Farm Star T-1500 - Manual (Page 11)

INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
The clamp-on loader bucket attachments provide a means
of leaving the bucket on your tractor loader and easily
converting the loader to handle large, round bales.
The attachments are easily installed or removed from
your front loader in minutes. A chain and turnbuckle
provide a secure, easy means of clamping the attachment to
your loader bucket.
On double spear model BBSF-2535, always insert
spears into the bale – NEVER unde r the bale. Failure
to insert spears into bale can allow bale to roll back
when loader is raised, causing serious injury or death.
Clamp-on bucket attachments hold the load in front of
the loader bucket. The loader must have a lift capacity
1000 lbs. Greater than the weight of the bale to be
handled. If the loader does NOT have this capacity,
then an attachment that requires the removal of the
bucket should be considered.
NOTE: The maximum load for the attachments is as
follows:
BBS-1560 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1500 lbs.
BBSF- 1565 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 lbs.
BBSF- 2535 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 lbs.
T-1500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 lbs.
TRACTOR AND LOADER
REQUIREMENTS AND
PREPARATION
The use of any loader attachment is NOT
recommended on tractors with a tricycle wheel
arrangement. Tricycle type tractors are unstable for
front loader use.
It is recommended that tractors be equipped with a
rollover protective structure (ROPS) or cab.
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WARNING!
The required size of the tractor and front loader will be
determined by the size and weight of the bales to be
handled.
Remember, high moisture hay (silage) bales are very
heavy in relation to similar size dry hay bales.
Always use a tractor and front loader large enough to
safely handle your bales.
Check your tractor and front loader to make sure they
are in good working condition. Check all frame
mounting bolts to make sure they are tight.
Loaders that attach to the tractor frame rails should
have a cross-tie installed for stability.
Check the hydraulic system. Be sure the tractor
hydraulic oil and filter have been serviced according to
the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations.
Be sure your tractor is in good condition. Read all the
safety precautions and make sure all tractor operators
are familiar with the safety rules of operation.
A he avy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the front or rear of the tractor is
properly counter-balanced with weights. Always
drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable
tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over,
causing injury or death.
Do not exceed the maximum recommended large
round bale weight listed for each of the loader spear
models. Damage to the equipment or serious personal
injury could result.
ASSEMBLY
Check your loader to make sure it is in good working
order.
Refer to the exploded parts views in this manual for
proper orientation of the chain, bolt, and washer.
Install the chain on the clamp-on attachment with the
½” hex bolt and locknut provided. Make sure that the flat
washer is next to the chain link to provide more support
for the chain.
Install the turnbuckle on the bucket attachment with the
pin and cotter pins. Check the turnbuckle to make sure
that it operates easily. Spreading some grease on the
threads will help insure that it will remain free and easy
to use.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
CAUTION!