Koyker GRAPPLE FORK 400 Manual de usuario
OWNERS MANUAL
MANUAL NO. 657456
400-500-600 LOADER
GRAPPLE FORK
IMPORTANT – KOYKER
DEALER
BE SURE THIS MANUAL IS GIVEN TO THE
PURCHASER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
KOYKER MANUFACTURING CO., P.O. BOX 409
LENNOX, SD 570 9
12/15/00
CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 2 - 5
Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Inspection, Lubrication, and Maintenance...................................................................................... 7
Grapple Parts iagram – 400-500-600 ............................................................................................ 8
Grapple Parts List – 400-500-600.................................................................................................... 9
Installation Instructions – 400-500-600 .......................................................................................... 10
Hydraulic Parts List – 400-600 ....................................................................................................... 11
Hydraulic Parts iagram – 400-600 ............................................................................................... 12
Installation Instructions; Hydraulics – 400-600.............................................................................. 13
Hydraulic Parts List – 500 .............................................................................................................. 14
Hydraulic Parts iagram – 500....................................................................................................... 15
Installation Instructions; Hydraulics – 500 ..................................................................................... .16
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Cylinder Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 18
Hydraulic Cylinder Information ..................................................................................................... 19
3” Cylinder Service Kit................................................................................................................... 20
Cylinder Parts List and iagram..................................................................................................... 21
Piston and Gland iagram .............................................................................................................. 22
INTRODUCTION
For years, Koyker Manufacturing Company of Lennox, South akota, has provided the farm loader
industry with innovative ideas for a more efficient and dependable means of material handling. Now, with
the increasing popularity of the MFW (Mechanical Front Wheel rive) tractors, Koyker has again met
the challenge and provided the market with loaders and attachments that will allow the efficient use of
these tractors in material handling. The KOYKER Grapple Fork provides you with state-of-the-art design
and innovation for your material handling chores.
Features such as quality construction, ease of maintenance, and high performance operating capacities, all
at a low price, make the Grapple Fork one of the most efficient loaders ever. With proper care and
handling, it will provide many years of dependable service.
This manual is designed to provide you with important information regarding the Grapple Fork. Our
sincere intent, in providing this manual, is to help you or those involved better understand the machine and
to prevent accidents.
Should you have any questions, comments, improvements, or suggestions regarding the contents of any of
the manuals provided, please contact Koyker Manufacturing Company at your earliest convenience.
We care about your safety!
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SAFETY ALERT SYM OL
The symbol shown below is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety.
Watch for this symbol it points out important safety precautions. It means ATTENTION! ecome Alert!
Your Personal Safety Is Involved!
Read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazar dous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation that, if not avoided, could r esult in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazar dous situation that, if not avoided may r esult in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING!
Anyone who will operate or work around a front-end loader should first read this
manual.
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SAFETY
Improper use of a loader can cause serious injury or death. The following safety precautions, and those
given on the tractor mount installation instructions, should be thoroughly understood before attempting to
operate this machine.
EFORE OPERATING:
Carefully study and understand this manual, the specific tractor mount instructions, and the
attachment (s) manual (s).
Prior to operation, inspect the loader for system leaks and damaged, missing, or malfunctioning
components in an effort to avoid the possibility of a dangerous failure involving structural
members or hydraulic system components.
Be certain any repairs necessary are completed prior to loader operation.
Follow recommended maintenance procedures and precautions on Page 7.
Completely familiarize yourself and others involved with the operation of the hydraulic control
valve before operating the loader.
Be certain all bystanders are clear of the machine and operation area prior to operation.
It may be necessary to add wheel ballast or rear weights as recommended by the tractor
manufacturer to maintain stability of the machine to prevent tipping or upset which could result in
serious injury or death. See mounting instructions for specific information.
It is recommended that both front and rear wheel treads be set to the widest recommended width to
prevent tipping or upset which could result in serious injury or death.
This loader is designed for farm type operations such as snow removal, barn and feedlot cleaning
or light grading and digging. It’s design is NOT intended for commercial and /or industrial use.
DURING OPERATION:
Never operate the machine other than from the tractor operator’s seat.
Be sure operating area is clear of others during machine operations.
Never lift, hoist, or carry humans in the bucket or on any portion of the loader or loader
attachments. Failure to heed, may result in serious injury or death.
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SAFETY CONTINUED
Transport the machine load at the slowest speed possible and with the loader boom at the lowest
transport position to avoid tipping or upsetting, which may result in serious injury or death.
Be extremely careful when working on inclines or near loose fill, rocks, and holes as they can cause
tipping or upsetting which may result in serious injury or death.
Be certain to avoid overhead electrical wires when operating loader. Contact with power lines may
cause serious injury or death.
Avoid sudden stops when lowering or lifting the loader boom to prevent loss of control over the
machine and/or load, which may result in serious injury or death.
Use maximum ballast and the widest recommended wheel setting on your tractor when handling
large, round bales or large shiftable loads.
Never attempt to ram with the bucket at high speed or full tractor power. Sudden impact may result
in structural failure and possible serious injury or death.
Never adjust or perform maintenance on the loader or tractor with the unit in motion, or without
power source locked out.
Never get under bucket or lift arms or reach through the lift arms or bucket linkage when the loader
is in operation. Inadvertent movement may cause serious injury or death.
FOLLOWING OPERATION:
Whenever machine is not in operation, lower the loader boom and set the tractor brakes, disengage
drive, shut the engine off, and remove the ignition key before dismounting the tractor.
If loader is to be disengaged from tractor, be sure that loader is securely supported on a hard, level
surface and that the stand is securely engaged. Be certain all connections between tractor and
loader are free before disengaging.
TRANSPORTING:
Use safety lights and SMV emblem in addition to whatever local codes require when equipment is
being transported on the road or highway. Check with proper authorities for legal limitations.
Transport all loads at a slow and safe speed.
Carry the load as low as possible and maintain adequate visibility and good round clearance at all
times.
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SAFETY CONTINUED
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE:
Carefully review, understand, and follow the “maintenance” section in this owners manual before
attempting to service loader.
Lower the bucket or attachment to the ground, shut off tractor engine, and relieve pressure in the
hydraulic system before adjusting, lubricating, or servicing the loader.
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the skin. Never use body to check for hydrau-
lic leaks. Use cardboard when checking for leaks. See Fig. 1-1. Relieve hydraulic pressure before dis
conecting any hydraulic line. Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, lower the loader and attachments. Lock out the hydraulic
supply and relieve all hydraulic pressure.
REMEM ER:
1. Move Slowly!
2. Always use care and common sense!
3. Be careful for your own sake and for that of others!
FIG. 1-1
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WARNING:
Never allow anyone to operate the Grapple Fork until they have carefully reviewed
and understood this owner’s manual.
OPERATING THE GRAPPLE FORK:
With the forks fully opened, approach and enter the pile slowly.
Adjust attachment tilt as necessary.
After entering the pile, slowly close the grapple and roll attachment back.
Raise loader only enough to permit maneuvering
Before moving, carefully check for hazards and/or obstructions.
Never lift off center.
Be certain material cannot fall or spill out on tractor when raised. Keep clear of overhead
obstructions such as trees, limbs, or power lines when raising the loader and grapple fork.
Never lift higher than required. Travel with load at lowest position.
NEVER attempt to operate the loader or grapple for k with unauthor ized or untrained
persons near.
OPERATION
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LOADER INSPECTION, LU RICATION, AND
MAINTENANCE
Lower the bucket to the ground, shut off tractor engine, and relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system
before adjusting, lubricating, or servicing the loader.
Inspect all pins and grease fittings before each use and lubricate with heavy duty grease as indicated in this
manual.
Periodically check all bolts for looseness and retorque if necessary
Before storage, be certain all hydraulic cylinders are fully collapsed so that the rod will not be exposed to
the elements or damaged.
Be certain hydraulic system remains sealed at all times to prevent inclusion contaminants.
Check and maintain an adequate fluid level in the tractor reservoir prior to use.
Inspect all hydraulic system hoses and fittings. Replace prior to further operation if damaged.
WARNING:
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate the skin. Never use body to
check for hydraulic leaks. Use cardboard when checking for leaks. See Fig. 1.
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting any hydraulic line. Failure
to heed may result in serious injury or death.
FIG. 1-1
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GRAPPLE FORK PARTS DIAGRAM 400-500-600
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