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throttle setting that is compatible with 

this attachment. 

To begin with, learn what the cutter  

head looks like in a level cutting  

position when you are seated in the  

skid steer. Knowing what a level cutter  

head looks like will help you avoid  

damage to the cutting blades by  

cutting too close to the ground  

surface. 

The  correct  ground  speed  for  cutting 

with  this  attachment  can  be  monitored 

by  sound and feel and  depends  on the 

material density. If the skid steer 

engine is bogging down or if the cutter 

speed is turning too slow because of too 

much load, the ground speed 

should be decreased. 

Listen and feel for any strange  

vibration when working the cutter. A  

bad vibration felt when cutting could  

indicate a damaged cutting blade, or  

material trying to be cut at too fast a  

pace. Slow down the skid steers  

ground speed to see if vibration stops.  

If it does not, stop the cutter, turn off  

the skid steer engine and investigate  

cause of vibration. Refer to the  

Troubleshooting section in this manual  

for further instructions. 

Always be aware of your surroundings.  

While watching the cutter, also pay  

attention to what obstacles or terrain  

are in front of the cutter and prime  

mover’s wheels. Maintain a safe speed  

while cutting. 

Cutting tree 

branches with the cutter in an  

elevated position could result in Death  

or Serious Injury if the skid steer  

becomes unstable. Never raise the  

cutter more a few feet off the ground  

when working on slopes or uneven  

terrain. 

MTL Attachments 

Adjusting Cutter 

Height & Level 

Use the skid steer loader lift to adjust 

the elevation of the cutter. The fore & 

aft leveling can be accomplished by 

using the skid steer’s attachment tilt 

cylinders. 

When cutting 

dense or heavy material, you may 

want to adjust the level of the cutter 

deck so the front of the cutter is 

approximately 1” (25mm) lower than 

the back of the cutter. This will assist 

the processing of the material and will 

avoid material “balling” under the 

deck. 

Use care when 

operating on uneven terrain or any 

type of sloped surface. Keep your 

cutter low to the ground when 

working in these conditions to avoid a 

roll over that could result in Minor or 

Serious Injury. 

Before Cutting 

Inspect the area to be cut and make 

sure it is free of any utilities, rocks, 

fence posts, or any other objects that 

you do not want to cut or that would 

damage the cutter. 

Determine a safe cutting pattern 

before the start of the cut. Stop the 

forward progress of the skid steer 

loader. 

Do not enter into an area to be cut 

before the cutter rotation come up to 

the operating speed. 

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X-treme Brush Cutters  

Summary of Contents for XC8

Page 1: ...ERATOR OF THIS IMPLEMENT Please read this manual before unpacking or using this implement for the first time This manual provides you with the necessary instructions to safely install and use your purchase Do not let other people use this attachment without first being instructed how to safely use it MTL Attachments 1906 Old Hwy 100 Tallapoosa GA 30176 404 433 5364 Save this manual for future refe...

Page 2: ...eration of your acquisition from MTL Attachments it is important that you and all operators of this implement become familiar with the operation maintenance and safety instructions found in this manual as well as in the manual that accompanied the skid steer machine that will power this attachment Add some common sense to the items mentioned in these manuals as the recipe for safe operation We inv...

Page 3: ...8 Specifications 19 Limited Warranty 20 Orientation Serial Number Plate is Located on ID Badge Importance of Safety Accidents can be very costly to human life and property As the operator is the 1 safety device on all types of vehicles or equipment it is important that the operator read learn and know all safety recommendations for this product The user is responsible to his family friends and co ...

Page 4: ...ment with bare feet sandals or other light footwear MTL Attachments PAGE 4 Always use eye protection during operation Mount this attachment on a skid steer equipped with thermoplastic polycarbonate door panel and side panels Speed Kills Operate this implement at a safe working speed When transporting the implement keep a safe speed to avoid losing control of the attachment or prime mover Keep prop...

Page 5: ...al assembly before use Careless removal of the shipping bands that secure the implement to the pallet could result in Minor or Serious Injury Clear the area of all bystanders and MTL Attachments stand to the side when cutting the bands with a pair of sheet metal shears Using Your Implement Connecting Cutter to Skid Steer Never enter the area underneath the coupler or any part of the attachment whe...

Page 6: ...place MTL Attachments PAGE 6 Look for loose bolts and tighten them if necessary Check that all safety decals are in place and can be read Replace them if necessary Check that blades are in good condition Sharpen or replace them if necessary Take care of our environment Repair any hydraulic leaks Cutter Boom Controls Your brush cutter is designed to run off the skid steer loaders auxiliary hydrauli...

Page 7: ...the correct and desired cutter speed Use the skid steer s hand throttle to set the speed never use a foot throttle when using the cutter MTL Attachments If the cutter ever creates a vibration when ramping up speed turn the cutter attachment to the off position and investigate cause Refer today Troubleshooting section in this manual Stopping the Cutter When stopping the cutter raise the cutter slig...

Page 8: ...els Maintain a safe speed while cutting Cutting tree branches with the cutter in an elevated position could result in Death or Serious Injury if the skid steer becomes unstable Never raise the cutter more a few feet off the ground when working on slopes or uneven terrain MTL Attachments Adjusting Cutter Height Level Use the skid steer loader lift to adjust the elevation of the cutter The fore aft ...

Page 9: ...ator can see MTL Attachments the cutter blade If the operator can see the cutter blade the back of the cutter is raised TOO HIGH and should be lowered to avoid debris being thrown back at the operator and causing Minor or Serious Injury Cutting Above Ground Level Vegetation 6 Tilt the front of the deck approximately 1 to 2 feet above ground level but do not raise the rear of the deck Drive slowly ...

Page 10: ...achments PAGE After Every Season Inspect the implement for any loose or worn parts that may need to be replaced prior to the next cutting season Visually inspect the cutting blades Sharpen or replace them if necessary Clean sand repaint any area that looks worn or scratched to prevent further rusting Use an equipment paint found at your local hardware store or building center Store your implement ...

Page 11: ...rvice sharpen or replace the blades as a set Never run the cutter with unmatched blades Never install one used and one new blade as they will cause the cutter to be unbalanced and MTL Attachments PAGE result in a vibration during operation and may cause harm to other cutter components Sharpen the blades with the appropriate equipment but be careful not to overheat the blade steel causing the blade...

Page 12: ... case drain hose attached connected to the skid steer case drain circuit only Piston drive Models Hardware Torque Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 lb ft lb ft lb ft 66 8 12 5 16 10 17 20 3 8 20 30 45 45 75 110 160 260 380 7 8 190 400 600 1 580 900 inch pounds Higher torques may require the use of a torque multiplier All values are dry torques MTL Attachments PAGE 12 X treme Brush Cutters ...

Page 13: ... Genuine Parts from MTL Attachments MTL Attachments PAGE 13 X treme Brush Cutters Hydraulic drive motor XC8T 100 120 160 200 250 cc Forged pressure relief block mounted on to hydraulic motor Hydraulic line required 2 Hydraulic Couplers 2 1 female 1 Male 1 2 FFC or 3 4 FFC Both are ISO compliant Hydraulic Motor Piston models XC8T 90 130 150 200 250 Hydraulic line required 3 MTL Attachments has the ...

Page 14: ...XC8 XC8T Cutter Parts Bearing Housing Specify GPM requirements when ordering parts MTL Attachments PAGE 14 X treme Brush Cutters Located below Hydraulic Motor ...

Page 15: ...ated Motor or drive shaft failed Resolution Refer to leveling instructions found in this manual Remove and sharpen blades Slow down ground speed Raise engine RPMs or investigate other low oil flow problem Replace blades with new or re sharpened and equally balanced blades Replace blade mount Tighten torque mounting bolts Replace bolts if they are damaged Raise cutter height Clear cutting area of s...

Page 16: ...s needs shall not be warranted by MTL Attachments Inc This warranty does not cover replacement parts not supplied by MTL Warranty Statement Our obligation under this Limited Warranty shall be solely limited to repairing or replacing any part see non covered items free of charge that according to our judgment show evidence of a defect in quality of workmanship or materials for the stated 12 month w...

Page 17: ...uld survive termination shall survive termination including without limitation ownership provisions warranty disclaimers indemnity and limitations of liability Links To Other Web Sites Our Service may contain links to third計arty web sites or services that are not owned or controlled My Company Inc change this has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content privacy policies or pra...

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