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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
STP15 Tree/Post Puller 328-222M
9/25/15
Skid Steer Requirements
The Tree/Post Puller is designed to attach to skid steer
loaders with the following minimum requirements:
Horsepower Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-65 HP
SAE lift capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200 lbs.
Hitch type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Quick Hitch
Hydraulic hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - Hydraulic outlets
Skid steer weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . See warning below
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WARNING
Ballast may need to be added to your skid steer to maintain
steering control and to prevent tipping of the skid steer. Refer
to your skid steer Operator’s Manual to determine proper
ballast requirements.
Torque Requirements
See
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 19 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Dealer Preparations
This Tree/Post Puller is shipped completely assembled
and does not require any special assembly or set-up
instructions.
Tree/Post Puller Hook-Up
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
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DANGER
A Crushing Hazard exists when hooking-up equipment. Do
not allow anyone to stand between skid steer and Tree/Post
Puller while hooking-up to implement. Do not operate
hydraulic controls while someone is near the skid steer or
implement.
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CAUTION
Make sure the skid steer hitch is properly attached to the Tree/
Post Puller hitch. It must be secured under the puller’s top
angle bars and lock handles must be locked down with locking
pins extending fully through bottom slots in the puller hitch.
An improperly attached puller can fall without warning.
1.
Check for and remove all debris in the skid steer and
Tree/Post Puller hitch point areas.
2.
Raise lock pins on skid steer hitch for hook-up.
3.
Carefully drive up to the Tree/Post Puller making sure
the hitch plate on the skid steer loader arms is
parallel with the Tree/Post Puller hitch plate.
4.
Rotate top of skid steer tilt arms slightly forward.
5.
Place top of skid steer hitch plate under the puller’s
top angled bar.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
6.
Slowly raise loader arms up until the skid steer hitch
plate is seated under the top angle bar.
7.
Rotate top of skid steer tilt arms back until skid steer
hitch plate makes full contact with puller’s hitch plate.
8.
Lower lock pins on skid steer hitch. Make sure lock
pins go through bottom slots in puller hitch and are in
locked down position.
Hydraulic Hose Hook-up
Refer to Figure 1-1 on page 9:
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DANGER
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate skin. Wear
protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
rather than hands when searching for hydraulic leaks. If
hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin or eyes, it must be
treated by a doctor familiar with this type of injury within a
few hours or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
1.
Route hydraulic hoses (#1 & #2) through hose
holder (#3) and along the most convenient path to
access your skid steer couplers.
2.
Clean quick connect couplers of dirt and then
connect hoses (#1 & #2) to the skid steer couplers.
3.
Make sure quick connect couplers are fully engaged.
If not, check couplers to see if they are same size and
type. Also, make sure all hydraulic pressure to the
couplers has been released.
4.
Extend and retract hydraulic cylinder with skid steer
controls. Switch male and female couplers on the
hydraulic hoses if hydraulic cylinder operates
opposite direction intended, and then reconnect
hoses to skid steer couplers.
5.
For additional help, refer to Hydraulic Hook-Up in
your skid steer Operator’s Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Collect and dispose all oil spills and
leaks in an environmentally safe manner.
IMPORTANT:
Hose routing is the responsibility of
the owner/operator of the Tree/Post Puller. Pinched
and/or stretched hoses are not covered under the
warranty.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure all coupler fittings are
clean before connecting them together.