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207822 Rev. A

06.30.20

Battle Ax

Excavator Mulching Head

50 Series

Owner’s Manual and Parts Book

(Originating w/Serial Number 103-101)

Summary of Contents for Battle Ax 50 Series

Page 1: ...Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase 207822 Rev A 06 30 20 Battle Ax Excavator Mulching Head 50 Series Owner s Manual and Parts Book Originating w Serial Number 103 101...

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Page 3: ...the LOFTNESS factory or authorized LOFTNESS dealership or in any way so as in LOFTNESS judgment to affect its stability or reliability nor which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident nor t...

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Page 5: ...fornia Proposition 65 Warning 7 Safety Decal Locations 8 Battle Ax Identification 10 Set up Instructions Hydraulic Connections 11 Mounting the Battle Ax to the Excavator 11 Remove Shipping Stands 12 C...

Page 6: ...ntification Battle Ax 50 Series Complete 26 Covers Skid Shoes Hook and Hitch Mount 28 Cutter Bar Deflector Chains and Manual Holder 30 Rotor Assembly 51 Battle Ax 207485 32 Belt Assembly 71T 71B 68MM...

Page 7: ...umbers machine size two letters machine type two numbers series one letter cutter type two numbers motor system one letter sprocket belt combo and one letter options SIZE 51 51 cut TYPE BX Battle Ax E...

Page 8: ...2 Battle Ax OM...

Page 9: ...plicable local state and federal codes regulations and or laws and in compliance with on product labeling and these instructions Make sure that all personnel have read this owner s manual and thorough...

Page 10: ...bide Teeth Adjustable Displacement Piston Motor 165cc Manually Adjustable Power Requirement 35 100 GPM up to 6000 PSI 82 350 hydraulic horsepower Standard Spade Hook Pin Mount or Quick Attach Mount 21...

Page 11: ...afety hazard to eyes from hydraulic leaks and or flying debris USE OF PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY for operator and others in the work area Due to the possible danger of flying debris it...

Page 12: ...ne to prevent falls Keep steps and platform cleared of mud and debris Always have an operator in the machine while the attachment is in operation Never leave the machine and attachment running and una...

Page 13: ...ent while the rotor is engaged or the engine is running entanglement could occur Operators are responsible to know the location and function of all guards and shields including but not limited to belt...

Page 14: ...read or missing safety decals on your machine NOTE This section shows where safety related decals are applied on the machine For all machine decals see Machine Decals and Signs on page 38 See the fol...

Page 15: ...the components used on this unit The dealer owner will be responsible for any damage caused by improper connection to the power unit 7 Part No N23506 WARNING SKIN PUNCTURE HAZARD HYDRAULIC LINES Prote...

Page 16: ...ation Skid Skid Rotor Cutting Teeth Drive Belt Cover Drive Belt Rotor Sheave Drive Sheave Access Covers Manual Holder Mounting Plate Hook Deflector Chains Shipping Stand Shipping Stand Hydraulic Motor...

Page 17: ...th the Battle Ax from the excavator to the Battle Ax See below for hose requirements 1 Tank 20 Code 62 Split Flange 2 Pressure 20 Code 62 Split Flange 3 Case Drain 12FORB 4 Fitting if needed 45 Elbow...

Page 18: ...own above NOTE If the rotor is rotating backward shut down the excavator Switch the TANK and PRESSURE connections Once connected restart the excavator engage the excavator auxiliary hydraulics and tes...

Page 19: ...rease or decrease the RPM If RPM adjustments are not necessary make sure power from the excavator is turned off then return the belt cover to its position securing with all bolts Adjusting Rotor RPM N...

Page 20: ...mm wrench Turn bottom adjustment screw 2 in using the 8 mm Allen wrench NOTE When making adjustments turn until resistance is felt Alternate between adjustment screws until the correct RPM is achieved...

Page 21: ...lp prevent the possibility of fire DANGER DO NOT allow ANY people or animals within 300 feet of the work area while operating this machine Operation WARNING Always stop engine and remove key before le...

Page 22: ...e Remove Shipping Stands on page 12 for reference Lower the Battle Ax to the ground Shut off engine and remove key Disconnect hydraulic hoses Detach excavator boom from the mounting bracket WARNING Do...

Page 23: ...l lubrication instructions and schedules included in this section Maintenance Schedule H O U R S SERVICE POINTS SERVICE REQUIRED C H E C K C L E A N C H A N G E G R E A S E A D J U S T O I L Every 8 M...

Page 24: ...ks See Removing Top Motor Cover on page 19 for removal instructions Maintenance Removing Belt Cover and Access Covers DANGER Shut down and lock out power from the excavator before removing the belt co...

Page 25: ...lift the cover off of the frame When maintenance repairs are complete return the cover back into position and tighten and secure all bolts Removing Hook DANGER Shut down and lock out power from the ex...

Page 26: ...e excavator before adjusting the drive belt Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Remove the belt cover Refer to Removing Belt Cover and Access Covers on page 18 for instructions Ad...

Page 27: ...the instructions in Belt Tension Adjustment and Replacing Belt on page 21 1 1 1 3 4 4 2 2 Remove the three screws 1 from the taper lock bushing 2 of the sprocket 3 3 Insert two of the screws into the...

Page 28: ...structions Remove nuts 1 and slide carriage bolts 2 out Lower the skid 3 and remove To install new or repaired skid shoe align holes in skid shoe with holes on frame Re install the bolts add the nuts...

Page 29: ...Review the Battle Ax operator s manual Beginning of the Season Review the Battle Ax operator s manual Lubricate all parts of the machine See Lubrication on page 17 Tighten all bolts nuts and set scre...

Page 30: ...ity from striking rocks etc Consult factory Uneven cutting Teeth dull or worn excessively Replace teeth Engine RPM too slow Adjust machine RPM to full throttle Travel speed too fast Reduce travel spee...

Page 31: ...25 Battle Ax OM PARTS IDENTIFICATION Parts Identification...

Page 32: ...ion Battle Ax 50 Series Complete Detailed parts breakdowns of the assemblies items are listed on the following pages Item 1 Belt Assembly 207567 See page 33 Item 2 Motor Assembly 207534 See page 34 It...

Page 33: ...7 Battle Ax OM Parts Identification Battle Ax 50 Series Complete QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 207567 BELT ASSEMBLY 71T 71B 68MM 2 1 207534 MOTOR ASSEMBLY LINDE 165CC 3 1 207485 ROTOR ASSEMBLY 51 BATTLE AX...

Page 34: ...28 Battle Ax OM 2 3 4 2 4 2 6 7 8 9 11 10 13 13 14 15 1 2 12 5 6 5 Covers Skid Shoes Hook and Hitch Mount Parts Identification...

Page 35: ...VER LIFT INSPECTION 5 8 4056 NUT LOCK 3 4 6 8 4993 BOLT CARRIAGE 3 4 X 2 1 2 7 1 207580 PLATE SKID W BRACE 8 1 207507 PLATE SKID 9 1 207530 HOOK BATTLEAX EXTREME 10 8 203587 WASHER NORD LOCK 1 11 8 N3...

Page 36: ...30 Battle Ax OM Cutter Bar Deflector Chains and Manual Holder 2 7 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 See Detail A for location 5 6 Detail A Item 4 Cutter Bar location 1 8 9 10 Parts Identification...

Page 37: ...4 N21351 WASHER 781X1 75X 1875 6 14 N24864 BOLT 3 4 X 3 1 4 FN TH GR 8 7 2 207829 STAND W DECAL 8 4 4250 NUT STANDARD 1 2 9 4 4486 WASHER 1 2 FLAT 10 4 4015 BOLT 1 2 X 2 GRADE 5 11 2 N17007 GREASEZERK...

Page 38: ...EARING WELDMENT 9 2 200256 PLATE ANTIWRAP XCH BATTLE 10 1 207486 ROTOR 51 1 2 WALL W STD CUT 11 1 207487 ROTOR 51 1 2 WALL W O CUTRS 12 20 200279 TOOTH CARBIDE BATTLEAX EXT 13 20 200702 BOLT SHCS 1 12...

Page 39: ...299 SPROCKET 14MM 71 TOOTH 68MM 2 1 200864 BUSHING TAPERLOCK 2 25 3525 3 1 7122 06 KEY 1 2 X 2 1 2 4 6 N28529 BOLT SHCS 1 2 X 1 1 2 5 1 207566 BELT POLY CHAIN 14MM 2380 X 68 6 1 200865 KEY 3 4 X 2 1 2...

Page 40: ...3 4 5 1 6 7 31 31 30 29 24 25 27 28 26 24 25 23 22 20 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 5 4 8 9 For parts breakdown of item 7 Overhung Load Adapter 200937 see page 36 For parts breakdown of item 15 Mot...

Page 41: ...JIC 13 1 N34024 ADAPTER 8MORB 12FOR 14 1 N157054 VALVE RELIEF 100PSI 15 1 200460 MOTOR 165CC ADJUSTABLE LINDE 16 1 N17022 ADAPTER 6MJIC 8MOR 17 1 207830 HOSE 3 8 X 22 3000PSI 6FJIC B E 18 1 207832 ADA...

Page 42: ...200941 BOLT SHCS 3 4 10 X 1 1 2 2 4 200940 BOLT SHCS 1 4 20 X 1 2 3 1 200935 PLATE SEAL REAR 4 1 N28457 SEAL REAR 2 25 X 3 50 X 438 5 2 N143011 BEARING SPHERICAL 80MM 6 2 4107 GREASE ZERK 1 4 SCREW IN...

Page 43: ...nifold Check 132GPM 6000PSI 207575 QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 200507 SEAL KIT SHAFT Includes items 1 2 and 3 1 1 SHIM 60X72X1 50 ST 2 1 200506 SHAFT SEAL DAS 55X72X7 V80 WN 17216 3 1 O RINGS QTY PART DESC...

Page 44: ...POSITION WHILE POWER UNIT IS RUNNING DANGER Part No N28385 WARNING IMPROPER CONNECTION TO THE POWER UNIT S HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD CAUSE SERIOUS COMPONENT DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY This attachment ca...

Page 45: ...Signs Cont d Part No N28010 Part No N13721 Part No 4138 Part No N13517 Part No N28576 Large Part No N49280 Large Part No N33105 Part No 203264 Part No 200490 Part No 207851 Part No 207852 CASE DRAIN P...

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Page 47: ...justable Displacement Piston Motor 165cc Rotor Bearing 3 0 in Piloted Double Taper Rotor Tip Diameter 21 in 53 34 cm Sprockets Taperlock Belt 68 mm Synchronous Belt Mount Excavator Make Model Specific...

Page 48: ...ON BATTLE AX Cutting Path A 51 in 129 5 cm Overall Length B 85 5 in 217 2 cm Overall Width C 33 5 in 85 0 cm Overall Height D 46 5 in 118 1 cm Number Of Teeth 20 Weight without mount 4 200 lbs 1905 1...

Page 49: ...43 Battle Ax OM Appendix Torque Specifications Inches Hardware and Lock Nuts...

Page 50: ...44 Battle Ax OM Torque Specifications Cont d Metric Hardware and Lock Nuts Appendix...

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