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Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication
STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222M
9/25/15
Maintenance
Proper servicing and adjustment is key to the long life of
any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Check all bolts and pins after using the puller for several
hours and on a regular basis thereafter to ensure they are
tight and secured.
Check hitch fit-up, hydraulic hoses, and fittings on a
regular basis to ensure trash or other objects have not
loosened the hitch connection or damaged hydraulic
hoses and fittings.
Replace worn, damaged, or missing parts only with
genuine Land Pride parts.
Replace illegible or missing safety labels by obtaining
new labels from your Land Pride dealer.
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WARNING
Always secure equipment with solid supports before working
under it. Never work under equipment supported by
hydraulics. Hydraulics can drop equipment if controls are
actuated or if hydraulic lines burst. Either situation can drop
machinery instantly even when power to hydraulics is off.
!
WARNING
Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can result in
the Tree/Post Puller detaching from the skid steer and cause
serious injury or death.
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WARNING
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings frequently. Brush and other
debris can damage hoses and fittings causing the load to
release and fall, causing serious injury or death.
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WARNING
Daily inspect and maintain equipment. Loose, broken, and
missing hardware can cause equipment to not perform
properly and can result in bodily injury or death.
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WARNING
Do not alter Land Pride equipment or replace parts with other
brands. Doing so can cause equipment to perform improperly
and may lead to breakage that can cause bodily injury or
death. Replace parts only with genuine Land Pride parts.
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CAUTION
Do not alter Tree/Post Puller in a way which will adversely affect
its performance or reliability. Doing so can damage the puller,
cause personal injury, and void the warranty.
Skid Steer Maintenance
One of the most important things you can do to prevent
hydraulic system problems is to ensure your skid steer
hydraulic system remains free of dirt and contamination.
Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends before attaching
them to your skid steer. Replace your skid steer’s
hydraulic filter element at the prescribed intervals. These
simple maintenances will go a long way to prevent
occurrence of control valve and hydraulic cylinder
problems.
Long Term Storage
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to
the puller when parking it for long periods and when
parking it at the end of a working season. This will help
ensure that the unit is ready for use next time you hook-
up to it.
1.
Clean off any dirt and grease that may have
accumulated on the puller. Scrape off compacted dirt
and then wash the surface thoroughly with a garden
hose.
2.
Inspect puller for loose, damaged, or worn parts and
adjust or replace when needed.
3.
Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to
prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol
touch-up paint. They are also available in touch-up
bottles with brush, quarts, and gallon sizes by adding
TU, QT, or GL to the end of the aerosol part number.
4.
Replace all damaged or missing guards & decals.
5.
Lubricate as noted under
6.
Store Tree/Post Puller on a level surface in a clean,
dry place with hydraulic cylinder fully retracted.
Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make for
a longer Tree/Post Puller life.
7.
Do not allow children to play on or around the stored
puller.
Land Pride Touch-up Paint
Part No.
Part Description
821-070C
PAINT LP BLACK SPRAY CAN
IMPORTANT:
Store Tree/Post Puller with hydraulic
cylinder fully retracted. This will help protect the
cylinder rod again corrosion.
Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication