MAINTENANCE
ROTARY CUTTERS
L
L
9013
11-2-04-3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Regular maintenance is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. Mainte-
nance requirements have been reduced to an absolute minimum. However,
it is very important that these maintenance functions be performed as described below.
WARNING! Avoid serious injury. Lower the rotary cutter to the ground, set the
parking brake, stop the skid-steer engine, and remove the key before
leaving the operator's seat. If unit must be left raised for maintenance,
block the unit securely to prevent accidental release of the lifting mecha-
nism. Disconnect the hydraulic couplers.
DAILY
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Check skid-steer loader hydraulic system to ensure an adequate level of hydraulic oil.
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Check gearbox castle nut and torque to min. 250 - max 350 ft. lbs.
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Check mounting hardware on blades and torque to 450 ft. lbs.
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Check all other hardware and tighten, if necessary. See Section O.
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Check hydraulic system for hydraulic oil leaks.
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Check gearbox power shaft for foreign material wrapped around the shaft and re-
move, if necessary.
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Check blades for damage and replace or sharpen as needed.
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Check all safety guards and ensure that all devices are installed correctly.
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Check for missing or illegible Safety / Warning Decals.
WARNING! Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the
skin, causing serious personal injury. Fluid escaping from a very small
hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather
than hands to search for suspected leaks.
Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away
as possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may
develop gangrene or other permanent disabilities.
If injured by injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not
familiar with this type of injury, ask him to research it immediately to
determine proper treatment.
CARDBOARD
HYDRAULIC HOSE
OR FITTING
MAGNIFYING GLASS
EVERY 40 HOURS
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Check oil level in gearbox and add if necessary. (See Section H)
