EVH MFG HARDEE HR2360 Installation instructions

OPERATOR’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LISTING
Long Reach Cutter
Model: HR2360
DANGER
Read this manual and the manual for
your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself
with both machines before operating!
4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 [phone]
WWW.HARDEEBYEVH.COM [email protected]
MANUAL P/N 24544
FOR SERIAL #s STARTING WITH 012436
RELEASED 04/15/16

MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
Customer Pre-Operation Check List Reference
Read, understand and follow the general safety rules
listed in this manual. Page 2
Check all shields and guards. Page 2
Cut driveshaft to the proper length for your tractor. Page 8
Add ballast to the rear tractor tires and space them at
their widest setting. Page 8
Add ballast and front weights to your tractor, if needed. Page 8
Check all fluid levels in the cutter. Page 11
Turn gate valve under the oil tank “on”. Page 12
Check all grease fittings. Page 15
Service Notice
Please take extra care while servicing the hydraulic system by keeping all openings
properly covered, thus preventing contamination of the hydraulic components.
Contaminates in the oil WILL cause faulty operation or premature failure of components in
the hydraulic control valve, pump, and motor.
Disclaimer
THIS CUTTER IS NOT DESIGNED TO CUT TREES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM (VERTICALLY)
WITH THE CUTTER DECK IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION (See Fig. 1). The cutter is
designed to trim branches with the cutter deck in the VERTICAL position while moving the
tractor forwards or backwards, repositioning the cutter deck after each path (See Fig. 2).
The cutter is also designed to cut tree trunks and branches up to 4” in diameter with the
“Hinged Gate” in the unlocked, secured raised position and the cutter deck in the
HORIZONTAL position, perpendicular to the trunk and/or branch of the tree (See Fig. 3).
Any modes of operation other than the ones described above and shown below, while
cutting trees and/or branches are not permitted and shall void the warranty. Moreover,
HARDEE by EVH Manufacturing Company, LLC does not accept any liability to any person
and/or material when the cutter is operated in violation of the above information.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction 1
To Our Customers 1
Owner’s Responsibility 1
Purpose Of This Manual 1
Safety-Alert Symbol 1
Signal Words 1
Customer Assistance 1
Section 2 Safety Information 2
General Safety Rules 2
Safety Decals 3
Section 3 Assembly And Installation 7
Component Identification And Terminology 7
Tractor Requirements 8
Driveshaft Installation 8
Driveshaft Installation On Pump Shaft 8
Tractor Hook-Up Procedures 8
Driveshaft Installation On PTO 9
Hydraulic System Setup 9
Working Safely With Hydraulic Lines 9
Description of Operation 9
Joystick Functions 9
Tethered Grip with Micro-Joysticks 10
Section 4 Operation Instruction 11
Operation Instructions 11
During Operation 11
Daily Start-Up Checklist 11
Operating Environment 11
Application Do’s And Don’ts 11
Using Your Cutter 12
Getting Started 13
Boom Breakaway 13
Mowing In Reverse 13
Side Dressing Trees 13
Unhook And Post Use Care 14
Unhooking The HR2360 14
Post Use Care 14
Section 5 Maintenance 15
Maintenance And Service Schedule 15
First Stage Boom 15
First Stage Boom To Second Stage Boom 15
Deck And Second Stage Boom 15
Greasing PTO Driveshaft To Pump 15
Inspection And Replacement Of Blades 16
Inspection And Replacement Of Blade Holder 16
Inspection 16
Replacement 16
Checking The Cutter Head Relief Valve 16
Cylinder Speed 17
Adjusting The Cylinder Control Valve 17
Individual Cylinder Counterbalance Valves 17
HR2360 Control Valve Port Listing 18
Control Valve Port Schematic 19
HR2360 Valve / Joystick Wiring Schematic 20
Routine Maintenance Checklist 21
Section 6 Troubleshooting 22
Troubleshooting Guide 22-23
Fault Codes for Status LED 24
Controller Diagram 25
HR2360 Electric Schematic 26
Section 7 Specifications 27
Summary Of Specifications 27
Note Page 28
Section 8 Replacement 29-48
HR2360 - Parts Breakdown 29-40
Note Page 38
Blade Hydraulic / Cylinder Hydraulic Schematic 39-40
26765 Blade Holder W/Blades 41
Hydraulic Motor Housing Assy. 42
25793 Driveshaft Breakdown 43
25792 Driveshaft Breakdown 44
Belting Extension Kit Breakdown 45-46
Front Chain Guard Breakdown 47
Rear Chain Guard Breakdown 48
Section 9 Reference 49
Bolt Torque 49-50
Checking Bolt Torque 49-50
Torque Specifications 49-50
Section 10 Warranty 51
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HR2360 Long Reach Cutter

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Introduction
HR2360 Long Reach Cutter 1 3/10/07
To Our Customers
We at Hardee by EVH Manufacturing Company thank
you for buying your new Long Reach Cutter.
We have tried hard to build a cutter to do the work you
have in mind. Many hours of engineering, field-testing
and improvement have gone into the design and
fabrication of your cutter. We will strive to continue this
quality of manufacturing in the future, always keeping
the customer’s needs clearly in mind.
The best performance of your cutter will depend on
you. Proper lubrication, maintenance, hookup,
adjustments and operation are essential for it to give
you long and dependable service. However, as with
any type of equipment, your cutter is designed to
perform specific functions.
In this manual, you will find instructions on cutter
features, maintenance and operation. If customer
service or repair parts are required, contact your local
Hardee dealer. Please specify model and serial
number when ordering parts.
Owner’s Responsibility
The manufacturer has no control over the ultimate use
of the cutter and therefore assumes no responsibility
or liability for damage or injury resulting from the use
of this machine.
The upkeep of the hydraulic cutter is the responsibility
of the user. This upkeep includes all shielding, guards,
and safety decals (OSHA Regulation 1928.57). You
can obtain replacement parts from any authorized
Hardee dealer.
Read this Operator's Manual before operating the
cutter. Failure to do so could result in injury to the
operator or to others. Remember that most accidents
occur due to neglect or carelessness. The operator is
responsible for inspecting and making repairs as may
be necessary. Cleaning after each use and storage
under a shelter will extend the life of the cutter.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides information on safety, operation,
adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance of your
new cutter. Please read and follow all the
recommendations to help ensure that you get many
years of service from your new Hardee cutter.
If you need additional copies of this manual, please
contact your local Hardee dealer or download a copy
from our website at www.evhmfg.com.
Safety-Alert Symbol
This symbol is the safety alert symbol. It
appears throughout this manual to call your
attention to instructions involving your personal
safety and the safety of others. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in injury or death.
Signal Words
Safety signal words are words that call attention to the
safety sign and designate a degree or level of hazard
seriousness. The signal words used throughout this
manual are DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.
Please read and follow all safety messages that have
these signal words shown for your protection.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury
Customer Assistance
The Hardee sales team would like you to be satisfied
with your new Long Reach Cutter. If for some reason
you have any questions about the information in this
manual or have a problem with your cutter, please
discuss the problem or question with the management
of your local dealership. If further assistance is
required, please contact:
EVH Manufacturing Company, LLC
Sales Department
4895 Red Bluff Road
Loris, SC 29569
843-756-2555

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Safety Information
HR2360 Long Reach Cutter 2 3/10/07
General Safety Rules
This section of your manual will address the safe
operation of your new cutter. We at Hardee strive to
produce a machine that is both a quality product and
safe to operate. Please take the time to read,
understand and follow the safety rules listed below
and throughout this manual.
Your safety also depends on you becoming familiar
with the basic operation of your new cutter. You can
find complete instructions for this cutter in the
Operation Instruction section of this manual. We
believe that using your cutter safely, in a safe
environment will give you great results!
DANGER
This machine is designed for use on a closed cab
tractor only! If your tractor has an open cab, then it
MUST be equipped with operator protective equipment
in the form of shielding from thrown objects and Roll
Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to operate this
equipment safely.
DANGER
Rotary cutters have the inherent ability to throw debris
considerable distances when the blades are allowed
to strike foreign objects. The operator must use
caution or serious injury may result. Be sure by-
standers are at a safe distance at all times when the
cutter is in use.
WARNING
Always keep your tractor level as you reach over
ditches, etc. Be careful to keep ample distance
between the rear tire and the top of the ditch bank to
avoid a cave-in of the bank.
WARNING
Failure to keep the tractor level may result in loss of
traction, tipping, rollover, property damage, personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Never stand, or allow others to stand, under the boom
or cutterhead at any time. Never park the unit without
placing the cutterhead squarely and firmly on the
ground. Serious injury or death by crushing may occur
in case of hydraulic failure.
DANGER
Do not look under the cutterhead or attempt to remove
objects or branches from under the cutterhead while
the tractor is running. Serious injury, loss of limb or
death may result.
DANGER
Do not reach under the cutterhead at any time. Cutting
blades may cause serious injury, loss of limb or
disfigurement.
WARNING
Never use the cutter for a crane or lifting device of any
kind. It is not designed for this purpose. Serious
damage to unit may occur. Serious bodily injury may
be incurred from this misuse.
WARNING
Never use the cutter for a man-Iift or personnel lift. It is
not designed for this purpose. Serious damage to unit
may occur. Serious bodily injury may be incurred from
this misuse.
DANGER
Never operate the cutter within 10 feet of overhead
power lines or utility lines. Do not trim trees with power
lines running through them. Serious injury or death by
electrocution may occur.
WARNING
Never allow the cutter to impact rock piles, piles of
gravel, steel guardrails or concrete abutments.
Contact with these objects could cause blade failure.
Serious machine damage, property damage or bodily
injury may occur. Check the area for these items
before mowing.
DANGER
Never attempt to use the cutter to remove brush or
trees larger than 4 inches in diameter. Failure to use
caution when cutting trees, may lead to the tree falling
on the cutter deck and tipping the tractor over.

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Safety Information
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Safety Decals
Your Hardee cutter ships with all safety decals in
place. They are located in areas on the cutter that are
potentially hazardous. Please locate, read and follow
the information you find on these decals.
By law, you must replace any safety decals that are
damaged or missing. You can order replacement
decals from any local Hardee dealer. Just ask for part
number 15845.
To apply the replacement decals:
•Clean the surface to place the new decal.
•Peel the decal away from the paper backing.
•Press firmly onto the clean surface.
•Squeeze out any air pockets using a straight
edge.
Danger – Thrown Object Danger – Rotating Driveline
Operating Safety and General
Instruction
Warning – Thrown Object
(PN 11005)
WEIGHT BOX

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Safety Decals, continued
Deck
Warning – Rotating Components
Hitch Frame
Danger – Crushing Hazard
Hitch Frame
Warning – High Pressure Fluid
Hazard
Hitch Frame Deck

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Safety Decals, continued
Deck Linkage Deck Linkage 1st Stage Boom
1st Stage Boom
Warning – Pinch Point
Deck
Blade Rotation
Hitch Frame Danger – Crushing Hazard

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Safety Decals, continued
Deck Danger – Keep Clear
Danger – Electrocution, Falling and Crushing Hazard
Hitch Frame
Deck Danger – Exposed Blades
15852 – Red Reflector, Rear
(Not Shown)
Deck – Front/Rear Weight Box – Front/Rear
15853 – Yellow Reflector, Front

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Component Identification and Terminology
AWeight Box MDeck
BHydraulic Pump(Far Side) NMotor Drive Housing
COil Tank ORubber Shielding
DReturn Filter P 2nd Stage (Reach) Boom
ESwing Cylinder Q 2nd Stage Cylinder
FHitch Frame RLift Break-Away
GSwing Arm Shaft S 1st Stage Cylinder
HHose Guard TShort Stand
I 1st Stage (Lift) Boom ULong Stand
JDeck Cylinder VOil Cooler
KDeck Linkage WSwivel
LHydraulic Motor YBreather/Fill Cap

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Tractor Requirements
The Long Reach Cutter you have purchased is
designed for tractors with 150 horsepower and above
and weighing 15,500 lbs. plus, equipped with a 1000
RPM rear power take-off (PTO).
Your tractor must also be equipped with a standard
hitch. A category 2 or 3 quick hitch can also be used
with this cutter.
To insure stability of your tractor, the rear tires
should be spaced at their widest setting. You
should also add ballast to maintain proper
steering control and balance. In addition,
unless your tractor is 4-wheel drive, you may
also need to add front weights. Please refer to
the operator’s manual for your tractor to
determine the correct setup.
DANGER
This machine is designed for use on a closed cab
tractor only! If your tractor has an open cab, then it
MUST be equipped with operator protective equipment
in the form of shielding from thrown objects and Roll
Over Protective Structure (ROPS) to operate this
equipment safely.
Driveshaft Installation
The make of your tractor will determine the length of
driveshaft you require to connect from the end of the
pump shaft to the PTO connection of your tractor. This
step may require cutting the standard driveshaft
included with the Hardee cutter. We recommend
contacting your local Hardee dealer for assistance.
Driveshaft Installation on Pump Shaft
Refer to Figure 1 for reference
Verify that driveshaft is the proper length.
Grease both pump shaft and driveshaft.
Attach equipment end of driveshaft to pump.
Tractor end has a figure of a tractor stamped onto
the guard.
Rotate driveshaft to line up holes for securing with
the bolt and nut provided.
Fix shaft guard to the cutter using anti-rotation
chain.
Figure 1
Tractor Hook-Up Procedures
Hook Tractor 3-point hitch to cutter hitch frame.
The HR2360 is designed to work with a standard,
category 2 or 3 quick hitch.
WARNING
Before leaving the tractor seat, always engage the
tractor brake and/or set the transmission of the tractor
in parking gear. Stop engine and remove key.
Always make sure that no one is between the tractor
and the cutter when tractor is in motion.
Attach driveline to tractor (PTO shaft). (See below
for instructions)
•Verify that the shaft is sufficiently lubed before
attachment.
•Verify that drive shaft is the proper length.
Connect joystick to bulkhead connector on the
wire cover panel of the controller.
Connect joystick to 12-volt system. (Cigarette
lighter plug provided with Joystick. Hardee dealer
can supply receptacle.
Raise all jack stands before moving cutter.

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Driveshaft Installation on PTO
WARNING
Never attempt any checks, repairs or adjustments with
the tractor engine running or the PTO engaged.
Adjustment of rotating parts with tractor engine
running may result in severe personal injury or death if
the PTO accidentally engages.
Lift tractor PTO guard.
Pull U-joint guard back along driveshaft.
Press driveshaft yoke plunger in and slip
driveshaft U-joint yoke onto splined PTO shaft.
Ensure that yoke plunger returns to locked
position.
Position U-joint guard over driveshaft U-joint.
Lower tractor PTO guard.
Fix shaft guard to tractor with anti-rotation chain.
Hydraulic System Setup
IMPORTANT
The hydraulic system setup information contained in
the following sections should be used only as a guide.
Consult your local Hardee dealer or cutter
manufacturer for more detailed information.
Working Safely with Hydraulic Lines
Purge all air from hydraulic system before attempting
to raise or lower the cutter boom and deck.
DANGER
Stand clear if lowering or raising deck, hydraulic deck
can fall suddenly from system failure.
DANGER
Do not use your hand or skin to check for hydraulic
leaks, use cardboard or wood. High-pressure oil leaks
can penetrate skin causing injury and gangrene.
Consult a doctor immediately. Always wear safety
goggles when working around high-pressure lines.
Description of Operation
The HR2360 is set-up at the factory as a self-
contained hydraulic system. This means that the
cutter pump powers ALL hydraulic functions.
A Programmable Processor (Refer Page 25) controls
four cylinder functions (swing, first stage boom lift,
second stage boom lift, and cutter deck tilt) and one
motor function which drives the cutter head. A single
tethered handheld grip serves as the operator input.
The grip includes a dead-man bar, a left two-axis
thumb controlled proportional joystick, a right two-axis
thumb controlled proportional joystick and a
momentary switch controlling a latching circuit turning
the cutter head motor on and off. A proximity switch is
used to decelerate the swing velocity near both stroke
ends.
Joystick Functions
Left X-axis (horizontal) controls Deck Down (W)
and Deck Up (E).
Left Y-axis (vertical) controls First Stage Boom Up
(N) and Boom Down (S).
Right X-axis (horizontal) controls Swing Left (W)
and Swing Right (E). Proximity switch decreases
output to Swing by 50% when actuated.
Right Y-axis (vertical) controls Second Stage
Boom Up (N) and Boom Down (S).
LED should be Red when cutter head motor is
active and Green when the system is active but
the cutter head is off. LED remains active if dead-
man is released until system hibernates.
Push Button controls cutter head motor. Motor
switches on when dead-man bar is depressed and
push button is held for two seconds. Motor
switches OFF when push button is instantly
depressed or fifteen seconds after the dead-man
bar is released.
System becomes active when Dead-Man Bar is
depressed for two seconds. Bar must remain
depressed for all control functions to be active
except for the fifteen second motor off delay
mentioned above. System Hibernates after ten
minutes of inactivity on the Dead-Man Bar.
Refer to Figure 2 for joystick functions on Page 10.

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Tethered Joystick
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TETHERED GRIP WITH MICRO-JOYSTICKS
1W – DECK DOWN 2W – SWING LEFT
1E – DECK UP 2E – SWING RIGHT
1N – 1ST STAGE BOOM UP 2N – 2ND STAGE BOOM UP
1S – 1ST STAGE BOOM DOWN 2S – 2ND STAGE BOOM DOWN
JOYSTICK RECALIBRATION
TWO
(
2
)
MICRO-JOYSTICKS
ONE (1) DUAL COLORED LED
RED: CUTTER HEAD MOTOR IS
ACTIVE
GREEN: SYSTEM IS ACTIVE, BUT
CUTTER HEAD MOTOR IS
OFF
DEAD-MAN BAR
(FAR SIDE)
ONE (1) MOMENTARY
PUSH BUTTON FOR
CUTTER HEAD MOTOR
TETHER
CLEAR CURRENT CALIBRATION
1.0 - POWER UP THE CONTROLLER BOX WITH JOYSTICK CONNECTOR (ENGINE SHOULD BE SHUT OFF).
2.0 - PULL “DEAD-MAN BAR” UNTIL GREEN LED COMES ON, THEN RELEASE “DEAD-MAN BAR”.
3.0 - HOLD DOWN THE CUTTER HEAD SWITCH (ENGINE SHOULD BE SHUT OFF) WHILE PUSHING THE
LEFT JOYSTICK (1) UP AND THE RIGHT JOYSTICK (2) DOWN FOR 5-SECONDS.
THE GREEN LED WILL BEGIN TO FLASH, INDICATING THE CALIBATION HAS BEEN RESET.
CALIBRATE JOYSTICK
4.0 -WITH JOYSTICK (1): PUSH AND HOLD IN EACH DIRECTION FOR 5 SECONDS EACH. N, S, W AND E.
5.0 -WITH JOYSTICK (2): PUSH AND HOLD IN EACH DIRECTION FOR 5 SECONDS EACH. N, S, W AND E.
6.0 -AFTER THE CALIBRATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED THE GREEN LED WILL STOP FLASHING.
7.0 -POWER DOWN THE CONTROLLER FOR 10 SECONDS AND THEN POWER UP THE SYSTEM AGAIN.
PULL THE DEAD-MAN BAR FOR 2 SECONDS TO VERIFY THAT CALIBRATION WAS ACCEPTED (THE
LED WILL BE A STEADY GREEN).
N
OTE: THE BOOM AND SWING FUCTIONS WILL NOT WORK UNTIL ALL POSITIONS OF THE JOYSTICKS
ARE CALIBRATED.

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Operation Instructions
During Operation
WARNING
Ensure that all bystanders are clear of the cutter
before starting tractor engine. Objects thrown by the
cutter blades can cause severe personal injury or
death.
Before any operation of the cutter, be familiar with the
locations and functions of the unit's controls. Being
familiar with the cutter and its controls will increase
efficiency and reduce the possibility of serious injury
or damage to the unit.
The operator should work slowly and carefully until he
feels comfortable with the cutter. Speed and skill will
be attained much more easily if the necessary time is
spent to familiarize yourself with the cutter and its
operation.
Get into the habit of completing a walkaround
inspection before use. This procedure is a simple
method of inspecting your unit's condition by walking
around and looking at each component of the unit,
including the tractor. This procedure has been used by
airline pilots for many years as a final inspection
before flight and is also used by long distance ground
transportation drivers on buses and trucks. During the
walkaround, you will visually search your units tire
condition, look for hydraulic leaks, fuel leaks, inspect
hose condition and condition of hydraulic cylinders.
Look for loose or worn components, see that all
guards are in place, check blade condition, look for
broken or inoperative lights and determine that it is or
is not operable before use. We recommend that you
follow this procedure before start up.
Daily Start-Up Checklist
Check Section
Check All Fluid Levels on the
cutter, For best results, use
Hardee hydraulic oil – part
number 23333
-
Grease Points Page 15
PTO Shaft, Check Grease Page 15
Blade Tightness Page 16
Operating Environment
Application Do's and Don'ts
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in
operating this mower. REMEMBER! This machine is
often operated in rough terrain conditions that include
gullies, holes, slopes and hidden obstructions. Serious
injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to
assure the safety of the operator and bystanders in
the area.
Included here is a list of safety messages, which
should be followed. Observing these messages and
using common sense learned from experience help
eliminate the hazards of operating this and other
machinery.
DANGER
Read this manual and the manual for the tractor
carefully to acquaint yourself with both machines
before operating. REMEMBER, power-driven
equipment should be operated only by those trained
and familiar with the operation and instructed to do so.
Working with unfamiliar equipment or in unfamiliar
conditions can lead to accidents.
WARNING
Before leaving the tractor seat, always engage the
tractor brake and/or set the transmission of the tractor
in parking gear. Stop engine and remove key.
DANGER
Never allow riders on tractor or equipment. Falling off
can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING
Worn or dull cutter blades can cause excessive cutter
vibration resulting in damage to the gearbox and
structural damage to the cutter. You should replace or
sharpen blades in pairs. Excessive vibration can
cause rotating parts to break and fly off the cutter,
causing serious injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
DANGER
Do not modify or alter this machine or any of its
components or any equipment function without
consulting EVH Manufacturing Company.

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Using Your Cutter
Getting Started
You will need to spend some time getting the “feel” of
your new cutter. Spend time reviewing the following
steps before using your cutter for the first time. The
time that you take will greatly enhance your ability to
get the desired results when you begin mowing.
Locate the pendant grip and move the two
joysticks through the positions shown on the
instruction decal.
The next step is to attach the cutter to the tractor,
see the hook-up procedures on page 8 for
complete instructions. After you have the cutter
attached, double check to ensure that no part of
the tractor is in contact with the cutter.
Next, follow the instructions for installing the
driveshaft. Check to see that all PTO guards are
in place correctly.
Connect joystick cable to the bulkhead connector
on the wire cover panel. Make sure that all hoses
and the joystick connection cable will not contact
the PTO shaft. Use Velcro straps to tie pendant
cable to top link.
Check the blades for sharpness. Check the blade
carrier castle nut and both blade bolts for
tightness. Verify that the gate valve under the oil
tank is “on”. The cutter is shipped with the gate
valve in the “off” position.
Danger
Before proceeding, make sure that no other persons
are in close proximity to the cutter!
With all controls in neutral, the tractor in park, the
throttle in idle position and the joystick power
switch off… Start the tractor engine.
Slowly engage the PTO shaft.
Now with the cutter under power, practice using
the joystick to control the movement of the
cutterhead and boom arms.
After you feel comfortable with the basic cutter control,
the next step is to start the blades:
Hold lower left-hand button for two (2) seconds or
until LED turns red.
Danger
Do not change the blade rotation direction! Blades
must rotate in the clockwise direction indicated by the
rotation decal on the mowing deck.
After the cutter is running smoothly, increase the
tractor to 800 PTO RPM (Max.1000 RPM) and lift
the cutterhead off the ground. Swing the
cutterhead to the mowing position, which is three
o’ clock on the right side of your tractor. (If moving
in reverse, swing deck back 15º).
Release the tractor from park and put the
transmission in low range. You are now in mowing
mode and are underway.

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The terrain and the kind of material being cut will
determine your ground speed. Remember that you will
need to raise and lower the cutterhead to follow the
ground contour you are cutting.
Boom Breakaway
The HR2360 is designed with an automatic
breakaway system to protect the cutter booms. This
works when the cutterhead contacts a solid
obstruction or the cutterhead is “grounded” while the
tractor is in motion. The breakaway is activated
through the hydraulic valve and will function mowing
both forward and backward.
When the cutterhead strikes a solid object the booms
will begin to break back, IMMEDIATELY stop your
tractor and adjust the position of the booms to clear
the object.
If you “ground” the cutterhead and the booms begin to
break back, simply lift the boom slightly to free the
cutterhead, then swing the boom back into normal
cutting position. See figure 3.
Figure 3
Mowing in Reverse
Your Hardee unit can cut as easily when the tractor is
moving in reverse as forward. The breakaway
protection works in the same way. The only difference
being you must swing the booms to the rear 10 – 15
degrees. This will allow for more boom breakaway
travel. This space is critical so as not to bottom-out the
boom arm. See figure 4.
Caution
You will do severe damage to your cutter if you allow
the boom arm to reach the bottoming-out point!
Figure 4
Caution
You must allow for the extra boom travel when
mowing in reverse. See figure 3. If you have any
questions about these instructions, please ask your
local Hardee dealer immediately! Warranty claims for
equipment used improperly will not be accepted.
Side Dressing Trees
The design of your heavy-duty brush cutter will allow
you to “side dress” trees if needed. To do this, raise
the booms to the desired height and tilt the cutterhead
to the vertical position. With the blades “on” move
forward slowly, removing only approximately 12
inches of material per pass.
DANGER
Never operate the cutter within 10 feet of overhead
power lines or utility lines. Do not trim trees with power
lines running through them. Serious injury or death by
electrocution may occur.
Cutting Larger Brush and Trees
A unique feature on the HR2360 is the cutterhead
“HINGED GATE”. The “HINGED GATE” is used when
you need to remove trees as large as 4 inches in
diameter. This is accomplished in the following
manner:
Be sure that the cutter blades and tractor are
turned “OFF”.
Unlock the “HINGED GATE” by removing the two
bolts. Refer to Figure 5 & 6 on Page 14.
Replace one bolt on the main deck for storage
and use the second bolt to lock the gate in its
raised up position.
Maximum Travel
Normal Mowing
Position
Available
Breakaway
Breakaway
Normal Mowing
Position
Direction of
Travel
Direction of
Travel

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Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 6 shows the two sets of bolts, nuts and
washers that go on the “HINGED GATE”. Bolt A is
used to lockdown the hinged gates to the HR2360
DECK when cutting trees and bolt B is tightened onto
the deck for storage during the tree-cutting process.
DANGER
Never attempt to use the cutter to remove brush or
trees larger than 4 inches in diameter. Failure to use
caution when cutting trees, may lead to the tree falling
on the cutter deck and tipping the tractor over.
Unhook and Post Use Care
Before unhooking the tractor from your mower, always
clean the unit thoroughly to remove any grass, mud or
debris. This mower should always be stored on a hard
level surface.
Unhooking the HR2360
To unhook from your unit, first lower all jack
stands to the storage position.
Lower the tractor lift arms so that the mower will
rest firmly and evenly on all jack stands.
Lower the boom arms and cutter deck so that they
too rest firmly and evenly on the ground.
Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure on the
boom arms and deck before unhooking.
Disconnect driveshaft from tractor.
Disconnect pendant cable at the bulkhead
connector on the wire cover panel.
Unhook tractor hitch from 3-point frame on mower.
Post Use Care
•Never leave driveshaft hanging down and
touching the ground.
•Store joystick inside in a dry place.

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Maintenance and Service Schedule
This section is dedicated to the maintenance of the
HR2360. As with any piece of equipment, the
performance and life span depends on the proper
operation and maintenance.
DANGER
Never attempt any checks, repairs or adjustments with
tractor engine running or the power take-off engaged.
Adjustment of rotating parts while the tractor engine is
running can result in serious personal injury or death if
the PTO accidentally engages.
First Stage Boom
Inject with heavy multi-purpose grease. There are five
grease fittings on the swing post.
First Stage Boom to Second Stage Boom
Inject with heavy multi-purpose grease. There is a
grease fitting at every hinge point.
Deck and Second Stage Boom
Inject with heavy multi-purpose grease.
Hydraulic Motor Housing Assembly
Locate fitting on the motor housing. Inject with 90W-
gear oil.
Greasing PTO Driveshaft to Pump
Remove PTO shaft from cutter before greasing. Use
heavy multi-purpose grease at all grease fitting and on
shaft. Remember to grease the shield grease fittings
as well as the u-joints.

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Inspection and Replacement of Blades
The cutting blades on the Hardee cutter are designed
and made to exact specifications and should be
replaced with only original Hardee parts. Always
replace blades in pairs to retain balance on the blade
holder. Never weld the blades, as this will change the
temper of the steel. Never modify the blades. Check
for cross sectional thickness (5/8") and deterioration of
blades. Replace as necessary.
When the replacement of cutter blade is required, a
few rules should be followed:
•Replace blades in pairs.
•Inspect bolt holes.
•If bolt holes are elongated, replace blade holder.
See instructions below.
•Cutting heavy brush causes excess stress on the
blade bolts, because of this they will require
inspection that is more frequent.
•When replacing blades always replace bolts and
nuts. Never reuse blade bolts and nuts.
Inspection and Replacement of Blade Holder
Inspection
9First, completely extend boom. Rotate cutter deck
all the way up; drop boom until deck rests on
ground. Switch off tractor, secure parking brake
and remove key.
9When inspecting, pay particular attention to any
small hairline cracks between spindle bolt hole
and blade bolt holes. This indicates metal fatigue
from severe abuse and holder must be replaced.
9Blade and spindle bolts and nuts should be
checked daily.
Replacement
9Remove cotter pin and castle nut.
9With an assistant, carefully remove the blade
holder.
9Then position the new blade holder in place.
9Replace the castle nut and cotter pin.
See parts breakdown drawing on Pages 28-31 for
reference.
Checking the Main Relief Valve
The HR2360 is equipped with a cutter-head relief
valve that comes pre-set from the factory. This valve
is installed in the side of the manifold and identified
with the number "3“. Before checking the pressure on
the valve, make certain that a clean filter is installed
and that the reservoir contains the correct amount of
hydraulic oil.
The procedure to check the pressure on the cutter-
head relief is as follows:
9Start the tractor and with the tractor in park, place
the cutter-head on the ground. Engage the tractor
PTO to power the cutter-head and increase
engine speed until 800 (Max. 1000) PTO RPM is
reached. Allow the mower to run at this speed for
3 to 5 minutes.
9Disengage the PTO and stop tractor engine.
9Remove the motor pressure line (“MP”) and plug
it. Install a 3000 or 5000 psi pressure gauge into
the 4-M-SAE outlet (“GP”) adjacent to the relief
valve. Place the loose pressure line in a clean
container to catch any spillage.
Caution
Be sure all fittings are tight before proceeding!
9Start the tractor engine and increase engine
speed to 1200 ENGINE RPM. Engage tractor
PTO and immediately observe the pressure
reading and disengage tractor PTO. (If pressure
reads 2700 psi (+/- 150 psi), you may proceed.)
9Increase tractor engine speed to 800 (Max.1000)
PTO RPM. Engage tractor PTO and immediately
observe the pressure reading and disengage
tractor PTO.
The correct pressure setting is 2700 psi. If the
reading is less than 2550 or more the 2850, contact
your local Hardee dealer for assistance.
Caution
Never let the unit operate in the capped position for
over 5 seconds. A reading can be obtained accurately
in this amount of time.
9Now you can remove the cap and gauge, and re-
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CAUTION
Never vary from the 2700-psi cutterhead pressure.
Failure to comply with this specification will cause
severe hydraulic heat, loss of power and damage to
components.
DANGER
Exceeding 2700 psi will cause premature hose failure
(rupture), and possible bodily injury or property
damage.
Cylinder Speeds
The HR2360 is equipped with a “Proportional Control”
feature in the main control valve that allows the
operator to control the travel speed of individual
cylinders with the amount of movement on the thumb
actuated joysticks.
Adjusting the Cylinder Control Valve
The HR2360 comes from the factory with the cylinder
control valve pre-set at the proper pressures. There is
a main relief (Item P), and seven individual cylinder
counterbalance valves (Items 5D2; 5D1; 5C2; 5C1;
5B2; 5B1; 8A2; 8A1). The chart on page 18 lists the
proper settings for these valves.
The procedure for checking the pressures on the
cylinder control valve is as follows:
Cylinder Relief Valve (ITEM P)
Rest the deck of the HR2360 on the ground to
relieve all pressures on the hydraulic lines.
With the tractor engine off and parking brake set,
remove the hydraulic test port plug (see page 19
for gauge port locations). Install a 3000 or 5000
psi pressure gauge with a SAE 4-M-ORB fitting
into the hydraulic test port and place the gauge
where you can easily see it from a safe distance.
Start the tractor and bring the engine up to
operating speed 800 (Max.1000) PTO RPM.
Activate the joystick, raise the cutter deck off the
ground, and swing the boom so that it is straight
behind the tractor.
Activate the joystick in the “HEAD UP” position
until the deck cylinder fully retracts. Continue to
hold the joystick in this position for not more than
5 seconds at a time, and have someone read the
pressure on the gauge.
WARNING
While reading the gauge, be careful not to stand in an
area where inadvertent movement of the booms could
trap or crush you. If you fail to heed this warning,
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
The correct pressure setting for the cylinder relief is
2500 psi.
To increase or decrease pressure, insert a 1/4” allen-
wrench into the adjusting stem at the top of the valve.
Loosen the 3/4” lock nut at the base of the stem
slightly, and then turn the adjusting stem to make your
pressure change. Re-tighten the stem lock nut
Note: The allen-head adjusting stem increases
pressure when turned clockwise and decreases
pressure when turned counterclockwise. Pressure
increases or decreases rapidly with only a slight
movement. Move adjusting stem in increments of 1/4
turn or less.
CAUTION
NEVER attempt to adjust the valve when in the “on”
(loaded) position. Always make adjustments in the
“off” (neutral) position with the tractor engine turned
off.
When 2500 psi is obtained, retighten the jam nut.
Then re-test the pressure to be sure 2500 psi is
retained.
When the adjustment is complete, rest the cutter
deck back on the ground to relieve pressure in the
hydraulic lines. Remove the pressure gauge and
re-install the hydraulic test port plug.
Individual Cylinder Counterbalance Valves (5D2;
5D1; 5C2; 5C1; 5B2; 5B1; 8A2; 8A1;)
Each cylinder has counterbalance valves that provide
both work port relief and load control. These valves
are 100% inspected and pre-set from the factory to
ensure the proper settings. Do not alter the settings on
these valves.
If you need assistance, contact your local Hardee
dealer.