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V) Basic Guidelines for Running Your Attachment

Your Attachment is most efficient when the knives are sharp and turning at full RPM.  Your specific rec-
ommended shaft speed is listed on the unit’s Serial Number plate, but it should range from 1700-2000
RPM.

Before beginning your job, walk the work area and clear all the hidden hazards such as large rocks, utility
lines, fencing and hidden debris like broken glass, bottles and miscellaneous materials.  Projected  debris
can cause injuries to operators, pedestrians, livestock or damage property.

While inspecting the work area, be on the lookout for bees, fire ants, poison ivy or poison oak.  Also be
aware of improper working conditions such as overly saturated grounds which can cause slippery condi-
tions.  Taking note of all potential area hazards  will increase your productivity as well as your safety.

Never allow bystanders to be near mowing or brush cutting or to climb on the machine.

Loading or “lugging down” the cutter excessively will significantly reduce its cutting capacity and result in
increased hydraulic oil temperature.  Stay aware of the cutter drum speed and lift out of the cut until
maximum speed is regained before resuming.

When cutting large diameter material, lay the tree down and plane the tree from side to side.  This will
proved a better, finer mulch and is quicker and easier than trying to grind a tree of +6” diameter from the
top down.

Do not use this attachment as a bucket to dig up roots and spread piles of dirt.  

This type of damage will

not be covered by your warranty and repairs will be expensive.  

The weldment’s design is strong

enough to last for decades if cared for properly.  Watch the BrushHound video CD to observe the proper
cutting technique for your conditions.

Check your discharge path.  Most mowers and brush cutters will have some combination of material dis-
charge system.  Always make sure you know your discharge direction and discharge guards are properly
secured and in good working order.  Never start the attachment if the safety guards are not securely fas-
tened to the attachment.

Abuse can be indicated by drum damage or premature knife failure.  To prevent abuse, always reduce
cutting load before significant cutter drum speed is lost.

VI) Transport, Removal & Storage

a) Transporting on Power Unit

If the attachment is being transported on the Power Unit, disengage the auxiliary hydraulic circuit and 

position the attachment at a reasonable driving height and position to maximize Power Unit’s balance.  Wait 
for the drum to stop rotating before transport. 

2) Basic Operation

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Страница 1: ...BRUSHHOUND EX OWNER S MANUAL EX Series by PO Box 220 2507 Tully Road Hughson CA 95326 USA 800 426 5615 www Valleytoolmfg com...

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Страница 3: ...lubricated Buyer is shown all grease fittings and proper daily maintenance routine Buyer is shown correct operation procedures including correct height of attachment All bolts checked for tightness A...

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Страница 5: ...dure 6 Running Your Attachment 7 Basic Guidelines for Running Your Attachment 9 Transport Removal Storage 9 Adjustments Maintenance Service Safety 11 Lubrication 11 Wearable Component Maintenance 11 K...

Страница 6: ...s previously manufactured If at any time you require additional information consult your authorized dealer or the customer service depart ment ATTENTION The safety of the operator was one of the prima...

Страница 7: ...ent of attachment knives explained to end user ALL safety precautions thoroughly read and understood Warranty RockHound Attachments guarantees the BrushHound Brush Shredder to be free from defect in m...

Страница 8: ...e minimum safe distance from discharge is 300 ft Under no circumstances should the blades of this machine come into contact with the ground or should the machine be curled in such a way that the blade...

Страница 9: ...racked or broken blades with new ones Do not attempt to weld damaged blades This can cause damage that could result in the blade being thrown from the shredder Wear gloves and eye protection and exerc...

Страница 10: ...to your Power Unit s auxiliary hydraulic circuit If your Power Unit does not have an auxiliary circuit fully retract the thumb and use your thumb s hydraulic circuit See the Hydraulic Plumbing sec tio...

Страница 11: ...essurized even when turned off before approaching or allowing others to approach the Attachment 6 Visually inspect hydraulic motor motor protection valve and other areas for signs of excessive heat de...

Страница 12: ...Down Shredding Thicker brush and trees can be shredded from the top down Starting from a stationary position raise the boom and curl the head so that it is mostly perpendicular with the tree but not...

Страница 13: ...8 House Rotation Shredding EX Series by Top Down Shredding...

Страница 14: ...cutting large diameter material lay the tree down and plane the tree from side to side This will proved a better finer mulch and is quicker and easier than trying to grind a tree of 6 diameter from t...

Страница 15: ...e it from the Attachment d Storage on Power Unit When leaving the Attachment unattended while still attached to the Power Unit 1 Find a suitable flat location to leave the Power Unit and Attachment 2...

Страница 16: ...ign of chronic over greasing a Idle Bearing The idle bearing is located under the Idle Side Bearing Cover and has a grease fitting located on the bearing s mounting flange The idle bearing comes pre p...

Страница 17: ...bearings should be replaced every 1500 2000 hours of operation depending on the environment and us age conditions d Safety Guards Safety guards are in place for the protection of the Operator bystande...

Страница 18: ...aning your Attachment regularly will help prolong the life of both the paint and the safety decals as well as minimize the risk of unintentional fire 1 Check for excessive grease in the bearing areas...

Страница 19: ...EX Series by 16 Cleaning Locations Debris can collect on bearings in the motor area on top or on the rear deflection guard Use a power washer to keep these areas clean...

Страница 20: ...llows a Pressure In shown as male quick connect This attaches to your Power Unit s high pressure line On some units it may be necessary to switch the male and female quick connectors depending on the...

Страница 21: ...ick couplers may need to be ex changed on hose ends depending on the power unit If oil is flowing and there is no movement this may be due to coupler orientation 16 EX Series by Pressure In Male Quick...

Страница 22: ...e drum ever be reversed Q Sometimes the attachment loses RPM very rapidly even though its use has not changed why A Allow drum RPM to fully recover before continuing with operation The drum acts as a...

Страница 23: ...18 EX Series by Serial Number Plate...

Страница 24: ...EX Series Brush Shredder Parts Catalog 19 www rockhound com...

Страница 25: ...aring Guard 1 4 Motor Guard Top 1 BC 40EX 5 Motor Guard Bottom 1 BC 40EX 1 6 Reinforced Thumb 1 7 Document Holder 1 DC 50 8 Chains CH 1000 9 Chain Retention Rods 40 2 CR 40 Chain Retention Rods 30 2 C...

Страница 26: ...ention Ring 1 8 Dampener Washer 1 CD 40EX 13A 9 Wire Guard Drive Side CD 40EX 16A 10 Wire Guard Idle Side 1 CD 40EX 17 11 Cutter Drum Assembly 40 EX 1 CD 40EX Cutter Drum Assembly 40 HD 1 CD 40EX HD C...

Страница 27: ...420 4 Hose Barb 90 2 HY 2425 5 3 4 Hydraulic Hose 100 2 HY 2550 6 3 4 Female Flatface Coupler 1 HY 2530 7 3 4 Male Flatface Coupler 1 HY 2530 8 1 x 3 4 90 Adapter 2 HY 2545 9 Check Valve 1 10 Plug 11...

Страница 28: ...BRUSHHOUND DEFENDER OWNER S MANUAL EX Series by PO Box 220 2507 Tully Road Hughson CA 95326 USA 800 426 5615 www Valleytoolmfg com...

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