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BRUSH CUTTER

Extreme Duty Ground Shark

TM 

GSE66, GSE72, GS72 & GS78 

12133     7-27-18-8

800-456-7100  I  www.paladinattachments.com       503 Gay Street, Delhi, IA  52223, United States of America   Copyright ©

  SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________ 

Manual Number:  OM828

    

Part Number:  75728

  MODEL NUMBER: ___________________ 

Rev.  7

FOR 

SKID STEER LOADERS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Bradco Extreme Duty Ground Shark Series

Page 1: ...7 27 18 8 800 456 7100 I www paladinattachments com 503 Gay Street Delhi IA 52223 United States of America Copyright SERIAL NUMBER ___________________ Manual Number OM828 Part Number 75728 MODEL NUMBE...

Page 2: ...place unit on skid shoes Disengage auxiliary hydraulics Stop Engine Engage parking brake Remove key DANGER FLYING DEBRIS HAZARD CLEAR AREA OF BYSTANDERS AND LIVE STOCK BEFORE OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTE...

Page 3: ...mation 15 Operating Tips 15 Cutting Operation 16 17 Troubleshooting Operating Conditions 18 Storage 19 Lift Points 19 20 Tie Down Points 20 Transporting 20 LUBRICATION 21 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Maint...

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Page 5: ...perator 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 your...

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Page 7: ...ing 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 certai...

Page 8: ...PRESSURE Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible Before connecting or dis connecting hydraulic hoses r...

Page 9: ...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 controls...

Page 10: ...completion of the useful life of the unit drain all fluids and dismantle by sepa rating the different materials rubber steel plastic etc Follow all federal state and local regulations for recycling an...

Page 11: ...ghts reflectors Slow Moving Vehicle signs etc to prevent accidents Check local government regulations that may affect you Do not drive close to ditches excavations etc cave in could result Do not smok...

Page 12: ...40679 40151 40678 40677 50 0769 LOGO LOGO 50 0737 50 0737 4105 40673 4105 41207 40307 50 0769 50 0769 SERIAL TAG LOCATION 40673 4105 12131 2 28 12 IMPORTANT Keep all safety signs clean and legible Rep...

Page 13: ...R ROTATING BLADE PART 40673 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PART 40677 WARNING HIGH PRESSURE FLUID PART 40151 WARNING BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S SEAT PART 40678 DANGER GUARD MISSING PART 40307 WARNING LIFT LIMITIN...

Page 14: ...ANGER STAND CLEAR MADE IN USA PART 4338 LIFT POINT PART 50 0769 WARNING MOVING PARTS PART 41207 WARNING PINCH POINT PART 50 0737 DANGER STAND CLEAR PART 4105 NOTE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER TO PURCHASE...

Page 15: ...JURY OR DEATH THE BRADCO BRUSH CUTTER MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POWER UNIT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHATTERPROOF DOOR OR FRONT SHIELD INSTALLED NOMENCLATURE The purpose of this diagram is to acquaint yo...

Page 16: ...efore locking the attachment onto the skid steer 3 Connect the Lift Limiting Chain to the front of your skid steer loader The back of the brush cutter should never be more than 1 foot off the ground f...

Page 17: ...on is not set up correctly for your prime mover s detent the hydraulic hoses may be reversed at the motor end Engage and disengage the hydraulic system with the prime mover at idle Continuous rotation...

Page 18: ...point your view is obstructed Always make sure you can see what you are cutting Check the work area Never operate the brush cutter in populated areas where thrown objects could injure persons or damag...

Page 19: ...de carrier when grinding To achieve this periodically lift the cutter off of the stump to allow the blade carrier to return to full rpm AVOID STALLING BRUSH CUTTER Continuous rotation is required to p...

Page 20: ...event overloading If the blades seem to be unable to handle the volume of brush slow down the travel speed until the unit reaches full speed before proceeding SCALPING THE GROUND or BOTTOMING OUT Be a...

Page 21: ...ections Check the drive bearing housing for proper lubricant level Seal hydraulic system from contaminants and secure all hydraulic hoses off the ground to help prevent damage Replace decals if damage...

Page 22: ...red Securing to trailer at other points is unsafe and can damage attachment Do not attach tie down accessories around cylinders or in any way that may damage hoses or hydraulic components See Diagram...

Page 23: ...90 weight gear lubricant PLUG PLUG GSE SERIES 20 34 GPM CUTTERS GS SERIES 30 45 GPM CUTTERS NOTE Oil level should be approximately 2 51mm from the top when measuring down from the plug TO CHECK Remove...

Page 24: ...eck all other hardware and tighten if necessary See Bolt Torque Specifica tions Check hydraulic system for hydraulic oil leaks Check blades for damage and replace or sharpen as needed Check all safety...

Page 25: ...weld or straighten damaged blades as loss of blade integrity may result Removing Blades 1 With unit securely blocked off the ground and hydraulic couplers disconnected loosen the capscrews on the bla...

Page 26: ...e access cover and rotate cover open 2 Remove the front shield and loosen the four blade carrier capscrews by rotating the blade carrier until the capscrews are visible in the top access opening 3 Aft...

Page 27: ...Be sure all rotation has stopped before making any adjustments or repairs NOTE Field replacement of the internal motor seals voids warranty 1 Remove motor cover Two capscrews on GS Series Cutters and...

Page 28: ...ations 6 Re install motor cover using existing hardware and torque to specification See Bolt Torque Specifications REPLACING DRIVE BEARING HOUSING GS SERIES CUTTERS ONLY 30 45 GPM When replacing the d...

Page 29: ...0 or 90 weight gear lubricant Replace plugs 9 Grease the hydraulic motor spline shaft and install the motor assembly and o ring onto the drive bearing housing using the existing hardware 10 Re install...

Page 30: ...ing the instructions for your fluid removal pump remove all oil from the drive bearing housing Once the oil has been drained from the housing remove the pump 4 GSE Series 20 34 GPM Cutters Fill the ho...

Page 31: ...o ring failure Incorrect operating technique Damaged or worn stump grinding teeth Bearing failure To diagnose bearing fail ure rotate blade carrier slowly and listen for bearing noise Bearing failure...

Page 32: ...1649 1870 2236 2535 2686 3026 3642 4103 METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt head identification marks as per grade NOTE The following torque values are for use with metric hardware that is unplated...

Page 33: ...Skid Steer Lifting Capacity 2200 lbs 998 kg GS SERIES 30 45 GPM CUTTERS DESCRIPTION 72GS 78GS A Overall Height 28 13 715 mm 28 13 715 mm B Overall Width 77 13 1959 mm 83 13 2112 mm C Overall Length 8...

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Page 35: ...ecific 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 the...

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