BIG BALE Transtacker Extra, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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5.0 Operation
5.15 Erecting a Complete Tower
Manoeuvre the machine to the stack site. Check the
following:
A. The ground is firm and flat and not sloping excessively to
either side or forward i.e. more than 5°.
B. Check there are no overhead obstacles or power lines. It
is recommended to keep 10 metres away from power lines.
C. Check the load is still secure and the forks are fully
retracted under the stack. The fork safety switch will prevent
tipping up if the forks are not fully retracted. Remove any
safety chains or straps.
D. Check there are no by-standers, animals or property that
will be damaged by falling bales.
1. Press and hold button to exit ‘Road Mode’ and enter
stack mode if required.
2. Pull the joystick back (Fig. 58) to raise the platform.
Be careful that the top bales remain secure on the
extension during the first stages of tip.
3. When the platform is half raised, the curved skids will
contact the ground. At this point release the brakes and
allow the machine to roll back as the platform is raised.
Check again that the forks are fully retracted
(Fig. 59)
.
4. Continue to raise the stack until you are satisfied it is
vertical and secure.
5. Move the joystick left and right (Fig. 60) to open the side
gates.
6. Hold the middle button on the joystick and push forward
to release the hooks (Fig. 61) .
7. Keep the middle button held down and move the joystick
left (Fig. 62) to lower the table and lift off the stack.
8. Keep the middle button held down and move the joystick
right
(Fig. 63)
to extend the table.
9. Still holding the middle button move the joystick back
(Fig. 64) to remove the clamps.
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Curved skid
Fig. 59
Fig. 58
Fig. 60
Fig. 61
Fig. 62
Fig. 63
Fig. 64