Anderson M-115 User manual

Owner’s Manual for
Log Loader ANDERSON
M-115
On a R-Flex 410 Trailer

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1 Our ANDERSON Warranty
ANDERSON’S WARRANTY FORM
Warranty form that has to be complete and
return as soon as possible
Please fill out this warranty form with the informations about your new
machine and send it by fax or by mail.
This form has to be complete
within 15 days after delivery to valide your warranty . ( please print)
Type of machine : _________________________________________________
Model : _________________________________________________________
Options : _______________________________________________________
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Serial number : ___________________________________________________
Purchase date : ___________________________________________________
Buyer’s name : ___________________________________________________
Address : ________________________________________________________
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Phone number : ___________________________________________________
Dealer’s name : ___________________________________________________
Saleman’s name : _________________________________________________
Saleman’s address : _______________________________________________
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Phone number : __________________________________________________
Saleman’s signature : ____________________________
Buyer’s signature : ____________________________
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Toll Free : 1-888-833-2952

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From :____________
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To : ANDERSON MACHINERY
5125 rue de la Plaisance
Chesterville (Québec)
CANADA G0P 1J0

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Congratulations!
You have just purchased an Anderson M-115 log loader.
This quality built machine was specially designed to handle and
transport wooden logs behind a small tractor. The
M-115 adapts perfectly for selective forest cutting or
any other similar type job. Simply add the optional
bucket and dumping bin to transport earth, gravel, etc.
This agricultural forestry machine has been manufactured with great care
in our own manufacturing plant. The M-115 will give you many years of great
reliable service. The majority of our machine parts have been designed with the
use of very specific computer software. Many of the parts have been laser cut
and shaped by our team based upon the highest industry standards. Our
detailed warranty policy is explained in Chapter 1.
Read this Guide ! This technical manual is a practical guide for safety
precautions and maintenance for your Anderson log loader. To help you handle
all possible scenarios we strongly suggest that you thorouthly read this manual.
This manual will be very useful if a problem occurs or for when you need to
install or order any replacement parts.

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User Guide Summary :
1 Ourwarranty. p.2-7
 Important : Please return the half page registration on page 3 .
2 M-115 Log Loader General Characteristics:
2.1 BasicComponents: p.8-9
2.2 Hydraulic Control : The Joysticks. p. 9
2.3 Weight, Dimensions and Capacity : p. 10
2.4 Optional Material :
2.4.1The optional hydraulic power unit: p. 10
2.4.2Optional #400 Winch : p.10
2.4.3Optional Loader Bucket : p.11
2.4.4Installation of the Dumping Bin : p.11
2.4.5The Auger Option : p.11
3 SafetyGuidelines: p.12-13
4Troubleshooting and Maintenance : A few problems with their solutions: p. 14 -17

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1 Our ANDERSON Warranty (continues).
1.1 6 MONTH Warranty
If your ANDERSON loader fails to operate properly due to a
defective design, material, manufacturing, or assembling within one
year following the date of purchase we at ANDERSON will repair
free of charge your machine.
1.2 Registration and Documents :
Please complete the previous page with all information
concerning your machine and send it in to us within 15 days
folowing the purchase date to register your warranty. Keep your
original sales slip or a photocopy. Please refer to the information
on page 5 when you order parts, for any questions on the
operating procedure of your loader or any questions you might
have concerning your warranty. Whenever you contact us either by mail or fax you must complete the form from
page 5 and summarize a clear concise description of the problem.
1.3 Troubleshooting :
Your satisfaction is a priority for both your dealer and us. Normally all problems concerning our products
are taken care off by the dealer’s service department. Please follow the following steps only if you are still not
satisfied with the dealer’s solution :
1.3.1 – First, let it be understood that our guarantee will be void if your machine has been
modified without our authorization. Let it be also understood that we are the ONLY ones to determine
the cause of the problem or how the machine was broken. Please note that all repairs MUST be
authorized before hand to ensure that your machine will be covered by our warranty.
1.3.2 – If your problem has already been treated by your dealer’s service department and you are
not satisfied please contact one of the managers within that dealership. In most cases your problem with
the machine can be solved at this level.
1.3.3 – If you are still not satisfied with the solution after following the above procedure please
contact us directly.
ANDERSON MACHINERY Telephone : [phone]
5125 rue de la Plaisance Toll free : 1- 888- 833-2952
Chesterville (Québec) Fax : [phone]
CANADA G0P 1J0
Email [email protected]
1.3.4 – After we have reviewed all aspects of the problem we
will rapidly communicate our decision to you, and if applicable any new
steps to resolve this situation. But in all likely-hood it is very probable
that your problem will be solved at your dealer with his team and
specialized equipment. We strongly suggest that if you need any kind of help it is very important that
your first contact should be at your dealer with your saleman.
Anderson’s
Warranty

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1.4 Modifications : Given that our company’s desire is to always improve our products our company
reserves the right to modify its machines, their characteristics, and their parts at any time without any advance
notice or obligation.
Thank you for trusting us,Dany Poisson, president
AndersonMachinery

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2 M-115 Loader General Characteristics
2.1 Model M-115 Basic Components :
This loader could be connected to a small or compact tractor and it can be operated using the tractor’s
hydraulic system. If your tractor is equipped to handle this loader we can supply the necessary part you will need
to make this connection. Please note that the recommended oil flow must be between 5 to 8 GPM (22.5 to 36
liters/minute). Keeping all fittings and connections clean whenver you are servicing them is strongly recommend,
for this will help you avoid many problems. Check to make sure that all hoses are well placed so that they will
not twist, kink, or wear during operation.
Our Loader is composed primarily with a mast, a lifting extending boom, and a grapple. These units are
all installed on an Anderson R-Flex 410 tandem trailer. This trailer has a width of 64 inches (1.65m) and a
structutural extendable length of 11 feet 6 inches (3.50m). This trailer can handle wooden logs up to 12 feet in
length (3.66m). There are retaining posts on each side to hold the load, and a solid metal guard that protects
the mast and the operator in front.
This loader connects to a tractor with a pivoting draw bar. The control valve is situated above the draw bar and
it has 5 basic lever controls. More detailed operating instructions are available on the next page (point 2.2). One
or two extra lever controls can be added to the front of this control valve assembly based upon the optional
equipment added (point 2.4, page 10-11).
Installed behind the control valve is the vertical rotating mast which is connected to a horizontal lifting
arm composed of two parts. The 1st part is the primary boom which is connected to the secondary boom (stick).
The 2nd part includes the rotating grapple and the rotor which are connected to the secondary boom (stick). The
maximum reach of the boom is 9 feet 6 inches. (2.9m). Stabilizing legs with cylinders are installed on each side
of the mast to ensure that the loader is well balanced and stable during machine operation. A grid is installed on
the front part of the trailer to support the load and at the same time protect the operator.
The Tandem Axle is bolted to the central beam of the trailer.
ROTO
R
PRIMARY BOOM
CONTROL VALVE
SECONDARY BOOM
MAST
TANDEM AXLE
GRAPPLE
STABILIZERS
DRAW BA
R
GRID

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2Loader M-115 General Characteristics(continues).
2.1 Basic Components (continued) :
Moving the standard (non hydraulic) tandem axle: When the loader is
empty you can manually move forward or backward the tandem axle by 4 inches
(10.16cm) by taking out the bolt that connects it to the central beam. Once you
move the axle you will need to put the bolt back in place. This operation is done to
better balance the load between the tractor and the loader.
2.2 Control valve :
A total of 5 basic levers are available for the operator when he is operating
the unit. There are 2 multi purpose joysticks in the front and 3 simple levers behind.
For the 3 back levers group, the left and right levers will lower and raise the left and
right stabilizing legs. The central lever will open and close the grapple.
The right multi purpose joystick controls the primary boom (up down
movement) and the grapple rotation (left right movement). The left multi purpose
joystick controls the secondary boom (up down movement) and the central mast
rotation (left right movement).
Control box schematic
Leg left Grapple - open/close Leg Right
Mast Grapple
Rotation Rotation
(or bucket optional)
Secondary (stick) Primary boom
Boom
Cold weather operation : It is important to let the unit (or tractor) idle for a few minutes before
activating the joysticks. Following this procedure will ensure sure that you will allow the oil to warm up and
circulate freely throughout all components for a few extra minutes to stabilize the oil temperature before
operating your machine with a load.
At all times you must AVOID moving the boom at full speed out to full extension. This sudden operation
can seriously damage the machine.
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