tooth locking bolt through tooth holder and thread into tooth Make sure to install the teeth o...

Page 14: ...sc be sure to do the same to the tooth on the opposite side of the disc to maintain disc balance Bullet Teeth Replacement The bullet teeth can be installed and removed by using the supplied tool located under the rear cover Slide the tool into the slot in the tooth as shown at right and hit the tool with a hammer to either install or remove the tooth Never hit the tooth directly with the hammer do...

Page 15: ...15 BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION ____________ ...

Page 16: ...16 PARTS INFORMATION___________________ ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION STOCK NO 1 1 340204 DECK MULCHING MOWER W A 2 1 340203 DISC MULCHER W A NO TEETH INCLUDED ...

Page 17: ...340318 LATCH RUBBER 10 5 W BRACKET 10 1 340339 PIN 1 X 20 W H Z 11 1 65127 PIN COTTER 3 16 X 2 20 8 41125 RIVET 3 16 STEEL 64 22 4 13209 BOLT HEX 1 2 X 1 1 2 NC GR 5 23 4 33626 WASHER LOCK 1 2 24 4 33010 WASHER FLAT 7 16 25 4 15359 BOLT HEX 3 4 X 1 1 2 NC GR 8 YZ 43 20 15311 BOLT HEX 5 8 X 2 NC GR 8 YZ SHOWN WITHOUT PUSH BAR PARTS FOR CLARITY ...

Page 18: ...4 1 104410 PIN CLIP 9 5 32 X 3 1 16 15 2 340319 HINGE STRAP 4 25 WIDE 8 BOLT 16 2 340352 CLAMP RUBBER 625 1 375 2 PACK 17 18 37210 NUT REV LOCK 1 4 NC 18 2 21801 BOLT CARRIAGE 1 4 X 3 4 NC GR5 19 8 13003 BOLT HEX 1 4 X 3 4 NC GR 5 20 8 41125 RIVET 3 16 STEEL 64 21 8 32373 SCREW MACHINE 10 32 THREAD CUTTING 22 1 320795 TOOL PICK REMOVAL ASPH CONCRT SHOWN WITHOUT PUSH BAR PARTS FOR CLARITY ...

Page 19: ... POINT SHANKLESS 35 16 314830 TOOTH BULLET CP RS CONCRETE 36 24 0161430 BOLT FLG 12PT 3 4 16 X 3 37 24 340343 PIN 1 X 1 5 HEX HEAD THREADED 38 24 33860 WASHER FLAT 7 16 HARDEND 39 24 18910 BOLT HEX 1 2 X 1 UNF GR 8 YZ 40 20 18958 BOLT HEX 5 8 X 1 1 2 NF GR 8 YZ 41 10 340229 HOLDER TOOTH BOLT ON TOP 42 10 340351 BOLT FLG 12PT 3 4 16 X 4 VIEWED FROM BOTTOM UNDERSIDE VIEWED FROM TOP ...

Page 20: ...X 3 1 4 NC BO COMES WITH VALVE BLOCK 28 1 201524 ADPT STR 12MB 8MJ 29 2 330800 ADPT ELB 16MB 16MJ 45 30 1 340356 HOSE 3 8 X 16 6FJX 6FJX 31 1 340208 HOSE 1 2 X 112 8FJX 8FJX 32 2 340206 HOSE 1 X 106 16FJX 16FJX 33 1 201515 ADPT STR 8MP 6MJ 34 1 320063 ADPT PLUG 6MJ 35 1 340334 STRAP ELASTIC 12 36 1 340335 STRAP HANGING CINCH 3 8 5 1 OD 37 1 340353 WRAP HOSE PLASTIC 3 157 X 66 YEL NOT SHOWN PARTS I...

Page 21: ...Pump Capacity Requirements 32 to 45 GPM System Pressure 3000 5000 psi Cutting Width 60 Cutting Teeth 12 edge 10 top 16 bottom Cutting Capacity depending on flow rate of loader Up to 14 diameter Mulching Capacity depending on flow rate of loader Softwood up to 6 diameter Operating Weight 2700 lbs ...

Page 22: ... you try to mulch at one time Rotate or replace dull teeth to expose sharp edges Hydraulic system overheating Check that loader cooling fan is operating correctly Clean debris from radiator screen Clean radiator with compressed air or flush with water Reduce system work load by slowing the work pace Periodically stop work to allow system to cool Add auxiliary oil cooler sold by third party Contact...

Page 23: ...e liable for incidental or consequential damages or injuries including but not limited to the loss of profit rental or substitute equipment or other commercial loss Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy being as provided here in above Erskine Attachments LLC must receive immediate notification of defect and no allowance will be made for repairs without our consent or approval This warranty is in l...

Page 24: ...24 P N 340354 Date Printed 8 31 2018 Erskine Attachments LLC Printed in U S A ...