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Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Timber Ax

Skid-Steer Mounted Tree Shredder

63TA 73TA 83TA

Owner’s Manual

(Originating w/Serial Number

01-862 thru 01-903)

N14867_L

03.21.17

Summary of Contents for Timber Ax 63TA

Page 1: ...Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Timber Ax Skid Steer Mounted Tree Shredder 63TA 73TA 83TA Owner s Manual Originating w Serial Number 01 862 thru 01 903 N14867_L 03 21 17...

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Page 3: ...otential for misuse in many applications exists therefore a limited warranty is provided as follows All Shredders Axes Cutters Mowers Rotor Balance Critical rotor balance can be affected by conditions...

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Page 5: ...Operation and Maintenance 6 Operation Safety 8 Hydraulic Safety 9 Timber Ax Identification 10 Safety Decal Locations 11 Set up Instructions Installing the Timber Ax to the Skid Loader 15 Hydraulic Con...

Page 6: ...n Timber Ax Body Assembly 32 Body Right Side 34 Body Left Side 36 Pusher Bar 37 Rotor with Knives 38 Belt Tensioner N32030 39 Motor and Sheave Options 40 Motor Muncie 42 Overhung Load Adapter N16416 4...

Page 7: ...eed rate of the material being shredded The more powerful systems can use a wider opening to increase the feed rate The Timber Ax can be attached to any skid steer with an auxiliary hydraulic system o...

Page 8: ...support Always use your model and serial number when requesting information or when ordering parts Refer to the Ordering Code chart on page 4 to find your model number Manual Storage Keep the owner s...

Page 9: ...ife Mounts Premium Strength Steel Body Rotor Bearing Anti wrap Protection 2 3 16 Inch Rotor Bearings External HD Bearing Block 4 Groove Banded Belt Single Belt Drive Automatic Tension System Manual Ad...

Page 10: ...Q 9 25 8 50 63 26 30 GPM R 8 50 9 25 63 31 36 GPM S 8 00 9 75 63 37 40 GPM Ordering Code Timber Ax Example The ordering code will consist of two numbers machine size two letters body type one letter m...

Page 11: ...ng 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 is ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY that IMPACT RESISTANT SHIELD...

Page 12: ...r thrown from the attachment striking other objects Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running or the key is in the ON position of the skid steer loader Before leaving the opera...

Page 13: ...baggy clothing around rotating machinery Machine must be clear of people tools and other objects before engaging hydraulic valve Before working under any hydraulically controlled implement be certain...

Page 14: ...has been detected and corrected Be sure to exercise the Mandatory Shut Down Procedure on page 6 Disengage power to the attachment when transporting or not in use When transporting the attachment on t...

Page 15: ...rious injury Never check for leaks by using any part of your body to feel for escaping fluid When high pressure fluid escapes it can be almost invisible yet have enough pressure to penetrate the skin...

Page 16: ...r and Knives Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic Hose Support Drive Belt and Belt Shield Rotor Locking Pin Storage Location Mounting Plate Deflector Chain Hydraulic Motor and Motor Shield Pressure Gauge Skid Sk...

Page 17: ...e positions Before starting the power unit set the push bar in the most forward position then slowly rotate the cutter head back while an assistant checks for clearance Repeat this process in the othe...

Page 18: ...OWER UNIT IS RUNNING DANGER 7 Part No 4334 8 8 Part No N16759 WARNING Rotor must be stabilized with the rotor locking pin to prevent accidental rotation any time the rotor is exposed for service work...

Page 19: ...OR WORK ON THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THE OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN OPERATOR S MANUAL CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR LOFTNESS SPEC...

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Page 21: ...in severe damage to the hydraulic motor Installing the Timber Ax to the Skid Loader Fully raise the attachment locking levers on the loader mounting plate Tilt the loader mounting plate ahead Drive f...

Page 22: ...t the Timber Ax and test the hydraulic output of the loader with a flow meter to see if it corresponds with the factory specifications Checking Rotor Rotation Raise the Timber Ax off the ground and pl...

Page 23: ...r bar forward Align the rear arm 6 with the desired hole from the front as shown Install bushing 3 washer 2 and bolt 1 and tighten securely against the frame Tighten bolts 4 5 Repeat procedure on oppo...

Page 24: ...rm Use the rotor lock pin to keep the rotor from spinning when performing any work or maintenance on the rotor or knives or when transporting the Timber Ax Remove the rotor lock pin and clip from the...

Page 25: ...oil cooler screens engine compartment and exhaust areas Periodic cleaning will help prevent the possibility of fire WARNING DO NOT allow ANY people or animals within 300 feet of the work area while o...

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Page 27: ...vibration loosening Use an anti seize compound on all bearing shaft contacts Proper lubrication is important Too little lubricant will cause premature failure of a bearing Too much lubrication usuall...

Page 28: ...se Point Location Rotor Bearing right Belt Tensioner left Rotor Bearing left Pusher Bar left Pusher Bar right Maintenance 4 5 Back side of pusher arm shown for clarity Back side of pusher arm shown fo...

Page 29: ...may be transferred to the belt causing the belt to slip resulting in loss of rotor RPM speed and loss of power to the rotor Interval Every 50 hours of operation Rotor Bearings Grease Fittings Location...

Page 30: ...a new belt align the grooves in the belt with the upper and lower pulleys Turn the adjustment bolt clockwise until the distance from the collar 3 to the end of the spring 4 is approximately 10 1 4 Tig...

Page 31: ...pection and touch up is recommended Use a 7 to 9 diameter angle grinder for the most efficient method of sharpening knives on the machine As the condition of the knives deteriorates to the point where...

Page 32: ...ng you have removed the temper and the knife will not hold it s cutting edge NOTE When re sharpening using a hand grinder avoid overheating the knife by lightly grinding each knife moving across the e...

Page 33: ...lt Adjustment on page 24 Replace all damaged worn or missing decals Install the Timber Ax on a skid steer and test for proper operation WARNING DO NOT allow ANY people or animals within 300 feet of th...

Page 34: ...5 1898 26 Muncie 62 9cc 3 8383ci N10911 N10912 1668 9 25 Top Sheave N21189 8 50 Bottom Sheave N20810 63 4B5V Belt N28703 Model code Q 27 1732 28 1791 29 1861 30 1925 31 Muncie 62 9cc 3 8383ci N10913 1...

Page 35: ...Damage to rotor includes bent end of shafts missing balance weights or actual rotor deformity from striking rocks etc Consult factory Uneven Cutting Knives dull or worn excessively Sharpen or replace...

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Page 37: ...31 Timber Ax PARTS IDENTIFICATION Parts Identification...

Page 38: ...8 X 2 1 4 7 1 N16442 PIN ROTOR LOCK 8 6 4195 BOLT 3 8 X 1 GRADE 5 9 6 4065 WASHER LOCK 3 8 10 10 4064 WASHER FLAT 3 8 Parts Identification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 8 9 12 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 14 18 14...

Page 39: ...HORT BELT 18 2 N31536 BOLT 1 2 X 1 3 4 12 PT GRD8 19 4 4057 NUT 5 8 FINE THREAD TOP LOCK 20 1 N13898 PLATE 63 CUTTER 1 N13796 PLATE 73 CUTTER 1 N13922 PLATE 83 CUTTER 21 4 4062 WASHER 2 OD X 11 16 ID...

Page 40: ...34 Timber Ax Parts Identification Body Right Side 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 18 19 7 17 9 20...

Page 41: ...KNIVES 6 1 N20525 ANTIWRAP AXH SPLIT BOTTOM 7 6 N16472 WASHER 1 2 NORDLOCK 8 2 4012 BOLT 1 2 X 1 1 4 GRADE 5 9 8 N16473 WASHER 5 8 NORDLOCK 10 2 N13747 BOLT 5 8 X 1 3 4 GR 8 FN TH 11 1 N16445 BUSHING...

Page 42: ...4055 NUT LOCK 5 8 TOP 7 1 N20525 ANTIWRAP AXH SPLIT BOTTOM 8 6 N16472 WASHER 1 2 NORDLOCK 9 2 4012 BOLT 1 2 X 1 1 4 GRADE 5 10 8 N16473 WASHER 5 8 NORDLOCK 11 2 N13747 BOLT 5 8 X 1 3 4 GR 8 FN TH 12 1...

Page 43: ...3 4 LOCK 3 4 N20414 BUSHING AXH PUSHER SPACER 4 2 N19048 ARM CARBIDE PUSHER MECHANICAL 5 2 4244 BOLT 3 4 X 4 1 2 GRADE 5 6 2 4105 GREASE ZERK 1 4 SCREW IN 7 1 N20100 PUSHER 61 CARBIDE AND TIMBER AX 1...

Page 44: ...900 ROTOR 63 W O KNIVES 1 N13832 ROTOR 73 W O KNIVES 1 N13924 ROTOR 83 W O KNIVES 6 1 N13828 SUPPORT 10 KNIFE SERVICE PART 7 1 N13829 SUPPORT SHORT KNIFE SERVICE PART 1 2 3 2 3 5 7 6 4 To order a comp...

Page 45: ...4 1 N24211 SPRING BELT TIGHTENER 5 1 N32032 SLIDE BELT TIGHT SQ ASSY CCH 6 1 N31827 BOLT 5 8 X 2 3 4 GRADE 8 7 1 N16473 WASHER 5 8 NORDLOCK 8 1 N10508 PULLEY IDLER BELT 6 1 2 OD X 5 8 BORE 9 VARIES N2...

Page 46: ...40 Timber Ax Parts Identification Motor and Sheave Options 1 Code P Code Q Code R Code S 2 3 5 6 7 9 6 7 8 12 13 14 12 13 4 8 3 4 9 10 11 5 10 11...

Page 47: ...X 2 5 2 N20809 SHEAVE 4 5V X 8 0 DIA 6 2 8165 BUSHING 2 3 16 TPL DOD 117715 7 2 N27290 KEY 1 2 X 1 3 4 EXTRA HARDENED 8 2 N21189 SHEAVE 4 5V X 9 00 DIA 9 2 N20810 SHEAVE 4 5V X 7 5 2517 10 2 8126 BUSH...

Page 48: ...the Viton Seal Kit not shown for Items 12 N49140 and 13 N49141 use part number N49142 For parts breakdown of Item 24 Overhung Load Adapter see page 44 1 2 1 3 4 5 8 8 9 10 10 12 13 11 9 15 16 16 17 17...

Page 49: ...12 1 N49140 VALVE 4200 PSI RELIEF 13 1 N49141 VALVE 500 PSI RELIEF 14 1 N49142 KIT VITON SEAL Not Shown 15 2 N13881 ADAPTER 16MOR 12MJIC 16 2 N16123 HOSE 3 4 X 44 12FJX90 12FJX 17 2 N11945 ELBOW 90 D...

Page 50: ...g Load Adapter N16416 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 N14151 SEAL FRONT 1 50 I D X 2 13 O D X 312 THK 2 2 N14152 CUP BEARING 3 2 N14153 CONE BEARING 4 1 N14156 RING RETAINING 5 1 N14157 SEAL...

Page 51: ...062 QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 7 4203 BOLT 5 16 X 1 GRADE 5 2 7 N16469 WASHER 5 16 NORDLOCK 3 1 N20198 COVER CARBIDE MOTOR SHIELD HOLE 4 1 N32063 SHIELD AXH MOTOR W O GAUGES 5 1 N20753 FLANGE AXH MOTOR SH...

Page 52: ...HCS 10 32 X 1 4 1 N16332 FLANGE MOUNT GAUGE 5 1 N16331 FLANGE MOUNT GAUGE 8 6 3 N16133 NUT NYLON INSERT 8 7 1 N16335 FLANGE MOUNT 10 8 3 N16334 NUT NYLON INSERT 10 9 1 N16162 ELBOW 1 4 NPT 90 DEG STRE...

Page 53: ...QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 N15956 HOLDER HOSE WITH EXTRA HOLES 2 1 N15939 PROTECTOR RUBBER 3 HOSE 3 1 N15938 CLAMP 3 1 2 HOSE 4 1 N20218 CHAIN HOSE SUPPORT 4 LINK 5 1 N15247 LINK 1 4 CHAIN CONNECTOR Ho...

Page 54: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR LOFTNESS SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT 650 SOUTH MAIN HECTOR MN 55342 1 800 828 7624 FAILURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DE...

Page 55: ...eaning will help prevent the possibility of fire Part No N28385 WARNING IMPROPER CONNECTION TO THE POWER UNIT S HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD CAUSE SERIOUS COMPONENT DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY This attachmen...

Page 56: ...50 Timber Ax Parts Identification Machine Decals and Signs Cont d 4 7 5 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No N13872 Part No N13517 Part No N28525 Part No N28526 Part No N28576 Part No N26973 8 8 9...

Page 57: ...uge Motor Fixed Displacement Rotor Bearing 2 1875 in Piloted Double Taper Rotor Tip Diameter 17 in 43 2 cm Sheaves Taperlock Belt Four Band 5VX Type Belt Tightener Spring Loaded Tensioner Mount Univer...

Page 58: ...19 in 231 62 cm 101 19 in 257 02 cm Operating Height A 35 75 in 90 81 cm 35 75 in 90 81 cm 35 75 in 90 81 cm Overall Length B 40 61 in 103 15 cm 40 61 in 103 15 cm 40 61 in 103 15 cm Number Of Knives...

Page 59: ...ft lb 26 N m 26 ft lb 35 N m 7 16 27 ft lb 37 N m 35 ft lb 47 N m 42 ft lb 57 N m 54 ft lb 73 N m 59 ft lb 80 N m 77 ft lb 104 N m 30 ft lb 41 N m 42 ft lb 57 N m 1 2 42 ft lb 57 N m 54 ft lb 73 N m...

Page 60: ...in lb 17 N m 150 in lb 6 3 N m 56 in lb M8 14 N m 124 in lb 18 N m 159 in lb 22 N m 195 in lb 28 N m 248 in lb 31 N m 274 in lb 40 N m 354 in lb 15 N m 133 in lb M10 28 N m 21 ft lb 36 N m 27 ft lb 4...

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