Land Pride BS10 Operator's Manual

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Section 2: Operating ProceduresTable of Contents1/30/19BS10, BS20, BSE10, & BSE20 Bale Spears 319-062M10Bale Spear OperationDANGER!To avoid serious injury or death:• Do not scoop bales. Spears must be fully inserted into thebales to secure the bales and keep them from falling.• Lift only bales the Bale Spear is designed to lift and neverlift more bales than what the Bale Spear is designed to lift.Picking up a Bale1. Stop completely before raising or lowering thespear(s) to the correct height. Insert spear(s) into thebale as follows:BS10 & BSE10a. Locate spear point at center of bale or a smalldistance vertically above center.b. Check to make sure the two lower spikes will alsoinsert into the bale. If lower spikes are positionedoutside of the bale, adjust spear height up untilspikes will insert into the bale.c. With spear level, drive spear into bale until spearand lower spikes are fully inserted and bale isagainst the hitch frame.BS20 & BSE20a. While driving up to the bale, center the Bale Spearhorizontally on the bale and spear points about1/3 of the way below center of bale.b. With spears level, drive spears into bale untilspears are fully inserted and bale is against thehitch frame.2. Lift bale up a short distance and tilt spear points up5 - 10 degrees from horizontal. Check to make surebale is properly secured before traveling.IMPORTANT: Make sure the lift height does notexceed the loader lift capabilities.IMPORTANT: Make sure the bale weight does notexceed the smaller of two lift capacities below:• Rated lift capacity of the Bale Spears.• 83% of the tractor/skid steer rated lift capacity. Thisaccounts for increased loader stresses caused bythe added extension of the Bale Spear andensures that the front tires are rated properly.Traveling with a Bale1. Check for overhead obstructions.2. Keep spear point(s) tilted up 5 - 10 degrees fromhorizontal throughout the lifting range of the loader.3. While stopped, raise bale to an appropriate transportheight where you are able to see without the balehindering line of sight going forward. When possible,keep bale close to the ground while traveling.4. Continually scan all sides for pedestrians, animals,and other traffic.5. If bale blocks your view, travel in reverse.6. Always drive at a safe speed and slow down whengoing around corners. Avoid sudden braking.7. Leave enough clearance when turning to avoidmaking contact with obstacles such as buildings,trees, or fences.8. When traveling over a ramp or incline, keep bale onthe “uphill” side of tractor/skid steer.9. When possible, travel straight up and straight downgrades, ramps, and inclines. Avoid making turns ongrades, ramps, and inclines.10. Raise or lower bale only when stopped, never whiletraveling.11. Avoid transporting loads on public roadways. Whentransporting on public roadways, transport in such away that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.12. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.13. Be sure to slow down when traveling over rough orhilly terrain.Placing a Bale1. Stop in front of desired location.2. Slowly raise or lower bale to required height.3. Move forward slowly with bale until bale is squareand straight above the location where it is to beplaced.4. Tilting bale forward to level and lower bale down to itsfinal resting spot.5. Before backing, check all sides for pedestrians orother traffic.6. Once bale has settled, back up slowly while keepingthe spear(s) level.7. Make sure spear(s) clear the bale before turning orchanging height of spear(s).8. Lower spear down to transport height before movingagain.