Product Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
• Before each use make a thorough visual check of
the front end scoop for any bolts and nuts which may
have loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
CLEANING
• After each use, clean off any dirt and debris from the
scoop bucket lift frame.
• Before storing at the end of each season, rinse off
the scoop bucket and scoop lift frame. Allow to dry
thoroughly. Paint any exposed metal surfaces to
protect from rust.
• Store in a clean, dry area.
LUBRICATION
• Lightly oil all pivot points on the scoop lift mechanism.
• Lightly oil the surface on the scoop bucket where the
attachment lift frame pivots.
• Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assemblies on the lift handle and dump handle.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Scoop won't lock into
raised/transport position.
Scoop bucket won't lock into level
position after dumping.
Lift handle trigger won't release
scoop from the transport position.
Dump handle trigger won't
release bucket to dump.
Bucket is becoming more difficult
to tilt up or down.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Frame is hitting tilt stop
brackets.
1. Dump control pin does not align
with the tilt bracket.
1. Index rod is jamming.
2. Lift cable is not adjusted properly.
1. Dump control cable is not adjusted
properly.
2. Pin stop bracket is not adjusted
properly side to side.
1. Debris is lodged between bucket
assembly and lift frame.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides
2. Adjust the tilt stop brackets as
instructed on page 15.
1. Adjust the tilt bracket and lift straps as
instructed on page 15.
2. Adjust the stop bolt as instructed on
page 15.
1. Apply grease to the bottom slot in the
lift bracket, where the index rod slides.
2. Adjust cable nuts as instructed on page
10.
1. Adjust parts as instructed in step 17 on
page 11.
2. Adjust parts as instructed in step 25 on
page 14.
1. Remove all debris from between the
bucket assembly and the lift frame.