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Allow for additional length of loader and bale on tractor while turning.
Never allow anyone to walk or work under a raised loader. Do not use loader for a work platform. Do not lift or
carry anyone on loader or in bucket or on attachment.
Be sure that people, livestock, or pets are not standing near the machine while operating.
Set both front and rear tractor wheels wide for increased stability.
ALWAYS lower loader to the ground or block securely before performing any maintenance work.
Avoid excessive speed during operation.
ALWAYS lower spear points to the ground when parking tractor. Raised spear points could cause injury to
people or livestock.
Always shut off tractor and shift to “Park” or set brakes when leaving tractor. Always lower bucket or attachment
to ground. Remove key when leaving tractor unattended.
Before operating equipment: if you have any questions regarding the proper assembly or operation, contact
your dealer or representative.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATIONAL SAFETY (continued)
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be careful when changing
directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes. Avoid operation on steep slopes.
When using a unit, a minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels. Without
this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death.The weight may be attained with a front end
loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires of front tractor weights. When attaining a minimum 20% of tractor
and equipment weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the ROPS weight certification.Weigh the trac-
tor and equipment. Do not guess or estimate!
Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
OPERATION (continued)
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NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may
exceed the lifting capacity of spear and loader. Damage
to spear or loader may occur. Not covered under
warranty.
NOTE: Soft center bales will tend to droop after being
lifted by a single spear. Placing the spear in a lower
position in the bale will allow for more lifting height and
lessen the load on the stabilizer spears.
WARNING!
■ Never exceed the lift capacity of the tractor-loader
used with the spear attachment.
■ A heavy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the rear of the tractor is properly
counter-balanced with weights or a bale. Always
drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable
tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over,
causing injury or death.
CAUTION!
Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to max-
imum height.
HANDLING ALL BALES:
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES
ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. REMEMBER –
FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
When stacking hay bales or loading vehicles, make
sure you are operating in an area AWAY FROM OVER-
HEAD WIRES.
NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may
exceed the lifting capacity of spear and loader. Damage
to spear or loader may occur. Not covered under
warranty.
DANGER!
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is
raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is
made.
Do not leave the operator’s seat if any part of the
tractor or implement contacts electric lines.
CAUTION!
NEVER LET ANYONE CLIMB ON STACKED ROUND
HAY BALES!
RECT
ANGULAR BALES:
Using the bucket tilt cylinders, adjust the angle of the
spear(s) so they are parallel with the center of the hay
bale. Center the spears with the width of the bale.
With the power unit, push the spear(s) into the large
hay bale. Make sure you have penetrated the hay bale far
enough so the bale doesn’t want to come off the end of
the spear(s). If, when you initially pick the bale up, it tends
to droop forward, this would indicate you have not pene-
trated the bale far enough.
Tilt the ends of the spear(s) upward (about 15-20
degrees) when transporting the hay bales. This will
reduce any tendency for the bale to slide off the spear(s)
while being transported.
When you have placed the hay bale in the desired loca-
tion, it is recommended to tilt the spear ends slightly
downward (5-7 degrees) so as you pull away from the
bale it will slide off the spear(s) more easily. Different
location and circumstances will determine the best with-
draw angle to use.
NOTE: Optional bolt-on uprights are available to trans-
port two rectangular bales at a time (see page 23). Order
#831095 (one pair of uprights).
NOTE: Always make sure bale spear fully penetrates the
bale. Partial penetration locates all the weight of the bale
on the outer end and can damage spear.
WARNING!
NEVER try to handle two rectangular bales at once
without the 831095 optional bolt-on uprights
installed. Failure to use the uprights can allow the
top bale to roll back when loader is raised, causing
serious injury or death.