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MR955512

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WARNING!  KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE

Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will 

clear them. When digging, call your local utilities for location of buried utility 

lines, gas, water, and sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter.

WARNING!  EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST 

ALONG WITH OTHER HAZARDOUS DUSTS MAY CAUSE  

SERIOUS OR FATAL RESPIRATORY DISEASE.

It is recommended to use dust suppression, dust collection and if necessary 

personal protective equipment during the operation of any attachment that 

may cause high levels of dust.

WARNING!  REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING

Hazardous fumes/dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding, 

soldering or using a torch. Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area  

and dispose of paint and solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or 

heating.

When sanding or grinding paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear an approved 

respirator. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and 

water before welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other 

flammable material from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes 

before welding or heating.

WARNING!  END OF LIFE DISPOSAL

At the completion of the useful life of the unit, drain all fluids and dismantle 

by separating the different materials (rubber, steel, plastic, etc.). Follow all 

federal, state and local regulations for recycling and disposal of the fluid and 

components.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 

OPERATING THE ATTACHMENT

• 

To avoid rolling over do not raise the attachment above five feet off the 

ground or to a height where visibility is obstructed, whichever is lower.

•  Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your prime mover in the “ON” position.

•  Keep everyone at least nine feet away from this product when operating.

•  Do not exceed the lifting capacity of your prime mover.

•  Operate only from the operator’s station.

•  When operating on slopes, drive up and down, not across. Avoid steep 

hillside operation, which could cause the prime mover to overturn.

•  Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain, on a slope, or turning, to 

avoid overturning the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for FFC PREPARATOR LAF3566

Page 1: ...ber E042020 and UP Release Date February 2019 Rev 6 PREPARATOR 800 456 7100 I www paladinattachments com 2800 N Zeeb Rd Dexter MI 48130 United States of America Copyright OPERATOR S MANUAL SERIAL NUMB...

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Page 3: ...16 Skid Shoe Adjustment 16 17 Operation 17 20 Rock Collection Soil Tillage Foliage Uprooting Roughing Foliage Collection Finish Pass Dumping 20 Storage 20 Removal From Storage 21 Lift Points 21 Tie Do...

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Page 5: ...the operator Make sure the equipment is operated only by trained individuals that have read and understand this manual If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand contact...

Page 6: ...ating Visually inspect your equipment before you start and never operate equipment that is not in proper working order with all safety devices intact Check all hardware to ensure it is tight Make cert...

Page 7: ...YDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible Before connect ing or disconnecting hy...

Page 8: ...ired Wear the protective equipment specified by the tool manufacturer SAFELY OPERATE EQUIPMENT Do not operate equipment until you are completely trained by a qualified operator in how to use the contr...

Page 9: ...paint stripper remove stripper with soap and water before welding Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before...

Page 10: ...regula tions that may affect you Do not drive close to ditches excavations etc cave in could result Do not smoke when refueling the prime mover Allow room in the fuel tank for expansion Wipe up any sp...

Page 11: ...d legible Replace all missing illegible or damaged safety decals When replacing parts with safety decals attached the safety decals must also be replaced Safety decals are available free of charge fro...

Page 12: ...SURE FLUID HAZARD RDL3101 WARNING ROLLOVER DECALS RDL3178 CAUTION NOT A STEP 50 0769 LIFT POINT 50 0909 MANDATORY ACTION LUBE CAUTION 40590 DO NOT OPERATE USING HI FLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS Maximum 25 GP...

Page 13: ...clear Stay at least 9 feet away RDL3100 50 10017 WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY DECALS NOTE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MODEL NUMBER AND LOGO DECALS RDL3102 WARNING SHIELD RDL3180 IMPORTANT CHAIN TENS...

Page 14: ...ilure to do so could result in separation of the attachment from the prime mover 3 Lower the unit to the ground and relieve pressure to the auxiliary hydraulic lines 4 Following the safety shut down p...

Page 15: ...could get wrapped around the drum The Preparator is not designed for removing large mounds of soil and or filling in large or deep holes Other equipment should be used to obtain a reasonable starting...

Page 16: ...t could suddenly collapse or shift positions Do not use wood or steel blocking that shows any signs of material decay Do not use blocking that is warped twisted or tapered Failure to obey this warning...

Page 17: ...ghing with the shroud at an angle to the ground surface FINISHING PASS Collecting small rocks and debris that are in or on the soil surface Skid Shoe Adjustment Slots Rotor Tooth Depth Below Skid Shoe...

Page 18: ...er the rocks the slower the ground speed The loader should be in the float position Dumping of the bucket is required SOIL TILLAGE FOLIAGE UPROOTING This operation is for loosening undisturbed soil an...

Page 19: ...de pass FOLIAGE COLLECTION FINISH PASS This operation is where foliage small rocks up to 5 dia and debris are collected in the buck et See Figure 5 The teeth should move toward the bucket when contact...

Page 20: ...oid rust OPERATION FIGURE 1 ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIPS In certain conditions if the drum carries rocks past the brush and drops them back on the ground reducing the drum speed will correct this situati...

Page 21: ...in any way that may damage hoses or hydraulic components See Diagram Attach lifting accessories to unit at recommended lifting points Bring lifting accessories together to a central lifting point Lift...

Page 22: ...that may apply along with recommended tie down points and any equipment safety precautions at the front of this manual when transport ing your attachment Attach tie down accessories to unit as recomme...

Page 23: ...g grease gun Lubricate daily or every 8 hours of operation whichever comes first with SAE Multi Purpose Lubricant or an equivalent SAE Multi Purpose type grease IMPORTANT Avoid excessive greasing Dirt...

Page 24: ...fittings Check Chain Tension See Chain Tension Adjustments Oil Drive Rake Chains Check four Taper Lock Adapter assemblies tighten as necessary See Bearing Lock Adjustment Check Drive Chain Sprockets...

Page 25: ...ssemblies are tight by turning the bearing locknut by hand 4 Bend the locking tang of each bearing lock washer out to free the bearing locknut See Figure 1 5 Loosen the bearing locknut with the spanne...

Page 26: ...iate drive shields Brush Drive Side 1 Shut off engine remove the key wait for all moving parts to come to a stop Relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines 2 Remove the brush drive shield 3 Check cha...

Page 27: ...OSS OF POWER TO DRUM Hydraulic fitting is leaking Tighten or replace the hydraulic fitting Hydraulic motor seal is leaking Replace the hydraulic motor seal Low level of hydraulic fluid in the Prime Mo...

Page 28: ...ose or damaged Tighten or replace as required Hydraulic lines loose or damaged Tighten or replace as required DRUM ROTATES IN WRONG DIRECTIONS Hoses installed incorrectly Switch hoses at the motor end...

Page 29: ...0 140 97 cm 55 50 140 97 cm D Working Width 66 00 167 64 cm 76 00 193 04 cm E Center of Gravity Horizontal 20 40 51 81 cm 20 40 51 81 cm F Center of Gravity Vertical 5 70 14 48 cm 5 70 14 48 cm Weight...

Page 30: ...10 1649 1870 2236 2535 2686 3026 3642 4103 METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS NOTE The following torque values are for use with metric hardware that is unplated and either dry or lubricated with engine...

Page 31: ...specific attachment The product control number model and serial number for your attachment should be recorded in the space provided on the cover of this manual This information may be obtained from t...

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