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Operating Instructions
6.13 Load the Log Trailer
WARNING!
Stay 50 ft (15 m) or more away from overhead
and underground electrical cables. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact through an
electrical arc. Electrocution can cause burns,
serious injury, or death.
WARNING!
Always be aware of the position of the boom and
material being handled. In cases where the boom
is fully retracted and handling an 8 ft (2.4 m) log,
it is possible to create an impact or crush hazard
for the operator at the control station. For more
information, see Create a Safe Work Area on
page 11.
WARNING!
Never lift or move objects over people. Keep
people out of the work zone. A log that swings or
falls from the log grapple can cause severe injury
or death.
IMPORTANT! Before using the log grapple, estimate the
position where the log's centre-of-mass is located. Lift
the log at its centre-of-mass to keep it balanced in the log
grapple.
IMPORTANT! Monitor the log when you move the boom
or log grapple, to make sure that the log does not hit the
machine.
For information about the boom and log grapple controls, see
Main Hydraulic Controls on page 28.
A balanced load is necessary to maintain an equal weight
distribution on the tires and trailer frame. Put longer and larger
diameter logs on the bottom. Put shorter and smaller diameter
logs on top. For the best results, plan the load with safety in
mind.
Log Load Safety
• Do not load logs above the top of the bunk posts.
• Distribute the logs evenly across the trailer. Keep the load
as level as possible. Do not create a peak in the center of
the load.
• Make sure that no logs or branches protrude out the side
of the trailer. The load must be contained within the bunk
posts.
• Make sure that all the logs are in a stable position.
• Before transport, attach straps over the load to make it
safe.
Load Procedure
1. Set up the machine.
For instructions, see Set Up the Machine on page 42.
2. Raise the boom until the bottom of the log grapple is higher
than the machine bunk posts.
3. Turn the boom to position it above the centre-of-mass of a
log.
4. Turn the log grapple until it is perpendicular to the log.
5. Pick up the log:
a. Open the log grapple.
b. Lower the log grapple around the log.
c. Close the log grapple.
d. Slowly, raise the boom.
For more information, see Figure 34 on page 45.
6. Do one of the following:
- If the log is balanced in the log grapple, continue with
step 7.
- If the log is not balanced in the log grapple:
i. Lower the boom.
ii. Open the log grapple.
iii. Move the log grapple along the log.
iv. Return to step 5.
7. Raise the boom until the log is higher than the machine
bunk posts.
8. Carefully, turn the boom to position the log above the trailer.
9. Turn the log grapple until the log is parallel with the trailer.
For more information, see Figure 35 on page 45.
10. Slowly, lower the boom to put the log on the trailer.
For more information, see Figure 36 on page 45.
11. Open the log grapple to release the log.
12. Repeat steps 2 through 11 until the trailer is loaded.
Make sure that the load does not weigh more than the
trailer maximum weight rating.
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LXT95 / LXT115
Log Loader Trailer
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