Summary of Contents for Gearmore 12 UNIV
- Page 1 QUICK ATTACH BUCKET FORKS Operation, Service & Parts Manual For 1,200 to 22,000 lb. Capacity November 1996 (Rev. 3-2009) FORM: QABuckfork.QXD...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......1 Plan Your Work ......2 Know The Work Area . -
Page 3: Introduction
When in the field, refer to the safety decals on the forks (Ref. A). If at any time, over the life of the forks, your safety decal becomes damaged, contact your dealer or Gearmore for free replacement (909) 548-4848. -
Page 4: Plan Your Work
PLAN YOUR WORK Before you operate, know how and where you will travel, turn and pickup, lift and place loads. Choose a smooth level route to prevent possible tipover or loss of load. If possible, avoid crossing: • Ruts • Ditches •... -
Page 5: Know The Work Area
KNOW THE WORK AREA Before you operate, learn as much as possible about the work area. Walk around the worksite and inspect the surface(s) over which you will be expected to travel. AVOID: ⇒ Holes ⇒ Drop-offs ⇒ Obstacles ⇒ Rough Spots ⇒... -
Page 6: Operating/Safety Procedures
OPERATING/SAFETY PROCEDURES Keep in mind that the lift capacity of the machine can be greatly reduced by a number of factors, including: Operating on a grade, especially across a grade. Operating on uneven, soft, bumpy or rough terrain. Under-inflated tires. Double-tiered loads are hard to control and should not be lifted. - Page 7 OPERATING/SAFETY PROCEDURES Approach the load slowly and squarely. Keep fork tips straight and level. Engage the load by moving the machine carefully into position. Make sure the load is evenly distributed between both forks. Be sure that the forks are centered on the bucket. When the load is up against the fork back rest, tilt the forks back to the "carry"...
- Page 8 OPERATING/SAFETY PROCEDURES Whenever possible, two people should work together - one to operate the machine and the other to direct and watch for danger and hazards. NEVER travel down grade with loaded forks pointing down grade. Make sure that the place where you will put the load can take the weight of the load. Use extreme caution when placing or stacking a load overhead.
- Page 9 OPERATING/SAFETY PROCEDURES DO NOT apply the full down pressure of the machine to the forks; it could cause damage to the tines, rod and/or mounting brackets. The fork attachment will not withstand any substantial side loading as could result from letting the tines contact a solid object while turning.
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Page 10: Operation
OPERATION To install the forks, make sure they are placed in working position with the rod in place. Curl forward your loader bucket and slowly drive into the forks. when fork rod is directly over the bracket slot, stop the tractor and slowly curl back the bucket until the rod is in the base of the bracket. -
Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION Slide the tines onto the rod. With the tines sitting upright on a hard level surface in normal operating position, use the rod as a fixture to locate the brackets on the top of the bucket. NOTE: The gap between the top of the bucket and the top of the forks should be approximately ". - Page 12 INSTALLATION (Continued) Tack weld the positioned brackets to the bucket. Roll the bucket forward to check alignment. Then roll back into working position to make sure the rod "bottoms out" in all brackets. NOTE: If the forks extend more than 8" below the bucket, it will be necessary to order new rod bushings to weld on the forks in a lower position.
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Page 13: Parts Breakdown
MODEL NO. OF LOAD NO. OF FITS BUCKET TINES CAPACITY BRACKETS OPENING WEIGHT 12 UNIV 1,200 lbs. 17" to 25" 185# 25 UNIV 2,500 lbs. 24" to 32" 255# 40 UNIV 4,000 lbs. 32" to 40" 320# 60 LB 6,000 lbs. - Page 14 Our obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacement of any part, provided that such part is returned within thirty (30) days from date of failure to Gearmore through the dealer from whom the purchase was made, transportation charges prepaid.
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