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Extractor
(VP X)
The PowerPac Extractor is designed to pull out Tread-ins that employ a Single Wedge Clip at the top of each
Tread-in (as opposed to a Double Wedge Clip - the alternative Tread-in clip choice).
The PowerPac Extractor Arms (set at the right height) help guide the top of a Tread-in into the Extractor
“throat” catching the top clip from underneath. As the quad moves forward the clip/Tread-in is pulled up and
out of the ground. To prevent the Single Wedge Clip from popping off from the force the fatter/thicker end of
the Wedge should always be at the bottom of the clip assembly. The
Extractor Arm spacing is set to catch the Wedge (not the Body of the
Clip) placing all upwards pressure on the fat part of the Wedge
forcing it into the Clip Body - “locking” the clip tighter. In extremely
hard ground it would pay to “extract” slower than usual - the wrench
to get Tread-ins out of hard ground can put some strain on the quad.
NOTE:
If you find the Wedge Clips are popping off Tread-ins during
the extraction action and the Wedge Clips are correctly orientated,
inspect the throat of the Extractor Fork (the distance between the
two arms). It may be that the throat has opened and the Clip Body is
being forced up (and off) instead of the fat part of the Wedge. Try
closing up the gap by rotating the tube. If the yellow plastic Fork
covering is badly damaged, replace it. The yellow plastic is 1/2” N12
“Ledalon” Nylon Tube (Kiwitech can supply this tubing). Heat the
tube in hot water and soap the Extractor Fork arms before pushing
the tube on.
Extractor Fork Fitting and Height Adjustment
1. Fix the Extractor Mount to the PowerPac Carrier and plant a Tread-in into the ground in front of it.
2. Adjust the height of the Extractor Fork so that it will catch the Tread-in approximately 100mm under the
Single Wedge Clip at the top of the Tread-in and lock firmly into place using the Tapered Pin.
NOTE:
To start with the Extractor Fork throat/Tread-in fit might be tight and getting the Tread-in out may require a
bit of effort. This fit will soon loosen up. If the tines of the extractor spread or become bent they can be
restored by bending them with the Fork Body held tightly in a vice.
Always stow away the Extractor Fork when not picking up temporary fences to prevent accidental catching
of high-tensile steel wires when crossing (for those quads with fender kits fitted).
