Spartan Equipment
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Hay Accumulator
July 2016
grapple tines first all the way to
the down position and then all
the way to the raised position.
Repeat this two more times to
purge any air from the system.
2.
Lower the attachment to the
ground and shut off the skid
steer’s engine and exit the
operator’s compartment.
3.
Check the skid steers hydraulic oil
level, and add oil if necessary.
4.
Inspect the attachment’s
hydraulic plumbing for any
noticeable leaks. Correct these
leaks before continuing.
Ge t t i n g F a m i l i a r w i t h
t h e A t t a c h m e n t
Never operate the
accumulator when bystanders are
within 10’ (3 m) of your work area.
Be cautious when
operating on un-level ground
surfaces. A machine roll over could
result in Minor or Serious Injury.
Always wear your seat belt when
operating this type of machinery.
Before starting the skid steer engine
with this hay accumulator attached,
make sure you are knowledgeable and
comfortable with the operation of the
controls as outlined in the previous
and following sections of this manual.
When operating this attachment, set
the skid steer throttle at a speed that
will produce the required flow to the
ground drive wheels. If the skid steer is
equipped with a foot throttle, use it to
control engine speed and power being
delivered. Refer to your skid steer
manual or call your local skid steer
dealer for additional help, if necessary.
To begin with, learn what the hay
accumulator grapple looks like in a
level position when you are seated in
the skid steer. Knowing what a level
attachment looks like will help you
with your operational success.
A d j u s t i n g A t t a c h m e n t
H e i g h t & L e v e l
Use the skid steer loader lift and
attachment coupler tilt to adjust the
height and pitch of the accumulator.
B e f o r e S t a r t i n g
Inspect the area to be operated and
make sure it is free of any utilities,
rocks, fence posts, or any other objects
that you do not want to contact.
Determine a safe accumulating pattern
before the start of the job. If possible,
retrieve bales as you are coming back
to the drop-off point to limit the travel
distance while the accumulator is fully
loaded.
O p e r a t i n g T i p s
Never operate
this attachment when bystanders are
in proximity of the work area that
could result in Minor or Serious Injury
from falling or flying debris.
1.
Always inspect work area before
starting the job. Locate and mark
any utilities, steel posts, rocks or
any other objects that could be
damaged or would damage the
grapple during operation. Never
assume the work area is safe and
never skip the inspection part
before start of operation.
2.
Operate at a safe slow-paced
speed that will allow you to watch
the area ahead of the attachment
& loader. Since part of your duty
cycle may be in the reverse
