Grouser Products V3 Flex Plane User manual

Date 4-14-2012PN: 63-12827
V3Flex Plane
Owners and Operators Manual
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Description Page
To The Owner & Torque Specications 2
Maintenance & Safety Precautions 3
Attaching and Adjusting V3Flex Plane 4-5
Operating V3Flex Plane 4-5
V3Flex Plane Parts 6-7
Contact Us, Improvements, & Warranty 8
Contents
To The Owner
This manual contains information concerning the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of the V3Flex Plane
assembly. You have purchased dependable, long lasting equipment, but only by proper care and operation
can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into our products. Please have all operators
read this manual carefully and keep the manual available for ready reference. If you have any questions or
concerns, contact Grouser Products.
Torque Specications
All bolts should be tightened to the specications that are stated. If specications are not stated, follow torque
charts below.
Torque - Dry (ft–lbs)
SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8
Size UNC UNF UNC UNF
5/16 17 19 24 27
3/8 30 35 45 50
7/16 50 55 70 80
1/2 75 85 110 120
9/16 110 120 150 170
5/8 150 170 210 240
3/4 260 300 380 420
7/8 430 470 600 670
1 640 720 910 1020
Torque - Dry (ft-lbs)
Size Grade 10.9
M18 x 2.50 284
M20 x 2.50 401
M22 x 2.50 547
M24 x 3.00 694

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Safety Precautions
A careful operator is the best operator. Most accidents can be avoided by observing certain precautions. To
help prevent accidents, read and take the following precautions before operating this equipment. In addition
to these precautions, please follow all safety and operational instructions of your machine manufacturer.
The V3Flex Plane:
1. The Flex Plane should be operated only by those who are responsible and instructed to do so.
2. Read the owner’s manual carefully before using this equipment. Lack of operating knowledge can lead to
accidents.
3. Keep the Flex Plane maintained in reliable and satisfactory condition to ensure your safety.
4. Make sure the area is clear of people before moving any equipment.
5. Do not modify or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment and its components without rst
consulting Grouser Products.
Servicing the V3Flex Plane:
1. Read and follow all safety instructions provided by the skidsteer manufacturer.
2. Always use proper personal safety gear when performing maintenance on equipment.
3. Before servicing, relieve hydraulic pressure, stop engine and fully engage parking brake.
Storing the V3Flex Plane:
1. Thoroughly clean the Flex Plane before storage. Use paint where necessary to prevent rust.
2. Check the Flex plane for worn or damaged parts. Install new parts as required.
Maintenance
Due to the harsh environment many of our equipment operates in, the following tasks
should be performed every 10 hours or less.
• Inspect all equipment before operation for existing or potential damages.
• Inspect and tighten all bolts to torque specications on page 2.
• Check replaceable cutting edge for wear ensuring there is enough material to prevent permanent damage
to the Flex Plane.

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Attaching and Adjusting V3Flex Plane
1. Attach the V3Flex Plane to your machine’s quick attach.
2. Refer to your machine’s operator manual for the proper use of your quick attach.
3. Verify that the wedges of the quick attach are fully engaged into the V3Flex Plane. The wedge
must contact the edge of the opening on the V3Flex Plane quick attach that is closest to the
operator (#1 in Figure 1).
4. Loosen the nuts on the V3Flex Plane’s female quick attaches. Place a 1x4 under the V3Flex
Plane so it is off the ground by about an 1” or you can keep the V3 Flex Plane at on the ground.
Tighten the nuts. (#2 in Figure 2) Quick attaches can be adjusted more or less depending on
operator’s preference.
Operating V3Flex Plane
1. Raise the lifting arms of your machine and tilt the V3Flex Plane to the desired angle.
2. When driving forward, lower the lifting arms till the front cutting edge is cutting into the ground.
3. When driving in reverse, tilt the V3Flex Plane up and lower the lifting arms till the rear cutting
edge is cutting into the ground.
Note: Utilize your machine’s tilt and lift functions to adjust the cutting depth.
4. If you prefer to have your V3 Flex Plane angle (ex) to the contour of the ground, move the lock
out pin to the open position on both sides of the V3Flex Plane (#3 in Figure 3).
5. Verify that the handle on the lock out pin is down as shown in Figure 3.
6. Operate as usual. Figure 5 shows the V3Flex Plane without the plane locked
7. To lock the V3 Flex plane up, move the lock out pin to the closed position (#4 in Figure 4).
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V3Flex Plan Width 72” 78” 84” 90” 96”
Item No. Part No. Description Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty.
1 16-20125 1/2" X 1-1/4" Hex Bolt Gr 5 NC 8 8 8 8 8
2 16-20128 1/2” X 2” Hex Bolt Gr 5 NC 2 2 2 2 2
3 16-21188 5/8” x 2” Carriage Bolt Gr 5 NC 8 8 8 8 8
4 16-21666 5/8” X 1 3/4” Plow Bolt Gr 5 NC 24 22 28 26 32
5 18-15955 Bracket, Pin Lockout 1 2 2 2 2 2
6 18-15960 Bracket, Pin Lockout 2 2 2 2 2 2
7 29-7950-6 6’ - 5/8” x 6” Double Bevel Cutting Edge 2
7 29-7950-78 78” (6.5’) - 5/8” x 6” Double Bevel Cutting Edge 2
7 29-7950-7 7’ - 5/8” x 6” Double Bevel Cutting Edge 2
7 29-7950-90 90” (7.5’) - 5/8” x 6” Double Bevel Cutting Edge 2
7 29-7950-8 8’ - 5/8” x 6” Double Bevel Cutting Edge 2
8 32-15290-72 Flex Plane Frame - 72 1
8 32-15290-78 Flex Plane Frame - 78 1
8 32-15290-84 Flex Plane Frame - 84 1
8 32-15290-90 Flex Plane Frame - 90 1
8 32-15290-96 Flex Plane Frame - 96 1
9 34-15061 Spring, Extension 12.00 x 2.894 2 2 2 2 2
10 34-15361 Pin Shackle (CL490303) 4 4 4 4 4
11 43-15959 Flex Lockout Pin 2 2 2 2 2
12 45-15250-L Flex Plane Quick Attach - Left 1 1 1 1 1
13 45-15250-R Flex Plane Quick Attach - Right 1 1 1 1 1
14 53-15528 Round Tube Spacer 22222
15 57-20756 5/8” SAE Hardened Flat Washer - 1-5/16” OD 8 8 8 8 8
16 70-20604 1/2” Hex Center Lock Nut Gr 2 NC 10 10 10 10 10
17 70-20646 5/8” Hex Top Lock Nut Gr 5 NC 32 30 36 24 40
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Grouser Products warrants to the original purchaser of each item that the product be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year. If such
equipment is found to be defective within one year, it is the obligation of Grouser Products under this
warranty to repair or replace (exclusive of the cost of labor and transportation), any equipment or
parts, in the judgment of Grouser Products to be defective in material or workmanship.
All equipment or parts claimed to be defective in material or workmanship must be made
available for inspection at the place of business of a dealer authorized to handle the equipment
covered by this warranty, or, upon request by Grouser Products, shipped to the Grouser Products
factory in West Fargo, North Dakota. Grouser Products shall have no obligation to bear the cost of
labor or transportation in connection with replacement or repair of any such defective parts in the
setup process.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover depreciation
or damage caused by normal wear, accident, improper assembly, improper adjustments, improper
maintenance including lack of proper lubrication, or improper use. Therefore, Grouser Products
liability under this warranty shall not be effective or actionable unless the equipment is assembled,
maintained and operated in accordance with the operating instructions accompanying the equipment.
Grouser Products shall have no liability if the equipment has been altered or reworked without the
written authorization of Grouser Products.
Grouser Products’ parts, which are furnished under this warranty and properly installed, shall
be warranted to the same extent as the original parts under this warranty if, and only if, such parts are
found to be defective within the original warranty period covering the original equipment.
Warranty
Contact Us
Improvements
Grouser Products Inc. is continually striving to improve its products. We reserve the right to change
prices, specication, or equipment at any time without notice. We also reserve the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so without incurring any
obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
As always, if you have any questions about your V3Flex Plane or other products made by Grouser,
feel free to contact us.
Grouser Products
755 2nd Ave NW - West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.grouser.com