Specifications

9
Mounting
Please read and understand the following instructions before mounting.
1. Refer to the recommended mounting dimensions for mounting hole locations on various
loader/bucket combinations. Drill twelve 0.56" diameter holes as indicated. Drill two 0.44"
diameter holes into the top of the bucket for the hose clamps. Proper position of the hose
clamps will eliminate interference between the hoses and mechanical linkages during loader
operation. Specific grapple buckets equipped with backing plates and prepunched holes are
also available. See price pages or contact local dealer.
2. Install the quick-tach brackets (item 7, 31), grapple boots (item 6), and backing plates (item 8,
32) onto the bucket with carriage bolts (item 24) and steel lock nuts (item 27). Finger tighten
hardware. NOTE: backing plates must be adapted for all ‘X’ Series buckets as shown.
3. Install uprights (item 4) into boots and brackets with quick-tach pins (item 9) and hair pin clips
(item10). Assemble mainframes (item 3) into the uprights using pins (item 13), bolts (item 23)
and nylon lock nuts (item 26).
4. Support mainframes and install hydraulic cylinders using pins (item 14), bolts (item 23) and
nylon lock nuts (item 26).
5. Assemble elbows (item 17), 44" hoses (item 16), tees (item 18), 72" hoses (item 15) and
hydraulic tips (item 19). Connect hoses to grapple hydraulic kit. Clamp hoses to the top of the
bucket using clamps (item 36), plates (item 35), bolts (item 37), and nuts (item 34). Tyraps
(item 20) have been provided to group hoses. Ensure sufficient clearance during operation.
6. Using bolts (item 22) and steel lock nuts (item 25), assemble the outer tooth weldments
(item 1) and the cross tube (item 2) to the mainframes as shown. Torque bolts to 150 ft-lbs.
7. Adjust the quick-tach bracket and boot locations such that the quick-tach pins can be removed
and installed by hand. Slots have been provided for adjustment. Torque bolts to 75 ft-lbs.
8. Attach remaining teeth (item1) to the cross tube (item 2) using u-bolts (item 21) and steel lock
nuts (item 25). Position teeth as required. Avoid interferences with bucket tines (if equipped).
Torque bolts to 150 ft-lbs.
9. Attach the cable (item 11) to the mainframe using cable clamps (item 12). See clamp and cable
information for proper assembly.
10. Apply grease to all pivots as indicated by grease symbols.
11. Completely raise and lower the loader and fully dump and rollback the bucket while the
grapple remains in an opened and closed position. Ensure that the loader and grapple operate
properly. Verify that all hoses are routed and tied appropriately to avoid rubbing or pinching
during operation.