Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Series: GB25, GBE25, and GBE30 Grapple Buckets 380-192M
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Tractor Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your tractor Operator’s Manual
before leaving the operator’s seat.
1. Reduce engine speed and shut-off all power to the
attachment.
2. Park tractor and attachment on solid, level ground.
3. Lower attachment until it is flat on the ground or on
non-concrete support blocks.
4. Put tractor in park or set park brake, turn off engine,
and remove switch key to prevent unauthorized
starting.
5. Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
6. Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the tractor.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Ref.
Have a hoist, fork lift, or loader with properly sized chains and
safety stands capable of lifting and supporting the equipment
on hand.
Have a minimum of two people available during assembly.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the machine.
Assembly
& Set-up
Double check to make sure all parts, fasteners,
and pins are installed in the correct location.
Refer to the Parts Manual if unsure.
NOTE:
All assembled hardware from the factory
has been installed in the correct location.
Remember location of a part or fastener if
removed. Keep parts separated.
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Make sure working parts move freely, bolts are
tight & cotter pins are spread.
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Make sure all grease fittings are in place and
lubricated.
Make sure all safety labels are correctly located
and legible. Replace if damaged.
Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted
below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not
be used.
Horsepower Rating:
GB25 & GBE25 Series. . M6 tractors 135 Horsepower
GBE30 Series . . . . . . . . M7 tractors 135 Horsepower
Hitch Type:
GB25 Series . . . . . Skid steer type quick attach hitch
GBE25 & GBE30 Series . . . . . . . . . . Euro hitch plate
Hydraulic Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Duplex
Tractor Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Warnings Below
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Consult your power machine Operator’s Manual for
operating capacity, lifting capacity, and operating
specifications. Exceeding rated capacities and
specifications can result in loss of control, roll-over or other
•
Use a power machine of adequate size for the load being
carried. An undersized machine can roll over when raising
the loader arms due to high center of gravity.
•
Lightweight power machines may need weight added to the
rear to maintain steering control and prevent forward
tipping or side tipping caused by a heavy front load. Consult
your power machine Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 32 to determine
correct torque values when tightening hardware.
Before You Start
Make sure the intended tractor conforms to the tractor
requirements provided on this page. Also, read and
understand this Operator’s Manual for your Grapple
Bucket. An understanding of how it works will aid in its
assembly and set-up.
Go through the
before assembling the Grapple Bucket. To speed up your
assembly task and make the job safer, have all needed
parts and equipment readily at hand.