12. OPERATION 12.11 RIPPER OPERATION 12.11.1 METHOD OF OPERATING PIN PULLER This is used only on machines equipped with a giant ripper. 1. Stop the machine in a safe place and lower the shank to the ground. 2. Operate the pin puller controller switch to the PULL OUT position and remove the mounting pin. 3. Move the ripper up or down to set to the desired shank position. Top surface Depth Max. Mark Intermediate Align with top surface of holder Min. 4. Operate the pin puller control switch to insert the mounting pin. If the pin does not match the position of the hole in the shank, set the pin puller control switch to the PUSH IN position and slowly move the ripper up or down.
REMARK When raising the pin position to increase the digging depth, use a long protector to prevent wear of the shank. 2-65