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INSTALLING ATTACHMENT
The following section contains information pertaining to attaching your bucket with the pre-
installed
MDS Ultra-Grip Grapple™
.
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Reference the operator’s manual for your coupler and/or power unit for instruction on
installing the attachment.
WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, make sure the bucket is securely attached to the
coupler mechanism of your power unit. Failure to do so could result in
separation of the bucket from the unit. Always keep attachments as close to the
ground as possible during installation.
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Lower the attachment to the ground and turn off the engine of the power unit.
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The
MDS Ultra-Grip Grapple™
comes with the hydraulic hoses to tie the two cylinders
together. You or your dealer are required to supply the hoses from the tees to the
couplers on your power unit (these vary based on loader model, location, and type of
quick coupler). Connect these grapple hoses and route them in such a fashion as to
prevent chafing and pinching and secure in place wherever necessary. The hoses will
need a -08 Female JIC fitting on the end that connects to the tees (located between the
2 spring hose holders) while the other end of the hose will mate to the coupler that
connects to your third function (auxiliary) ports.
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Start engine and slowly cycle the bucket cylinders several times to purge any air from
the system. Check for proper hydraulic connection, hose routing, and hose length.
NOTE: Pressure and return hoses must be long enough to accommodate complete
rollout of the bucket.
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Check the attachment for proper assembly, installation, and hydraulic leaks.
Hydraulic Tees
Spring Hose Holders
