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.
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