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©2022 Harford Attachments Ltd 

PROLOK/GEN/MAN/R4 

 

Table of Contents 

 

Contents 

Item Checklist .................................................................................................................................. 3

 

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4

 

Safety Features ................................................................................................................................. 4

 

Guide to Safety Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5

 

General Safety Information .............................................................................................................. 5

 

Safety labels ..................................................................................................................................... 6

 

Safety Sticker and Data Plate Location Guide ................................................................................. 7

 

Specified Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 7

 

Storage Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 7

 

End of Life Considerations .............................................................................................................. 8

 

Compatible Attachments .................................................................................................................. 8

 

Fitting the Harford Pro-Lok to your Excavator................................................................................ 9

 

Connecting an Attachment to your Pro-Lok .................................................................................. 10

 

Releasing an Attachment................................................................................................................ 12

 

Lifting a Load ................................................................................................................................. 12

 

Important Maintenance Information .............................................................................................. 14

 

Routine Maintenance Information ................................................................................................. 15

 

Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 16

 

Example Declaration ...................................................................... 

Error! Bookmark not defined.

 

 

Serial Number Location 

Serial Number 

 

Stamped plate on side of hitch 

 

 

 

Sticker on rear of control box 

 

 

 

Sticker on solenoid manifold 

 

 

Serial number table (above) for completion by owner 

 

This manual part number PROLOK/GEN/MAN/R4 

 

If this Pro-Lok quick hitch to is to be used on a jobsite, the operator shall follow the site rules where the 

machine is to be used. 

 

If at any time in the future, you require additional information on the  

HARFORD PRO-LOK 

quick hitch or any aspects of its use, please do not hesitate to contact:  

 

Harford Attachments Ltd 

Spar Road, Norwich. NR6 6BY. England 

Tel +44 (0) 1603 403099 

email: 

[email protected]

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website: www.harfordattachments.com 

Summary of Contents for Pro-lok

Page 1: ...DOUBLE LOCKING MECHANICAL QUICK HITCH Installation Operation Manual English Important This manual should be kept with the excavator at all times for easy reference...

Page 2: ...ce Information 15 Warranty 16 Example Declaration Error Bookmark not defined Serial Number Location Serial Number Stamped plate on side of hitch Sticker on rear of control box Sticker on solenoid mani...

Page 3: ...ro Lok Item Supplied Mechanical quick hitch CE Declaration of Conformity Ratchet Installation and operation manual Safety pin not required stickers Warning label Lifting eye test certificate see note...

Page 4: ...or invalidate the product warranty IMPORTANT All Harford Pro Lok hitches are CE certified having undergone a thorough evaluation process by Harford Attachments Any subsequent modification to the hitc...

Page 5: ...safe working load SWL taking into account the additional weight of the hitch which is stated on the punched information plate affixed to the side of the hitch IMPORTANT Be aware that the addition of t...

Page 6: ...ntacting the manufacturer Harford Attachments on 44 0 1603 403099 The following safety label is supplied in the required quantities with the Pro Lok fitting kit Their locations are given in the descri...

Page 7: ...ons SAFETY NOTICE It is strongly recommended that the Pro Lok quick hitch is lowered to the ground the machine switched off the key removed and the parking brake engaged blocks applied to the wheels t...

Page 8: ...an environmentally responsible manner Compatible Attachments Attachment Can be used up to the safe working load Can be used with limitations Cannot be used All Harford Attachments Buckets Hammer or br...

Page 9: ...ther 3 Repeat step 2 with the crowd link arm linkage 4 Grease the two pins and visually check that they are located and secured correctly 5 Use the excavator hydraulics to carefully rotate the quick h...

Page 10: ...ent pin is firmly seated in the C shaped jaw and the rear pin is seated on the rear locking surface shown in Figure 2 step 4 5 Use the ratchet spanner to rotate the threaded actuator in a clockwise di...

Page 11: ...Figure 3 Correct operating position Figure 4 Incorrect operating position Figure 5 Releasing an attachment position...

Page 12: ...duct warranty Releasing an Attachment 1 When releasing an attachment first ensure people and property are well clear of the area of operation Place the attachment on level ground or in a position so t...

Page 13: ...ng it to lift load If your Pro Lok hitch was supplied with a factory fitted lifting eye it must be examined at regular intervals for damage and defects by a competent person in accordance with UK HSE...

Page 14: ...off the threaded shaft and remove completely 4 Using an Allen key loosen the cap screws in the split nut 5 Place the ratchet spanner in the square drive and rotate the split nut anti clockwise L H th...

Page 15: ...is necessary to remove attachments in order to gain access to a grease nipple on the underside of the hitch 4 Grease threaded actuator points as required WARNING Ensure wedge plate is fully retracted...

Page 16: ...ntained in accordance with the instruction contained within this manual or have been subject to unauthorised repair or modification the warranty will be invalidated 3 The seller s liability in respect...

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