Evh HARDEE MITI MIKE-35 Installation instructions
MANUAL P/N 24548
OPERATOR’S AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
WITH PARTS LISTING
Hydraulic Rotary Mower
Model: MITI MIKE - 35
DANGER
Read this manual and the manual for
your tractor carefully to acquaint yourself
with both machines before operating!
FOR SERIAL #s STARTING
WITH 012436
RELEASED 04/15/16
4895 RED BLUFF RD LORIS, SC 29569 (843) 756-2555
www.hardeebyevh.com
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
Attach pump to PTO shaft of tractor. Page 8
Add ballast to the rear tractor tires and space them to the
widest setting. Page 8
Add ballast and front weights to your tractor, if needed. Page 8
The Hydraulic and Operational System Setup. Page 9
Working safely with hydraulic lines. Page 9
Check all fluid levels, tractor and cutter. Page 10
Check all grease fittings. Page 12
Service Notice
Please take extra care while servicing the hydraulic system by keeping all openings
properly covered, thus preventing contamination of the hydraulic components.
Contaminants 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. The cutter is designed to cut grass and small brush smaller than
½” in diameter.
Any modes of operation other than the ones described above, shall void the warranty. Moreover, HARDEE by EVH
Manufacturing Company, LLC does not accept and 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 Hardee by EVH
Section 1 Introduction 1Replacement 12
To Our Customers 1Routine Maintenance Checklist 13
Owner’s Responsibility 1Section 6 Troubleshooting 14
Purpose Of This Manual 1Troubleshooting Guide 14-15
Safety-Alert Symbol 1Section 7 Specifications 15
Signal Words 1Summary Of Specifications 16
Customer Assistance 1Section 8 Replacement Parts 17-20
Section 2 Safety Information 2Section 9 Reference 21-23
General Safety Rules 2Bolt Torque 21-23
Safety Decals 3-6 Checking Bolt Torque 21-23
Section 3 Assembly And Installation 7Section 10 Warranty 24
Component Identification And Terminology 7
Tractor Requirements 8
Pump Installation 8
Tractor Hook-Up Procedures 8
Hydraulic Hose Hook - Up 9
Hydraulic System And Operational Setup 9
Working Safely With Hydraulic Lines 9
Section 4 Operation Instruction 10
During Operation 10
Daily Start-Up Checklist 10
Operation Environment 10
Application Do’s And Don’ts 10
Using Your Cutter 11
Getting Started 11
Unhook And Post Use Care 11
Unhooking The MITI MIKE - 35 11
Post Use Care 11
Section 5 Maintenance 12
Maintenance And Service Schedule 12
Inspection And Replacement Of Blades 12
Inspection And Replacement Of Blade Holder 12
Inspection 12
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Hardee by EVH provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Every precaution has been taken in the design of this manual,
however EVH assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. EVH
reserves the right to revise and improve this product at any time. The illustrations in this manual are not intended for the safe and proper assembly or disassembly of this
product, but for parts ordering reference only.
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Introduction
MITI MIKE HYDRAULIC MOWER 1 4/01/12
To Our Customers
We, at Hardee by EVH Manufacturing Company,
thank you for buying your new Hydraulic Rotary
Cutter.
We have labored hard to build a mower 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 mower. 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 mower 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 mower is designed to
perform specific functions.
In this manual, you will find instructions on mower
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 mower and therefore assumes no responsibility
or liability for damage or injury resulting from the use
of this machine.
The upkeep of the hydraulic mower 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
mower. 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 mower.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual provides information on safety, operation,
adjustments, troubleshooting and maintenance of your
new mower. Please read and follow all the
recommendations to help ensure that you get many
years of service from your new Hardee mower.
If you need additional copies of this manual, please
contact your local Hardee dealer or download a copy
from our website at www.hardeebyevh.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 Hydraulic Rotary Mower. If for some
reason you have any questions about the information
in this manual or have a problem with your mower,
please discuss the problem or question with the
management of your local dealership. If further
assistance is required, please contact:
HARDEE BY
EVH Manufacturing Company, LLC
Sales Department
4895 Red Bluff Road
Loris, SC 29569
843-756-2555
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Safety Information
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General Safety Rules
This section of your manual will address the safe
operation of your new mower. 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 mower. You can
find complete instructions for this mower in the
Operation Instruction section of this manual. We
believe that using your mower 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 mowers 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
mower 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 next to, or under
the mower head 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 mower head 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 mower head at any time.
Mowing blades may cause serious injury, loss of limb
or disfigurement.
WARNING
Never use the mower for a 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 allow the mower 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.
Safety Decals
Your Hardee mower 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.
•Peal the decal away from the paper backing.
•Press firmly onto the clean surface.
•Squeeze out any air pockets using a straight
edge.
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Safety Information
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Weight Box - Back
Danger – Thrown Object
(On sheet - P/N 15845)
Danger – Rotating Driveline
(On sheet – P/N 15845)
Operating Safety and General
Instruction
(
On sheet – P/N 15845
)
Warning – Thrown Object
(P/N 11005)
Weight Box – Front & Side
USE “Miti Mike - 35”
(P/N 16576) &
Hardee DECALS
(P/N 11032)
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Safety Information
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Safety Decals, continued
Deck
Warning – Rotating Components
(On sheet – P/N 15845)
Weight Box
Danger – Crushing Hazard
(On sheet – P/N 15845)
Hitch Frame
Warning – High Pressure Fluid
Hazard
(On sheet – P/N 15845)
Hitch Frame Deck
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Safety Information
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Safety Decals, continued
Danger – Keep Clear
(On sheet – P/N 15845)
Deck
Danger – Crushing Hazard
Hitch Frame (On sheet – P/N 15845)
Warning – Pinch Point
(On sheet – P/N 15845)
Hitch Frame Deck link (both sides)
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Safety Information
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Safety Decals, continued
Danger – Thrown Object
Deck - Front (On Sheet – P/N 15845)
Danger – Keep Away
Rotating Blades
Deck – Rear (P/N 11001)
15852 – Red Reflector, Rear
Weight Box – Front/Back Deck – Front/Rear (Not Shown)
15853 – Yellow Reflector, Front
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Assembly and Installation
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Component Identification and Terminology
AWeight Box IFan- Oil Tank
BDipstick JHydraulic Motor
COil Tank KDeck
DReturn Filter LShipping/Storage Chain
EHitch Frame MPump Stabilizer
FDeck Cylinder NRubber Shielding
GLink - Cylinder OStand Weldment
HExtension Arm PHydraulic Pump
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