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Genesis GSD Grapple
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Remove the bucket following the manufacturer’s proce-
dure. Retract the bucket cylinder. The grapple must be on
a firm, level surface with the jaws closed.
Position the excavator behind the grapple and carefully
line up the stick connection of the excavator and grapple.
(Diagram A)
Install pin.
(Diagram B)
Raise the grapple slightly off the ground and extend the
bucket cylinder. Connect power link of excavator to the
grapple.
(Diagram C)
Align the stabilizer arm with the lower grapple jaw by mov-
ing the stick and operating the bucket cylinder. Pin the arm
to the grapple.
(Diagram D)
Check all connections to ensure mounting pins are prop-
erly retained.
Stiff arm should be mounted in factory recommended pin
position.
Grapple Removal
To remove the grapple with the stiff arm attached and set
the stiff arm on a heavy object. Remove the pin from pad.
Slowly raise the grapple to allow stiff arm to hang. Move the
grapple to a storage position.
(Diagram E)
Lower the grapple to the ground. Close the jaws to prevent
grapple movement after the link pin is removed.
Remove the grapple mount pins.
Diagram D
Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
Diagram E
GRAPPLE INSTALLATION
!
WARNING
Make sure all personnel stand clear. Lifting the grapple will
cause the jaw to move and the stabilizer bar to swing.
!
WARNING
Make sure all personnel stand clear. Removing the pin
from the pad will cause the jaw to move and the stabilizer
bar to swing.