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A. Proud Owner: . You are now the proud owner of a Bro-Tek Thumb. This Thumb is made for your backhoe. It will outlast your original tractor & be ready for your next one. Please read these instructions, before installing the Thumb. The Thumb has been designed for easy installation &...
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Stabilizer pads firmly on the ground. F. Keep all persons, at least 20 feet away from the backhoe/Thumb at all times. When a heavy load is being moved with the thumb, this can have serious injury if all precautions are not taken.
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(This can be easily be done by one person in 10 minutes). C. After having done this a few times, most people will fully assemble the thumb, except the two top bolts. Then slip the thumb onto to boom. Save these...
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___________________________________________________________________ Model# www.bro-tek.com bro-tek@outlook.com Bro-Tek Thumb ____________________________________________________ _________ For the first time around, install the top two bolts ( some thumbs only require 1), Lock nut, washers. Do not tight it all the way, Commented [DB1]: like the one in photo.
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Try the rear pins with the connecting link in all of the three positions and also fold up the thumb. F. If the pins does not fit. The plates are probably not squared up. Move the plates a small amount. Once all of the pins fit in the position.
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You have successfully installed your Bro-Tek Thumb. I hope this was a pleasant experience & that you would recommend this product to all of your tractor friends. The Thumb can remain on the tractor, for all the preventative maintenances & the everyday use.
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___________________________________________________________________ Model# www.bro-tek.com bro-tek@outlook.com Bro-Tek Thumb ____________________________________________________ _________ Save these Instructions/Safety Manual owner/operator/installer...