Farm Star T-1500 - Manual (Page 12)

INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
ASSEMBLY (continued)
Slide the front cutting edge of your loader bucket under
the lip of the bucket attachment.
Raise the loader slightly so that the bottom of clamp-on
attachment is about three or four inches off the ground.
Engage tractor-parking brake and shut off the engine.
Place some solid blocking under the bottom of the bale
handling attachment for safety.
Install the chain around the loader bucket and into the
keyhole slot on the upper end of the turnbuckle. Slide the
chain through the keyhole slot until the chain around the
bucket is fairly tight – then tighten by turning the
turnbuckle body. Tighten the chain so that the loader
attachment and chain are securely fastened to the loader
bucket.
If necessary, loosen the turnbuckle and relocate the
keyhole slotted end to another chain link and retighten the
turnbuckle.
Turn the locknut on the turnbuckle up tight against the
end of the turnbuckle barrel and tighten with a wrench.
DO NOT operate loader and attachment if it is not
securely fastened to the loader bucket. If loose, the bale
and attachment could come off the loader bucket
creating a dangerous situation that could lead to
personal injury or death.
OPERATION
Be sure tractor is properly counterbalanced with weights
before attempting to lift any load with the Bale Spear or
Forklift Attachment.
If you are handling bales with both the front-end loader
and the 3 pt. Hitch on the tractor, always load the 3 pt.
Attachment first and unload last.
Using the bucket tilt cylinders, adjust the angle of the
spear(s) so they are parallel with the center of the hay bale.
With the tractor, push the spear(s) into the large hay bale .
Make sure you have penetrated the hay bale far enough so
the bale doesn’t want to come off the end of the spear(s).
If, when you initially pick the bale up, it tends to droop
forward, this indicates you have not penetrated the bale far
enough.
Tilt the ends of the spear(s) upward (about 15-20 degrees)
when transporting the hay bales. This will reduce any
tendency for the bale to slide off the spear(s) while being
transported.
When you have placed the hay bale in the desired
location, it is recommended to tilt the spear ends slightly
downward (5-7 degrees) so as you pull away from the bale
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WARNING!
it will slide off the spear(s) more easily. Different
location and circumstances will determine the best
withdraw angle to use.
NOTE: Always make sure bale spear fully penetrates the
bale. Partial penetration locates all the weight of the bale
on the outer end and can damage spear. Not covered
under warranty.
NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may
exceed the lifting capacity of spear and loader. Damage
to spear or loader may occur. Not covered under
warranty.
NOTE: Soft center bales will tend to droop after being
lifted by a single spear. Placing the spear in a lower
position in the bale will allow for more lifting height and
lessen the load on the stabilizer spears.
Be sure stabilizer spike is in place when handling
round bales with fork-type equipment. Without
spike, uncontrolled bale movement could occur.
Never exceed the lift capacity of the tractor-loader
used with the spear or forklift attachment.
LOADER FORKS
ADJUST TINE WIDTH – T-1500 FORKS ONLY
Raise loader bucket slightly (about 10-12 inches) and
loosen the turnbuckles. Slide the individual forks to the
correct width for the bales or load to be handled.
When correct width setting is obtained, tighten
turnbuckles securely.
IMPORTANT: Use forklift tines adjusted to
maximum width possible to increase load stability.
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is
raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is
made.
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES
ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. REMEMBER
FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
DANGER!