Talet Equipment Postmaster 87 Series, Parts & Operators Manual

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9. Slide the bearings back out and tighten the bolts. Measure the distance between the two shafts. This
measurement must be the same on both sides. Check the tension of the drive chain by either placing
a 50 lb. weight or the upper head assembly on the center of the chain, midway between the upper
and lower sprocket. Deflection with the weight placed on the chain should be 3/16”. Tighten or loosen
chain as needed.
Removal
To remove the Postmaster, just follow the simple procedure outlined below. Remember, always position the
skid-steer loader on hard and level ground when the unit is to be removed.
1. Lower the Postmaster to the ground.
2. Unlock the toolbar attachments locking levers.
3. Slowly tilt the toolbar forward while driving in reverse to clear the unit without going so far as to stress
the hydraulic lines.
4. Shut off the engine and set the parking brake. Relieve the hydraulic pressure from the hoses.
5. Climb out of the skid-steer. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the skid-steer auxiliary hydraulics.
Connect the power and return hose couplers together to keep foreign particles out of the hydraulic
system.
Storage
To prepare the Postmaster for storage, first wash off all dirt and grime from the unit. If you have a post
grapple or the tilt option, coat the exposed portions of the cylinder rod with grease. Lubricate the drive chain
and chain coupler and all grease fittings. Make sure the hydraulic system is properly sealed against
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