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2/19/19
Manual No: #682858
OWNERS MANUAL
GRAPPLE
FORK'S
IMPORTANT-KOYKER DEALER
BE SURE THIS MANUAL IS GIVEN TO THE
PURCHASER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Koyker Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 409, Lennox, SD 57039
Phone: 1-800-456-1107, Email: koyker@koykermfg.com
Website: koykermfg.com

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  • Page 1 2/19/19 Manual No: #682858 OWNERS MANUAL GRAPPLE FORK’S IMPORTANT-KOYKER DEALER BE SURE THIS MANUAL IS GIVEN TO THE PURCHASER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Koyker Manufacturing Co., P.O. Box 409, Lennox, SD 57039 Phone: 1-800-456-1107, Email: koyker@koykermfg.com Website: koykermfg.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE Introduc on ............................1 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Alert Symbol ..........................2 Safety Informa on ..........................3-5 Safety Decals ............................6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Grapple Fork Installa on Instruc ons ....................7 Hydraulic Installa on Instruc ons ......................8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Opera on ...............................
  • Page 3: Introduc On

    The Koyker Grapple Fork has achieved these goals. With proper care and handling, it will give many years of good service in normal farm opera ons.
  • Page 4: Safety Alert Symbol

    SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The symbol shown below is used to call your a4en on to instruc ons concerning your personal safety. Watch for this symbol it points out important safety precau ons. It means ATTENTION! Become Alert! Your Personal Safety Is Involved! Read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
  • Page 5: Safety Informa On

    SAFETY Improper use of a loader can cause serious injury or death. The following safety precau ons, and those given on the tractor mount installa on instruc ons, should be thoroughly understood before a4emp ng to operate this machine. BEFORE OPERATING: Carefully study and understand this manual, the specific tractor mount instruc ons, and the a4achment(s) manual(s).
  • Page 6 SAFETY CONTINUED Transport the machine load at the slowest speed possible and with the loader boom at the lowest transport posi on to avoid pping or upseEng, which may result in serious injury or death. Be extremely careful when working on inclines or near loose fill, rocks, and holes as they can cause pping or upseEng which may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 SAFETY CONTINUED PERFORMING MAINTENANCE: Carefully review, understand, and follow the “maintenance” sec on in this owners manual before a4emp ng to service loader. Lower the bucket or a4achment to the ground, shut off tractor engine, and relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before adjus ng, lubrica ng, or servicing the loader.
  • Page 8: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS Page 6...
  • Page 9: Grapple Fork Installa On Instruc Ons

    GRAPPLE FORK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION NOTES: Install all parts with appropriate fasteners "finger ght" before ghtening any bolt. This grapple fork will only fit on 7’ or 8’ fast a4ach or standard buckets. DIRECTIONS: 1. A4ach the grapple masts to the back of the bucket by drilling six 9/16” diameter holes in the top of the bucket.
  • Page 10: Hydraulic Installa On Instruc Ons

    HYDRAULICS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Use this page if you are fitting a Grapple Fork onto a 310-345-400-600-510-565-545-645 Loader. INSTALLATION NOTES: Install all parts with appropriate fasteners "finger ght" before ghtening any bolt. DIRECTIONS: 1. Install the cylinders by a4aching the cylinder tube terminal to the bo4om bracket of the mast with a pivot pin, and 5/16“...
  • Page 11: Opera On

    OPERATION WARNING: Never allow anyone to operate the Grapple Fork un l they have carefully reviewed and understood this owner’s manual. OPERATING THE GRAPPLE FORK: With the forks fully opened, approach and enter the pile slowly. Adjust a4achment lt as necessary. ADer entering the pile, slowly close the grapple and roll a4achment back.
  • Page 12: Grapple Fork Inspec On, Service, And Maintenance

    INSPECTION, SERVICE, AND MAINTENANCE Lower the bucket to the ground, shut off tractor engine, and relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system before adjus ng, lubrica ng, or servicing the loader. Inspect all pins and grease fiEngs before each use and lubricate with heavy duty grease as indicated in this manual.
  • Page 13: Grapple Fork Parts Diagram

    GRAPPLE FORK PARTS DIAGRAM Page 11...
  • Page 14: Grapple Fork Parts Schedule

    GRAPPLE FORK PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 661569 Frame Strap 658589 18" Hydraulic Hose 668814 Main Frame 665800 RH Grapple Mast 665801 LH Grapple Mast 679699 Grapple Fork Tooth 675386 2 3/4" Cylinder 659771 Grapple Fork Oil Line 659772 Grapple Line Cover 660093...
  • Page 15 GRAPPLE FORK PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 680358 Grapple Spacer 640039 HH Cap Screw - 3/8" x 2 1/2" 640154 Flat Washer - 3/8" 654121 Nylon Hex Nut - 3/8" 673780 8ORM Quick Coupler Set 673961 Fitting - Hyd Plug Set # 8 Black Page 13...
  • Page 16: Cylinder Informa On

    CYLINDERS IMPORTANT: Read these service 0ps before beginning assembly of cylinder gland or piston. 1. Keep seals clean from the me they are removed from package un l they are installed. 2. Clean the groove or bore into which the seal is to be fi4ed before installing the seal. 3.
  • Page 17: 3/4" Cylinder Service Kit

    2 3/4" CYLINDER SERVICE KITS WITH 1 1/2” SHAFT KIT NO. 672928: Complete kit with all seals needed to service one (1) 2 3/4” Cylinder. Consists of: 1 each 2 3/4” Gland “O” Ring 1 each 2 3/4” Backup Ring 1 each 1 1/2”...
  • Page 18: Hydraulic Cylinder Parts Diagram

    HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS DIAGRAM Page 16...
  • Page 19: Hydraulic Cylinder Parts Schedule

    HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS LIST 2 3/4" CYLINDER PARTS LIST: GRAPPLE CYLINDER (675386) ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 675388 Tube Weldment 661017 Locknut 672904 Piston Assembly 640301 "O" Ring Seal 672903 Gland Assembly 658275 Rod Weldment 672928 Seal Kit Page 17...
  • Page 20: Piston And Gland Service Diagram

    CYLINDER GLAND SERVICE DIAGRAM Note: To install rod wiper and EZ-squeeze seal, All gland seals shown with a sec on removed fold similar to shape shown below, slip into to facilitate correct installa on. ROD WIPER gland bore and locate each in its respec ve groove.
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty Information

    All warranted or replacement parts purchased or provided by Koyker will have, at a minimum, a 90-day warranty from the date of installa on. If the expira on of the original warranty on a new Koyker product is longer than 90 days, the warranted parts will be covered un l the original, new product warranty expira on date.
  • Page 22 Koyker products or parts. A user shall no fy Koyker in wri ng within 30 days of any accident or occurrence involving Koyker products resul ng in personal injury or property damage and shall cooperate fully with Koyker in inves ga ng and determining the cause of such accident or occurrence.
  • Page 23 2. For surface wear, scheduled maintenance parts, and other items that Koyker deems expendable. 3. If products or parts not manufactured by Koyker or approved by Koyker are connected to or used in conjunc on with the Koyker products or parts and if Koyker deems the non-Koyker products or parts affect the performance, safety, reliability, or life of the Koyker products or parts.
  • Page 24: Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 1. Tightening Bolts & Nuts Check all loader bolts and nuts for ghtness every 50 working hours. The movement of the loader over rough terrain may cause bolts to come under pressure and over a long period of me some slight stretching of the bolt may occur.

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