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*ASSEMBLY
*OPERATION
READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
109987_EN
BERCO
GRAPPLE
FOR
Compact tractor
CAUTION:
OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT
01099870
OWNER'S MANUAL
Model Number
701015
*REPAIR PARTS
*MAINTENANCE
R-02222021

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number 701015 BERCO GRAPPLE Compact tractor *ASSEMBLY *REPAIR PARTS *OPERATION *MAINTENANCE CAUTION: READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT 01099870 R-02222021 109987_EN...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of content Table of content Introduction ..............1 Unhooking the accessory ........14 Important safety information ........... 2 Picking-up a load ............ 15 Safety alert symbol/Signal words/Safety messages ..2 Traveling with a load ..........16 Assembly & initial set-up ..........6 Releasing a load .............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction To the purchaser This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment. All photographs, illustrations and information in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachments, but are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Important safety information Safety alert symbol/Signal words/Safety messages These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the product described in this manual. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
  • Page 5 Important safety information • • Exercise extreme caution when operating on or Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable and crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert vapors are explosive. for hidden hazards such as traffic, fences, trees, a) Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other buildings, wires, etc.
  • Page 6 Important safety information TRANSPORT Remove all tools and unused parts from equipment before operation. • • Review Transport Safety instructions in the Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before vehicle manual before moving or hauling. servicing or adjusting electrical systems or •...
  • Page 7 Important safety information Safety decals Symbol Decal # Description #108750 Risk of getting pinched: To avoid serious injuries, keep away from moving parts. Securely and safely immobilize moving parts before doing any maintenance on them. #109957 Before installing or using: Locate, read and make sure to understand all the owner’s manual.
  • Page 8: Assembly & Initial Set-Up

    Assembly and initial set-up Assembly & initial set-up Vehicle requirements C. Using a hoist, forklift, or other lifting device, attach a chain to the grapple at locations The grapple is designed to attach to tractor loader: The grapple is compatible with: •...
  • Page 9: Assembly General Instructions

    Assembly and initial set-up Assembly general instructions Note 1 : You may have to change (obtain locally) the hydraulic quick connect to match your third function • Unless otherwise specified, torque all bolts to valve quick connect “torque specification table” (see table of content for page number) Note 2 : Hydraulic hose may be too short or too long •...
  • Page 10: Initial Set-Up

    Assembly and initial set-up We also offer Option B2 assembly instruction 1. Assemble the hydraulic hoses (item 1) JIC6 female Numéro Description ensemble side to the grapple fittings (item A) as shown, 700873-1 Hydraulic hose kit 16’ with JIC6 female and tighten to 22-24 ft-lb.
  • Page 11: Accessory Hook-Up & Unhook

    Accessory Hook-up & Unhook Accessory Hook-up & Unhook Skid steer quick attach Style Hooking-Up the accessory - Skid steer quick attach style H. Shut down vehicle before dismounting to complete hook-up. Refer to “vehicle shutdown procedure” in DANGER the operation section To avoid serious injury or death : Push locking handles on loader hitch down until locking pins fully extend through bottom slots (items...
  • Page 12: Hose Hook-Up

    Accessory Hook-up & Unhook Hose Hook-Up OPTION B1 : hose from tractor connector to loader A. Connect the quick connect of the hose from the DANGER grapple to the quick connect of the hose previously To avoid serious injury or death: assembled (assembly section hose assembly, option •...
  • Page 13: Purging The Hydraulic System

    Accessory Hook-up & Unhook Equipment clearances OPTION B2 : hose from accessory to tractor quick connect A. Route hydraulic hose to the tractor hydraulic quick DANGER connect in a way to avoid damage to hose and allow To avoid serious injury or death caused by hydraulic movement of any components.
  • Page 14: Unhooking The Accessory

    Accessory Hook-up & Unhook Unhooking the accessory WARNING To avoid severe injury or death: Always store accessory on a solid flat ground with upper jaw completely closed (hydraulic cylinder completely extended) , parking stand in down position (securely attached with the hardware correctly installed). If not, the accessory can tip over A.
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Operating instructions Safety precaution DANGER WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: To avoid serious injury or death: • Always follow all safety precaution in the important • Use the accessory for the intended purpose only. (see safety information section of this manual. introduction section product...
  • Page 16: Controls And Display

    Operating instructions Controls and display DANGER DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: To avoid serious injury or death caused by accidental Keep attachment, loader arms, and/or load away dumping scenario from overhead obstructions like electrical power lines. Place an orange warning sign under overhead If SCV (selectable control valve) has a regen function, it lines indicating type of danger above.
  • Page 17: Picking-Up A Load

    Operating instructions Picking-up a load WARNING To avoid serious injury or death: • Make sure the load does not exceed tractor capacity. • Always make sure load is centered into the E. Close the upper jaw to secure load. Lift slightly the accessory.
  • Page 18: Traveling With A Load

    Operating instructions Traveling with a load DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: • Do not transport on public roadways with a load F. Slowly and safely backup. in the attachment. The load can create a traffic hazard. • Always travel straight up or straight down on incline.
  • Page 19 Operating instructions D. Raise the grapple. CAUTION To avoid potential damage to the grapple or tractor: • Do not use the lower jaw to stir the soil. CAUTION To avoid potential damage to the grapple or tractor: • Do not use the upper jaw to scrape the ground.
  • Page 20: Adjustments

    Adjustments Adjustments Parking stand Lower the parking stands: Raising the parking stand: IMPORTANT: when in operation, the parking stand must IMPORTANT: when in operation, the parking stand must always be raised at all times. always be raised at all times. Lower the parking stands allows easy hooking and Raise the grapple 1”...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Upper jaw not moving Hydraulic hoses are not connected Attach couplings to tractor. to tractor. Hydraulic hoses / fittings/cylinder Change damaged component. are damaged. Load is shifting Load is being carried too high. Travel with load as close as possible to ground.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death : • Always follow all safety precautions in the important safety information section of this manual. • Follow all instructions and safety precautions in your vehicle manual and any other related accessory manual.
  • Page 23: Storage And Transportation

    Storage and transportation Storage and transportation Long-Term Storage Transportation Follow unhooking instruction in the section “Hook-up Always transport the accessory empty and Unhook Accessory” of this manual. WARNING • Clean the accessory To avoid serious injury or death : • Inspect the accessory for loose, damaged, missing, or worn parts.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Specifications Weight 235 lbs Working width 56’’ Closed height 29 3/8’’ Jaw opening 30’’ Number of teeth 6 bottom & 5 top Teeth spacing 10 7/8’’ Tooth thickness 1/4’’ Strenx 100 Hydraulic cylinder 2’’ X 6’’ X 1 1/8’’ Rod...
  • Page 25: Part List And Parts Breakdown

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  • Page 32: Torque Specification Table

    Torque specification table Torque specification table TO BE USED WHEN A TIGHTENING TORQUE IS NOT SPECIFIED IN THE TEXT • The following table shows the minimum torque requirement • Maximum is 15% more than the minimum (example: min100 Nm -> max is 115Nm) •...
  • Page 33: Hydraulic Fitting Assembly Chart

    Torque specification table Hydraulic fitting assembly chart JIC unlubricated fitting torque chart : Torque Torque Dash Foot/LBS size thread size (min max) (min max) 15-17 7/16"-20 11-13 27-30 9/16"-18 20-22 50-61 3/4"-16 37-45 68-79 7/8"-14 50-58 1-1/16’’ - 12 79-88 107-119 ORB unlubricated fitting torque chart: Lubricate Oring (not thread) before assembly...
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  • Page 36 WHEN PERFORMANCE & DEPENDABILITY ARE NON NEGOTIABLE ! Bercomac Limitée 92, Fortin North, Adstock, Quebec, Canada, G0N 1S0 WWW.BERCOMAC.COM PRINTED IN CANADA (ORIGINAL NOTICE)

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