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OWNERS MANUAL
12/15/00
MANUAL NO. 657456
400-500-600 LOADER
GRAPPLE FORK
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

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL 12/15/00 MANUAL NO. 657456 400-500-600 LOADER GRAPPLE FORK 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE Introduction ............................1 Safety Information ........................2 - 5 Operation ............................6 Inspection, Lubrication, and Maintenance ..................7 Grapple Parts Diagram – 400-500-600 .................... 8 Grapple Parts List – 400-500-600 ....................9 Installation Instructions – 400-500-600 ..................10 Hydraulic Parts List –...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Now, with the increasing popularity of the MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) tractors, Koyker has again met the challenge and provided the market with loaders and attachments that will allow the efficient use of these tractors in material handling.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The symbol shown below is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Watch for this symbol it points out important safety precautions. 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. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazar dous situation that, if not avoided, will r esult in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 SAFETY Improper use of a loader can cause serious injury or death. The following safety precautions, and those given on the tractor mount installation instructions, should be thoroughly understood before attempting to operate this machine. BEFORE OPERATING: Carefully study and understand this manual, the specific tractor mount instructions, and the attachment (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 position to avoid tipping or upsetting, 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 tipping or upsetting which may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 SAFETY CONTINUED PERFORMING MAINTENANCE: Carefully review, understand, and follow the “maintenance” section in this owners manual before attempting to service loader. Lower the bucket or attachment to the ground, shut off tractor engine, and relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before adjusting, lubricating, or servicing the loader. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the skin.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING: Never allow anyone to operate the Grapple Fork until they have carefully reviewed understood this owner’s manual. OPERATING THE GRAPPLE FORK: With the forks fully opened, approach and enter the pile slowly. Adjust attachment tilt as necessary. After entering the pile, slowly close the grapple and roll attachment back. Raise loader only enough to permit maneuvering Before moving, carefully check for hazards and/or obstructions.
  • Page 9: Inspection, Lubrication, And Maintenance

    LOADER INSPECTION, LUBRICATION, AND MAINTENANCE Lower the bucket to the ground, shut off tractor engine, and relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system before adjusting, lubricating, or servicing the loader. Inspect all pins and grease fittings before each use and lubricate with heavy duty grease as indicated in this manual.
  • Page 10: Grapple Parts Diagram - 400-500-600

    GRAPPLE FORK PARTS DIAGRAM 400-500-600 Page 8...
  • Page 11: Grapple Parts List - 400-500-600

    GRAPPLE PARTS IDENTIFICATION SCHEDULE 400-500-600 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 ...... 665800 ....RH Mast ..............1 2 ...... 665801 ....LH Mast ..............1 3 ...... 657330 ....Frame ..............1 4 ...... 657338 ....Tooth ............... 4 5 ......
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions 400-500-600

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 400-500-600 INSTALLATION NOTES: Install all parts with appropriate fasteners “finger tight” before tightening any bolt. 1. Install the RH & LH masts (Item 1 & 2) to the bucket by drilling three (3) 9/16” holes in top of bucket and install with 1/2”...
  • Page 13: Hydraulic Parts List - 400-600

    HYDRAULIC PARTS IDENTIFICATION SCHEDULE 400-600 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 ...... 657339 ....Cylinder ..............2 2 ...... 655159 ....Grapple Fork Oil Line ..........2 3 ...... 658589 ....18” Hydraulic Hose ..........2 4 ...... 658590 ....26” Hydraulic Hose ..........2 5 ......
  • Page 14: Hydraulic Parts Diagram 400-600

    HYDRAULIC PARTS DIAGRAM 400-600 Page 12...
  • Page 15: Installation Instructions - Hydraulics 400-600

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - HYDRAULICS 400-600 INSTALLATION NOTES: Install all parts with appropriate fasteners "finger tight" before tightening any bolt. 1. Install the cylinders (Item 1) to the mast by attaching the tube terminal to the bottom bracket with 7/8" x 4" hex head capscrews and jamnuts (Items 8 and 9). Pull the rod terminal out of the cylinder and attach to the top bracket with 7/8"...
  • Page 16: Hydraulic Parts List - 500

    HYDRAULIC PARTS IDENTIFICATION SCHEDULE 500 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 ...... 657339 ....Cylinder ..............2 2 ...... 655159 ....Grapple Fork Oil Line ..........2 3 ...... 658589 ....18” Hydraulic Hose ..........2 4 ...... 658590 ....26” Hydraulic Hose ..........2 5 ......
  • Page 17: Hydraulic Parts Diagram 500

    HYDRAULIC PARTS DIAGRAM 500 Page 15...
  • Page 18: Installation Instructions - Hydraulics 500

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - HYDRAULICS 500 INSTALLATION NOTES: Install all parts with appropriate fasteners "finger tight" before tightening any bolt. 1. Install the cylinders (Item 1) to the mast by attaching the tube terminal to the bottom bracket with 7/8" x 4" hex head capscrews and jamnuts (Items 8 and 9). Pull the rod terminal out of the cylinder and attach to the top bracket with 7/8"...
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Koyker. The obligation on Koyker is limited to repairing or replacing at its factory any part or component determined to its satisfaction to be defective. KOYKER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
  • Page 20: Cylinder Warranty

    Any defective cylinder reported to Koyker within one (1) year from sale by dealer to original purchaser will be replaced after properly inspected by Koyker. In such case, notify your Koyker Dealer and he will give you proper instructions. If inspection proves cylinder is not defective and has been abused or otherwise damaged, any changes will be paid by original purchaser immediately after he has been notified of result of Koyker's inspection of the cylinder sent in for inspection.
  • Page 21: Hydraulic Cylinder Information

    HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE: Periodically check all hydraulic system connections to insure a leak-free condition. Also, be certain to maintain proper fluid levels in the tractor hydraulic system as in accordance with the method and frequency recommended in the tractor operator’s manual. Use only hydraulic fluids recommended for your tractor hydraulic system by the manufacturer.
  • Page 22: 3" Cylinder Service Kit

    3" CYLINDER SERVICE KITS KIT NO. 662049: Complete kit with all seals needed to service one (1) 3” Cylinder. Consists of: 1 each 3” Gland “O” Ring 1 each 3” Backup Ring 1 each 1 134” EZ Squeeze Rod Seal 1 each 1 134”...
  • Page 23: Cylinder Parts List And Diagram

    HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS LIST 3" CYLINDER PARTS LIST GRAPPLE FORK CYLINDER (Par t No. 657339) Part Number Description Quantity 658270 Tube Weldment 661017 1” Jamnut 651537 Piston Assembly 640301 1” “O” Ring 651565 Gland Assembly 658275 Rod Weldment 662049 Seal Kit HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS DIAGRAM Page 21...
  • Page 24: Piston And Gland Diagram

    CYLINDER GLAND SERVICE DIAGRAM Note: To install rod wiper and EZ-squeeze seal, All gland seals shown with a section removed to facilitate correct installation. fold similar to shape shown below, slip into gland bore and locate each in its respective ROD WIPER groove.

This manual is also suitable for:

Grapple fork 500Grapple fork 600

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