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
3-4
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
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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.