Spartan Equipment COLD PLANER III Series, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
DEPTH : Raises and lowers the left and right skid shoe. Pushing the toggle switch up or down
will raise or lower the planer. When the toggle switch is released all movement will stop.
SIDE SHIFT : Side shifts the planer to the left and right. Used for better visibility when milling
around or next to an obstacle or building. Pushing the toggle switch left or right will side shift
the planer to the left or right. When the toggle switch is released all movement will stop.
OPERATING
NOTE: It is recommended before milling, especially in cold weather, that the skid steer
oil is warmed. Running the loader for approximately 15 minutes before operation will
help ensure proper oil flow to the planer.
1. Clear area of all bystanders.
2. Position the planer at the desired starting point.
3. 3-LINE COLD PLANERS: To begin the cut, Raise the planer so the drum is slightly
above the ground and engage the hydraulic system to start the drum. Adjust the depth
cylinders to the desired depth.
5-LINE COLD PLANERS: To begin a cut, adjust the depth cylinders to the desired
depth with the planer slightly above the ground. Engage the hydraulic system to start
the drum.
NOTE: Maximum depth of each cut is determined by the type of material, the horsepow-
er of the skid steer being used and the size of the planer.
NOTE: Hydraulic cylinders tilt the planer, adjust the depth, and also shift the planer to
the left or right.
4. Increase engine RPM and with the drum turning you can make any necessary adjust-
ments to the side shift. Do not side shift the cold planer during milling operation. Once
the desired side shift position has been achieved you are ready to begin. The drum will
not cut in a side to side motion.
5. With the engine at full RPM and the attachment rolled forward, lower the planer bringing
the front wheels onto the ground. See Figure #1
FIGURE #1