Skid Pro QA4205 User manual
QA4205 Mulcher
Operators Manual
Skid Pro Attachments
PO Box 982
Alexandria, MN 56308
www.skidpro.com
October 2021
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a Skid Pro Brush
Mulcher to complement your mulching operation. This
equipment has been designed and manufactured to
meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for efcient
mulching of brush.
The rotor is hydraulic powered by the hydraulic system
on your skid steer.
Replaceable bearings are provided at major pivot
points for extended service life.
Safe, efcient and trouble free operation of your brush
mulcher requires that you and anyone else who will
be operating or maintaining the brush mulcher, read
and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance
and Troubleshooting information contained within the
Operator’s Manual.
This manual covers the Skid Pro Brush Mulcher. Use
the Table of Contents as a guide to locate required
information.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to
pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Skid Pro
dealer, distributor or the factory if you need assistance,
information or additional copies of the manuals.
When this machine is worn out and no longer in use,
it should be returned to the retailer or other party for
recycling.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right,
front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual,
are as seen from the skid steer driver’s seat and facing
in the direction of travel.
The brush mulcher is designed to be used by
experienced operators, trained in the safe operation of
a skid steer and trained in the hazards related to using
the brush mulcher and the safe use of the mulcher for
the intended purpose. Operators will require personal
protective equipment to reduce the risk from some
hazards that cannot be completely eliminated or
controlled by the design of the tool.
Care is required to ensure that the brush mulcher tool
will not come across metallic objects, stones or other
materials.
Brush mulcher tools are not designed for use in
hazardous atmospheres where there is a risk of re or
explosion due to ammable gases or vapors. Use in
hazardous, explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
Serious injury or death of the operator or bystanders
may be caused if the tool is misused. Misuse may also
cause damage to the machine carrying the implement.
You must read, understand and follow the instructions
given by the operating unit manufacturers, as well as
the instructions in this manual.
The safety information in this manual is denoted by
the safety alert symbol:
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This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The level of risk is indicated by the following signal
words:
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NOTICE - Indicates a situation that could result
in damage to the equipment or other property.
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Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
on equipment safety signs. Keep safety signs in good
condition and replace missing or damaged safety
signs.
New equipment components and repair parts must
include the current safety decal.
Learn how to properly operate equipment. NEVER
operate or work around this equipment without proper
instruction, while fatigued or under the inuence of
alcohol, prescription or non-prescription medication or
if feeling ill.
Keep your equipment in proper working condition.
Know the regulations and laws that apply to you
and your industry. This manual is not to replace any
regulations or laws. Additional information may be
found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov.
If you do not understand any part of this manual,
contact Skid Pro at 866-820-5603.
• Be prepared in case of emergencies.
• Keep a re extinguisher and rst aid kit close to
the machine.
• Keep emergency phone numbers close to your
phone.
• Know your address so emergency services can
locate you if an emergency arises.
• Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
• Safety signs are identied in Section 3 of this
manual.
• Replacement safety signs are available from your
Skid Pro dealer.
• NEVER lift or carry anyone with brush mulcher.
• NEVER use brush mulcher as a work platform.
• NEVER allow passengers on brush mulcher.
• Lower operating speed while loading, unloading or
performing heavy operations.
• Keep load low and move at slow speeds on rough
or uneven terrain.
The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or
serious injury. To help prevent rollover:
• Travel at a slow speed.
• Avoid sharp turns & sudden movement on slopes.
• Carry loads close to the ground.
• Avoid holes, ditches and other obstructions which
may cause equipment to rollover.
• Balance load so weight is evenly distributed and
load is stable.
• Use caution when operating on slopes and do not
operate on excessively steep slopes.
• Do not exceed load capacity of equipment.
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DO NOT leave the operator’s seat if any part of the
equipment contacts electric lines or cables.
Detach brush mulcher on a rm and level surface.
Brush mulcher may fall over if detached on sloping or
soft surface. Be sure people, livestock and pets are
clear of machinery.
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic hoses. See your skid steer Operator’s
Manual.
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A raised brush mulcher can lower unexpectedly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NEVER enter area under a raised brush mulcher.
Lower brush mulcher to ground, engage parking brake,
shut off engine and remove key before servicing.
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Do not make any alterations to your brush mulcher.
Altering the equipment may cause unsafe conditions
and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
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The health effects from exposure to wood dust are
due to chemicals in the wood or chemical substances
in the wood created by bacteria, fungi, or molds.
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Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure (See skid
steer Operator’s Manual.) before connecting or
disconnecting hydraulic lines. Verify all connections
are tight before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard or wood.
Protect hands and body from high pressure uids. If
an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any
uid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or serious infection may result.
Before servicing, park machine on a rm and level
surface, set parking brake, chock wheels, and place
a “Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. Read and
understand this manual. If you do not understand any
part of the manual, contact Skid Pro at 866-820-5603.
Always wear face and/or eye protection, safety shoes,
and other protective equipment appropriate for the job.
Do not make unauthorized modications. Contact Skid
Pro at 866-820-5603 before you weld, cut/drill holes,
or make any other modications.
Always use Skid Pro replacement parts.
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B. MTB-176 Safety Sign
Never allow riders; especially children
on carrier or cutter.
cutting
A. MTB-178 Safety Sign
Dashed line indicates item hidden from view unless
cover is removed.
NS - Non-Slip Pad
E. MTB-185 Safety Sign
D. MTB-175 Safety Sign
C. MTB-177 Safety Sign
F. MTB-182 Safety Sign
unsafe
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The mulcher is equipped with short hoses that are
connected to the hydraulic motor. You must connect
your skid steer hoses to these hoses.
Skid steer hoses must be the same size as the mulcher
hoses. Using smaller diameter hoses will decrease
hydraulic ow.
The mulcher will have pressure and return connections.
Pressure hose on mulcher will have a red tie band (A)
on it.
The hose end size is 1/2 in. female JIC for the pressure
and return hoses.
Connect skid steer hoses to the mulcher hoses. Be
sure mulcher pressure hose with red tie band (A) is
connect to skid steer pressure hose.
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Although the brush mulcher has been carefully
inspected and checked prior to shipment from
manufacturer, it is recommended that the unit be
thoroughly inspected.
Check all bolts for tightness and remove all shipping
tags, bags, skids, and blocking.
Review and understand this manual and operating
unit manual.
Remove any masking materials afxed during
painting. Inspect the mulcher and any accessory
equipment to verify that nameplates and all safety
warning, caution signs and decals provided with
the equipment are in place and clearly visible.
Visually inspect the unit before each start up.
Check for loose or missing parts and any damage
that may have occurred during moving or shipping.
Review all skid steer pre-start instructions, and be
sure that all recommended steps and procedures
have been followed.
Note: Always keep the weight of the machine in
mind. Never position body in line of impact.
Check-mark Check these items: Frequency
Verify that mulcher is properly attached to skid steer. Each operation.
Verify that hydraulic hoses are connected to skid steer hydraulic
couplers.
Each operation.
Check for entangled material on rotor. Each operation.
Verify all guards, doors and covers are installed and secured. Each operation.
Verify cutting teeth on the rotor are tight. Every 4 hours.
Check belt chamber. Every 4 hours.
A. Operators Manual Storage Tube
B. Quick Attach
C. Safety Push Bar
D. Cutting Teeth
E. Rotor
Dashed line indicates item hidden from view unless
cover is removed.
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1. Read and follow all safety instructions.
2. Attach mulcher to skid steer. See skid steer
Operator’s Manual.
3. Verify pins are secure in the correct position.
4. Connect hydraulic hoses. Verify hydraulic hoses
are clear of pinch areas and moving parts.
5. Move to a clear open area to test functions.
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1. Park skid steer on a level surface.
2. Lower mulcher to the ground.
3. Shut off engine and remove key.
4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses.
5. Detach mulcher from skid steer. See skid steer
Operator’s Manual.
1. Verify all reectors and Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) sign are visible.
2. Raise brush mulcher slightly off ground.
3. Verify hydraulics are disengaged.
4. Travel at a reasonable and safe speed.
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During the rst few hours of use, avoid hitting stones
as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth to wear
slightly. This can be done by keeping the cutting wheel
above ground level. Brand new carbide tips are razor
sharp and can chip and shatter easily when they hit
hard objects. Once the razor sharpness has worn
away, the tips do not chip as easily. Observing these
precautions will extend the life of the carbide teeth and
reduce operating expenses.
The teeth bolts must be retighten every ten minutes
for the rst hour of use on a new mulcher.
• First, operate all functions in a clear area with
skid steer at idle speed to get a good feel for the
controls before you actually move into any brush.
• Choose low density brush and move into it slowly,
do not expect to get the rst area done fast.
• Slow travel speed if pressure surges up close to
max psi, doing this will greatly reduce rotor jams,
and with practice, will almost eliminate jams.
• Run throttle only at half speed for rst time users.
• Operate with mulcher slightly raised until you have
a better feel how much the unit can take.
• The machine is equipped with a push bar to
push brush or small trees over. This will allow the
mulcher teeth to contact the lower portion of the
brush and mulch it or cut it off. The rest of the plant
will be mulched as the machine moves through
the working area.
• For tall brush, you can use the push bar to push
the brush over and cut it off close to ground. Each
operator must experiment to nd a technique that
works for them in their application.
• Although it is best to mulch when it is dry, the
machine works well in wet conditions. However,
you must travel slower to do the same quality
mulching. It will also be necessary to clean the
machine more frequently to prevent caking and
clogging of the rotor area.
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1. Attach brush mulcher to skid steer. See Attach
Brush Mulcher in this section.
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2. Lower mulcher so skid plates are on ground.
3. Set engine speed to low idle and engage mulcher.
4. Slowly increase engine speed to high idle. Verify
mulcher is operating smoothly and start travel.
5. If mulcher stalls, stop movement, slightly raise
mulcher and allow rotor to regain speed. Slow
ground speed to prevent further stalling.
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If the rotor stalls, stop rotor motion and raise slightly
and try again.
1. If still stalled, lower unit so teeth tips dig slightly
into sod, a log or stump.
2. Reverse hydraulic ow to mulcher. Reversing
the ow does not power the rotor in the reverse
direction, it only opens the hydraulic lock on the
rotor. The rotor will not be powered in the reverse
direction.
3. Drag the rotor across sod, a log or stump in reverse
direction to dislodge the jam.
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Maintenance Chart
General Inspection Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination (dirt,
stones, etc.).
Daily
Cutting Teeth The teeth bolts must be retighten every ten minutes for
the rst hour of use on a new mulcher.
First hour of use.
Cutting Teeth Check and rotate replace one at a time as necessary.
With daily use expect to replace 4 to 6 teeth per day.
See Replace Cutting Teeth in this section.
Every 4 hours.
Drive Belt Check belt tension, alignment and inspect belt for wear
or damage. Replace damaged or worn belt.
Daily.
Rotor Bearings Check bearings for side-to-side and up/down
movement. Replace bearings if movement is found.
Every week.
Rotor Bearings Lubricate rotor bearings. 1 pump every 250 hours
of use.
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Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination (dirt,
stones, etc.).
Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use. Keep
cutting teeth in good condition. Unit will cut faster and
remaining teeth will last longer if broken teeth are
replaced.
1. Lower mulcher to ground.
2. Set parking brake, stop engine and remove key.
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3. Open inspection cover (A).
4. Inspect belt (B) for wear, damage, alignment and
proper tension.
5. Loosen hydraulic motor mounting bracket and
adjust tension bolts to set belt tension. Tighten
motor mounting bracket.
6. Belt deection (C) should be 0.5 in. (13 mm) at 3.0
lbs of force for a used belt or 4.25 lbs of force for
a new belt.
7. Place a straight edge (D) on motor pulley and rotor
pulley. Pulleys must be aligned or belt will wear
quickly. Adjust pulleys if necessary.
C
D
B
8. Close inspection cover (A). Do not operate mulcher
with inspection cover (A) open or removed.
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