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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL GRAPPLES All Models Serial Number 16418- Manual# 96371 SEPT 2022 ENGLISH COPYRIGHT © 2022 MESSER REPAIR AND FABRICATING, LLC SAUK CENTRE, MN PRINTED IN USA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 2: Using This Manual
Introduction Using This Manual Your loader operator’s manual contains instructions to safely operate the loader. Anyone who operates a loader with this attachment installed must first read, understand and follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual. This manual contains instructions to safely operate and service the attachment. -
Page 3: Manufacturer Contact
Introduction continue or change specifications, models or design without notice and without incurring obligation. Loader Compatibility Confirm your loader’s Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) in the loader op- erator’s manual. Confirm your attachment’s ROC in SPECIFICATIONS in this manual. Do not install the attachment on the loader if the combined weight of the attachment and attachment load will exceed the loader ROC during operation because this may cause difficulty in controlling the loader or may cause loader damage. - Page 4 Product Identification Identification Numbers Record your product information to provide when you contact the dealer or manufacturer. Brush and Root Grapple Manure Fork Grapple Material Bucket Grapple Rock Bucket Grapple Serial Number 16418- Serial Number Location Purchase Date Dealer Dealer Phone Model Serial #...
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Page 5: Specifications
BG85 Model: 85 Inch 216 x 76 cm (85 x 30 in.) Overall Width x Height 370 kg (815 lb.) Weight BG72, BG78, BG85 Model: All 112 cm (44 in.) Depth 1/2 in. Grade 50 Teeth Thickness 15 cm (6 in.) Space Between Teeth 107 cm (42 in.) - Page 6 Specifications Manure Fork Grapple MFG75 Model: 75 Inch 191 x 79 cm (75 x 31 in.) Overall Width x Height Number of Tines 361 kg (795 lb.) Weight MFG84 Model: 84 Inch 213 x 79 cm (84 x 31 in.) Overall Width x Height Number of Tines 381 kg (840 lb.)
- Page 7 Specifications Material Bucket Grapple MBG78 Model: 78 Inch 201 x 79 cm (79 x 31 in.) Overall Width x Height 454 kg (1000 lb.) Weight Capacity/Struck 18.8 cubic ft. Capacity/Heaped 22.6 cubic ft. MBG84 Model: 84 Inch 216 x 79 cm (85 x 31 in.) Overall Width x Height 470 kg (1035 lb.) Weight...
- Page 8 Specifications Rock Bucket Grapple RBG88 Model: 88 Inch 226 x 79 cm (89 x 30 in.) Overall Width x Height 465 kg (1025 lb.) Weight RBG68, RBG75, Model: All RBG82, RBG88 107 cm (42 in.) Depth 3/8 in. Grade 50 Teeth Thickness 7.6 cm (3 in.) Space Between Teeth...
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Page 9: Decal Locations
Safety Decals Decal Locations Location Description Part Number 96028 Stand Clear Decal 96117 Warning Decal STAND CLEAR DECAL 96028 STAND CLEAR WHILE IN OPERATION WARNING DECAL 96117 HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting or discon- •... -
Page 10: Parking Safely
Safety Wear Protective Equipment • Wear gloves to protect hands from burns if hydraulic couplers be- come hot during operation. • Never wear sandals or other light footwear when operating or servic- ing the attachment. Wear protective footwear when handling blades or heavy parts. - Page 11 Safety • Before operating, replace any worn or damaged safety decals. • Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure all hardware (bolts, nuts, etc.) is installed and tightened. • Before operating, thoroughly inspect the attachment to be sure it is in working order.
- Page 12 Safety Servicing Safely • Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before servicing. Do not service the attachment when the hydraulic hoses are installed on the loader. • Remove the attachment from the loader before servicing when in- structed to do so in this manual. Do not allow anyone to service the attachment unless they have first •...
- Page 13 Safety Safety Decals Safety decals may be installed on the attachment to warn users of safety hazards: • DANGER decals provide warnings about hazardous situations which will result in death or serious injury if not avoided. • WARNING decals provide warnings about hazardous situations which could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
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Page 14: Installing The Attachment
Installing and Removing Preparing for Installation 1. Check the loader and attachment hydraulic couplers to be sure the surfaces are clean before connecting. 2. Inspect the couplers for damage or wear and replace if needed for proper connection. Installing the Attachment 1. -
Page 15: Installing And Removing
Installing and Removing IMPORTANT AVOID DAMAGE! Attaching plate levers may be damaged if they strike the attachment. Be sure the attaching plate levers do not hit the attachment during installation. 4. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward, and drive the loader forward until the top edge of the loader attaching plate is under the top flange (B) of the attachment mounting frame. - Page 16 Installing and Removing Picture Note: Wedge on left side shown. Check the wedges or pins on both sides of the attachment. 9. Check to be sure the loader attaching plate pins or wedges (C) extended into the holes in the bottom of the attachment mounting frame.
- Page 17 Installing and Removing Removing the Attachment 1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s manual to remove the attachment and exit the operator station safely. 2. Fully lower the loader lift arms and the attachment to level ground. 3. Follow instructions in the loader operator’s manual to relieve hydrau- lic pressure in the front auxiliary hydraulic coupler lines.
- Page 18 Installing and Removing WARNING AVOID INJURY! Loader attaching plate levers which are operated manually may have spring tensioning. Firmly grasp the levers and move the levers slowly. 7. Move the loader attaching plate levers (E) to the unlocked (up) posi- tion as shown either manually or by using the loader controls.
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Page 19: Pre-Operation Inspection
Operating Pre-Operation Inspection Before starting operation, inspect the area you will be clearing and in- spect the attachment. Confirm Loader Compatibility It may be possible for the hooks on the grapple to cause damage when they are fully raised if they contact the lift arms on some loader models. Before beginning operation fully raise the hooks to confirm whether they may come into contact with the loader lift arms. -
Page 20: Operation
Operating Operation 1. Follow the instructions in the Installing and Removing section to install the attachment. 2. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.) 3. Perform the pre-operation inspection. Loading the Material 1. Confirm the material to be lifted will not exceed the loader’s Rated Operating Capacity. -
Page 21: Transporting The Attachment
Operating Traveling With the Material 1. Keep the attachment tilted back and raised from the ground only as far as needed for travel. 2. Travel slowly, and watch for any bystanders or objects in your travel area. 3. Stop travel before raising or lowering the attachment. Releasing the Material 1. -
Page 22: Service Intervals
Servicing Service Intervals Every 8 hours or daily: • Grease the mount pins. • Inspect the attachment and hoses for damage and wear. Replace parts as needed. • Check and tighten all hardware. Lubrication Recommended Grease Standard Lithium Lubricating the Mount Pins 1. - Page 23 Servicing grease appears in the joints. 6. Lubricate the four grease fittings (C) on the hook mount pins until grease appears in the joints. Removing the Step Area 1. Use the loader hydraulic controls to fully lower the hooks. WARNING AVOID INJURY! Remove the attachment from the loader before servicing.
- Page 24 Servicing 3. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.) 4. Remove the bolts (A) and both mount pin weldments attaching the cylinder to the attachment. 5. Remove the cylinder with the guard (B). 6. Remove the guard from the cylinder (C).
- Page 25 Servicing Replacing the Hydraulic Hoses 1. Use the loader hydraulic controls to fully lower the hooks. WARNING AVOID INJURY! Remove the attachment from the loader before servicing. 2. Remove the attachment from the loader. 3. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.) 4.
- Page 26 Servicing 8. Remove the hoses from the retainer (B). 9. Connect the new hose to the cylinder. 10. Connect the new hose under the step area. 11. Install the cylinder with the guard. 12. Install the hoses in the retainer. Replacing the Hydraulic Cylinders 1.
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Page 27: Replacing The Hooks
Servicing WARNING AVOID INJURY! Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader before servicing. 3. Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the loader. 4. Remove the nuts (A), washers and bolts attaching the sides to the attachment. 5. Install the hardware in the side if it will be stored. Replacing the Hooks 1. - Page 28 Servicing 4. Remove the nut (A), bolt and mount pin weldment from the rod end of the cylinder. 5. Remove the nuts, bolts and two pin weldments (B) from the hook. 6. Attach the new hook with the two pin weldments, bolts and nuts. 7.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
Servicing 4. Install the guard (A) over the cylinder rod end with four bolts, wash- ers and nuts. Troubleshooting Action Cause Hooks won’t raise or lower. 1. Check to be sure the attachment hydraulic couplers are fully con- nected. 2. Check the attachment for hydraulic fluid leaks. - Page 30 Replacement Parts Brush and Root Grapple BG72, BG78, BG85...
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Page 31: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for replacement parts. Part numbers may change without notice. Qty. Part Description Item Part Number BG72 Body Weldment (10404-P is 10399-P BG78, 10407-P is BG85) 10355-P Hook Weldment 11126-P Bolt on Grapple Step... - Page 32 Replacement Parts Manure Fork Grapple MFG60, MFG68, MFG75, MFG84...
- Page 33 Replacement Parts Qty. Part Description Item Part Number MFG60 Body Weldment (10490-P is 10488-P MFG68, 10492-P is MFG75, 10494- P is MFG84) 09877-P Hook Weldment Bolt on Grapple Step (MFG60 Part 11126-P Number 05851) 09523-P Base End Cylinder Guard WCT2X8 Cross Tube Cylinder 2x8, 3500 PSI 09751 Base End Cylinder Pin Weldment...
- Page 34 Replacement Parts Material Bucket Grapple MBG66, MBG72, MBG78, MBG84...
- Page 35 Replacement Parts Qty. Part Description Item Part Number MBG66 Body (MBG72 is 09883- P, MBG78 is 11138-P, MBG84 is 11331-P 11332-P) 09877-P Hook Weldment 11126-P Bolt on Grapple Step 09523-P Cylinder Guard, Base End Cross Tube Cylinder 2 x 8, 3500 WCT2X8 09751 Cylinder Pin Weldment, Base End...
- Page 36 Replacement Parts Rock Bucket Grapple RBG68, RBG75, RBG82, RBG88...
- Page 37 Replacement Parts Qty. Part Description Item Part Number RBG68 Body (10337-P is RBG72, 10393-P is RBG78, 10396-P is 10390-P RBG84) 10335-P Hook Weldment 11126-P Bolt on Grapple Step 09523-P Cylinder Guard, Base End Cross Tube Cylinder 2 x 8, 3500 WCT2X8 09751 Cylinder Pin Weldment, Base End...
- Page 38 Replacement Parts Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for replacement parts. Part numbers may change without notice. Qty. Part Description Item Part Number T-2004HS Hydraulic Clamp, 1/4 in. 96228 Hose, 1/4, 98 in. Hose, 1/4, 39 in. 96229 Hose, 1/4, 32 in. 96230 6801-06-08 90 deg.
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Page 39: Warranty
Warranty MESSER REPAIR & FABRICATING, LLC Limited Warranty and Terms and Conditions of Sale The following limited warranty, and terms and conditions of sale (the “Limited Warranty”) apply to all equipment, products, parts, and goods (any of the forego- ing are referred to herein as “Equipment”) sold by Messer Repair & Fabricating, LLC (“Messer”): 1. - Page 40 Warranty 5. Location of Warranty Repairs. All warranty repairs pursuant to this Limited Warranty shall be made at Messer’s corporate manufacturing plant, or other loca- tion as determined by Messer, at its discretion. Purchaser shall be responsible for and pay for any transportation expenses necessary for Limited Warranty repairs. 6.
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