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PATENTED ® PREPARATOR Manual Number: MR95512 Models: LAF3554, LAF3566 and LAF3576 FFC SERIAL NUMBER:_________________ with Serial Numbers greater than E042020 Release Date: August 1, 2005 MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER:____________ 800-747-2132 | www.paladinbrands.com FFC: 100 East Lee Road, Lee, IL 60530, United States of America...
DEFINITION OF SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS Throughout this manual, the terms DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used to indicate the degree of hazard to personnel if proper safety procedures are not followed. These words will be used in conjunction with the Safety Alert Symbol: a dark triangle containing a white exclamation mark.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS !! SECTION 1 • Use the right tool for the job at hand. • Make sure that your tools are in good condition WARNING for performing the desired function. Obey all the safety instructions listed in •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS !! SECTION 1 (CONTINUED) WHEN MOUNTING THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR POWER UNIT: • WARNING Refer to the operator’s manuals of your power unit, your loader, and your quick-attach for special or Obey all the safety instructions listed in detailed mounting instructions.
POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT Exceeding any of the maximum recommended power unit specifications CAN result in damage to this product and WILL void all FFC Attachments warranties. DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Flow Output 25 gpm. Maximum 2,500 psi. maximum (continuous) Hydraulic Pressure Output 3,500 psi.
PREPARATOR ® HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR HYDRAULIC ® CONNECTION Loaders 1. Disconnect the hydraulic hose quick couplers from one another and attach the quick couplers to your power unit as per the instructions in your power unit’s operator’s manual.
PREPARATOR ® SETUP SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR SETUP ® SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT Before adjusting the skid shoes, determine what the soil conditions are and what type of operation is to be performed. Remember that each time the soil conditions or operation type changes, the skid shoes may need to be repositioned.
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® PREPARATOR SETUP (Continued) SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR SETUP ® Adjust the skid shoes as follows: 1. Park your power unit on a level surface with this product properly attached. 2.
PREPARATOR ® OPERATION SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR OPERATION ® WARNING Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury. • Never lift the lowest portion of the attachment plate higher than 5’ above the ground. •...
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PREPARATOR ® OPERATION (Continued) SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR OPERATION ® ROCK COLLECTION (Fig. 1) This operation is where surface rocks (5” to 20” dia.) are collected in the bucket. •...
PREPARATOR ® MAINTENANCE SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR MAINTENANCE ® BEFORE EACH USE • Make sure that all nuts and bolts are in place and properly tightened. • Make sure that all other fasteners are in place and are performing their specified function.
PREPARATOR ® SERVICE SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR SERVICE ® BEARING LOCK ADJUSTMENT If a taper lock adapter assembly is found to be in need of tightening after checking the bearing locknut by performing steps 1 and 2 of the 40 hour maintenance schedule above, then the following action must be taken: 1.
PREPARATOR ® TROUBLE SHOOTING SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PREPARATOR TROUBLE ® SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Rotor does not turn. Rotor drive chain is loose. Adjust the chain tension. Rotor drive chain is broken.
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PREPARATOR ® PARTS LIST LAF3554 LAF3566 LAF3576 ITEM QTY. 54” 66” 76” DESCRIPTION LAF3590 LAF3501 LAF3502 Bucket LAF3586 LAF3503 LAF3504 Shroud LAF3591 LAF3505 LAF3506 Drum LAF3507 Parallel Linkage Bar: Left LAF3509 Rotor Drive Shaft (on left end of Drum) LAF3510 Rotor Idler Shaft (on right end of Drum) LAF3512 Taper Lock Adapter Assembly –...
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PREPARATOR PARTS LIST (Continued) ® LAF3554 LAF3566 LAF3576 ITEM QTY. 54” 66” 76” DESCRIPTION LAF4033 Hydraulic Hose Protector: 1-7/8” x 72” LAF4278 Hydraulic Elbow: 90°, 10MB – 10MJ LAF4321 Hydraulic Hose: ½” x 104”, 10MB – 10FJ LAF4772 Hydraulic Motor LAF9965 Drive Sprocket Retainer: 41/64”...
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PREPARATOR ® PARTS LIST (Continued) LAF3554 LAF3566 LAF3576 ITEM QTY. 54” 66” 76” DESCRIPTION 3 Point Hitch Mountings RHW8048 Clevis Pin: 1” x 6” RHW8042 Lynch Pin: 3/16” x 1-9/16” (1-1/2” useable) ILA1032 Bushing: 1-1/2” O.D. x 1-1/4” I.D. LAF4515 Hydraulic Cylinder RHW8401 Draw Pin Category 1 &...
PLEASE TRI-FOLD AND AFFIX TAPE HERE Warranty Registration Form and Delivery Inspection Report IMPORTANT! Warranty Void if card is not returned with 10 days. All Applicable sections must be filled in. This section to be filled out and signed by Dealer at time of delivery. Warranty Registration Customer’s Name Dealer’s Name...
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FFC LIMITED 12 MONTH WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing a FFC product. Warranty protection is valid only when this Warranty Registration is completed and signed by the customer and dealer, and mailed to FFC. I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the owners Limited Warranty and I accept the terms therein.
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