Farm Star UBSF-3045 - Manual (Page 9)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.
Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Transporting large round bales on front loaders can limit visibility. Keep load low and go slow if visibility is
obstructed. Always use extra care.
Do not drink and drive!
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at
least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
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.
Never allow riders on either tractor or implement. Falling off can kill.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, inter-
sections, etc.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
Make sure large round bales transported on tractor rear 3 pt. hitch do not obstruct visibility of tractor’s flash-
ing lights or SMV sign.
When transporting large round bales, keep load as low as practical to maximize tractor stability.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
A S S E M B LY
Remove the bucket from your front end loader. Check
your loader to make sure it is in good working order.
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.
Assemble the two (2) lift brackets on the main frame
(Ref. #1) with the 5 / 8 ” x 3” I.D. U-Bolts. Leave the U-Bolts
loose.
NOTE: The lift channel brackets are supplied with 1”
diameter pins to fit your loader. If your loader requires
1
1 / 8 ” pins, it will be necessary for the hole diameter in the
channel brackets to be drilled out to 1 5 / 32 ” (1.156”) and
ask your dealer to order 1 1 / 8 ” diameter pins. The 1 1 / 8 ” pins
are part #830318. Be sure to indicate if two or four 1 1 / 8 ”
pins are required.
If your loader requires 1 1 / 4 ” diameter pins, please ask
your dealer to order adapter bushings (part #830319). Be
sure to indicate how many adapter bushings are
required.
NOTE: The Ford Model 7210 Loader requires a special
mounting bracket kit instead of the standard lift channels
supplied. Order kit #830330 for this application.
Connect the above assembly to the loader arms using
the bottom hole in the channel and attach the upper
control cylinders to the top hole in the lift channels.
Center the main frame (side to side) with your loader
arms and tighten the four (4)
5 / 8 ” x 3” U-Bolts.
The lower hole positions in the lift channels can be used
to obtain more angle movement. However, if the frame
becomes too parallel with the loader lift arms, the loader
may not have enough power (mechanical advantage) to
bring the frame back.
I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
C A U T I O N !
To help prevent personal injury, stand clear of frame
and loader. Keep feet away from underside of main
frame.
A. On the UBSF-1832, insert the long forged main
spear into the upper socket and install the special hex
nut.
Place the two short stabilizer spears into the sock-
ets on the bottom of the main frame. Secure with the
5 / 16 ” x 1 3 / 4 ” bolts provided.
Go back over all of the bolts and check to be sure
they are tight before using the UBSF-1832 Bale
Spear.
B. On the UBSF-1535, insert the long forged main
spear into the upper socket and install the special hex
nut.
Locate the short forged stabilizer spear into the
lower socket.
C. With the Models UBSF-3045 and UBSF-3042,
install the long forged main spears into the sockets in
the main frame.
The threads and nut are metric – be sure correct
tools are used.
Raise the loader and main frame slightly so that the
bottom of the main frame is about one or two inches off
the ground. Engage tractor parking brake and shut off
the engine.
Place some solid blocking under the main frame of the
bale spear attachment for safety.
O P E R AT I O N
Observe all instruction and safety decals on the Loader
Attachment. These decals are shown for reference.
Read them carefully before using the Loader Attachment.
Replace any decals that may be faded or damaged.
Make sure all operators have read the Owner’s Manual
and are familiar with the instructions and the safety rules
of operation.
Be sure tractor is properly counter-balanced with
weights before attempting to lift any load with the Bale
Spear 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 would indicate you have not
penetrated the bale far enough.
REPLACE SAFETY SIGNS
IF DAMAGED OR MISSING.