QC620
Skid Digger
Installation
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5. Installation
WARNING!
Risk of ROPS failure. Do not install a skid digger
on a skid steer if the total equipment weight
exceeds the ROPS weight certification.
The skid digger is designed to mount on a regular-size (not a
mini) skid steer.
5.1 Equipment Matching
To ensure safe and reliable operation of the skid digger, it must
be a correct match to your skid steer. The skid steer must be
equipped with remote hydraulic connections on the front of the
loader frame.
See the skid steer operator's manual for specifications. Use the
following requirements as a guide:
1. Horsepower:
The recommended skid steer horsepower
range is 30–65 hp.
2. Skid steer weight:
Comply with the skid steer attachment
weight recommendation for stability when digging or
transporting.
3. Hydraulic system:
The skid steer hydraulic system must
be capable of operating between 3–22 gpm (14–83 Lpm)
at less than 3,000 psi (20,694 kPa).
5.2 Attach to a Skid Steer
WARNING!
Ensure lock pins are securely latched before
operation. Failure to secure pins could result in
serious injury or death.
W014
The skid digger is equipped with a universal quick-attach plate
that is compatible with skid steer quick-attach hitches. See the
skid steer operator's manual for specific mounting instructions.
1.
Clear the area of bystanders.
2.
Make sure that there is enough room and clearance to
safely drive the skid steer to the skid digger, and that the
skid steer is square to the mounting plate.
3.
Lift the latch arms on the quick-attach hitch and make sure
that the latch pins are retracted.
4.
Tilt the hitch forward until the top edge of the hitch is below
the flange on the rear of the mounting plate and centered
between the vertical plates.
5.
At the slowest speed possible, drive the skid steer forward
to the mounting plate.
6.
Tilt the skid steer hitch back to engage the flange on the
mounting plate.
7.
Turn off the skid steer, apply the parking brake, and then
dismount to inspect the pin alignment.
8.
Push the latch arms fully down to extend the latch pins
through the mounting plate latch-pin mount and secure
the skid digger. Make sure that the hitch and latch pins are
correctly engaged and secure.
9.
Connect the hydraulic lines. Make sure the connections are
tight and secure.
10.
Start the skid steer engine and slowly cycle the bucket
cylinder several times to purge the system of air.
11.
Wear heavy gloves and goggles (or a face shield) and use
a piece of cardboard or wood to verify that there are no
hydraulic leaks.
12.
Check the skid steer hydraulic oil level to make sure it is
correct.
