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GENERAL INFORMATION
The following instructions will help you to mount your Preparator
®
onto your prime
mover. The Preparator
®
uses the quick-attach system for ease of installation. Therefore, if you
know how to attach your loader bucket, attaching the Preparator
®
should prove no problem.
Remember to read all safety warnings, decals and operating instructions before
operating the attachment. If there is any portion of this manual that you do not understand,
contact your dealer.
INSTALLATION
NOTICE! Lubricate all grease fittings before connecting this product to your prime
mover's hydraulic system. See Lubrication Section.
1.
Remove any attachment from the front of the prime mover.
2.
Following all standard safety practices and the instructions for installing an attachment
in your prime mover operator’s manual, install the attachment onto your prime mover.
WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, make sure the attachment is securely
latched to the attachment mechanism of your unit. Failure to do so could
result in separation of the attachment from the prime mover.
3.
Lower the unit to the ground and relieve pressure to the auxiliary hydraulic lines.
4.
Following the safety shut down procedure for your prime mover, shut down and exit the
prime mover.
5.
After making sure that the hydraulic couplers are free from any foreign material or con-
taminants, connect the couplers to the auxiliary hydraulic system of your prime mover.
6.
Following the standard start up procedure for your prime mover, start the prime mover.
Check for proper hydraulic connection, hose routing and hose length.
7.
Attachment installation is complete.
INSTALLATION
DETACHING
1.
Before exiting the prime mover, lower the attachment to the ground, apply the brakes,
turn off the prime mover’s engine, and remove the key.
2.
Follow prime mover operator’s manual to relieve pressure in the hydraulic lines.
3.
Disconnect power and return hoses from the auxiliary hydraulics.
4.
Follow your prime mover operator’s manual for detaching (removing) an attachment.
5.
Connect hydraulic couplers together or install caps to prevent contaminants from enter-
ing the hydraulic system. Store hoses off of the ground to help prevent damage.
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