Section 3: Operating Procedures
AP-SC7072 Skid Cutter 326-974MK
2/6/19
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Do not operate cutter with blades that are out-of-balance,
bent, excessively worn, excessively nicked, or with blade
bolts that are excessively worn. Such blades can break loose
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Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM specifications. They can weaken the integrity
and impair the safety, function, performance, and life of the
attachment. Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Do not exceed rated cutting capacity of your cutter. See
specifications & capacities for specified cutting capacity.
Exceeding rated cutting capacity can damage drive
components, cutter blades, and deck components.
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Cutter deck can be slippery especially when wet. Always
step on anti-slip surfaces when possible. Never hurry. Make
sure you have secure footing and hand hold when walking
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Buildup of debris around moving components and
gearboxes is a fire hazard. Keep rotating parts and
gearboxes free from debris to avoid serious injury and
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Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree limbs,
and other protrusions that could damage and/or break them.
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Always shut skid steer down using “Skid Steer Shut Down
Procedure” provided in this manual before dismounting to
maintain and/or make adjustments to the skid steer cutter.
Cutting Instructions
The Skid Cutter should be operated in one of three ways.
a. If cutting grass, weeds, or light brush operate with
the deck rear slightly higher than deck front.
b. If cutting heavy brush, operate with the deck front
3" to 5" higher that the deck rear for the length of
the cutter. Lower the deck front and backup slowly
mulching the debris and leveling brush root spike
to ground level.
c. If cutting and mulching trees, operate by raising
deck front 12" to 15" higher than deck rear. Cut the
tree so that it falls away from the operator. Upon
tree falling, back up, then lower the deck front 6",
drive forward to remove stump, back up, lower
deck front to the ground, drive forward to mulch
the stump to ground level. Lift deck front 12" to 15"
and repeat steps above to mulch the fallen tree.
IMPORTANT:
Do not over angle hitch plate forward.
Over angling can cause damage to deck and hitch.
IMPORTANT:
Do not lower operating mulcher down
onto trees, saplings or bushes that are 12" tall.
NOTE:
Your cutter is equipped with free swinging
cutting blades to reduce shock loads to the cutter
when striking an obstacle.
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area to be cut for debris and
unforeseen objects. Mark any potential hazards.
2. Set skid steer hydraulic lift arms and hitch angle to
position the deck front at the preferred cutting height
and the deck rear slightly higher.
3. Start the skid steer and engage hydraulic motor.
Allow several seconds for cutter blades to become
aligned properly. If deck continues to vibrate after
several seconds, stop motor and inspect blades.
4. It is important to maintain correct hydraulic motor
speed. Loss of motor speed will allow the blades to
hinge back and result in ragged, uneven cutting.
5. Ground speed depends on two things: the density of
material being cut and size of skid steer. Never run
fast enough to overload the skid steer or cutter.
6. This cutter was designed to cut brush and small trees
on gently sloping or slightly contoured right-of-ways,
pastures, set aside acres, and row crop fields.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH FRONT OF
SKID STEER OFF THE GROUND
Figure 3-1
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that other
vehicles may pass you safely. Use LED lights, clean reflectors,
and a slow moving vehicle sign that is visible from the back to
warn operators in other vehicles of your presence. Always
comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
1.
Be sure to reduce ground speed when turning; and,
leave enough clearance so the Skid Cutter does not
contact obstacles such as buildings, trees, or fences.
2. Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another. When traveling on
roadways, transport in such a way that faster moving
vehicles may pass you safely.
3. Decrease transport speed when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
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IMPORTANT:
Do not operate cutter or navigate
turns with front of the skid steer off the ground.
Operating in above fashion will cause damage to
deck & hitch. Refer to Figure 3-1.
