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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Introduction, General Information, Serial Number…………………………..………………..  1 
Owner and Operator Safety Information..............................…...................................……. 2-5

Definitions of Safety Terms and Symbols, Accident Prevention....……….……….  2  
Safety Instructions..................…….....................................................................…  3-4  
Safety Signs...............................……...…...............................…………………......  5

Power Unit Specifications, Mounting………………………………..…………...……….…….  6 
Hydraulic Connection………………………………………………………………….……….…  7  
Setup ..........................................................……...................................…...................……  8-9  
Operation ......................…….............…………….....................................................………  10-11 
Maintenance ......................……............................................................…………….…....… 12  
Service ..….........................................………...........…..............................................……… 13  
Trouble Shooting................................……........................................................……....…… 14  
Parts Illustrations & Parts Lists...............……........................................................…………  15-20 
Specifications .................……...................................................……...........…………….…..  20 
Warranty ...................................................…….........……............................…...........….....  i 

 

INTRODUCTION 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of a new FFC Attachments 

Preparator

®

.  This product has been designed and built to 

separate rocks and other debris from the soil while leveling and smoothing to prepare the soil for seeding or sod.  You or 
any other person who will be assembling, operating, maintaining, or working with this product are required to read and 
completely understand the information and instructions contained in this manual.  If anyone does not fully understand 
every part of this manual, please obtain further assistance by contacting the dealer from which this product was 
purchased or by contacting FFC Attachments at the telephone number or address listed on the cover of this manual.  
Keep this manual available for reference whenever this product is being handled or used.  Provide this manual to any new 
owners and/or operators. 
This manual covers model(s) 

LAF3554

LAF3566

, and

LAF3576.

  The difference between the models is the width

 

of the 

product, details of which are covered on the parts list and specifications page(s). 

 
 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

 

The purpose of this manual is to assist in assembling, mounting, operating, and maintaining your 

Preparator

®

.  Read this 

manual carefully to obtain valuable information and instructions that will help you achieve years of safe and dependable 
service. 
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible engineering and/or 
production changes, this product may vary slightly in detail.  FFC Attachments reserves the right to redesign and/or 
change components as may be necessary without notification to anyone. 
Throughout this manual, references may be made to: 
Power Unit 

The engine-driven machine to which this product must be attached. 

Right, Left, Front, Rear 

Directions that are determined in relation to the operator of the equipment when seated in 
the normal operating position. 

IMPORTANT 

Precautions that must be followed to prevent damage to the equipment. 

NOTICE 

Precautions that must be followed to prevent substandard performance. 

 

 

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 

 

Always refer to the model and serial number when ordering parts or requesting information from your dealer.  The serial 
number plate for this product is located 

on the top left side of the bucket portion 

of your 

Preparator

®

Reference Information 

Model Number 

Loader Make 

Serial Number 

Loader Model 

Date Purchased 

Loader Serial Number 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FFC LAF3554

Page 1: ...6 with Serial Numbers greater than E042020 Release Date August 1 2005 800 747 2132 www paladinbrands com FFC 100 East Lee Road Lee IL 60530 United States of America PATENTED PREPARATOR FFC SERIAL NUMB...

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Page 3: ...566 andLAF3576 The difference between the models is the width of the product details of which are covered on the parts list and specifications page s GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is...

Page 4: ...it is on the highway in a farm field or in an industrial plant can be any safer than is allowed by the person who is at the controls If accidents are to be prevented and accidents can be prevented tha...

Page 5: ...are in good condition for performing the desired function When using tools wear the protective equipment specified by the tool manufacturer i e hardhat safety glasses work gloves protective shoes etc...

Page 6: ...lean that all devices function properly and that there are no fluid leaks WHEN MOUNTING THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR POWER UNIT Refer to the operator s manuals of your power unit your loader and your quick at...

Page 7: ...afety signs attached must also have safety signs attached Safety signs are available free of charge from your dealer or from FFC Attachments PLACEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY SIGNS 1 Clean the area o...

Page 8: ...1 Place this product on a firm level surface that is large enough to safely accommodate this product your tractor and all workers involved in the mounting process Making sure this product is in the o...

Page 9: ...heck hose clearances and to check for any interference 3 Point Hitch Category 1 or 2 1 This product requires two sets of auxiliary hydraulics Purchase proper couplers and hoses for the upper link cyli...

Page 10: ...that are resting on the soil surface FOLIAGE REMOVAL Uprooting and collecting foliage that is growing or has been growing on the soil surface SOIL TILLAGE Tilling the soil to create a looser soil cond...

Page 11: ...termines that the best skid shoe setting for the conditions being encountered is between two of those listed then the rear of the skid shoe may be set one slot above the front of the skid shoe 7 Retig...

Page 12: ...ipment must be used to obtain a reasonable starting grade That means removing any large mounds of soil and filling in any large or deep holes Multiple passes requiring different skid shoe settings dif...

Page 13: ...ired If the bucket is closed at the end of a Flat Mode pass then dumping is required FOLIAGE COLLECTION Fig 5 This operation is where foliage is uprooted and collected in the bucket The teeth should m...

Page 14: ...ends of the brush shaft and one on each of the two parallel link bars where the shroud pivots on the bucket Make sure that the roller chains are tight as per the method described on page 13 This is n...

Page 15: ...0 hour maintenance schedule on the maintenance page then the following action must be taken 1 Shut off your power unit s engine remove the starter key wait for all moving parts to come to a stop and r...

Page 16: ...ective hydraulic pump on the power unit Repair or replace the hydraulic pump on the power unit Loss of power to rotor Hydraulic fitting is leaking Tighten or replace the hydraulic fitting Hydraulic mo...

Page 17: ...15 PARTS ILLUSTRATION...

Page 18: ...ng 1 1 2 I D 3 Hex Head Cap Screws x 1 3 8 3 Lock Washers 1 4 1 Socket Set Screw x 3 8 22 2 LAF3533 Taper Lock Adapter Assembly Includes 22A Bearing Locknut 1 1 8 22B Bearing Lock Washer 1 1 8 22C Bea...

Page 19: ...olt x 1 3 4 62 4 RHW4025 Grade 5 Flange Head Bolt 3 8 x 1 65 1 RHW6102 Grade 5 Lock Washer 5 16 66 22 RHW6202 Grade 5 Lock Washer 3 8 67 24 RHW6402 Grade 5 Lock Washer 68 12 RHW6602 Grade 5 Lock Washe...

Page 20: ...h Pin 3 16 x 1 9 16 1 1 2 useable 92 2 ILA1032 Bushing 1 1 2 O D x 1 1 4 I D 93 1 LAF4515 Hydraulic Cylinder 94 2 RHW8401 Draw Pin Category 1 2 95 4 RHW2404 Grade 5 Carriage Bolt x 1 1 4 96 4 RHW5492...

Page 21: ...evis Pin 7 16 x 2 1 4 useable 7 1 RHW8502 Spring 5 8 x 2 1 4 055 wire 8 3 RHW1004 Grade 5 Hex Head Cap Screw 1 4 x 3 4 9 3 RHW6002 Grade 5 Split Lock Washer 1 4 10 3 RHW7001 Grade 5 Hex Nut 1 4 ITEM Q...

Page 22: ...r Overall Width Overall Height Overall Depth Working Width Number of Teeth Bucket Capacity Shipping Weight LAF3554 63 1 4 34 7 8 53 54 250 8 86 cu ft 1 031 lbs LAF3566 75 1 4 34 7 8 53 66 300 10 32 cu...

Page 23: ...the buyer on the above described equipment This review included The Operator s manual content equipment care adjustments safe operation and applicable warranty policy Date Dealer s Rep signature This...

Page 24: ...e replacement or repair of defective parts lost time or expense which may have accrued because of said defects In no event shall FFC Inc s total liability hereunder exceed the product purchase price F...

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