Loader Bucket; Truss Boom - Skyjack SJ643 TH Operating Manual

Optional Attachments

3.6-5 Loader Bucket

Figure 14 Loader Bucket
A loader bucket has a high back and straight sides
for cutting into piles of low density materials. This
attachment is used for light material handling such
as snow removal or transporting of grains and other
loose materials. Material buckets are not meant for
excavation as high twisting loads can damage the
boom.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove fork attachment or other attachment
from boom and connect material bucket (refer to
Section 5.13-1 Section
and
Operation
1. Raise or lower boom to appropriate height for
loading material from stockpile.
2. Position telehandler so that it is perpendicular to
the stockpile. Drive slowly and smoothly into pile
to load bucket.
3. Tilt bucket backwards enough to retain the load
and back away from pile.
4. Drive to the unloading point and keep bucket
approximately 4 ft above the ground.
5. Tilt bucket forward to dump load.
SJ643 TH & SJ843 TH
5.13-2).

3.6-6 Truss Boom

Figure 15 Truss Boom
A truss boom is an attachment with a hook or jib
eye load connection. This connection is used for
extending the forward reach and lift height of the
telehandler at the expense of load capacity.
WARNING
Mounting truss boom changes center of gravity
of telehandler. Consult capacity charts specific to
attachment before handling loads.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove fork attachment or other attachment
from boom and connect truss boom attachment
Section 5.13-1
(refer to
Operation
1. Using boom controller, adjust truss boom over
the center of the load.
2. Attach load to the pintle hook using sufficient
chains/cables.
3. While helpers guide the load, position load at
placement point.
Section 3 – Familiarization
Section 5.13-2).
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