SERVICE
Service - 18
Removing Power Bucket Teeth
1. Park the power unit and power bucket on a level
surface and raise the power bucket high enough
to place blocks underneath.
2. Place 4” blocks or other supports under the
power bucket and lower the bucket until it is
resting on the blocks.
3. Shut off the power unit’s engine, set the parking
brake, and remove the key from the ignition.
4.
Remove the 3/8” carriage bolts and flange nuts
and remove the teeth from the front edge of the
power bucket.
Optional Grapple Installation
1. Place the power bucket on a level surface.
2. With the help of an assistant, lift the grapple
assembly into place with the grapple frame
brackets (highlighted green) inside the right and
left sides of the bucket.
3. Install 2) 1/2 x 1-1/2” carriage bolts through both
the right and left grapple frame brackets and the
bucket sides and fasten with 1/2” nylon locking
flange nuts. Torque to 75 ft-lbs (102 Nm).
Install the hose/clamp mount bracket (highlighted
blue) onto the right hose clamp plate on the power
bucket frame. Match up the tabs and slots on the
brackets and lower into place. Install the 1/4” safety
snap pin (highlighted green) through the hole in the
tab to secure hose/clamp mount bracket.
Removal and Storage of the Grapple
1. Clean the power bucket.
2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged
components, or signs of wear.
3.
Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings to ensure
tight, leak free connections. Repair or replace
any damaged or wore components.
4. Apply grease to all grease points. Wipe off all
excess grease.
5. Remove the 1/4” safety snap pin from the hose/
clamp mount bracket and remove the hose/clamp
mount bracket from the power bucket frame.
6. Place the hydraulic hose ends in the storage
A
B
holes (A) in the right
grapple mounting
bracket.
7. Remove the 4) 1/2”
carriage bolts and
lock nuts that fasten
the grapple to the
bucket ends.
8. Place the bolts in
the storage holes
(B) in the right and
left mounting brack-
ets and secure with the nuts.
9. Remove the grapple from the bucket and store
in a clean, dry location.
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