Farm Star BBSF-12 - Manual (Page 6)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
For operator safety, always keep bale in front of tractor hood. NEVER position bale back over operator.
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
When maneuvering close to buildings or passing through narrow areas, be sure to allow sufficient clearance
for the tractor, loader, and bale. Drive slowly.
Always load rear of tractor first and unload last when using a front loader.
Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to maximum height.
Keep alert and watch the rear as well as the front when working with the loader.
Stop loader gradually when lowering or lifting loads.
Operate loader from operator’s seat only. Remain at controls until operating cycle is complete.
Allow for additional length of loader and bale on tractor while turning.
Never allow anyone to walk or work under a raised loader.
Be sure that people, livestock, or pets are not standing near the machine while operating.
Do not use loader for a work platform.
Do not lift or carry anyone on loader or in bucket or on attachment.
ALWAYS lower loader to the ground or block securely before performing any maintenance work.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing
directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
I N S T R U C T I O N S
T R A C T O R A N D L O A D E R
R E Q U I R E M E N T S A N D
P R E PA R AT I O N
I N T R O D U C T I O N
The bolt-on loader bucket attachments provide a means
of leaving the bucket on your tractor loader and easily
converting the loader to handle large, round bales.
The attachments are easily installed or removed from
your front loader in minutes. The models BBS-10 and
BBSF-12 mount under the loader bucket with the weight
of the bale carried on the front edge or lip of the bucket.
The
1 / 2 ” bolt holds the attachment to the bucket.
A S S E M B LY
Check your loader to make sure it is in good working
order.
Refer to the line drawing on page 11 for proper orienta-
tion of the Bale Spear attachment and the bolt, washer,
and nut.
Slide the front cutting edge of your loader bucket under
the angle iron lip of the bucket attachment.
Raise the loader slightly so that the bottom of the
attachment is about two or three feet off the ground and
tilt the bucket all the way back for easier access to the
bottom of the loader bucket. Engage tractor parking
brake and shut off the engine.
Place some solid blocking under the bottom of the
loader bucket for safety.
Mark the location for the hole required to bolt on the
loader spear.
Remove the attachment and drill a 17 / 32 ” dia. hole in the
bottom of your loader bucket at the marked location.
C A U T I O N !
Bolt-on bucket attachments hold the load in front of
the loader bucket. The loader must have a lift capac-
ity 1000 lbs. greater than the weight of the bale to be
handled. If the loader does NOT have this capacity,
then a different attachment that requires the removal
of the bucket should be considered.
NOTE: The maximum load for the attachments is as
follows:
BBS-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 lbs.
BBSF-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 lbs.
C A U T I O N !
The use of any loader attachment is NOT recom-
mended on tractors with a tricycle wheel arrange-
ment. Tricycle type tractors are unstable for front
loader use.
C A U T I O N !
It is recommended that tractors be equipped with a
rollover protective structure (ROPS) or cab.
Check your tractor and front loader to make sure they
are in good working condition. Check all frame mounting
bolts to make sure they are tight.
Loaders that attach to the tractor frame rails should
have a cross-tie installed for stability.
Check the hydraulic system. Be sure the tractor
hydraulic oil and filter have been serviced according to
the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations.
C A U T I O N !
Be sure your tractor is in good condition. Read all
the safety precautions and make sure all tractor oper-
ators are familiar with the safety rules of operation.
C A U T I O N !
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a trac-
tor. Make sure the front or rear of the tractor is
properly counter-balanced with weights. Always
drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable
tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over, caus-
ing injury or death.
W A R N I N G !
Do not exceed the maximum recommended large
round bale weight listed for each of the loader spear
models. Damage to the equipment or serious
personal injury could result.
The required size of the tractor and front loader will be
determined by the size and weight of the bales to be
handled.
Remember, high moisture hay (silage) bales are very
heavy in relation to similar size dry hay bales.
Always use a tractor and front loader large enough to
safely handle your bales.
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