MRF TS36 User manual

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MESSER REPAIR AND FABRICATING, LLC
SAUK CENTRE, MN
PRINTED IN USA
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Tree Scoop
Model TS36, TS48
Serial Number 12921-
Manual# 96385 JUNE 2021 ENGLISH

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Introducon
Using This Manual
The term loader is used in this manual to refer to a skid steer loader.
Your loader operator’s manual contains instructions to safely operate the
loader. Anyone who operates a loader with this attachment installed must
rst read, understand and follow the instructions in the loader operator’s
manual.
This manual contains instructions to safely operate and service the
attachment. Anyone who operates or services the attachment must rst
read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual.
Additional operating or servicing information for the attachment may be
provided online, in video, or in other publications. This additional infor-
mation does not replace, and is not a substitute for reading and following,
the instructions in this manual.
The safety alert symbol is shown in WARNING statements to alert users
to hazards which could cause death or injury. Carefully read and follow
the messages.
IMPORTANT notices alert users to instructions which, if not followed,
could result in damage. Carefully read and follow the messages.
There may be times when the attachment and loader shown in this man-
ual may not be your exact model. The model shown will be close enough
to your attachment or loader to accurately convey the information.
The most current information available is included in this manual. The
publisher may revise this manual at any time and is not required to notify
users of revisions.
Replacement Manuals
Be sure to include this operator’s manual if you sell or transfer owner-
ship of the attachment.
Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for a printed manual, or
nd a downloadable manual on our website.
Using This Aachment
The attachment is designed to move trees and perennials, and can also be
used for digging and trenching.
The attachment is designed for installation on a full-size loader.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements, and to dis-

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Introducon
continue or change specications, models or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
Loader Compability
Conrm your loader’s Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) in the loader
operator’s manual. Conrm your attachment’s ROC in Specications in
this manual.
Do not install the attachment on the loader if the combined weight of
the attachment and attachment load will exceed the loader ROC during
operation because this may cause diculty in controlling the loader or
may cause loader damage.
Do not exceed the attachment’s ROC because this may damage the
attachment.
Product Misuse
Product misuse can cause accidents, injury and death.
The manufacturer of the attachment is not responsible for any harm or
injury resulting from product misuse.
Product misuse includes operating or servicing the attachment without
following the instructions in this manual, using the attachment in any
way for which it was not designed, and modifying the attachment.
Modicaons
Do not modify the attachment in any way.
Manufacturer Contact
Call Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC at [phone], or see us at
www.messerrepair.com.

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Product Idencaon
Idencaon Numbers
Record your product information to provide when you contact the dealer
or manufacturer.
Tree Scoop
Model TS36, TS48
Serial Number 12921-
Serial Number Locaon
Purchase Date
Dealer
Dealer Phone
Model
Serial #

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Specicaons
Model TS36
Length x Width x Height 99 x 114 x 51 cm
(39 x 45 x 20 in.)
Weight 107 kg (235 lbs.)
Rated Operang Capacity 1361 kg (3000 lbs.)
Model TS48
Length x Width x Height 122 x 122 x 69 cm
(48 x 48 x 27 in.)
Weight 170 kg (375 lbs.)
Rated Operang Capacity 1814 kg (4000 lbs.)

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Safety Decals
Decal Locaons
Locaon Descripon Part Number
A Stand Clear Decal 96138
STAND CLEAR DECAL 96138
STAND CLEAR WHILE IN OPERATION

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Wear Protecve Equipment
• Wear gloves to protect hands from burns if hydraulic couplers be-
come hot during operation.
• Never wear sandals or other light footwear when operating or servic-
ing the attachment. Wear protective footwear when handling blades
or heavy parts.
• Do not wear loose tting clothing which may become entangled
when operating or servicing the attachment.
Parking Safely
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to park the
loader safely.
2. Fully lower the attachment to level ground.
3. Stop the loader engine and remove the key from the switch.
4. Do not leave the loader operator seat until the engine and all other
moving loader and attachment parts have stopped.
5. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to exit the
loader safely. Use the attachment step area if one is provided.
Operang Aachments Safely
• Do not allow anyone to operate the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the loader and the attachment operator’s manu-
als.
• Do not allow anyone to operate the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the safety and warning decals on the loader and
on the attachment.
• The attachment owner is responsible for training others to safely
operate the attachment, and is responsible for any injuries or harm
which occurs while the attachment is being operated.
• If an area to step on the attachment has been provided, be sure to use
it when entering and exiting the loader.
• Before operating, replace any worn or damaged safety decals.
• Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure all
hardware (bolts, nuts, etc.) is installed and tightened.
• Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure it is
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Safety
in working order. If the attachment is damaged or otherwise not in
working order, do not operate until it has been repaired by a qualied
technician.
• Before raising or lowering the attachment be sure the area is clear of
bystanders.
• Do not operate the loader or the attachment if you are under the
inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medications which may cause drows-
iness.
• Do not allow children to operate the loader or the attachment.
• Do not allow anyone who has not been trained to operate the loader
or the attachment.
• Never allow riders on the attachment.
• Keep hands, feet or other objects away from underneath the attach-
ment while operating.
• Fully lower the attachment to level ground when you are done oper-
ating.
• Never leave the attachment unattended while in a raised position.
• When transporting the attachment installed on the loader, travel at a
slower speed to maintain control.
Servicing Safely
• Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before
servicing. Do not service the attachment when the hydraulic hoses
are installed on the loader.
• Remove the attachment from the loader before servicing when in-
structed to do so in this manual.
• Do not allow anyone to service the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the loader and the attachment operator’s or
service manuals.
• Do not allow anyone to service the attachment unless they have rst
read and understood the safety and warning decals on the loader and
on the attachment.
• The attachment owner is responsible for training others to safely
service the attachment, and is responsible for any injuries or harm
which occurs while the attachment is being serviced.

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Safety
• Before inspecting or servicing the attachment, follow the Parking
Safely instructions in this manual and disconnect the attachment
hydraulic hoses from the loader.
• Always securely block the attachment to prevent accidental release
of the lifting mechanism when inspecting or servicing the attach-
ment.
Hydraulic Fluid Safety
• Read and understand the hydraulic safety information in the loader
operator’s manual before operating or servicing the attachment.
• Use cardboard or a board when you check for a leak.
• Fluid in hydraulic hoses is under extreme pressure. If uid is injected
into your skin seek medical treatment immediately.
• Do not handle any hydraulic components until pressure has been
relieved from the system.
• Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before
inspection or service.
• Inspect attachment hydraulic hoses and hose shields for damage or
wear before attaching to the loader.
Safety Decals
Safety decals may be installed on the attachment to warn users of safety
hazards:
• DANGER decals provide warnings about hazardous situations which
will result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
• WARNING decals provide warnings about hazardous situations
which could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
• CAUTION decals provide warnings about hazardous situations
which could result in injury if not avoided.
Read and understand all safety decals before operating or servicing the
attachment.
See the Safety Decal Location illustration in this manual to conrm
where decals are installed on the attachment.
Safety decals which are missing, worn or faded must be replaced. Re-
placement safety decal part numbers are included in this manual. Contact
the attachment manufacturer for replacement decals.

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Installing the Aachment
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to install the
attachment and exit the operator station safely.
2. Fully lower the loader lift arms.
3. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the unlocked (up) posi-
tion either manually or by using the loader controls.
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
Aaching plate levers may be damaged if they
strike the aachment. Be sure the aaching plate
levers do not hit the aachment during installaon.
4. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward, and drive the loader forward
until the top edge of the loader attaching plate is under the top ange
(B) of the attachment mounting frame.
5. Raise the loader lift arms slightly until the attaching plate is fully
seated under the top ange.
6. Tilt the attaching plate backward to raise the front of the attachment.
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7. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the locked (fully down)
position either manually or by using the loader controls.
8. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.)
Picture Note: Wedge on right side of attachment shown. Check the
wedges or pins on both sides of the attachment.
Installing and Removing
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
The aachment may come o the loader if it is
not secured to the aaching plate. The aaching
plate pins or wedges must be extended into the
aachment with the levers fully down.

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9. Check to be sure the loader attaching plate pins or wedges (C)
extended into the holes in the bottom of the attachment mounting
frame. If not, move the loader attaching plate levers to the unlocked
(up) position and repeat installation.
Removing the Aachment
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to remove the
attachment and exit the operator station safely.
2. Fully lower the loader lift arms and the attachment to level ground.
3. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the unlocked (up) posi-
tion as shown either manually or by using the loader controls.
4. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward slightly and drive the load-
er backward until the top edge of the attaching plate clears the top
ange (B) of the attachment mounting frame.
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Pre-Operaon Inspecon
Before starting operation, inspect the area you will be operating in and
inspect the attachment.
Inspect the Work Area
1. Conrm the area is clear of bystanders including animals. Establish
a safety zone by keeping bystanders and animals beyond a 100 foot
radius around the attachment when operating.
Inspect the Aachment
1. Inspect the attachment to be sure it is in working order. If the attach-
ment is damaged or not in working order, do not operate until it has
been repaired by a qualied technician.
Theory of Operaon
The loader’s hydraulic controls are used to raise and tilt the Tree Scoop
for digging and trenching.
Operaon
1. Follow the instructions in the Installing and Removing section to
install the attachment.
2. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.)
3. Perform the pre-operation inspection.
Moving Trees and Bushes
1. Raise and tilt the attachment, forcing the sharpened edge into the
ground to dig under tree and bush roots.
2. Approach the tree or bush from all four sides to dig completely
around it.
3. Tilt the attachment back to lift material from the ground and trans-
port the load to the unloading area.
4. Keep the attachment lowered as close to the ground during transport
as possible.
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Operang
Trenching
1. Raise and tilt the attachment, forcing the sharpened edge into the
ground.
2. Tilt the attachment back to lift material from the ground and trans-
port the load to the dumping area.
3. Keep the attachment lowered as close to the ground during transport
as possible.
Transporng the Aachment
On the Loader
Check to be sure the attachment is correctly installed on the loader before
hauling the loader on a trailor or truck. Follow all loader, truck or trailer
operator’s manual instructions to safely haul the loader.
Hauling the Aachment
Follow all truck or trailer operator’s manual instructions to securely fas-
ten the attachment to the truck or trailer with straps or chains.

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Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts
Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for replacement parts.
Part numbers may change without notice.
Item Qty. Part Number Part Descripon
1 11063-P TS36 Body
10107-P TS48 Body

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Warranty”) apply to all equipment, products, parts, and goods (any of the forego-
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LLC (“Messer”):
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pressly made conditional on purchaser’s assent to the terms and conditions in this
Limited Warranty.
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date of purchase, the Equipment will remain free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and proper maintenance. Messer’s obligation un-
der the warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement (at Messer’s option)
of the Equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Equipment is used for
commercial purposes or is rented or leased out by the purchaser, then, the forego-
ing warranty shall only be for a period of 180 days and not 24 months.
3. No Warranty For Equipment Components From Third Parties. Notwithstand-
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and jacks; hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and components; and bales spears,
pallet tines, and bucket teeth.
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OPERATIONS.
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and pay for any transportation expenses necessary for Limited Warranty repairs.
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or parties other than Messer or its authorized representatives attempts to remedy
or x the alleged Equipment defects; or (b) purchaser has used the Equipment for
purposes it was not intended to be used for; or (c) purchaser has not operated the
Equipment in a manner consistent with Messer’s instructions for the Equipment;
or (d) the Equipment has been modied, altered, abused, or misused; or (e) the
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Rev. 7-20
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