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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The following instructions will help you to mount your brush cutter onto your skid steer
loader. The brush cutter uses the quick-attach system for ease of installation. Therefore, if you
know how to attach your loader bucket, attaching the brush cutter should prove no problem.
Remember to read all safety warnings, decals and operating instructions before operat-
ing the attachment. If there is any portion of this manual that you do not understand, contact
your dealer.
DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH THE BRADCO BRUSH
CUTTER MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POWER UNIT THAT DOES NOT
HAVE A SHATTERPROOF DOOR (OR FRONT SHIELD) INSTALLED.
ATTACHING TO PRIME MOVER
NOTE: Before attaching the brush cutter to your loader, make sure a shatterproof door (or
front shield) has been installed onto the front of your skid steer loader.
1. Remove any attachments from the front of the loader.
2. Following all standard safety practices and the instructions for installing an attachment in
your skid steer operator's manual, install the brush cutter onto your skid steer loader.
NOTE: It is important to make sure the locking mechanism on your quick attach is en-
gaged, therefore locking the attachment onto the skid steer.
3. Connect the Lift Limiting Chain to the front of your skid steer loader. The back of the brush
cutter should never be more than 1 foot off the ground for proper and safe cutting. (Raise
the unit to 1 foot above ground level. Route the end of the Lift Limiting Chain from the
back of the brush cutter and then through the tie down mechanism(s) on the front of your
skid steer loader. Tie the chain securely back to itself with the shackle provided, to limit
the lifting capabilities of the cutter to 1 foot maximum.)
4. Lower the unit to the ground and remove the key.
5. After making sure that there is not any foreign matter on the hydraulic couplers, connect
the couplers to the auxiliary hydraulic system of your skid steer loader. (Connect the ap-
propriate case drain coupler to the case drain on your skid steer loader on the 78” Cutter
ONLY.)
DETACHING FROM PRIME MOVER
1. O n firm, level ground, lower the attachment so both skids are on the ground, parking
brake is engaged, engine is turned off and the keys are removed.
2. Follow your prime mover operator’s manual to relieve pressure in the hydraulic lines.
3. Disconnect couplers and either connect them together or install dust caps and plugs to
prevent contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. Store hoses on attachment,
off the ground.
4. Follow your prime mover operator’s manual for detaching (removing) an attachment.
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