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Summary of Contents for Tarter PFQA
- Page 1 PFQA | PFQA12 PALLET FORK OPERATION AND ASSEMBLY MANUAL PFQA PFQA12 For more information and questions, please contact: Tarter Customer Service 1-800-RED-GATE (1-800-733-4283) Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 EST T A R T E R U S A . C O M...
- Page 2 INTRO DUCT I ON THANK YOU. Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment has been improving life on your land since 1945. Thank you for choosing Tarter. You have purchased a dependable Tarter implement. You can expect many years of service when you maintain and use our implement according to this Manual and additional information that may be provided at Tarterusa.com.
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Page 3: Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION If you are looking for a great all-around tool for your homestead, look no further than Tarter’s Pallet Fork. Simply attach this implement to the front of your machine and start working. Great for moving pallets of feed, unloading equipment from taller trailers, and other heavy lifting tasks - this implement will get the job done. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TA B LE O F CON T E N TS TABLE OF CONTENTS Description ....................3 Safety . -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY THE BEST SAFETY DEVICE IS AN INFORMED, CAREFUL OPERATOR. WE ASK YOU TO BE THAT KIND OF OPERATOR. YOUR SAFETY is our concern. We design and manufacture our implements with this in mind. Our design can’t eliminate an operator’s careless actions. Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgment, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. -
Page 6: Safety Description And Decals
SA F ETY AN D IN ST RUCT ION D ECA LS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged! PFQA PFQA12... - Page 7 SAF ETY A ND IN STRU CTION D ECALS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately if Damaged! Designer: BR WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 3000 LBS MAXIMUM CAPACITY Please read and understand operation and assembly manual before using this product.
- Page 8 Never exceed the limits of any piece of equipment, can be avoided by a few seconds of thought and a whether the power unit of the Tarter attachment. If its careful approach to handling equipment. You, the ability to perform a job safely is in question DO NOT operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the TRY IT.
- Page 9 STARTING AND STOPPING to minimize the horizontal movement of the Tarter attachment. Understand how to stop the Power Unit and Tarter Ensure the towing vehicle and trailer are safely attachment quickly in case of an emergency. capable of transporting the Tarter attachment and that Before starting, check over all pins, bolts, and everything is properly secured.
- Page 10 Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for Do not use this Tarter attachment to lift the front or eyes, hair, hands, ears, and head. When appropriate back of the power unit off the ground. Doing so can wear a respirator or filter mask.
- Page 11 Do not modify, alter, or permit anyone else to modify or alter the power unit, the Tarter attachment or any of their components in any way, except as outlined in this Manual.
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Page 12: Operating
Always lower forks to the ground before dismounting from the power unit. WARNING: For PFQA - Do not exceed 3000 lbs. lifting capacity at 19” load center. For PFQA12 – Do not exceed 1200 lbs. lifting capacity at 19”... -
Page 13: Attaching
AT TAC H IN G ATTACHING TO TRACTOR Push the locking pins on the loader down, until the locking pins fully extend through the bottom slots of Make sure the locking pins, on the loader, are fully the pallet fork. raised. -
Page 14: Adjusting
A DJ USTI NG ADJUSTING CAUTION: Please wear gloves when installing and adjusting forks. Possible pinch points. CAUTION: Be sure to check the locking pin and make sure it is secure and fork is attached. 1. Make sure tractor and pallet forks are on level ground, tractor is in park or parking brake is set and tractor is turned off before dismounting. -
Page 15: Load Handling
LOA D HA N D L I N G PICKING UP A LOAD Center the forks under the pallet to evenly distribute the weight and make sure the load is balanced and secure. Drive into the load as far as possible and then lift the load off the ground and tilt back slightly. -
Page 16: Detaching
D E TACHI N G DETACHING Make sure tractor and pallet forks are on level ground, tractor is in park or parking brake is set and tractor is turned off before dismounting. Pull the locking handles up to remove the pins from the bottom slots of the pallet fork. -
Page 17: Lubrication/Maintenance
LU BR I CAT IO N/ M AI N TE N A N C E Check forks to make sure they are not damaged, broken or worn excessively. Repair or replace as needed. Replace any work, damaged, or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your local Tarter dealer. -
Page 18: Product Specifications
PROD UCT SP EC IFI CAT I ON S PQFA PQFA Hitch Universal Quick-Attach Lifting Capacity *3000 lbs. Weight 368 lbs. Overall Width 45.5" Overall Length 48" Height 34.5" Fork Length 42" Fork Cross Section 1.25"x4" ITA heat treated... - Page 19 P ROD U CT SP ECI FICAT I O N S PQFA12 PQFA12 Hitch Universal Quick-Attach Lifting Capacity *1200 lbs. Weight 238 lbs. Overall Width 46" Overall Length 49" Height 34" Fork Length 42" Fork Cross Section 1"x3" ITA heat treated...
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Page 20: Parts
PARTS PQFA Item # Part# Description 4000077 Tarter Standard Decal (each) 9000157 Replacement Pallet Forks (pair) 4000070 3000 lb pallet fork warning decal... - Page 21 PA RTS PQFA12 Item # Part# Description 4000077 Tarter Standard Decal (each) 9000953 Replacement Pallet Forks (pair) 4000363 1200 lb pallet fork warning decal...
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Page 22: Torque Specifications
TO RQ UE S ET T IN G S Proper torque for American fasteners used on manufactured implement. AMERICAN Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* Bolt Head Markings WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SIZE(IN.)”A” (IN.)”B” AND GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 THREAD SIZE 7/16 1/4 -20 UNC... -
Page 23: Trouble Shooting
T ROU BL E S HO OTI N G PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Load is too heavy Reduce the load Cannot lift pallet Lift the load with a tractor that is Insufficient power to lift the load rated for more lift capacity. Forks are shifting Locking pin is not secured in the Position the locking pin over the... -
Page 24: Warranty
Photograph of UPC label. After receipt of the above information, if the product is alleged to be defective, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment will process the claim and issue a Return Manufacturers Authorization number (RMA). Once an RMA number is issued, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment will pick up the product from the authorized retailer and return to its facility for inspection. - Page 25 WA RRAN TY WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: This limited warranty is in lieu of, and Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment disclaims and excludes any express and implied warranties with respect to the product including, without limitation, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 26: Notes
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