AgLand 64-180 2008 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Models 64-180 and 74-180
May 2008
2008

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Introduction
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Safety Instructions
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Safety Decals
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Operating Instructions
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Maintenance
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Trouble Shooting
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Warranty
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty
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Contents

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Introduction
The following manual is a set of rules and instructions intended to inform the owner/operator about the function and
safe operation of the Mow-Chip Rotary Brush Mower.
Failure to observe these rules may result in serious injury to the operator and/or other persons.
Your new Mow-Chip Rotary Brush Mower is a precision built machine, carefully constructed to give excellent perfor-
mance and long-term service. It is also a high-speed machine consisting of rapidly moving sharp components and
must be used at all times with extreme caution and attention.
Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully prior to attempting use of this mower.

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Safety Instructions
Prior to Any Use of Mower:
1. Only mature experienced adults are permitted to operate the Mow-Chip Rotary Brush Mower. Persons age 16 or
under, or any other inexperienced persons are prohibited.
2. Do not operate machinery while intoxicated or when judgement may be impaired by medication. Safety goggles
and hearing protection are required.
3. Do not operate mower in darkness or at any time when fi eld of operation is not clearly visible.
4. Do not remove safety shields for any reason other than repairs. Replace immediately before resuming operation
of the mower.
5. Be sure the safety limit chain is in place and secured before attempting operation of the mower. Keep hands and
feet clear of the deck while the mower is running.
6. Do not engage the mower before all necessary hookups and adjustments have been made to both mower and
skidsteer.
7. Shut off all power sources including the skidsteer. Do not attempt any adjustments or repairs while mower is en-
gaged.
8. Do not attempt any inspections or repairs underneath mower before carefully blocking the mower with skids in a
solid position.
A Thorough Investigation of the Area Prior to Mowing Includes the Following:
Check the fi eld of operation in detail to prevent serious injury by thrown objects or blade contact.
1. Do not allow bystanders anywhere in the fi eld of operation. Area must be clear of people, animals, traffi c, and
buildings at all times during mowing operations.
2. Do not use the mower in confi ned spaces. Area of operation must have totally visible fi eld at all times.
3. Do not begin mowing before the entire area to be mowed has been checked in detail for objects or material which
may be thrown or discharged by mower blades. All such material must be removed.
4. Obvious hazards such as power lines, telephone or gas fi xtures as well as large rocks, scrap metal, fences or any
other objects, which cannot be removed from the site, must be fl agged or marked so that they may be avoided.
5. Mower blades must be able to turn freely at all times. Do not operate the mower in standing water, bog or where
sharply uneven terrain exists such as dirt piles, large holes and/or trenches.
6. Do not continue operation of the mower if blades should become jammed or entangled for any reason. All func-
tions should be immediately stopped by disengaging the controls. Failure to do so may result in serious damage
to the mower.
7. Do not attempt mowing operations on sharp inclines or steep declines or at sharp angles where the skidsteer and
mower may roll over.

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Safety Decals
CAUTION
Do not operate
on high-flow
hydraulics.
DC0127
DANGER
Attach safety
chain to skidsteer
before operating
rotary cutter!
DC0129
WARNING
ROTATING BLADE HAZARD
Keep Away -Rotating Blades
To prevent serious injury or death from thrown
objects or blade contact:
• Do not operate with deflectors removed.
• Do not point discharge toward people, animals
or buildings when operating.
• Do not place hands or feet under deck when
operating or when engine is running.
DC0128

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Operating Instructions
The following rules of operation will ensure your new rotary mower delivers top quality results while protecting both
operator and machine from injury and/or damage.
1. Safety goggles and some type of hearing protection are required during mowing operation.
2. Important - no high fl ow hydraulics over 25 G.P.M., unless unit also is equipped with high fl ow motor. Doing so may
cause serious damage to the motor resulting in the warranty being voided.
3. Following normal hydraulic hookup of mower to skidsteer, do a visual check of lock pins, making sure that the
mower is locked securely in place.
4. Connect the lift limit safety chain.
A. Adjust chain around bracket on frontside of skidsteer, by looping chain. Lift limit is adjusted to 12 inches
above ground level and hydraulic couplers are then connected.
B. All safety chains and shields must be in place prior to applying power to the mower. A fi nal careful walk
around inspection is highly recommended.
5. Choose a smooth, level, debris-free area for the next step. Apply power to the mower making sure it is running
smoothly and at full speed before moving the skidsteer. Make sure mower runners are as close to the ground as
possible. Never raise the rear side of the mower higher than 6 inches above ground level.
6. Proceed mowing with care not to overload the mower. Brush volumes may vary and the mower may become over
loaded in dense stands. Simply slow down allowing the mower to reach full speed before resuming operations.
Raise front of mower slightly and move forward slowly to bend tree over when cutting larger diameter brush. Never
attempt to cut material more than 2 inches in diameter.
7. Stay alert for unexpected hazards and keep total control of both mower and skidsteer at all times.

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Maintenance
The following maintenance instructions should be observed and completed to ensure long and continued good perfor-
mance of the Mow-Chip Rotary Brush Mower.
1. The following bolts should be torqued with a torque wrench. Motor bolts, gear box bolts and safety device bolts.
Check these bolts after 4 hours of operation and at appropriate times thereafter.
2. Nuts on stumpjumper and bar must be torqued tightly every 8 to 16 hours. Tighten castle nut which holds
stumpjumper or bar to lower end of gearbox. Torque tightly.
3. Maintain correct lubricant levels by making regular check of gearbox prior to the operation of the mower. SAE 80-
90 gear lubricant is recommended. Check lubricant levels on side of gearbox where pipe plug is located. Lubricant
should be the same level as the plug. Do not overfi ll, excess lubricant can damage gearbox seals.
4. Sound sharp mower blades are vital to proper function of the mower:
- By regular inspection of blades, operator should ensure blades are sharp, free of chipping and tightened.
- Blades must be replaced in pairs.
- Blades must not be welded or straightened.
- Damaged blades may create vibration and dangerous conditions and mower function.
Maintenance Checklist
The following is an extremely important list that should be carried out on a regular schedule:
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Blades
Check before each use for damage or bending. Replace if necessary, in pairs only. Do not attempt to weld or
straighten blades.
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Shaft
Inspect shaft regularly for foreign material and remove if present.
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Bolts and Nuts
Extremely Important: Make sure skidsteer is shut off prior to the following step.
- Remove blade bolt cover and check that blade bolts are securely tightened.
- Torque all bolts tightly.
- Blade bolts should be checked every 6 hours.
- All bolts should be checked regularly, replaced if damaged, and retorqued tightly.
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Gearbox
Check lubrication level regularly and ensure correct level is maintained. Recommended gear lubricant is SAE 80-
90 weight gear lubricant.

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The following trouble shooting suggestions may assist in solving some problems should they arise:
1.
Oil Leaks
- Improperly installed or missing motor drain plug.
- Damaged gearbox seal.
- Bent or damaged shaft on gearbox.
- Loose or improperly connected hydraulic connections.
2.
Power Loss
- Low, overheated or contaminated hydraulic fl uid.
- Gearbox lubricant level too low.
- Input shaft key missing.
- Broken gearbox motor shear pin.
3.
Sudden or Excessive Mower Vibration
- Loose nuts or bolts.
- Broken or damaged blades.
- Blade carrier unbalanced.
- Bent shaft on gearbox.
Trouble Shooting

LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty service will be performed by AgLand Dealer authorized to sell the Mow-Chip.
AGLAND WARRANTY
Prairie Queen Inc. manufactures the Mow-Chip. Prai-
rie Queen Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants each Mow-
Chip sold by it to be free of defects in material or
workmanship under normal use and service. The
sole obligation of the Manufacturer is limited to re-
pairing or replacing, as the Manufacturer may elect,
any part or parts that prove, in the Manufacturer’s
judgement, to be defective in material or workman-
ship within one year after delivery to the original Re-
tail Purchaser under normal use. The defective part
or parts will be replaced or repaired only to the origi-
nal Retail Purchaser. Warranty repair or replacement
will be done at the location of the AgLand Dealer
who sold the Mow-Chip. Defective parts must be re-
turned to the AgLand Dealer who sold the Mow-Chip
at the expense of the Retail Purchaser to be inspect-
ed by the Manufacturer. Purchaser must give written
notice to the Dealer from whom the Mow-Chip was
purchased of any claimed defect and the Dealer will
repair or replace the part or parts found to be defec-
tive.
Note: The sole remedy of the Purchaser for claim
under this warranty is the repair or replacement of
defective parts.
This warranty does not extend to the drive compo-
nents, which are made by other manufacturers and
carry warranties from said manufacturers. This war-
ranty does not extend to the blades nor to the bolts
that hold the blades in place. There are no repre-
sentations, warranties, or conditions, express or
implied, statutory or otherwise, except those herein
contained and no agreement collateral otherwise
except those herein contained, and no agreement
collateral hereto shall be binding upon either party
unless in writing hereon or attached hereto, signed
by the Purchaser and accepted by the Manufacturer
at its head offi ce.
SERVICE AND WARRANTY
INFORMATION
The Manufacturer’s liability under this warranty is
limited to the repairing or replacing of parts only, and
the Manufacturer shall in no event be liable to the
Retail Purchaser for consequential damage or loss
of profi ts sustained by it as a result of any defect in
material or workmanship on any of the equipment
covered by this warranty.
Altering, modifying or adding additional equipment
which is not approved for installation on the Mow-
Chip by the Manufacturer will void this warranty.
All warranties are subject to legislation of the state
or province in which the Mow-Chip is sold.
Note: There are no warranties, express or implied,
by the Manufacturer or its Dealer regarding the
Mow-Chip except the warranty against defects in
the material or workmanship expressed herein. No
person is authorized to bind the Manufacturer to
any other warranty whatsoever.
The Manufacturer reserves the right at any time
to make changes in the design, material, parts, or
specifi cations of the Mow-Chip without thereby be-
coming liable to make similar changes in equipment,
machinery or parts previously manufactured.
Prairie Queen Industries
Issue Date May 2008 Part No. 814213
Printed in Canada JW0508