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4.2 MACHINE COMPONENTS
Clamp-On Bucket Forks are
clamped to the front of the loader
bucket and are used to lift, move
and transport pallets.
Fig. 1 MACHINE COMPONENTS
4.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on
the Clamp-On Bucket Forks when used for the
first time, it is recommended that the following
mechanical items be checked:
A. After Operating For 1 and 5 Hours:
1.
Check all nuts, bolts and other fasteners.
Tighten to their specified torque level.
2.
Check that the forks are in good condi-
tion.
4.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Efficient and safe operation of the Clamp-On Bucket
Forks requires that each operator reads and under-
stands the operating procedures and all related safety
precautions outlined in this section. A pre-operation
checklist is provided for the operator. It is important
for both the personal safety and maintaining the good
mechanical condition of the Clamp-On Bucket Forks
that this checklist is followed.
Before operating the machine and each time thereaf-
ter, the following areas should be checked off:
1.
Use only an Agricultural tractor of the appropri-
ate horsepower on the machine.
2.
Check that the forks are properly attached to the
bucket and loader. Be sure the clamps are
tightened.
3.
Be sure extra weights are mounted on the rear of
the tractor if required to balance the load.
4.
Check the forks and clamps. Be sure they are
not damaged or broken and are not badly worn.
Repair or replace as required.
5.
Check for entangled material. Remove this
material.
A
Forks
B
Clamping Frame
C
Bucket
A
A
B
B
C
