operation and performance of the
MTL
bearing housing.
Level
the
cutter
attachment.
Remove
MTL
Motor
cover
to
expose
hydraulic
motor
and
Bearing
housing
.
Locate
grease
bellow,
and
directly
above
will
be
a
grease
fitting,
apply
Grease
with
a
grease
gun-automotive
type. This should be done every 8-12
hours of use, use Hi-Temp
automotive grease- grease will come
out of bellow if over filled. This is
normal and will cause no damage
Before
Every
Use
:
Check
that
all
fasteners
(nuts,
bolts,
pins,
keepers)
are
in
their
right
place
and
are
tight.
Inspect
and
replace
any
worn,
torn
or
missing
safety
decals.
Investigate
the
location
of
any
oil
leaks
and
repair.
Check
the
hydraulic
oil
level
in
the
skid
steer.
Add
the
recommended
oil,
if
necessary.
Every
Week
Check
the
condition
of
the
blades
by
raising
the
cutter
attachment
off
the
ground
and
tilt
the
attachment
forward
to
the
90°
position.
Lower
the
attachment
to
the
ground.
Inspect
the
cutter
blades
and
remove
and
sharpen
them
if
necessary.
Sharp
cutter
blades
will
cut
more
efficiently
than
dull
blades.
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After Every Season
Inspect the implement for any loose or
worn parts that may need to be
replaced prior to the next cutting
season.
Visually inspect the cutting blades.
Sharpen or replace them, if necessary.
Clean, sand & repaint any area that
looks worn or scratched to prevent
further rusting. Use an equipment-
paint found at your local hardware
store or building center.
Store your implement in a shed or
cover with a water-proof tarp to
protect it from the weather. Store in
an area not frequented by children.
Blade Holder Removal
& Installation
Removal:
Tilt the skid steer’s tool cylinder all the
way back to place the attachment in a
near vertical position. Secure the front
of the cutter with an overhead hoist or
prop a 4” x 4” under the front or lean
the cutter head against a large tree to
support it in the raised position.
Be cautious
during the following step. The blade
cutter could fall resulting in Minor or
Serious Injury. Stand to the side.
Remove the six ¾” cap screws that
secure the holder to the gearbox shaft.
If holder cannot be removed, start the
skid steer and place the cutter level
and jar the cutter on the floor or
ground surface. The holder should
separate from the gearbox flange.
Repeat if necessary.
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X-treme Brush Cutters
January 2016
