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2.4 Ripping Out Bushes
1. Make sure to read and understand all safety alerts.
2. Open upper claw halfway.
3. Rotate front of Grapple down while lowering unit until upper teeth extend into the ground on the far side of
the bush and lower teeth are on the near side.
4. Close Grapple claws around the roots of the bush.
5. Raise Grapple up to rip bush from the ground.
2.5 Break Sod with Lower Jaw
Do not operate Grapple with lower teeth extending very deep into the ground. Doing so can
damage equipment.
1. Make sure to read and understand all safety alerts.
2. Open upper jaw halfway.
3. Lower Grapple until bottom teeth start to go into the ground. Do not go very deep into the ground.
4. Drive forward to break up sod and push debris ahead of attachment.
2.6 Back Raking with Upper Jaw
Check full range of motion before rotating Grapple down to back rake.
1. Be sure to read and understand all safety alerts.
2. Open upper jaw fully and rotate front of Grapple down while lowering unit until the tips of the upper teeth
touch the ground.
3. Back-up to rake loose sticks and debris into a pile.
4. For instructions for Picking-Up a Raked Pile, use the same instructions used for Picking-Up a Load.
3. IMPLEMENT STORAGE
Store Grapple on solid level ground with hydraulic cylinders fully collapsed, with jaws
opened, face down to ensure stable storage. The Grapple can tip over and cause serious
injury or death if stored improperly.
Clean, inspect, service, and make necessary repairs to the when parking it for long periods and when parking
it at the end of a working season. This will help ensure that the unit is ready for use next time you hook up to it.
1. Clean off any dirt and grease that may have accumulated on the Grapple Scrape off compacted dirt and
then wash it surface thoroughly with a garden hose.
2. Inspect Grapple for loose, damaged, or worn parts and adjust or replace when needed.
3. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched too prevent rust. Paint is available from your local Bush Hog
dealer.
4. Replace all damaged or missing guards and decals.
5. Apply lubricant to areas not painted to help prevent rust.
6. Store Grapple on a level surface in a clean, dry place. Inside storage will reduce maintenance and make
for a longer Grapple life.
7. Do not allow children to play on or around the stored Grapple.
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