Land Pride Pallet Forks PF10 - Manual (Page 8)

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Section 1: Installation
PF10 & PF20 Pallet Forks 319-033M 6/28/11
Table of Contents
Installation
The PF10 and PF20 Pallet Forks are designed for Skid
Steer and Tractor Loader buckets.
!
WARNING
Light weight tractors and some skid steer loaders will require
rear ballast for heavy loads to maintain steering control.
Be sure to consult your Tractor/Skid Steer Operator’s Manual
to determine whether or not to add ballast.
Two Pallet Fork Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Open throat of Pallet Forks by unscrewing swivel
pad (#2) with sliding clamp handle (#1).
2. When possible, attach Pallet Fork to a reinforced
section of the bucket approximately 8 1/2" right of
bucket center. If bucket is equipped with teeth, make
sure Pallet Fork is positioned between the teeth.
3. Slide throat of Pallet Fork onto the bucket floor until
front of bucket is as far forward as possible under the
round bar.
4. Position the other Pallet Fork an equal distance left of
bucket center and slide throat of Pallet Fork onto the
IMPORTANT: The throat opening is designed to
accommodate a variety of bucket sizes and does not
fit tight. Therefore, it is normal for the Pallet Forks to
have some movement around the throat opening
when not under load.
bucket floor until front of bucket is as far forward as
possible under the round bar. If bucket is equipped
with teeth, make sure unit is positioned between the
teeth.
5. Secure Pallet Forks to the bucket by tightening
handles (#1) until swivel pad (#2) is tight against the
bucket floor. Do not overtighten.
Three Pallet Fork Installation
Refer to Figure 1-1:
1. Open throat of Pallet Forks by unscrewing swivel
pad (#2) with sliding clamp handle (#1).
2. Center one of the Pallet Forks in the middle of the
bucket and slide throat of Pallet Fork onto the bucket
floor until front of bucket is as far forward as possible
under the round bar. If bucket is equipped with teeth,
make sure the unit is positioned between the teeth
when sliding it on.
3. Position the other two Pallet Forks an equal distance
(8 1/2" or more) left and right of center fork and slide
throat of Pallet Forks onto the bucket floor until front
of bucket is as far forward under the round bar. If
bucket is equipped with teeth, make sure the Pallet
Forks are positioned between the teeth when sliding
them on.
4. Secure Pallet Forks to the bucket by tightening
sliding clamp handles (#1) until swivel pad (#2) is
tight against the bucket floor. Do not overtighten.
Section 1: Installation
Pallet Fork Installation
Figure 1-1
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Round Bar
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Throat Opening