Bush Hog 3860 QT Compact Loader User Manual


 
12. SUPER PENETRATOR BALE PROBE ATTACHMENT
IMPORTANT: It is not recommended that loader
be detached from tractor with bale probe
attached. Loaders will park safely, however, bale
probe could be damaged during parking. Always
detach loader with bucket or other Factory
approved attachment attached.
CAUTION
WHEN TRANSPORTING A ROUND BALE,
TILT THE BALE PROBE SLIGHTLY BACK
FROM LEVEL AND CARRY THE LOAD IN A
LOW POSITION.
APPROACH, PENETRATE AND TRANS-
PORT ROUND BALES AT SLOW SPEED.
DO NOT LIFT ANYTHING WITH PROBE
EXCEPT ROUND BALES.
NEVER RAISE ROUND BALE TO FULL
HEIGHT WITH BALE PROBE ROLLED
BACK AS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
COULD OCCUR.
TO PREVENT BODILY INJURY, PARK AND
STORE BALE PROBE WITH POINTS
POINTED AGAINST BALE, BUILDING OR
OTHER STABLE OBJECT.
IMPORTANT!
THIS SPEAR IS A HIGH STRENGTH ALLOY-
DROP FORGED STEEL AND SHOULD NOT BE
WELDED OR HEAT TREATED.
IMPORTANT: Maximum load limit on super pene-
trator bale probe is 2,200 pounds.
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.
Install bale probe into tapered sleeve and secure
with 28mm nut. Torque super penetrator nut to 515
ft. lb. Refer to Figure 1. Failure to follow these
instructions could cause damage to probe and void
your warranty.
Figure 1
(1) Super penetrator bale probe.
(2) Tapered sleeve.
(3) Nut, 28mm. Torque super penetrator nut to
515 ft. lb.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
With bale probe attachment level with ground, slowly
probe bale slightly above center. Refer to Figure 2.
2,200 lb Capacity
Figure 2
With all three bale probes completely engaged into
bale, tilt the bale probe attachment slightly back
from level and transport the load in a low position.
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