FFC LAF2501 Product manual

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MANUAL
BALEGRAPPLE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 3
SERIAL NUMBER ..................................................................................................... 3
OWNER AND OPERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY STATEMENTS ................................................................................. 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................... 4-7
SAFETY SIGNS ............................................................................................. 8-9
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 10-11
MOUNTING ............................................................................................................... 12-14
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION .................................................................................... 15
OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 16
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 17
PARTS ILLUSTRATION ............................................................................................ 18
PARTS LIST .............................................................................................................. 19
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS ILLUSTRATION & LIST ....................................... 20
WARRANTY .............................................................................................................. i

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a new FFC Bale Grapple. This product has been designed and
built to close on and hold items in a loader bucket. You or any other person who will be assembling,
operating, maintaining, or working with this product are required to read and completely understand
the information and instructions contained in this manual. If anyone does not fully understand every
part of this manual, please obtain further assistance by contacting the dealer from which this product
was purchased or by contacting FFC at the telephone number or address listed on the cover of this
manual. Keep this manual available for reference whenever this product is being handled or used.
Provide this manual to any new owners and/or operators.
This manual covers model: LAF2501.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this manual is to assist in assembling, mounting, operating, and maintaining your
attachment. Read this manual carefully to obtain valuable information and instructions that will help
you achieve years of safe and dependable service.
The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to possible
engineering and/or production changes, this product may vary slightly in detail. FFC reserves the
right to redesign and/or change components as may be necessary without notification to anyone.
Throughout this manual, references may be made to:
Prime Mover The engine-driven machine to which this product must be attached.
Right, Left, Front,
Rear Directions that are determined in relation to the operator of the equipment when seated in the normal operation position.
IMPORTANT Precautions that must be followed to prevent substandard performance.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always refer to the model and serial number when ordering parts or requesting information from your
dealer. See Safety Signs section for the location of the serial number plate for this product.
Reference Information
Model Number Prime Mover Make & Model
Serial Number Loader Model
Date Purchased Loader Serial Number

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SAFETY STATEMENTS
THIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR WITH A WARNING WORD THROUGHOUT THIS
MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
DANGER THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH WILL
RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
WARNING THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
COULD RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
CAUTION THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE MINOR INJURY COULD RESULT IF
THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
NOTICE NOTICE INDICATES A PROPERTY DAMAGE MESSAGE.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! READ MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment could result in
serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel should read this manual,
as well as all manuals related to this equipment and the prime mover thoroughly
before beginning installation, operation, or maintenance. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE PRIME MOVER'S MANUAL(S).
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS
Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or
working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws,
and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work
practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or
operating this equipment.
KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
Know your equipment’s capabilities, dimensions and operations before operating.
Visually inspect your equipment before you start, and never operate equipment that
is not in proper working order with all safety devices intact. Check all hardware to
ensure it is tight. Make certain that all locking pins, latches, and connection devices
are properly installed and secured. Remove and replace any damaged, fatigued, or
excessively worn parts. Make certain all safety decals are in place and are legible.
Keep decals clean, and replace them if they become worn and hard to read.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS
Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles or a face shield when driving pins in or
out, or when any operation causes dust, flying debris, or any other hazardous material.
WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT
Do not work under raised booms without supporting them. Do not use support
material made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels or any other material that
could suddenly collapse or shift positions. Make sure support material is solid, not
decayed, warped, twisted, or tapered. Lower booms to ground level or onto blocks.
Lower booms and attachments to the ground before leaving the cab or operator’s
station.
WARNING! USE CARE WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or
death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible. Before connecting or
disconnecting hydraulic hoses, read your prime movers operator’s manual for detailed
instructions on connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses or fittings.
• Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away as
possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may develop
gangrene or other permanent disabilities.
• If injured by injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar with
this type of injury, ask him to research immediately to determine proper treatment.
• Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a sound piece of cardboard or
wood when searching for hydraulic leaks. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!
SEE ILLUSTRATION.
CARDBOARD
HYDRAULIC HOSE
OR FITTING
MAGNIFYING GLASS

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE OR ATTACHMENTS
Modifications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the function,
safety, life, and performance of the attachment. When making repairs, use only the
manufacturer’s genuine parts, following authorized instructions. Other parts may be
substandard in fit and quality. Never modify any ROPS (Roll Over Protection Structure)
or FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) equipment or device. Any modifications
must be authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
WARNING! SAFELY MAINTAIN AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT
• Do not wear loose clothing, or any accessories that can catch in moving parts.
If you have long hair, cover or secure it so that it does not become entangled in
the equipment.
• Work on a level surface in a well-lit area.
• Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools.
• Use the correct tool for the job at hand. Make sure they are in good condition
for the task required.
• Wear the protective equipment specified by the tool manufacturer.
WARNING! SAFELY OPERATE EQUIPMENT
Do not operate equipment until you are completely trained by a qualified operator in
how to use the controls, know its capabilities, dimensions, and all safety requirements.
See your machine's manual for these instructions.
• Keep all step plates, grab bars, pedals, and controls free of dirt, grease,
debris, and oil.
• Never allow anyone to be around the equipment when it is operating.
• Do not allow riders on the attachment or the prime mover.
• Do not operate the equipment from anywhere other than the correct operators
position.
• Never leave equipment unattended with the engine running or with this attachment
in a raised position.
• Do not alter or remove any safety feature from the prime mover or this attachment.
• Know your work site safety rules as well as traffic rules and flow. When in
doubt on any safety issue, contact your supervisor or safety coordinator for an
explanation.
WARNING! KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE
Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment will clear them.
When digging, call your local utilities for location of buried utility lines, gas, water, and
sewer, as well as any other hazard you may encounter.

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EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION! Obey all the safety instructions listed in this section and throughout
this manual. Failure to obey instructions in this section may result in
personal injury.
•Never leave the grapple open when this product is not in use.

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SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
The diagram on this page shows the location of the decals used of the FFC Bale Grapple. The
decals are identified by their part numbers, with reductions of the actual decals located on the following
page. Use this information to order replacements for lost or damaged decals. Be sure to read all
decals before operating the attachment. They contain information you nee to know for both safety and
product longevity.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Keep all safety signs clean and legible.
• Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety signs.
• Replacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached.
• Safety signs are available, free of charge, from your dealer or from FFC.
PLACEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY SIGNS
1. Clean the area of application with non-flammable solvent, and then wash the same
area with soap and water.
2. Allow the surface to fully dry.
3. Remove the backing from the safety sign, exposing the adhesive surface.
4. Apply the safety sign to the position shown in the diagram above and smooth out
any bubbles.
RDL3125
50-0724
40150
50-0737
50-0724 50-0737
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PART # 40150
WARNING! READ MANUAL
PART # 50-0724
WARNING! HIGH PRESSURE FLUID
PART # 50-0737
WARNING! PINCH POINT
PART # RDL3125
WARNING! CRUSH HAZARD

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PRIME MOVER/LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT Exceeding any of the maximum recommended prime mover/loader specifications
CAN result in damage to this product and
WILL void all FFC warranties.
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
Hydraulic Pressure Output 4,000 psi. maximum
Rear Ballast As required to maintain full prime mover stability.
(Note the shipping weight of your model, then see
the operator’s manual(s) for your prime mover and
loader, and quick attach for ballasting needs.)
ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Number Overall Width Overall Height Overall Depth Shipping Weight
Open* Closed* Open Closed
LAF2501 67.69" 84.37" 56.25" 64.88" 47.69" 380 lbs.
All replacement hydraulic hoses and fittings must have a minimum rated working pressure of 4,000 psi.
*NOTE: These dimensions are from the base of the bucket.

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BOLT TORQUE
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLES
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given. Always use grade 5 or better when replacing bolts.
SAE BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The following torque values are for use with extreme pressure lubricants, plating or hard washer
applications Increase torque 15% when using hardware that is unplated and either dry or lubricated with
engine oil.
Bolt Size
SAE GRADE 5 TORQUE SAE GRADE 8 TORQUE
Pounds Feet Newton-Meters Pounds Feet Newton-Meters
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NOTE: Manufacturing Marks Will Vary
Inches Millimeters UNC UNF UNC UNF UNC UNF UNC UNF
1/4 6.35 8 9 11 12 10 13 14 18
5/16 7.94 14 19 19 23 20 25 27 34
3/8 9.53 30 36 41 49 38 46 52 62
7/16 11.11 46 54 62 73 60 71 81 96
1/2 12.70 68 82 92 111 94 112 127 152
9/16 14.29 94 112 127 152 136 163 184 221
5/8 15.88 128 153 174 207 187 224 254 304
3/4 19.05 230 275 312 373 323 395 438 536
7/8 22.23 340 408 461 553 510 612 691 830
1 25.40 493 592 668 803 765 918 1037 1245
1-1/8 25.58 680 748 922 1014 1088 1224 1475 1660
1-1/4 31.75 952 1054 1291 1429 1547 1700 2097 2305
1-3/8 34.93 1241 1428 1683 1936 2023 2312 2743 3135
1-1/2 38.10 1649 1870 2236 2535 2686 3026 3642 4103
METRIC BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: The following torque values are for use with metric hard-
ware that is unplated and either dry or lubricated with engine oil.
Reduce torque 15% when using hardware that has extreme
pressure lubricants, plating or hard washer applications.
Size of Bolt Grade No. Pitch (mm) Pounds Feet Newton-Meters Pitch (mm) Pounds Feet Newton-Meters
5.6 3.6-5.8 4.9-7.9 - -
M6 8.8 1.0 5.8-.4 7.9-12.7 - - -
10.9 7.2-10 9.8-13.6 - -
5.6 7.2-14 9.8-19 12-17 16.3-23
M8 8.8 1.25 17-22 23-29.8 1.0 19-27 25.7-36.6
10.9 20-26 27.1-35.2 22-31 29.8-42
5.6 20-25 27.1-33.9 20-29 27.1-39.3
M10 8.8 1.5 34-40 46.1-54.2 1.25 35-47 47.4-63.7
10.9 38-46 51.5-62.3 40-52 54.2-70.5
5.6 28-34 37.9-46.1 31-41 42-55.6
M12 8.8 1.75 51-59 69.1-79.9 1.25 56-68 75.9-92.1
10.9 57-66 77.2-89.4 62-75 84-101.6
5.6 49-56 66.4-75.9 52-64 70.5-86.7
M14 8.8 2.0 81-93 109.8-126 1.5 90-106 122-143.6
10.9 96-109 130.1-147.7 107-124 145-168
5.6 67-77 90.8-104.3 69-83 93.5-112.5
M16 8.8 2.0 116-130 157.2-176.2 1.5 120-138 162.6-187
10.9 129-145 174.8-196.5 140-158 189.7-214.1
5.6 88-100 119.2-136 100-117 136-158.5
M18 8.8 2.0 150-168 203.3-227.6 1.5 177-199 239.8-269.6
10.9 175-194 237.1-262.9 202-231 273.7-313
5.6 108-130 146.3-176.2 132-150 178.9-203.3
M20 8.8 2.5 186-205 252-277.8 1.5 206-242 279.1-327.9
10.9 213-249 288.6-337.4 246-289 333.3-391.6
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BALE GRAPPLE MOUNTING
WARNING! READ MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment could result in
serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel should read this
manual, as well as all manuals related to this equipment and the prime mover/loader
thoroughly before beginning installation, operation, or maintenance. FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE PRIME MOVER'S
MANUAL(S).
1. This product can be mounted only on the following FFC Attachments buckets:
LAF2572 72” Heavy Duty Utility Bucket
LAF2584 84” Heavy Duty Utility Bucket
LAF2596 96” Heavy Duty Utility Bucket
LAF2508 108” Heavy Duty Utility Bucket
• If you do not have one of these buckets, this product will not fit and you should
contact your dealer.
• If you have one of the above buckets, but your bucket does not have four extra ears
on the back of the bucket for mounting this product, you will need to purchase and
install a Bale Grapple Mounting Ears Kit (LAF2502) before proceeding with step 2
below. Contact your dealer to obtain this kit.
• If you have one of the above buckets, but your bucket has a spill guard, you will not
be able to pick up any round bale with a diameter greater than 5’. To lift bales with
diameters greater than 5’, the spill guard must be unbolted or cut off, depending on
the age of the bucket.
2. Park your prime mover and this product on a firm, level surface that is large enough to safely
accommodate this product, your prime mover, and all workers involved in the mounting
process.
3. Place your prime mover’s transmission in “Park” and engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the loader bucket completely so that the floor of the bucket rests fully on the level
surface.
5. Shut off your prime mover’s engine, remove the starter key, wait for all moving parts to come
to a stop, and relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines.
6. Install the Left Mounting Tube (Item 11) between the left pair of Bale Grapple Mounting Ears
and the Right Mounting Tube (Item 12) between the right pair of Bale Grapple Mounting Ears
by securing each tube with two Mounting Tube Attachment Pins (Item 10). Secure each pin
with two Lynch Pins (Item 28).
7. Place an Extension Tube (Item 17) in the top yolk of each Mounting Tube and secure with a
(5.25” long) Connection Pin (Item 14). Be sure that the two cable securing yolks point toward
one another after installation. Secure each of the two pins with a .25” Dia. x 2” Long Grade
8 Hex Head Cap Screw (Item 21) and a .25” Dia. Center Dent Locknut (Item 25) tightened to
12.4 ft. lbs. + or – 0.9 ft. lbs.
8. Slide a looped end of the Cable Assembly (Item 13) into the yolk of each Cable Anchoring
Pin which is welded to each of the mounting tube. Secure each end of the cable with a .38”
Dia. x 2” Long Grade 5 Hex Head Cap Screw (Item 22) and a .38” Dia. Center Dent Locknut
(Item 26) tightened to 34 ft. lbs. + or – 2.0 ft. lbs.
9. Remove the two port plugs from each of the two Hydraulic Cylinders (Item 4). With the two
hose connection ports pointed down over an appropriate container, fully extend the rod of
each Hydraulic Cylinder, allowing the fluid inside each cylinder to flow into the container. This
fluid should be recycled according the laws and regulations governing your particular area.
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10. Install the two Hydraulic Cylinders with the barrel ends down, the rod ends up, and the hose
connection ports rotated toward the center of the bucket. Secure the cylinders with the
Hydraulic Cylinder / Mounting Tube Connection Pin (Item 19) (4.75” Long) and the Hydraulic
Cylinder / Extension Tube Connection Pin (Item 20) (4.25” Long). Secure each of the two pins
with a .25” Dia. x 2” Long Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw (Item 21) and a .25” Dia. Center Dent
Locknut (Item 25) tightened to 12.4 ft. lbs. + or – 0.9 ft. lbs.
11. Partially install (3) Cross Tube Mounting Plates (Item 15) on each Extension Tube by placing
(2) .5” Dia. x 5.5” Long Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screws (Item 24) and (2) .5” SAE Grade 8 flat
washers (Item 35) on one edge of each mounting plate. These bolts should also go through
the lower two holes in the end plate of one Extension Tube and the outer two holes in the end
plate of the other Extension Tube. Secure each bolt with a .5” SAE Grade 8 flat washer (Item
35) and a .5” top lock flanged Grade 8 nut (Item 34) installed finger tight plus a half turn. Slide
the mounting plates away from the tube as far as the bolts will allow.
12. Carefully pick up the Cross Tube (Item 18) with the tooth lugs pointed away and down from
the Extension Tube. Slide one end of the Cross Tube between the Cross Tube Mounting Plates
with (1) mounting plate against the extension tube and where the bolts have been installed on
the outer edge. With that end fully inserted, lay the other end of the Cross Tube between the
other Cross Tube Mounting Plates, also with (1) mounting plate against the other extension
tube and where the bolts have been installed on the lower edge. Securing that end with a third
.5” Dia. x 5.5” Long Grade 8 Hex Head Cap Screw, (2) .5” SAE Grade 8 flat washers, and a .5”
Dia. Locknut. Be sure to steady the Cross Tube in place while installing the third bolt so that
the Cross Tube does not slide out of position and fall. Center the Cross Tube between the two
Extension Tube, install the other three bolts, flat washers, and locknuts, and evenly tighten all
eight locknuts a small amount at a time until a torque of 84 ft. lbs., + or – 6.0 ft. lbs., is attained.
13. Insert a Grapple Tooth (Item 16) between each pair of the tooth lugs on the Cross Tube and
secure the rear of each tooth with a .5" Dia. x 2” Long Grade 5 Hex Head Cap Screw (Item 23)
and a .5" Dia. Center Dent Locknut (Item 27) finger tightened. Pull up on the Cross Tube
enough to permit the second bolt to be installed in each tooth. Tighten all eight locknuts to 84 ft.
lbs., + or – 6.0 ft. lbs.
NOTE: If your loader’s auxiliary hydraulics are on the left loader arm, reverse the left/right
instructions below.
14. Install (2) .75" SAE Grade 8 flat washers (Item 33) and (1) Grapple spacer (Item 32) between
each grapple tooth, while inserting a stiffener rod (Item 36) through the upper holes in the
grapple teeth. Repeat this process for the lower holes. Install (1) .75" SAE Grade 8 flat washer
and (1) .75" top lock Grade 8 flange nut (Item 31) on each end of both stiffener rods. Tighten
each rod’s nuts to 300 ft. lbs. +/- 10 ft. lbs. making sure that the thread of the rods extend
outside of each nut.
15. Install the four 90° Male-Male Hydraulic Elbows (Item 6) on the Hydraulic Cylinder ports. Three
of the elbows should be installed with the leg of the elbow pointed down toward the base of
the cylinder barrel. The fourth elbow (i.e. the elbow on the lower port of the right cylinder)
should be installed with the leg pointed up toward the top of the cylinder rod. For each elbow:
(1) Insert the O-ring end of the elbow into a port and fully tighten the elbow. (2) Back the elbow
off until the leg of the elbow points the correct direction. (3) Tighten the captive jamb nut to 27
ft. lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs. to hold the elbow in position.
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16. Insert the long legs of the two Hydraulic Bulkhead Run Tees (Item 5) down through the two
holes in the plate on the inside of the Right Mounting Tube. Point the horizontal legs of the
tees directly toward the other mounting tube so that those legs are parallel with the back of
your bucket. Rotate the horizontal legs 30° toward the bucket and secure the tees in that
position by installing the two Hydraulic Jamb Nuts (Item 3) on the long legs underneath the
mounting tube plate and tightening to 27 ft. lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs.
17. Install the two 90° Female-Male Hydraulic Elbows (Item 2) on the long legs of the Hydraulic
Bulkhead Run Tees, just below the jamb nuts. The male legs of each elbow should be
rotated so that exact alignment (i.e. 30° angle) is achieved with the horizontal leg of the tee
above. Tighten the elbow to 27 ft. lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs.
18. Install the Hydraulic Orifice (Item 7) on the male leg of the rear 90° Female-Male Hydraulic
Elbow. Tighten the orifice to 27 ft. lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs.
19. Install the two 1’-6” Hydraulic Hoses (Item 8): one between the top elbow on the right
Hydraulic Cylinder and the vertical leg of the front Hydraulic Bulkhead Run Tee and the
other between the bottom elbow on the right Hydraulic Cylinder and the vertical leg of the
rear Hydraulic Bulkhead Run Tee. Tighten all four fittings to 27 ft. lbs., +/- 2.0 ft. lbs.
20. Install the 6-0” Hydraulic Hose (Item 1) between the top elbow on the left Hydraulic Cylinder
and the horizontal leg of the front Hydraulic Bulkhead Run Tee. Tighten both fittings to 27 ft.
lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs.
21. Install the 5’-3” Hydraulic Hose (Item 9) between the bottom elbow on the left Hydraulic
Cylinder and the horizontal leg of the rear Hydraulic Bulkhead Run Tee. Tighten both fittings
to 27 ft. lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs.
22. Install and snug up a Nylon Cable Tie (Item 30) around the two Left Hydraulic Cylinder
hoses just below the lower Male-Male Hydraulic Elbow.
23. Install and snug up another Nylon Cable Tie around the two Right Hydraulic Cylinder hoses
just above the lower Male-Male Hydraulic Elbow. Note this will result in the rear hose being
held twice in an inverted “J” shape by the tie.
24. The remaining Nylon Cable Tie will be installed as a part of the BALE GRAPPLE
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION.
25. Carefully raise the loader and cycle the tilt cylinders to check clearances and to verify that
all mounting procedures have been successfully completed. Make sure that no portion
of this product makes any contact with your loader arms or dump cylinders. If such a
problem is encountered, stop the setup procedure immediately and contact
FFC before proceeding further.
IMPORTANT Lubricate all grease fittings before connecting this product to your prime
mover’s hydraulic system.
Refer to BALE GRAPPLE MAINTENANCE and follow the instructions.

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HYDRAULIC CONNECTION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS
Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals before beginning any
Bale Grapple hydraulic connection. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws,
and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work
practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or operating
this equipment.
1. You must purchase and install two hydraulic hoses that have fittings permanently attached to each end.
These hoses and fittings must meet the following specifications: (NOTE: If your Bale Grapple was
supplied with hoses, skip to step 4.)
• Inside Diameter:............................... 0.38”
• Minimum Operating Pressure:.......... 4,000 psi.
• Hose End Fittings:............................ One hose end must be a #6 female JIC fitting. The fitting for
the other end can be whatever you determine to be the most beneficial to making the connection to
your prime mover.
• Length:............................................. You must make this determination based upon
recommendations provided in your prime mover’s operator’s manual. The hoses must be long enough
to avoid applying any tension to them (i.e. stretching) in all operating positions of this product. The
hoses must not be excessively long either, because this could cause the hoses to drag on the ground,
be pinched in the equipment, become entangled in moving parts, etc., any of which will shorten the life
of the hose and could cause injury to the operator or others near the equipment. Keep in mind step 5
below when determining the correct length.
2. Remove all the protective plastic caps from the hose ends and this product’s connection fittings.
3. Make certain that the male and female threads, as well as the inside of the hoses, are clean, then place
the #6 hose ends on/in to the fittings on this product and tighten to 27 ft. lbs., + or - 2.0 ft. lbs. (#6 is .56”
dia. with 18 tpi.)
4. Make the connection to your prime mover using the appropriate method below for your prime mover:
• If your prime mover has female threads for connecting the hydraulic hoses to the valve body, make
certain that you have all necessary adapters and the male and female threads, as well as the inside of
the hoses and possibly fittings, are clean. Insert the male O-ring ends of the hoses or fittings into the
threaded valve body and tighten as per the recommendations in your prime mover’s owner’s manual.
• If your prime mover uses quick-couplers for connecting the hydraulic hoses to the valve body, you must
purchase the proper male quick-coupler fittings that you must install on the free ends of the two hoses.
In most cases, the owner’s manual for your prime mover will describe the exact type of fitting that
is needed for your hydraulic coupling system, but in no case should any fitting have an allowable
operating pressure of less than 4,000 psi. These male fittings, or adapters for these fittings, must have
threads that match the hose ends you specified above. Once all the quick-coupler fittings are properly
installed and tightened to manufacturer’s specifications, then the hoses can be coupled to the prime
mover’s hydraulic valve body as per the instructions found in your prime mover’s operator’s manual.
5. Install and snug up a Nylon Cable Tie (Item 30) around these two hoses and the two longer hoses
previously installed. The tie should be just on the bucket-center side of the loader’s nearest dump
cylinder to keep the hoses from being damaged by the dump cylinder movement. (For center dump
loaders, the tie should be just on the bucket-center side of the nearest loader arm.)
6. Carefully raise the loader and cycle the tilt cylinders to check hose clearances and to check for any
interference. Operate the hydraulic cylinder(s) on this product to make the same checks.
7. Cycle the hydraulic cylinder(s) on this product several times from fully retracted to fully extended until all
air has been completely removed from the cylinder(s).
NOTICE: When shipped, the hydraulic cylinder(s) on this product contained air or an air-fluid
mixture. Also, there are orifices beneath the port(s) in the hydraulic cylinder barrel(s)
that will restrict the exit of that air. Failure to remove all the air from the hydraulic
cylinder(s) can cause uneven, jerky cylinder movement when the hydraulic controls are
being operated and unwanted cylinder movement when those controls are not being
operated.

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BALE GRAPPLE OPERATION
SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY BALE GRAPPLE OPERATION
WARNING! Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.
• THE GRAPPLE MOVES QUICKLY! Do not allow anyone near the grapple.
• Never get between the grapple and the bucket.
• Do not lift any load that is taller than the height of the fully opened
grapple.
• Do not roll back this product so far that the load falls toward the operator.
POSITIONING THE LOAD
1. Approach the load so that the weight will be centered on the bucket. If the load has a heavy
side, then that side should be closest to the back of the bucket rather than near the tip of the
bucket edge.
NOTICE When transporting large round bales, approaching the bale from a rounded side
while the bale is resting on the rounded side will produce the greatest bale
stability.
IMPORTANT Using the partially open grapple as a rake
CAN result in damage to this product and
WILL void all FFC Attachments warranties.
If the grapple is ever used as a rake to drag materials into a position for being picked up, the
grapple must be completely open. Applying a raking-type force to the partially open grapple will
greatly magnify the fluid pressure in the hydraulic hoses, fittings, and cylinders and may cause those
components to fail.
2. Make certain that the bucket is under the load as far as possible and is level.
3. Close the grapple to the fullest extent possible.
4. Lift the load slightly and make sure that the load is secure. If the load appears to be unstable,
lower the load, open the grapple, reposition the load to achieve full stability, and repeat steps 2
through 4 until full stability is achieved.
TRANSPORTING THE LOAD
1. Raise the load to the minimum height required for the surfaces that must be crossed with the
load.
2. Operate your prime mover so that:
• the load always remains level,
• accelerating, turning, and braking are done very gradually,
• and any obstacles, bumps, or holes in your intended path are avoided.
3. Frequently check the load to make sure that the load has not become unstable.
CAUTION! Failure to obey the following procedures may result in personal injury.
• Never leave the grapple open when this product is not in use.

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MAINTENANCE
KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
Know your equipment’s capabilities, dimensions and operations before operating.
Visually inspect your equipment before you start, and never operate equipment that
is not in proper working order with all safety devices intact. Check all hardware to
ensure it is tight. Make certain that all locking pins, latches, and connection devices
are properly installed and secured. Remove and replace any damaged, fatigued, or
excessively worn parts. Make certain all safety decals are in place and are legible.
Keep decals clean, and replace them if they become worn and hard to read.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are in place and properly tightened.
• Make sure that all other fasteners are in place and are performing their specified function.
• Make sure that all hydraulic fittings are tightened and that there are no leaks in any fittings or
hoses.
• Make sure that all safety signs are in place, are clean, and are legible.
• Replace any damaged parts and excessively worn parts.
AFTER EVERY 10 HOURS OF USE
• Grease 6 fittings: one on the end of each of the four hydraulic cylinder pins and
one on the end of each of the two cable anchoring connection pins.
IMPORTANT When replacing parts, use only factory approved replacement parts.
Manufacturer will not claim responsibility for use of unapproved parts or
accessories and/or other damages as a result of their use.

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BALE GRAPPLE PARTS ILLUSTRATION
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25
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10
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21
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