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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
All equipment is potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who
recognizes potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
When the use of hand tools is required to perform any part of assembly, installation, adjustment, maintaining,
repairing, removal, or moving the implement, be sure the tools used are designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer for that specific task.
Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, disengage the PTO, lower implement or loader (or if
working underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, relieve all hydraulic pressure, set the
brakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy components during assembly, installation, removal, or
moving of the implement.
Never place any part of your body where it would be in danger if movement should occur during assembly,
installation, operation, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely. Never depend on hydraulic system to keep
implement in raised position.
Do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight limitations of the loader.
A heavy load can cause instability of the tractor. Use extreme care during travel. Slow down on turns and
watch out for bumps. The tractor may need front counter-weights to counter-balance the weight of the loader
and load. An unstable tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or death.
Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating equipment.
Consult your doctor about operating machinery while taking prescription medications.
Do not allow others to ride on the tractor with an operator. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by
foreign objects or being thrown off. Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in unsafe operation. Never
allow anyone to ride on the implement!
Before you operate any equipment, check over all pins, bolts and connections to be sure all are securely in
place. Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.
Beware of low electrical wires when loader is raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is made.
Never allow children to operate or be around tractor or implement.
Allow for additional length of implement and bale on tractor while turning.
Keep alert and watch the rear as well as the front when working.
OPERATION
Make sure all operators have read all the safety
warnings and precautions in this manual and those in the
tractor operator’s manual.
Be sure tractor is properly counterbalanced with
weights before attempting to lift any load with the HHU-
2045 Attachment.
If you are handling bales with both the front end loader
and the 3 pt. hitch on the tractor, always load the 3 pt.
attachment first and unload last.
The Hay Handler/Unroller can be tilted within a wide
range by choosing one of three (3) hole positions in the
mast and by adjusting the top link. This adjustment range
allows you to vary the height so that the clamp arm can
be raised to best handle your size bales.
Before attempting to move or unroll a large round hay
bale, examine the bale and determine which way the
bale is wrapped. The bale needs to be gripped so it will
unroll from the bottom as it is rolled forward on the
ground.
Position your tractor square with the bale and open the
clamp arms all the way. Back the tractor until the spike
spinners are close to the center of the bale. Bales should
be gripped at the center of the ends of the bale only.
Close the clamp arms until the bale is gripped securely
between the two spike spinner assemblies and raise the
tractor’s 3 pt. hitch.
The bale is ready for transport.
NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may
exceed the lifting capacity of HHU-2045 implement.
Damage to implement may occur. Not covered under
warranty.
UNROLLING HAY BALE
The Hay Handler/Unroller allows you to change your
feeding area and eliminate the manure piles that can
occur when using hay feeders.
You can control how much hay is fed to eliminate waste.
Feed only an amount of hay that the cattle will clean up
in one feeding. You may need to experiment with the
amount for a few days to establish the correct amount.
Allow for badly damaged or weathered hay.
By unrolling the hay in a long ribbon, all cattle have an
equal opportunity to eat and the cattle are in a line for
easy examination.
Before unrolling the bale, it is necessary to remove the
twine or netting from the bale.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically lubricate all pivot points and spinner
assemblies with a good grade of grease.
Check all bolts to make sure they are properly tight-
ened.
Check hydraulic hoses and fittings for leaks and replace
or tighten as necessary. Make sure hoses are not being
pinched or chafed by movement of unit or 3 pt. hitch
linkage.
Replace safety decals if damaged or missing.
When storing the Hay Handler/Unroller, keep the main
frame off the ground. This will make hook-up to the
tractor easier.
To unroll the bale, simply lower the bale to the ground
and drive forward slowly. It may be necessary to contin-
ue lowering the bale to keep it in contact with the ground.
Keep a lookout forward to avoid any obstacles or
livestock that might be in the way.
When you have unrolled the amount of hay you want to
feed, raise the 3 pt. hitch and the bale will stop unrolling
any hay. Drive the unit outside the feeding area and the
bale may be released for feeding the remainder at a later
time.
CAUTION!
A heavy load can cause your tractor to tip over.
When moving heavy loads, keep the load low, go
slowly around turns, and be sure front of the tractor
is properly counterbalanced with weights.
CAUTION!
Make sure brakes are securely set before getting off
the tractor. NEVER place any part of your body under
the raised bale when removing twine or netting from
the bale.
CAUTION!
When moving large round hay bales to a storage
area – make sure storage area you select is level and
that the hay bale will not roll when released. A rolling
hay bale is dangerous and could cause injury or
death.
CAUTION!
Never operate the Hay Handler/Unroller when
anyone is within 10’ of the tractor or Hay Handler/
Unroller.
CAUTION!
Be careful when backing up with a bale on the back
of the tractor. Remember – visibility is limited. Check
area carefully before backing.