Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
4/10/19
AP-STP25 Tree/Post Puller 328-230MK
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Tree/Post Puller Hook-up & Unhooking
Figure 1-4
Equipment Clearances
Refer to Figure 1-4:
It is important to check clearance before putting the Tree/
Post Puller into service. Make sure hoses are long
enough and won’t become pinched or entangled.
1.
Visually inspect hydraulic hoses for possible pinch
points or shortness. Make hose adjustments before
operating hydraulics to check clearances.
2.
Start skid steer and raise puller approximately 30" off
the ground.
3.
If necessary, have someone stand nearby that can
motion for the operator to stop if a problem develops.
4.
Fully extend and retract the tilt cylinders on end of
loader arms while watching for interferences
between loader arms and Tree/Post Puller. Stop
movement if hydraulic hoses are starting to stretch,
kink, pinch, or become entangled.
5.
Raise puller fully up and repeat step 4.
6.
Lower puller to about 12" off the ground.
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Unhooking The Tree/Post Puller
Refer to Figure 1-4:
1.
Park skid steer on a solid surface that is flat and level.
2.
Retract hydraulic cylinder (#4) to keep cylinder rod
from being exposed to the elements.
3.
Lower Tree/Post Puller onto the ground.
4.
Shut skid steer down. Refer to
5.
Release all hydraulic system pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic hoses from the skid steer.
Refer to the Skid Steer Operator’s Manual for
detailed instructions.
6.
Disconnect hydraulic hoses (#1 & #2) from the skid
steer. Store hoses on the Tree/Post Puller frame to
keep dirt away from the couplings.
7.
Disengage lock pins to clear bottom slots in hitch
plate.
8.
Start skid steer engine and tilt top of skid steer hitch
slightly forward.
9.
Slowly lower skid steer hitch until it has separated
from the Tree/Post Puller top angle bar.
10. Back skid steer slowly away while making sure the
skid steer hitch does not interfere with the puller.
11. Shut skid steer down to check overturn stability of the
unhooked Tree/Post Puller. Refer to
12. Make sure the unit will not tip over. If needed, add
bracing to keep unit from overturning.