gunny0628
Gold Member
I just hooked up my grapple after the winter (here in Florida) to move some debris. I haven't had it hooked up since before the tractor leak issue I posted some time ago (maybe 10 months ago) over in the RK Tractor section.
Anyways, I hooked up the grapple as normal, and went to pick up a pile of oak branches that were trimmed - the movements are fine except for closing the grapple. Once it is closed, either part way, all the way, with debris in it or nothing in it at all - the top portion of the grapple can be opened easily by hand. I don't remember this being the case. The problem is, when I pick up debris I can somewhat grab it, but not forcefully. It won't clamp down like it used to.
Any ideas? I haven't messed with any of this since last year. And now unfortunately I am being told the third function/diverter only had a year warranty and the grapple is pretty much useless now.
I have a RK 55HST Cab and the third function was installed when I purchased the tractor and grapple. I have the 60" Granite Grapple.
I've talked to RK mobile repair and he is looking to see if he has any spare parts.
Am I correct in assuming that you shouldn't be able to open the grapple by hand?
Anyways, I hooked up the grapple as normal, and went to pick up a pile of oak branches that were trimmed - the movements are fine except for closing the grapple. Once it is closed, either part way, all the way, with debris in it or nothing in it at all - the top portion of the grapple can be opened easily by hand. I don't remember this being the case. The problem is, when I pick up debris I can somewhat grab it, but not forcefully. It won't clamp down like it used to.
Any ideas? I haven't messed with any of this since last year. And now unfortunately I am being told the third function/diverter only had a year warranty and the grapple is pretty much useless now.
I have a RK 55HST Cab and the third function was installed when I purchased the tractor and grapple. I have the 60" Granite Grapple.
I've talked to RK mobile repair and he is looking to see if he has any spare parts.
Am I correct in assuming that you shouldn't be able to open the grapple by hand?