Spartan Equipment Grapple Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner's/Operator's Manual
Please read this manual "before" unpacking or using this implement for the first time.
This manual provides you with the necessary instructions to safely install and use your
purchase. Do not let other people use this attachment without first being instructed
how to safely use it.
Hay Accumulator
Grapple
For safe operation, read these
rules and instructions carefully
to avoid accidents that could
result in Death or Serious Injury.
TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THIS IMPLEMENT

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  • Page 1 Hay Accumulator Grapple Owner’s/Operator’s Manual For safe operation, read these rules and instructions carefully to avoid accidents that could result in Death or Serious Injury. TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THIS IMPLEMENT Please read this manual “before” unpacking or using this implement for the first time.
  • Page 2: Information

    Information Record product information here for future reference. Model () Hay Accumulator S/N or MFG. Date Date of Purchase Spartan Equipment PAGE 2 Hay Accumulator July 2016...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Parts..........11 follow all instructions and also protect other workers from the same danger. Hay Accumulator Grapple Parts ... 12 Decals ........... 13 Will result in Death or Serious Injury. Troubleshooting ....... 14 Limited Warranty......
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Training Tips

    (2495 kg) with the bucket removed. control of the attachment or prime mover. A skid steer equipped with tracks will provide superior traction and stability in this application. Keep proper clearance between the implement and objects (utilities, Spartan Equipment PAGE 4 Hay Accumulator July 2016...
  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Shipment

    Tilt skid steer coupler forward to align the coupler lock pins are fully engaged coupling point with the upper part on through the latch slots on the the attachment plate and raise the attachment plate. coupler slightly. Spartan Equipment PAGE 5 Hay Accumulator July 2016...
  • Page 6: Pre-Operation Walk-Around

    Hay Accumulator Grapple. If during your initial startup you realize the grapple function operates in the Item opposite direction that you prefer, you  Check that all grapple tines can change positions of the quick disconnect couplers on the attachment are in place.
  • Page 7: Getting Familiar With The Attachment

    Knowing what a level the down position and then all attachment looks like will help you with your operational success. the way to the raised position. Repeat this two more times to purge any air from the system.
  • Page 8 If a ditch or collecting the ninth bale, position furrow must be crossed, activate the machine to the bale on the the grapple to secure the bales remaining empty side of the and lift the attachment off the accumulator.
  • Page 9: Maintaining Your Attachment

    11. If placing the 10 bales on the ground, make sure the location is Every Week flat and level. Check the condition of the grapple 12. Know the capabilities of your skid tines. Order parts if any tines are steer as to how high off the damaged and replace as soon as ground is considered stable.
  • Page 10: Hydraulic System

    Replacement of hydraulic hoses and Higher torques require the fittings are required to meet certain use of a torque multiplier. hydraulic pressure specifications. All values are “dry” torques. Never replace any hydraulic component with sub-standard parts. Spartan Equipment PAGE 10 Hay Accumulator July 2016...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Hay Accumulator Grapple Spec. Bale Capacity 10 Bales Overall Width 90” 2286 mm) Overall Length 92” (2337 mm) Overall Height 23” (584 mm) Weight 866 lbs. (393 kg) SSL Auxiliary Hyd. Circuits Required Hyd. Relief 3000 PSI Setting (207 bar) Note: A skid steer equipped with tracks will provide superior stability and traction compared to a non-track unit.
  • Page 12: Hay Accumulator Grapple Parts

    Hay Accumulator Grapple Parts Ref. Description Qty. Frame Weldment Pivot Shaft (Specify Position When Ordering) Tine Clamp (Tine) Bearing Assembly Cylinder Pivot Link Hose Kit Protective Sleeve (Specify Length) Kit, Quick Disconnect Coupler Spartan Equipment PAGE 12 Hay Accumulator July 2016...
  • Page 13: Decals

    Qty. Decal, (Danger Pinch Points) Decal, (Warning, High Pressure Fluid Hazard) Decal, Made in the USA Decal, Registration & Warranty Info Decal, Spartan Equipment, Inc. Replace any worn, torn or missing safety decals before operating! Spartan Equipment PAGE 13 Hay Accumulator...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Dealer Leak in skid steer hydraulic Investigate & repair or system contact Dealer Grapple Cylinder does not Mechanical Object or other debris is function wedged in grapple tine pivot area. Clean. Hydraulic flow problem Quick disconnect couplers not completely connected.
  • Page 15 Think Safety, every day! Spartan Equipment PAGE 15 Hay Accumulator July 2016...
  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    For More Information, Contact Phone: (888) 888-1085 Limited Warranty Spartan Equipment, Inc. products are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for period of (12) months from initial sale, lease or rental date. Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover normal wear items, including but not limited to, bearings, hoses, ground engaging parts such as, teeth, blades, cutting edges, pilot bits, auger teeth and broom bristles.

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