Section 2: Operating Procedures
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changes to controls and hydraulic hook-ups before
putting equipment into service.
8.
Operate grapple through its full range of movements
to check for clearances.
9.
Purge hydraulic system of trapped air by operating all
hydraulic functions several times before putting unit
into service. Refer to
on page 13 in this manual and your skid steer/tractor
Operator’s Manual if any hydraulic function continues
to operate erratic.
Operating Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Keep load positioned forward enough to prevent accidental
spillage on operator and power machine.
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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Manure Grapple. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the unit unless
they are age 16 or older and have read, fully understood,
and are totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual.
Perform the following inspections before using your
Grapples.
General Inspection
Make the following inspections with grapple attached to a
skid steer/tractor that is parked on a level surface.
1.
Complete Operating Checklist table provided above.
2.
Inspect skid steer/tractor safety equipment to make
sure it is in good working condition and that all safety
alert decals are visible and readable. Replace all
missing and unreadable safety alert decals.
3.
Inspect hitch hook-up to grapple. Make sure skid
steer/tractor hitch is secured under grapple’s top
angle bar, lock pins extend fully through bottom slots
in grapple hitch, and handles are locked down.
4.
Consult your skid steer/tractor Operator’s Manual to
determine if ballast is required. Add ballast if needed.
5.
Inspect condition of hydraulic hoses, fittings, and
valves before starting the machine. Make sure hoses
are not pinched, kinked, twisted, or frayed and that
they will not contact moving parts.
6.
Hose sleeves help protect hoses from wear and
operator from oil sprays. Inspect hose sleeves to
make sure they are properly secured to the hydraulic
hoses, are not torn, and are not worn thin. Replace
hose sleeve if worn thin, torn, or not properly secured
to hydraulic hoses.
7.
Operate hydraulic controls to verify control lever
movements function properly and equipment
movements are correct. Make any necessary
Operating Checklist
Check
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Read and follow all safety rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information” and
Safety Alert Symbols throughout this manual.
All
pages
Read and follow hook-up & preparation
instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up”.
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to “Section 2: Operating Procedures”.
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to “Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
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Check grapple initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes”.