Erskine attachments Mini snow blade User manual

Mini Snow Blade

For

Mini Skid Steer Loaders

And

Mini Track Loaders

Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Parts Information

Read this Manual Before Use

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Write the serial number for your attachment in the spaces below. Always refer to this serial

number when calling for service or parts.

Serial Number………….._____________

YOUR ATTACHMENT DEALER

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

CONTACT:

SAFETY

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SERIAL NUMBER/DECAL LOCATION

5-6

USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

7-8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9-10

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

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PARTS INFORMATION

12-14

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

15

BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION

16

NOTES

17-18

WARRANTY

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NOTE: Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make

improvements in design or changes in specifications at any time without

notice and without incurring any obligations to install them on units

previously sold.

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The signal words CAUTION, WARNING, or

DANGER are used to indicate hazards.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

The word IMPORTANT is used in the text when

immediate damage will occur due to improper

technique or operation.

The word NOTE is used to convey information that

is out of context with the manual text; special

information such as specifications, techniques,

reference information, and other information of a

supplementary nature.

The user is responsible for inspecting the machine

daily, and for having parts repaired or replaced when

continued use of the machine would cause damage,

excessive wear to other parts or make the machine

unsafe for continued operation.

If an operating procedure, tool device, maintenance

or work method not specifically recommended is

used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you

and others. You must also ensure that the

attachment will not be damaged or made unsafe by

the procedures you choose.

Erskine Attachments LLC cannot anticipate every

possible circumstance that might involve potential

hazard. The safety messages found in this manual

and on the machine are therefore not all inclusive.

Throughout this manual, reference may be made to

the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) side. These

terms are used as viewed from the operator’s seat

facing front.

SAFETY

DO NOT use or perform maintenance on this machine until this manual has been

read and understood. In addition, read the Operation and Maintenance

Manual(s) pertaining to the attachment and the attachment carrier (“Loader”).

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SAFETY

Improper operation can cause serious

injury or death.

Pre-operation

•This machine is designed for moving snow and

light materials on loaders with a Rated Operating

Capacity (ROC) of 1000 pounds or less only.

NEVER use this machine for any other purpose.

•Read the operator’s manual for the “Skid Steer

Loader.”NEVER allow untrained people to

operate.

•Operating instructions must be given to everyone

before operating this attachment and at least once

a year thereafter in accordance with OSHA

regulations.

•NEVER exceed the maximum recommended input

power or speed specifications for the attachment.

Over-powering or over-speeding the attachment

may cause personal injury and/or machine

damage.

•Keep all shields, guards, and covers in place.

•Do not modify equipment or add attachments that

are not approved by Erskine Attachments LLC.

•Use adequate safety warning lights and devices as

required by local regulations. Obey all local laws

and regulations regarding machine operation on

public property.

Operation

•Always wear eyeprotection that meets ANSI z87.1

or use with an enclosure that provides similar

protection.

•Hydraulic connections may be hot after use. Use

gloves if connecting or disconnecting after use.

•Check and be sure all operating controls are in

neutral before starting the engine.

•Always stay in the operator position when using

the attachment.

Operation (continued)

•Keep people away from loader and attachment

when in use. This attachment has moving parts.

•NEVER operate near embankments or terrain that

is so steep that rollover could occur.

•Before leaving the operator position, lower the

attachment to rest flat on the ground, stop engine,

relieve hydraulic pressure to the attachment, set

park brake, and wait for all motion to stop.

•NEVER place hands near moving parts or clear

debris while engine is running.

Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard

•Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious

injury.

•Avoid the hazard by relieving the

pressure before disconnecting

hydraulic lines.

•Use a piece of paper or cardboard, NOT BODY

PARTS, to check for suspected leaks. Wear

protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles

when servicing or performing maintenance on

hydraulic systems.

•If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.

Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically

removed within a few hours or gangrene may

result.

Maintenance

•NEVER make adjustments, lubricate, clean, or

perform any service on the machine while it is in

operation.

•Make sure the attachment is serviced on a daily

basis. Improper maintenance can cause serious

injury or death in addition to damage to the

attachment and/or your equipment.

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SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS

Serial Number Location:

It is important to refer to the serial number of the attachment when making repairs or ordering parts. Early or later

models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use different

procedures in doing a specific operation.

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Part number: 200001

Location: On back of moldboard, LH side

Quantity: 1 (w/ Optional Hydraulic Angle)

SERIAL NUMBER AND SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS________

Small Brand Decal

Location: On back of moldboard, centered

Quantity: 1

Safety Decals Locations:

The locations of the safety decals are shown. If

these decals are missing, damaged, or painted over

they must be replaced. Call Erskine Attachments

LLC (218-435-4045) for replacement decals.

B

A

Part number: 203234

Location: On back of moldboard, LH side

Quantity: 1

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USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

After the initial set-up assembly is completed, use the following procedure to mount the attachment to the loader.

Coupler wedges or pins must extend through holes in attachment. Levers must be fully

down and locked. Failure to secure wedges or pins can allow the attachment to come off and cause injury

or death.

IMPORTANT: This attachment is not designed to be used on loaders with a Rated Operating Capacity (ROC)

of more than 1000 pounds.

Instructions for mounting to a ride-on

mini skid steer:

1. Use the step, safety treads, and grab handles to

get on and off the loader and attachment.

2. Sitting in the operator’s seat, lower the seat bar,

fasten the seat belt, make sure all controls are in

neutral, and start the engine.

3. Drive the loader to the rear of the attachment.

Put the loader quick attach coupler into the

attachment mounting bracket.

4. Tilt the loader coupler back a small amount until

it is fully engaged with the attachment mounting

bracket.

5. Stop the engine and engage the park brake.

6. Exit the loader and secure the coupler locking

mechanism that locks the attachment to the

loader.

Instructions for mounting to a

walk-behind mini skid steer:

1. Standing at the operator’s station, make sure all

controls are in neutral, and start the engine.

2. Drive the loader to the rear of the attachment.

Put the loader quick attach coupler into the

attachment mounting bracket.

3. Tilt the loader coupler back a small amount until

it is fully engaged with the attachment mounting

bracket.

4. Stop the engine and engage the park brake.

5. Walk to the front of the loader and secure the

coupler locking mechanism that locks the

attachment to the loader.

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USER’S MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting Hydraulics:

1. If the mini snow blade is equipped with the

optional hydraulic angle package, connect the

hydraulic quick couplers from the attachment to

the loader.

IMPORTANT: Wipe the ends of the hydraulic

quick couplers (both lead and loader) with a rag to

remove any possible contamination.

Contamination can cause hydraulic components

to fail and is not covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the quick couplers are

fully engaged. If the quick couplers do not fully

engage, check to see that the couplers are the

same size and brand. Do not force the quick

couplers together.

NOTE: See the loader’s operator’s manual for

auxiliary hydraulic specifications and connection

instructions.

NOTE: Attachment is shipped with 8FJX (3/4”

Female JIC Swivel) fittings on the ends of the lead

hoses.

2. Make sure the hoses are properly routed to fit your

specific loader. If the hoses are not routed

correctly, hoses may get pinched or rub on tires.

Be sure to check the hose routing through the full

range of intended motion of the attachment before

operating it.

More than one routing may be acceptable

depending on the loader. Pick the routing that

best suits your specific loader.

IMPORTANT: Proper hose routing is the

responsibility of the owner and/or operator.

Pinched or stretched hoses are not covered under

warranty.

Mounting is now complete and the attachment is

ready for operation. Use the above instructions in the

reverse order to dismount the attachment from the

loader.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Manual Angle Pin

Trip Spring

Eye Bolt

IMPORTANT: The mini snow blade is designed for

moving snowand lightmaterial only. It is not designed

for shaping or grading soil.

Snow Removal

1. With the operator in the seat of the loader, the seat

belt fastened, and the seat bar lowered (if so

equipped), start the engine.

2. With the loader lift arms fully lowered, tilt the

attachment forward to rest on the skid shoes.

3. Drive the loader forward to push snow.

4. Use the loader lift and tilt functions to increase

traction and adjust the pitch of the attachment.

5. On manual angling models, stop the loader, turn

off the engine, and engage the park brake. Then

remove the angle lock pin, push the blade to the

desired angle, and reinstall the pin in the nearest

pin hole location.

6. On hydraulic angling models, activate the auxiliary

hydraulics to angle the attachment left or right to

the desired position.

Trip Springs

The mini snow blade is equipped with trip springs that

allow the moldboard to tilt forward when the cutting

edge strikes an obstruction. This helps protect the

attachment and the obstruction from damage.

To reset the trip springs after striking an obstruction,

raise the loader lift arms to lift the attachment slightly

off of the ground, or slowly drive the loader backward

a few feet.

The trip spring tension can be adjusted by tightening

or loosening the eye bolts. Make sure the tension of

both springs is about the same.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Trip Locks

A

B

Light Material Removal

The mini snow blade may be used for light material

grading. In order to use the attachment for this

purpose, install bolts and lock nuts in both of the trip

locks to lock the moldboard in the upright position.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the attachment for snow

removal with bolts installed in the trip locks. Serious

damage may occur to the attachment as well as other

equipment and/or road surfaces.

Skid Shoe Height Adjustment

1. Raise the attachment off of the ground and block

up securely.

2. Remove the lynch pin [A] from the first skid shoe

and slide the skid shoe out of the mount bushing.

3. Install spacer washers [B] on the skid shoe to

achieve the desired cutting edge height, and slide

the skid shoe back into the mount bushing.

4. Store remaining spacer washers on top of the

mount bushing, an install the lynch pin to secure

the skid shoe and washers in place.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other skid shoe. Make

sure both skid shoes are set to the same height.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Lower the attachment to rest flat on the ground, shut down the engine, relieve the

hydraulic pressure to the attachment, set the park brake, and wait for all motion to stop before leaving

the operator’s seat to perform service of any kind.

It is the operator’s responsibility to make daily inspections of the loader and attachment for damage, loose bolts,

fluid leaks, or anything else that could cause a potential service or safety problem. Preventive maintenance is

the easiest and least expensive type of maintenance.

IMPORTANT: Bolts can loosen after initial usage. After the first hour of operation check all bolts.

Use No. 2 lithium base gun grease when lubricating

all attachment grease fittings.

Grease the angle pivot bushing every 8 hours of

operation.

Grease both angle cylinder zerks (if equipped) every

8 hours of operation.

NOTE: It may be necessary to angle the blade to the

right to allow easier access to both angle cylinder

zerks.

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No. 2 Lithium

base gun grease

Clean engine oil

LUBRICATION

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PARTS INFORMATION

ITEM

QTY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

STOCK NO.

1

400103

MOUNT W/A

2

1

400108

SNOW BLADE SWIVEL W/A

3

1

400109

MOLDBOARD 48 W/A

48” SNOWBLADE

1

400110

MOLDBOARD 60 W/A

60” SNOWBLADE

4

1

400111

CUTTING EDGE 1/2 X 4 X 49.5 BOLT ON

48” SNOWBLADE

1

400186

CUTTING EDGE 1/2 X 4 X 61.5 BOLT ON

60” SNOWBLADE

5

2

100301

SKID SHOE

6

5

33626

WASHER LOCK 1/2"

6

33626

WASHER LOCK 1/2"

8

2

100303

SPRING TRIP 2.38 OD X 15 EXT

7

2

315467

SKID SHOE 6" URETHANE

URETHANE SKID SHOE OPT PKG

9

2

42260

BOLT EYE 1/2 X 2

10

2

317287

WASHER FENDER 1/2" X 2" X 1/8"

11

2

400119

BUSHING CYL TILT

12

1

400143

BUSHING SWIVEL

13

1

400175

PLATE BACKING 49.5 PNT

48” OPT. URE/RUB CUTTING EDGE

1

400185

PLATE BACKING 61.5 PNT

60” OPT. URE/RUB CUTTING EDGE

14

1

400170

CUTTING EDGE RUB 49.5 HSB

48” OPT. RUBBER CUTTING EDGE

1

400172

CUTTING EDGE URE 49.5 HSB

48” OPT. URE. CUTTING EDGE

1

400176

CUTTING EDGE RUB 61.5 HSB

60” OPT. RUBBER CUTTING EDGE

1

400178

CUTTING EDGE URE 61.5 HSB

60” OPT. URE. CUTTING EDGE

15

5

13209

BOLT HEX 1/2 X 1-1/2 NC GR 5

48” OPT. URE/RUB CUTTING EDGE

6

13209

BOLT HEX 1/2 X 1-1/2 NC GR 5

60” OPT. URE/RUB CUTTING EDGE

16

5

37214

NUT REV LOCK 1/2 NC

48” OPT. URE/RUB CUTTING EDGE

6

37214

NUT REV LOCK 1/2 NC

60” OPT. URE/RUB CUTTING EDGE

21

1

32467

BOLT FLG THRD RLNG

3/8 X 3/4 - UNC - GR 5

22

2

13209

BOLT HEX

1/2 X 1.5 - UNC - GR 5

24

3

37214

NUT REV LOCK

1/2 - UNC - GR 5

25

1

13223

BOLT HEX

1/2 X 5 - UNC - GR 5

26

2

313321

WASHER .53ID X 1.375OD X .199

27

9

36110

NUT HEX FULL 1/2 NC GR 5

48” SNOWBLADE

10

36110

NUT HEX FULL 1/2 NC GR 5

60” SNOWBLADE

28

1

400041

PIN 1 X 4 W/A

HYDRAULIC ANGLING OPT

29

1

316026

PIN 1 X 5 W/A

HYDRAULIC ANGLING OPT

30

2

104432

PIN LYNCH 7/16

31

1

103880

WASHER LOCK

0.375 - GR 5

32

1

103116

BOLT HEX

3/8 X 1 - UNC - GR 5

33

5

22643

BOLT PLOW 1/2 X 1.5 - UNC - GR 5

48” SNOWBLADE

6

22643

BOLT PLOW 1/2 X 1.5 - UNC - GR 5

60” SNOWBLADE

35

1

300284

PIN HITCH 3/4 X 5

MANUAL ANGLING (STANDARD)

36

1

200064

PIN CLIP 1/8 X 2-5/8

MANUAL ANGLING (STANDARD)

40

6

0167011

NUT FLG TOP LOCK 1/2 NC GR 8 YZ

OPTIONAL MOUNT PACKAGE

41

6

15209

BOLT HEX - 1/2 X 1-1/2 - UNC - GR 8

OPTIONAL MOUNT PACKAGE

42

1

400000

MOUNT FRAME TORO MINI W/A

OPTIONAL MOUNT PACKAGE

1

400001

MOUNT FRAME ASV MINI W/A

OPTIONAL MOUNT PACKAGE

1

400002

MOUNT FRAME BC MINI W/A

OPTIONAL MOUNT PACKAGE

1

300283

MOUNT FRAME UNIV MINI W/A

OPTIONAL MOUNT PACKAGE

1

330622

MOUNT FRAME AVANT MINI W/A

AVANT ADPT MNT PKG 330753

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PARTS INFORMATION

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PARTS INFORMATION

ITEM

QTY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

STOCK NO.

6

1

400074

CYLINDER 2 X 4 W/BUSHINGS

HYDRAULIC OPTION ONLY

34.1

1

300404

ADPT STR 8MB-6MJ ORFICE .030

HYDRAULIC OPTION ONLY

34.2

1

201925

ADPT STR 8MB-6MJ

HYDRAULIC OPTION ONLY

34.3

2

400047

HOSE 3/8 X 65" 8FJX-6FJX

HYDRAULIC OPTION ONLY

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

All dimensions are in INCHES.

Model

48

60

Working Width –Straight

49.5”

61.5”

Working Width –Fully Angled

44” @ 27°

54.5” @ 27°

Overall Height

21.3”

Trip Type

Moldboard

Number of Trip Springs

2

Cutting Edge

1/2" x 4” Bolt-On

Operating Weight (w/out mount)

175 lbs.

190 lbs.

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BOLT TORQUE INFORMATION

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NOTES

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NOTES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Erskine Attachments LLC warrants each new machine manufactured by us to be free from defects

in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months from date of delivery to the

original purchaser.

Our obligation under this warranty is to replace free of charge, at our factory or authorized

dealership, any part proven defective within the stated warranty time limit.

All parts must be returned freight prepaid and adequately packaged to prevent damage in transit.

This warranty does not cover:

1.

New products which have been operated in excess of rated capacities or negligence

2. Misuse, abuse, accidents or damage due to improperly routed hoses

3.

Machines which have been altered, modified or repaired in any manner not authorized

by our company

4. Previously owned equipment

5.

Any ground engaging tools in which natural wear is involved, i.e. tooth tips, cutting

teeth, etc

6. Normal maintenance

7. Fork tines

8. Hydraulic motors that have been disassembled in any manor

In no event will the Sales Representative, Dealership, Erskine Attachments LLC, or any other

company affiliated with it or them be liable for incidental or consequential damages or injuries,

including but not limited to the loss of profit, rental or substitute equipment or other commercial

loss. Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy being as provided here in above.

Erskine Attachments LLC must receive immediate notification of defect and no allowance will be

made for repairs without our consent or approval.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied by law or otherwise, and there

is no warranty of merchantability or fitness purpose.

No agent, employee, or representative of Erskine Attachments LLC has any authority to bind

Erskine Attachments LLC to any warranty except as specifically set forth herein. Any of these

limitations excluded by local law shall be deemed deleted from this warranty; all other terms apply.

This warranty may not be enlarged or modified in any manner except in writing signed by an

executive officer of Erskine Attachments LLC to improve its products whenever it is possible and

practical to do so. Erskine Attachments LLC reserves the right to make changes and or add

improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes or add such

improvements to products previously sold.

Erskine Attachments LLC

P.O. Box 1083 Alexandria, MN 56308

Phone (218) 435-4045 Fax (218) 435-5293

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P/N 300439 Date Printed: 2/22/2021

Erskine Attachments LLC Printed in U.S.A.

Erskine Attachments Mini Snow Blade User manual

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