10 Operation
MCPSSAMH (Rev. 8/25/2006)
OPERATION
Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-
ment manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer.) Failure to follow instructions or safety
rules can result in serious injury or death.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS and
seat belt/operator restraint. Keep seat belt/operator
restraint securely fastened/engaged. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep ROPS systems in place at all
times.
Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach-
ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.
NOTICE
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Skid steers must be equipped with an auxiliary
hydraulic system capable of supplying continuous
flow for hydraulic motor operation.
The planer attachment is hydraulic powered and
intended for use in milling asphalt or concrete surfaces.
The performance of the attachment can vary greatly
depending upon how it is used and operated. There-
fore, the recommended operating procedures con-
tained within this manual should be followed at all times
for maximum productivity.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions on page 5 through page 9.
___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
___ Check that all shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if
damaged.
___ Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to skid steer.
___ Check that all hardware and cotter pins are
properly installed and secured.
___ Do not allow riders. Keep all bystanders away
from equipment working area.
___ Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed. See page 16.
___ Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are
in good condition and not leaking before start-
ing skid steer.
___ Check that hoses are not twisted, bent sharply,
kinked, frayed or pulled tight. Replace any
damaged hoses immediately.
___ Make sure skid steer ROPS and seat belt are
in good condition. Keep seat belt securely fas-
tened during operation.
ATTACHING PLANER
1. Place the coupler pins in the disengaged position
as shown in Figure 1.
2. Rotate the skid steer attach slightly forward.
Figure 1.
3. Fully lower the lift arms (2) as shown in Figure 2.
4. Pull forward to the planer. Make sure the outside of
the skid steer attach (1) is aligned with the inside of
the planer attach (2).
5. Continue to pull forward until the skid steer attach
makes contact with the planer attach.
6. Raise the skid steer arms until the top of the skid
steer attach contacts the top latch bar (3) on the
attachment.
WARNING
DP1
(Rev. 7/4/2008)
