4.Open the grapple slightly (enough to remove some pressure from the pins).
5.Remove the pins that attach the grapple to the bucket (tools may be required to get the pins out)
6.Uncouple the hydraulics.
7.Remove the cap screws that attach the grapple grill to the bucket.
8.Rotate the grapple grill back over center so that it won't swing down when the bucket is moved (secure with bungee straps if necessary).
Grapple |
Grill |
Pins |
Removed |
4 X 4 |
Figure 49. Remove grapple
9.Lower the bucket and back the tractor away.
10.Lower the grapple grill so that it won't be able to fall down and cause damage to the cylinder ports.
Install Grapple
1.Raise the grapple grill so that it is out of the way and will not swing down (secure with bungee straps if necessary).
2.Roll the bucket completely forward
Figure 50. Align Bucket with Grapple
3.Drive the tractor forward and align the bottom holes of the grapple with the bottom set of grapple mounts on the bucket and insert the pins. NOTE: this may require two people.
4.Roll the bucket back and align the front holes and insert pins.
5.Attach the grapple grill to the bucket using cap screws and nuts.
6.Hook up the hydraulics.
7.Raise the loader and roll the bucket back.
(Rev. 1/6/2011) MAN0556 (9/21/2007)