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PROLOK/GEN/MAN/R4 

 

Safety Sticker and Data Plate Location Guide 

 

 
 
 
 

Specified Parameters 

 
Your Harford Pro-Lok quick hitch has been designed to the meet the original equipment 
manufacturer (OEM) specifications of the excavator for which it was ordered. The excavator 
model for which it was designed and the maximum load category of the hitch can be found on 
the punched information plate affixed to the side of the quick hitch body. 
 
 

Storage Instructions 

 
If your Pro-Lok Quick hitch is to be removed for an extended period of time, please observe 
the following instructions:  

 

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, the system depressurised and that safety gloves are worn during any 
maintenance on the quick hitch. A warning label should be affixed prominently in the cab 
to warn others of ongoing maintenance. 

 

 

Wearing appropriate PPE, hydraulic fluid should be drained from the quick hitch and 
disposed of according to regulations.  

 

Basic maintenance tasks should be carried out on the hitch, including cleaning and 
greasing (see the Daily Checks list for further information).  

 

The hitch should be covered and stored in a safe, dry location. 

 

 

1 of A 

Pro-Lok 

quick hitch 

Lifting Eye 

(if installed) 

Location of 

data plate 

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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