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SC2560 & SC2572 Skid Steer Rotary Cutter 326-836M
Section 2: Adjustments
Deck Leveling without
Optional Gauge Wheel
Refer to Figure 2-5:
WARNING
!
Disengage hydraulics, lower unit until resting on the ground,
set park brake, properly shut down Skid Steer (See Skid Steer
Operator’s Manual for shut-down instructions), shut engine
off, relieve hydraulic pressure to the attached implement,
remove switch key, and wait for rotating parts to come to a
complete stop before dismounting from skid steer.
1. Park Skid Steer with cutter on a level surface.
2. Use Skid Steer hydraulics to lower Skid Steer lift
arms and to tilt cutter hitch plate angle until bottom of
skid shoe at the front deck corner is dimension (A) off
the ground and the rear deck corner is slightly higher
than the front deck corner.
IMPORTANT:
The blades should be positioned to
cut material only at the front of the cutter. If deck is
level or back of cutter is lower than the front, then the
blades are subject to continuous material flow
resulting in horsepower loss, high blade wear, and
NOTE: Nominal Cutting Height
is the distance
from bottom of cutter blade to ground level at the
front of the cutter. Subtract 1 1/2" from Nominal
Cutting Height to determine distance (A). Distance
(A) is measured from bottom of front skid shoes to
ground level.
The Rotary Cutter should be operated with float chain
tight to hold front of cutter at the correct cutting height and
lift arms set to hold rear of cutter slightly higher off the
ground than the front.
As the Skid Steer travels over uneven terrain, the Skid
Steer hitch plate tilt angle and lift arm height will need
readjusting frequently to maintain correct deck
positioning.
Equipment Clearances
Visually inspect hydraulic hoses for possible pinch points
and length. Make any necessary adjustments before
putting equipment into service.
1. If necessary, have someone stand nearby that can
motion for the operator to stop if a problem develops
while checking for clearances.
2. With deck lowered to its minimum cutting height,
slowly retract hydraulic cylinders on end of loader
arms while watching for interferences between
between Skid Steer, Skid Steer wheels, and cutter.
Make sure hydraulic hoses are long enough and do
not become pinched through the full range of motion.
3. With hydraulic cylinders still retracted, slowly raise
cutter up while continuing to watch for interferences
between Skid Steer, Skid Steer wheels, and cutter
until height adjustment safety chain limit is reached.
4. Slowly extend hydraulic cylinders on end of loader
arms until front of deck is touching the ground.
5. Slowly lower deck down while retracting hydraulic
cylinders on end of loader arms until deck is level and
resting on the ground.
6. Be sure to make any necessary corrections to the
hydraulic hoses before putting cutter into service.
Nominal Cutting Height
Figure 2-5
13833
A"
Cutter Hitch Plate
Ground Level
37996
Float Chain is kept tight
Nominal Cutting Height is the distance
from bottom of the front leading
cutting blade to ground level.
“A” is 1 1/2" less than Nominal Cutting Height
and is the distance from bottom of Skid Shoe
at the front deck corner to ground level.
The rear deck corner should be raised
slightly higher above ground level than
the front deck corner.
Height Adjustment
Safety Chain