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MAINTENANCE
12150 3-6-12
GENERAL INFORMATION
Regular maintenance is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. Maintenance
requirements have been reduced to an absolute minimum. However, it is very important that
these maintenance functions be performed as described.
WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Lower the brush cutter so both skid shoes are on the
ground, set the parking brake, stop the skid steer engine, and remove the key
before leaving the operator's seat. If unit must be left raised for maintenance,
block the unit securely to prevent accidental release of the lifting mechanism.
Disconnect the hydraulic couplers.
PROCEDURE DAILY EVERY
40
HOURS
1200
HOURS
Check skid steer loader hydraulic system to ensure an adequate level of hy-
draulic oil.

Check mounting hardware on blades and tighten if necessary. See Bolt Torque
Specifications.

Check all other hardware and tighten, if necessary. See Bolt Torque Specifica -
tions.

Check hydraulic system for hydraulic oil leaks.

Check blades for damage and replace or sharpen as needed.

Check all safety guards and ensure that all devices are installed correctly.

Check for missing or illegible Safety / Warning Decals.

Check oil level in drive bearing housing and add if necessary.

Change oil in drive bearing housing.
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WARNING! Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin,
causing serious personal injury. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can
be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than hands to
search for suspected leaks.
Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away as
possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may de -
velop gangrene or other permanent disabilities.
If injured by injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar
with this type of injury, ask him to research it immediately to determine proper
treatment.
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