Blue Diamond® Attachments
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Disc Mulcher
3/31/202
0
2020
After starting skid steer, lift the
attachment
6”
(152mm) off
t
he ground
surface:
1. With the skid steer engine RPMs
just
a
bove
i
dle, slowly engage the
auxiliary hydraulic flow to the
mulcher.
U
se your
m
achine’s
auxiliary hydraulic flow lever or
switch,
a
ctivate the auxiliary
f
low
to the mulcher.
2. Allow the mulcher to run for 30
seconds
to purge the air from
the
system.
Ensure
that
the
rotation
is
correct. Turn off
the mulcher
drive,
allowing
it
to come to a
complete stop.
3. Lower the
m
ulcher attachment
to
t
he ground and shut off the
skid steer’s engine and exit the
operator’s compartment.
4. Chec
k t
he skid steers hydraulic oil
level, and add oil
i
f necessary.
5. Inspect the hydraulic plumbing
for
a
ny noticeable leaks.
C
orrect
these
l
eaks before continuing.
6. Restart
t
he skid steer.
W
ith the
attachment
r
aised off
t
he ground
and
t
he engine throttle set
j
ust
above
i
dle, engage the drive
circuit. Allow mulcher to speed
up
before
increasing
f
low.
Starting the Mulcher
Moving or
engaging the mulcher with
bystanders in the area could result
in Death or Serious Injury. Before
engaging mulcher hydraulics,
always make sure the area is clear
of bystanders.
Engage the mulcher drive hydraulics
with the prime mover’s engine at
a l
ow
rpm. Slowly
r
aise the skid steer
engine’s rpm
t
o the correct
a
nd desired
speed.
U
se the skid steer’s hand
throttle to set
t
he speed; never use a
foot
t
hrottle when using the mulcher.
If the mulcher ever
creates a vibration when ramping up
speed, turn the mulcher attachment
to the off position and investigate
cause. Refer to the troubleshooting
section in this manual.
Stopping the Mulcher
When stopping the mulcher,
raise the mulcher slightly
a
nd lower
the skid steer’s engine RPMs to an
idle, and
a
llow the mulcher to slow
down. After
t
he mulcher has slowed
down you may
t
urn the auxiliary
hydraulics to the “off” position.
Getting Familiar with
the Attachment
Never operate the
mulcher when bystanders are within
300’ (91 m) of your work area. Flying
debris could result in Death or Serious
Injury.
Be cautious when
operating on un-level ground
surfaces. A machine roll over could
result in Minor or Serious Injury.
Always wear your seat belt when
operating this type of machinery.
Before starting the skid steer engine
with this mulcher attached,
m
ake sure
you are knowledgeable and
comfortable with the operation of
t
he
mulcher controls as outlined in the
previous and following sections of
t
his
manual.
When operating the
mulcher,
s
et the
skid steer throttle at a speed that will
produce the required flow. Refer to
your skid steer
m
anual or call your
local skid steer dealer
f
or
a
dditional
help,
i
f necessary. Your skid steer
dealer
c
an measure the flow available
on your
m
achine and recommend a