IMPORTANT! Place grapple at the log center of gravity to
keep it balanced when rotating, lifting, and swinging.
2.
Rotate the grapple as required until it is at right angles to
the length of the log.
3.
Open the grapple and lower it over log.
4.
Close grapple and pick up the log. If the log is not
reasonably balanced, lower and reposition.
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Fig. 43 –
Picking up Logs
IMPORTANT! Be careful to clear trailer and boom when
lifting, rotating, and swinging your load.
5.
Slowly lift the log high enough to clear the bunk posts. Be
aware of the end of the log so that it clears the main boom
and lift cylinder as you lift and swing the log.
6.
Carefully rotate the boom and swing the log over the
ground.
7.
Using the grapple rotator, align the log over landing zone.
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Fig. 44 –
Swing and rotate
8.
Carefully lower the log to the ground and release.
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Fig. 45 –
Lower and release
9.
Prepare for transport.
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Clamp the grapple to the frame of the trailer to keep the
boom in a safe position
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Raise the stabilizers
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Crank or swing up the trailer jack
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Fig. 46 –
Grapple safe position
LXT95 / LXT115
Log Trailer & Grapple
Operating Instructions
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