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Cutter Boom Controls

 

The joystick control can be easily 
attached to the leg of the operator 
using the Velcro straps provided.

 

                          

Always turn the 

engine "off and remove the joystick 
controller from your leg before exiting 
the skid steer cab 

to 

avoid unwanted 

machine or attachment movement that 
could cause Death or Serious Injury.

 

In order to swing or tilt the cutter head, 
the auxiliary hydraulics to the cutter 
drive must be turned on.

 

                                

During 

operation you may notice that the cutter 
speed slows down a little while you are 
activating the swing or cutter deck tilt. 
When you have completed swinging the 
boom or tilting the cutter deck, the 
cutter will resume 

to 

its normal rotation 

speed.

 

Engaging Cutter Drive the 
First Time

 

                                          

If this is your 

initial startup with this attachment 

on 

this machine, check the skid steer's 
hydraulic 

oil level 

and add oil, if 

necessary, before and after doing steps 

1- 6 

below.

 

After starting skid steer, lift the 
attachment 36" (91Smm) off the 
ground surface:

 

1.

 

With the skid steer engine RPMs 
just above idle, engage the auxiliary 
hydraulic flow to the cutter head. 
Use your machine's "Boom Swing" 
electric switch to rotate cutter boom 
to the right. Stop when the cutter 
has rotated 90°.

 

2.  Rotate the cutter head back to 

the straight-ahead position.

 

3.  Rotate the "Cutter Tilt" using the 

electric control switch until the cutter 
hits the stop.

 

4.  Tilt cutter head in the opposite 

direction until it hits its stop.

 

5.  Return cutter head to the level 

position and the cutter boom to the 
straightforward position. Allow the 
cutter to run for 30 seconds to purge 
the air from the system. Turn off the 
cutter drive, allowing it to come to a 
complete stop.

 

6.  Lower the cutter attachment to the 

ground and shut off the skid 
steer's engine and exit the 
operator's compartment.

 

7.  Check the skid steers hydraulic oil 

level, and add oil if necessary.

 

8.  Inspect the cutter hydraulic plumbing 

for any noticeable leaks. Correct 
these leaks before continuing.

 

9.  Restart the skid steer. With the 

attachment raised off the ground and the 
engine throttle set just above idle, 
engage the cutter drive circuit to start 
cutter. Allow cutter to come up to speed 
before increasing engine speed.

 

Starting the Cutter

 

                             

Moving or 

engaging the cutter with bystanders in 
the area could result in Death or Serious 
Injury. Before engaging cutter 
hydraulics, always make sure the area is 
clear of bystanders.

 

Engage the cutter drive hydraulics with the 
prime mover's engine at a low rpm. Slowly 
raise the skid steer engine's rpm to the 
correct and desired cutter speed. Use the 
skid steers throttle to set the speed; never 
use a foot throttle when using the cutter.

 

Spartan Equipment

 

Articulating Brush Cutter May 2014

 

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Summary of Contents for Articulating Brush Cutter

Page 1: ...ARTICULATING BRUSH CUTTER Owner s Operator s Manual Save this manual for future reference...

Page 2: ...ration maintenance and safety instructions found in this manual as well as in the manual that accompanied the skid steer machine that will power this attachment Add some common sense to the items ment...

Page 3: ...his product read and understand all the elements required to safely operate this piece of equipment This attachment has spinning blades that include additional dangers Throughout this manual you will...

Page 4: ...ys use eye protection during operation Mount this attachment on a skid steer equipped with thermoplastic polycarbonate door panel and side panels Speed Kills Operate this implement at a safe working s...

Page 5: ...removed from the battery always remove the negative cable first and reinstall the negative cable last DO NOT smoke around a battery or use anything that produces an open flame or spark to avoid an exp...

Page 6: ...g point with the upper part on the attachment plate and raise the coupler slightly Connecting Coupler to Attachment When the top edge of the coupler is seated in the top part of the coupler plate roll...

Page 7: ...ght ahead position 3 Rotate the Cutter Tilt using the electric control switch until the cutter hits the stop 4 Tilt cutter head in the opposite direction until it hits its stop 5 Return cutter head to...

Page 8: ...at a level cutter head looks like will help you avoid damage to the cutting blades by cutting too close to the ground surface Rotate the boom 90 to the right and learn what the level position looks li...

Page 9: ...cutter is at the 90 position it can be leveled by using the tool cylinder connected to the attachment as well as slight variations in the skid steer tilt Bank Cutting Swinging Cutter keep all persons...

Page 10: ...g the cutter Locate and mark any utilities steel posts rocks or any other objects that could be damaged or would damage the cutter during operation Never assume the work area is safe and never skip th...

Page 11: ...and notice the terrain you are working on Raise the skid steer loader arm and tilt the cutter head to the vertical position Swing the boom to the right to access the area to be cut Raise and lower the...

Page 12: ...areas until you see old grease is being flushed out Investigate the location of any oil leaks and repair After every use clean off any dirt residue with a garden hose and repeat grease application Eve...

Page 13: ...track unit Hardware Torque Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Ib ft Ib ft Ib ft 0 I 66 8 12 5 16 10 17 20 3 8 20 30 45 X 45 75 110 160 260 380 7 8 190 400 600 1 580 900 1 1 3100 h me pounds Higher torques requi...

Page 14: ...Cutter Parts Spartan Equipment PAGE 14 Articulating Brush Cutter May 2014...

Page 15: ...Hydraulic Plumbing Parts Spartan Equipment PAGE 15 Articulating Brush Cutter May 2014...

Page 16: ...ontacted Clear cutting area of solid solid objects rocks steel objects before hitting pipes etc them or raise the cutter height to clear exposed rock surfaces Blades breaking Excessive shock loads Avo...

Page 17: ...Hydraulic Flow Spartan Equipment PAGE 17 Articulating Brush Cutter May 2014...

Page 18: ...LLER I 7 f R u Mounted on 12 Volt Ground from Loader ATIACHMENT HARNESS D OJ n C l 3 CD A B OJ CD Orange Black Valve Cover Removed for Cia Red Black Blue Black Yellow Black Spartan Equipment PAGE 18 A...

Page 19: ...tions to owners of previously purchased units No one but Spartan Equipment is allowed to alter modify or enlarge this warranty nor the exclusions limitation and reservation at any time Spartan Equipme...

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