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Section 1: Assembly & Set-up
GS0548 & GS0560 Grading Scrapers 303-474M
1/20/23
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. . . . .17 to 33 hp (12.7 to 24.6kW)
Hitch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat. I 3-point
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may need
weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine weight
requirements and maximum limitations.
Torque Requirements
Refer to
“Torque Values Chart”
on page 19 to
determine correct torque values for common bolts.
Before You Start
Make sure the intended tractor conforms to the
requirements provided on this page. Also, read and
understand this Operator’s Manual for your Grading
Scraper. An understanding of how it works will aid in its
assembly and set-up.
Go through the
before assembling the Claw Grapple. To speed up your
assembly task and make the job safer, have all needed
parts and equipment readily at hand.
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Check
Ref.
Have a forklift or loader with properly sized chains capable of
lifting the equipment on hand.
Make sure all major components and loose
parts are shipped with the attachment.
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.
Parts Manual
303-474P
Make sure working parts move freely, and
bolts are tight.
Operator’s
Manual
Make sure all safety labels are correctly
located and legible. Replace if damaged.
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 disengage power take-off
if engaged.
2. Park tractor and implement on level, solid ground.
3. Lower implement to ground or onto 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.
