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Thank You

 

 

Dear Customer,

 

 

Thank  you for  purchasing  a 

RockHound  Attachments  BrushHound

.    This  manual  has 

been  prepared  to  acquaint  you  with  the  operation,  adjustment  and  maintenance  of  your 

new brush shredder.  It was carefully designed and manufactured under the highest indus-

trial  standards  to  give  you  years  of dependable  service.    Read  this  manual  carefully  and 

fully understand the operation of the machine before attempting to operate it.  Each section 

has been clearly identified so you can find the information you need.  

RockHound  Attach-

ments 

reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or to make ad-

ditions to or improvements in its product without imposing any obligation upon itself to in-

stall  them  on  its  products  previously  manufactured.    If  at  any  time  you  require  additional 

information, consult your authorized dealer or the customer service department.

 

 

ATTENTION

 

The safety of the operator was one of the primary concerns of 

RockHound  Attachments 

when  designing  this  shredder.    Shielding,  simple  adjustments  and  other  safety  features 

were  built  into  this  shredder  whenever  possible.    You  can  make  your  home,  orchard  or 

farm a safer place to live and work if you observe the precautions following this message.  

Be  sure  you  and  the  people  working  for  you  read  and  understand  them.    All  machinery 

should be operated only by responsible persons who have been trained to operate them in 

a safe manner.

 

 

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is solely 

owned by Valley Tool and Manufac-

turing.

 

 

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RockHound Attachments

 

P.O. Box 220

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2507 Tully Rd.

 

Hughson, CA  95326

 

Phone: (800) 426

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5615   Fax: (360) 230

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2322

 

Summary of Contents for BrushHound 60F-H

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Page 3: ...grease fittings and proper daily maintenance routine Buyer is shown correct operation procedures including correct height of attachment All bolts checked for tightness Front demolition door option wa...

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Page 5: ...unning Your Attachment Adjustments and Maintenance Lubrication Cutting Height and Belt Adjustment Replacing Knives Cleaning Your Shredder Hydraulic Plumbing Diagram Transport Removal and Storage Frequ...

Page 6: ...reviously manufactured If at any time you require additional information consult your authorized dealer or the customer service department ATTENTION The safety of the operator was one of the primary c...

Page 7: ...Shredder to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of six months dating from delivery to the origi nal user The obligation under this warranty statutory or otherwise is limited t...

Page 8: ...tor to lose awareness of what he she is doing It is recommended that scheduled work breaks be taken to avoid this Keep hands and loose clothing away from any power driven parts Avoid contact with hot...

Page 9: ...e attachment Never allow children or other persons to ride on the attachment Drive at a speed you can safely operate the vehicle and attachment Normal ground speed ranges from 0 5 miles per hour Use s...

Page 10: ...ction and exercise care when handling blades Also be alert to worn or damaged surfaces that could have sharp edges Disengage hydraulics and shut off engine allowing all movement to stop before leaving...

Page 11: ...kid steer and tilt it forward so that it can scoop up under the mounting plate on the shredder 3 Slowly move the skid steer forward until it taps against the shredder 4 Raise the front mount up on the...

Page 12: ...gage auxiliary flow hydraulics at a high engine speed 2 With low RPM turn on the auxiliary flow hydraulics 3 Slowly bring up the RPM to maximum flow efficiency IMPORTANT Should excess vibrations occur...

Page 13: ...nal skid shoes make sure they are not running on the ground They are made only to collide with small hills mounds or other uneven surfac es and are not made to run on the ground 6 Cutter drum rotation...

Page 14: ...each end of the shredder to prevent accidental lowering of the machine 3 Remove the ignition key from the operating vehicle and allow all movements to stop be fore beginning work Lubrication 1 GREASE...

Page 15: ...of the shredder 3 Belt adjustment is done by tightening the idler adjusting rod which pulls the idler pul ley into the belts On a new machine after 1 2 hours of operation tighten the drive belts so th...

Page 16: ...b All you need is a 3 16 punch a hammer and access to the knives on the cutter drum Once the shred der is tilted to where the knives are exposed simply take your punch and hammer it against the roll p...

Page 17: ...re that grease is not allowed to get into the belt areas 2 Clean clippings from hydraulic hose areas mounting areas or any other areas that may be susceptible to excessive heat 3 Clean the inside of t...

Page 18: ...epresents the hydraulic plumbing system for the 72F H and 84F H attachments To reverse cutter drum rotation reverse the hoses at the motor On quick couplers the male end is usually the pressure in On...

Page 19: ...ning work To transport disengage auxiliary hydraulics and lower the machine to a reasonable ride height Removal 1 Lower the shredder all the way onto the ground 2 Unlock the locking devices on the ope...

Page 20: ...edy the problem replace the belt Con sider having an extra belt on hand as well Q Do I need to fill the hydraulic motor with fluid before I use the mower A No this does not apply to the F H series mac...

Page 21: ...to reverse cutter drum rotation it is their responsibility to make sure that it is safe However RockHound Attachments recom mends running the cutter drum in the reverse rotation opposite tire rotatio...

Page 22: ...alog F H Specifications Model Cutting Width Appx HP Weight 60F H 72F H 60 72 84 72 84 96 1525 lbs 1750 lbs 1925 lbs F H Series BrushHound Overall Width Knives 32 40 48 Gauge Roller Dia 2 2 2 17 www ro...

Page 23: ...Assembly Description Model Part Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 Knife Bolt Knife Blade Spacer Castle Nut Roll Pin All All All All All CD 40EX 30 CD 2500 CD 40EX 32 CD 40EX 34 CD 40EX 35 A R A R A R A R A R 2 4 5 3...

Page 24: ...iple Seal Back Roller Adjusting Plate Left Back Roller Adjusting Plate Right End Plate Slot Filler Cutter Drum Bearing Cutter Drum Bearing Retainer Cap Model 60F H 72F H 84F H All All All All All All...

Page 25: ...om 2 7 16 ID Idler Pulley Idler Arm Idler Arm Adjusting Rod Drive Belt Single Drive Belt Banded Drive Belt Cover Model All All All All All All All All All All Part P 1480 P 1480 TL 1565 TL 1570 IP 164...

Page 26: ...ad Adapter Hydraulic Motor Model All All All All All All All All All Part HY 2450 HY 2520 HY 2545 HY 2535 HY 2530 HY 2560 HY 2570 HY 2610 HY 2900 Qty 1 A R A R 1 1 2 2 1 1 Year 2005 2005 2005 2005 200...

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Page 28: ...e Flatface Coupler 3 4 M ORB x 3 4 M JIC 90 Adapter 3 4 M ORB x 3 4 M JIC Adapter 1 M ORB x 3 4 M JIC 90 Adapter 30 Hydraulic Hose Assembly 72 Hydraulic Hose Assembly Case Drain Hose Assembly Stand 3...

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