Section 2: Operating Procedures
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AP-STP25 Tree/Post Puller 328-230MK
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Introduction
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Tree/Post Puller. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Tree/Post
Puller unless they are age 16 or older and have read, fully
understood, and are totally familiar with the Operator’s
Manual. Make sure the operator has paid particular
attention to:
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Important Safety Information
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Section 2: Operating Procedures
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Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your Tree/
Post Puller.
Skid Steer Shutdown Procedures
The following are basic skid steer shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your skid steer Operator’s
Manual before leaving the operator’s seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and shut-off all power to the
attachment.
2.
Park on solid, level ground and lower attachment until
it is flat on the ground or on non-concrete support
blocks.
3.
Turn off engine, and remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
4.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
5.
If included, raise seat bar and move controls until
both lock.
6.
Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the skid steer or attachment.
Operating Checklist
Check
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Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”
3
Read and follow hook-up instructions.
Refer to “Tree/Post Puller Hook-Up”
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 2: Operating Procedures”.
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
See “Section 4: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Lubricate Tree/Post Puller as needed.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Check Tree/Post Puller
initially and periodically for
loose hardware. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Pre-Operational Safety Check
Make the following inspections with Tree/Post Puller
resting on the ground, attached to the skid steer, and skid
steer shut down properly. Refer to
1.
Complete Operating Checklist table provided on this
page.
2.
Inspect skid steer safety equipment to make sure it is
in good working condition and that all safety alert
decals are visible and readable. Replace all missing
and unreadable safety alert decals.
3.
Inspect hitch hook-up to Tree/Post Puller. Make sure
skid steer hitch is secured under the Tree/Post
Puller’s top angle bars, lock pins extend fully through
bottom slots in Tree/Post Puller hitch and are locked
down.
4.
Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings before starting
the machine. Make sure hoses are not pinched,
kinked, twisted, or frayed and that they will not come
in contact with moving parts.
5.
Check for and remove foreign objects wrapped
around the jaws.
6.
Check for bent, broken, and/or structural cracks to
the puller frame, and pivot pins. Repair or replace
damaged parts before putting the equipment into
use.
Operational Safety Check
The remaining inspections are made with the skid steer
engine running.
1.
Start skid steer and set throttle to idle or slightly
above idle.
2.
Operate hydraulic controls to verify control lever
movements function properly and hydraulic cylinder
extends and retracts correctly.
3.
Shut skid steer down properly and make any
necessary changes to the controls and hydraulic
connections before continuing.
4.
Operate loader arms through their full range of
movements to check for clearances. Refer to
Section 2: Operating Procedures
