6.14 Storage
Storage Safety
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Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
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Do not let children to play on or around the stored machine.
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Store the unit in a dry, level area.
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If storing for long periods consult your engine owner's
manual for safe storage.
After the season's use or when the machine will not be used for
a period, completely inspect all major systems of the grapple.
Replace or repair any worn or damaged components to prevent
any unnecessary down time at the beginning of the next season.
Follow these steps before storing:
1.
Unload all material from the machine.
2.
Thoroughly clean the machine to remove all dirt, mud or
debris.
3.
Lubricate all grease fittings. Make sure all grease cavities
have been filled with grease to remove any water residue
from washing.
4.
Apply a coat of heavy grease to exposed cylinder rams to
prevent rusting.
5.
Swing the boom straight out behind and install the boom
lock pin.
6.
Clamp the grapple to the back of the trailer frame.
7.
Chock the wheels to prevent unintentional movement.
8.
Inspect all moving parts for entangled material. Remove all
entangled material.
9.
Check the condition of the hydraulic components. Tighten
or replace leaking fittings.
10.
Stow hydraulic hose ends in storage brackets to keep them
off the ground.
11.
Touch up all paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting.
12.
Cover with a waterproof tarp if the machine cannot be
placed inside.
13.
Check tire pressure and top up if required.
14.
Store in an area away from human activity.
15.
Do not allow children to play around the stored unit.
6.14.1 Grapple / three-point hitch
Follow this procedure for grapple / L400, 3-point hitch equipped
before storing:
1.
Place blocks or planks under the stabilizers and grapple.
Fully lower the three-point hitch.
2.
Lower the grapple boom and stabilizers.
3.
Stow hydraulic hose ends in storage brackets to keep them
off the ground.
4.
Unhook from tractor.
5.
Cover with a waterproof tarp if the machine cannot be
placed inside.
6.14.2 Power pack
Add fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank, then operate the engine for
10 minutes so that the treated fuel has circulated through the
system.
Review the engine owner's manual to prepare the engine for
storage.
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Fig. 49 –
Grapple in Safe Position
6.14.3 Removal from Storage
1.
Review Safety Rules starting on page 7.
2.
Review Pre-start Checks on page 35.
3.
Review engine manual if power-pack equipped. If stored for
more than six months, warm the engine by operating for
2–3 minutes then change the oil. Refer to engine manual.
Operating Instructions
LXT95 / LXT115
Log Trailer & Grapple
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