operation and performance of the
MTL bearing housing.
Level the cutter attachment.
Remo ve M TL Mot or cover to ex pose
hydr aulic m otor a nd Bearing housing.
Locate gre ase bello w, and d irectly
above will be a gre ase fittin g, app ly
Gr ea se type. AFTER 200 HOURS - T his
should be do ne eve ry 8-12 hours of
use, use Hi-Temp automotive
grease-grease will come expand into
bellow - do not put more than 10-12
pumps of grease into at one time.
Before Every Use:
Check
that all fast eners ( nuts, bolts, pins,
keepers ) are i n their right place and
are tight. Inspect and replace any
worn, torn or missing safety decals .
Inve stigate the location of any oil
leaks and repair.
Check the hydraulic oil level in the skid
steer. Add the recommended oil, if
necessary.
Eve
ry
Week
Check the condition of the blades by
raising the cutter attachment off the
ground and tilt the attachment
forward to the 90° position. Lower
the attachment to the ground.
Inspect the cutter blades and
remove and sharpen them if
necessary. Sharp cutter blades will cut
more efficiently than dull blades.
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After Every Season
Inspect the implement for any loose or
worn parts that may need to be
replaced prior to the next cutting
season.
Visually inspect the cutting blades.
Sharpen or replace them, if necessary.
Clean, sand & repaint any area that
looks worn or scratched to prevent
further rusting. Use an equipment-
paint found at your local hardware
store or building center.
Store your implement in a shed or
cover with a water-proof tarp to
protect it from the weather. Store in
an area not frequented by children.
Blade Holder Removal
& Installation
Removal:
Tilt the skid steer’s tool cylinder all the
way back to place the attachment in a
near vertical position. Secure the front
of the cutter with an overhead hoist or
prop a 4” x 4” under the front or lean
the cutter head against a large tree to
support it in the raised position.
Be cautious
during the following step. The blade
cutter could fall resulting in Minor or
Serious Injury. Stand to the side.
Remove the six ¾” cap screws that
secure the holder to the gearbox shaft.
If holder cannot be removed, start the
skid steer and place the cutter level
and jar the cutter on the floor or
ground surface. The holder should
separate from the gearbox flange.
Repeat if necessary.
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X-treme Brush Cutters
