TA R T E R U S A . C O M
KIT I N C LU D ES:
- (2) LEG FRAME
- (2) HAY CRADLE FRAME HALVES
- (2) CLEVIS PINS
- (2) 6” BOLTS
- (2) WASHERS
- (2) LOCK BOLTS
TOO LS N E E D E D:
- TIN SNIPS/KNIFE
- 9/126” WRENCH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Cut all packaging straps with tin snips or knife. Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the two
6” bolts, washers, and lock nuts from the leg assembly in the center of the hay rack
and set aside for later.
2.
Place leg racks and front panel outside hay rack.
3.
Place front panel near the open area of hay rack and remove the clevis pins (as shown)
from both sides of panel.
4.
Align upper and lower arm of the front panel with the upper and lower sleeves of the
hay cradle and slide the panel into sleeve as far as possible.
CAUTION: Be aware of possible pinch points.
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5.
Align the opposite side of front panel with the upper and lower sleeves and slide into
place. Replace clevis pins into upper and lower holes on both sides of the front panel
and lock into position.
6.
Turn hay cradle upside down and place on flat ground.
7.
Take leg frame and slide left and right arms into sleeves on the bottom of frame. Apply
pressure to leg frame to seat arms firmly into sleeves. Switch the side the legs are on if
they do not line up. Repeat the process on the other side.
CAUTION: Be aware of possible pinch point.
8.
Place 6” bolt through holes in both legs and center support beam. Place washer and
locking nut on end of bolt and tighten with 9/16” wrench. Repeat step to other bolt in
support bean near the back of the hay cradle.
9.
Turn hay cradle upright onto legs.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
STEP ONE
Cut all packing straps with tin snips or knife.
Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the two 6” bolts,
washers and lock nuts from the leg assembly in
the center of the hay rack and set aside for later.
STEP TWO
Place leg racks and front panel outside hay rack.
STEP THREE
Place front panel near the open area of hay rack and
remove the clevis pins (as shown) from both sides of
panel.
INTRODUCTION
The Cradle Bale Feeder keeps round bales off the
ground to minimize waste. For a brief video about
this product, please visit tarterusa.com, click on
Products > Feeders > Cattle Hay Feeders.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tin Snips/Knife
• 9/16” Wrench
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T A R T E R U S A . C O M
STEP ONE
Cut all packing straps with tin snips or knife.
Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the two 6” bolts,
washers and lock nuts from the leg assembly in
the center of the hay rack and set aside for later.
STEP TWO
Place leg racks and front panel outside hay rack.
STEP THREE
Place front panel near the open area of hay rack and
remove the clevis pins (as shown) from both sides of
panel.
INTRODUCTION
The Cradle Bale Feeder keeps round bales off the
ground to minimize waste. For a brief video about
this product, please visit tarterusa.com, click on
Products > Feeders > Cattle Hay Feeders.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tin Snips/Knife
• 9/16” Wrench
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T A R T E R U S A . C O M
STEP ONE
Cut all packing straps with tin snips or knife.
Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the two 6” bolts,
washers and lock nuts from the leg assembly in
the center of the hay rack and set aside for later.
STEP TWO
Place leg racks and front panel outside hay rack.
STEP THREE
Place front panel near the open area of hay rack and
remove the clevis pins (as shown) from both sides of
panel.
INTRODUCTION
The Cradle Bale Feeder keeps round bales off the
ground to minimize waste. For a brief video about
this product, please visit tarterusa.com, click on
Products > Feeders > Cattle Hay Feeders.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tin Snips/Knife
• 9/16” Wrench
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T A R T E R U S A . C O M
STEP ONE
Cut all packing straps with tin snips or knife.
Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the two 6” bolts,
washers and lock nuts from the leg assembly in
the center of the hay rack and set aside for later.
STEP TWO
Place leg racks and front panel outside hay rack.
STEP THREE
Place front panel near the open area of hay rack and
remove the clevis pins (as shown) from both sides of
panel.
INTRODUCTION
The Cradle Bale Feeder keeps round bales off the
ground to minimize waste. For a brief video about
this product, please visit tarterusa.com, click on
Products > Feeders > Cattle Hay Feeders.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tin Snips/Knife
• 9/16” Wrench
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T A R T E R U S A . C O M
STEP ONE
Cut all packing straps with tin snips or knife.
Using a 9/16” wrench, remove the two 6” bolts,
washers and lock nuts from the leg assembly in
the center of the hay rack and set aside for later.
STEP TWO
Place leg racks and front panel outside hay rack.
STEP THREE
Place front panel near the open area of hay rack and
remove the clevis pins (as shown) from both sides of
panel.
INTRODUCTION
The Cradle Bale Feeder keeps round bales off the
ground to minimize waste. For a brief video about
this product, please visit tarterusa.com, click on
Products > Feeders > Cattle Hay Feeders.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tin Snips/Knife
• 9/16” Wrench
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STEP FOUR
Align the upper and lower arm of the front panel with
the upper and lower sleeves of the hay cradle and
slide the panel into sleeve as far as possible.
Caution:
Be aware of possible pinch points.
STEP FIVE
STEP SIX
Turn hay cradle frame upside down and place flat on
the ground.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
Align the opposite side of front panel with the upper
and lower sleeves and slide into place. Replace
clevis pins into upper and lower holes on both sides
of the front panel and lock into position.
STEP SEVEN
Take leg frame and slide left and right arms into
sleeves on the bottom of frame. Apply pressure to leg
frame to seat arms firmly into sleeves. Switch the
side the legs are on if they do not line up. Repeat
the process on the other side.
Caution:
Be aware of possible pinch points.
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STEP FOUR
Align the upper and lower arm of the front panel with
the upper and lower sleeves of the hay cradle and
slide the panel into sleeve as far as possible.
Caution:
Be aware of possible pinch points.
STEP FIVE
STEP SIX
Turn hay cradle frame upside down and place flat on
the ground.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
Align the opposite side of front panel with the upper
and lower sleeves and slide into place. Replace
clevis pins into upper and lower holes on both sides
of the front panel and lock into position.
STEP SEVEN
Take leg frame and slide left and right arms into
sleeves on the bottom of frame. Apply pressure to leg
frame to seat arms firmly into sleeves. Switch the
side the legs are on if they do not line up. Repeat
the process on the other side.
Caution:
Be aware of possible pinch points.
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STEP FOUR
Align the upper and lower arm of the front panel with
the upper and lower sleeves of the hay cradle and
slide the panel into sleeve as far as possible.
Caution:
Be aware of possible pinch points.
STEP FIVE
STEP SIX
Turn hay cradle frame upside down and place flat on
the ground.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
Align the opposite side of front panel with the upper
and lower sleeves and slide into place. Replace
clevis pins into upper and lower holes on both sides
of the front panel and lock into position.
STEP SEVEN
Take leg frame and slide left and right arms into
sleeves on the bottom of frame. Apply pressure to leg
frame to seat arms firmly into sleeves. Switch the
side the legs are on if they do not line up. Repeat
the process on the other side.
Caution:
Be aware of possible pinch points.
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STEP EIGHT
Place 6” bolt through holes in both legs and center
support beam. Place washer and locking nut on end
of bolt and tighten with 9/16” wrench. Repeat step
to other bolt in support beam near the back of the
hay cradle.
STEP NINE
Turn hay cradle upright onto legs.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
COMPLETE
You have now successfully assembled your Cradle
Bale Feeder and ready for use. For more information
and questions, please contact: Tarter Customer
Service 1-800-RED-GATE (1-800-733-4283).
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STEP EIGHT
Place 6” bolt through holes in both legs and center
support beam. Place washer and locking nut on end
of bolt and tighten with 9/16” wrench. Repeat step
to other bolt in support beam near the back of the
hay cradle.
STEP NINE
Turn hay cradle upright onto legs.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
COMPLETE
You have now successfully assembled your Cradle
Bale Feeder and ready for use. For more information
and questions, please contact: Tarter Customer
Service 1-800-RED-GATE (1-800-733-4283).
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STEP EIGHT
Place 6” bolt through holes in both legs and center
support beam. Place washer and locking nut on end
of bolt and tighten with 9/16” wrench. Repeat step
to other bolt in support beam near the back of the
hay cradle.
STEP NINE
Turn hay cradle upright onto legs.
T A R T E R U S A . C O M
COMPLETE
You have now successfully assembled your Cradle
Bale Feeder and ready for use. For more information
and questions, please contact: Tarter Customer
Service 1-800-RED-GATE (1-800-733-4283).
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