16. GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Refer to pages 29 & 30 for instruc- tions concerning Installing Attachment to Quick Draw Latch Attach.

IMPORTANT: Refer to page 31 for instructions concerning Removing Attachment from Quick Draw Latch Attach.

A four tine, two cylinder grapple is available to fit 3860 QT bucket widths of 72, 84, 96 and 102 inches.

The bucket grapple is useful for picking up loose hay or roughage out of stacks, stacking and transporting hay bales, carrying silage, and cleaning up brush. Refer to Figure 1.

Figure 1

NOTE: Optional extended length grapple tines are available on some grapple/bucket configura- tions. Contact Factory for further information.

Install right and left hand grapple pedestal to bucket back using 5/8" x 5-1/2" carriage bolts, flatwashers, and nuts. Install pedestal support using 1/2" x 5-1/2" bolts, flatwashers, and nuts. DO NOT TIGHTEN. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 2

If your bucket has not been pre-drilled at the factory, then you must mark center line of pedestal support slots and center punch. Remove pedestal assembly and drill 9/16" holes 4 places. Reinstall pedestals. Refer to Figure 3.

Figure 3

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Bush Hog 3860 QT manual Grapple Attachment