SECTION V
ASSEMBLY
1. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane,
jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanical
devices.
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Select an area for assembly that is clean and
free of any debris which might cause persons
working on the assembly to trip.
3. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work
area and have tools or other mechanical assist-
ing devices in easy reach.
4. Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and
remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt
which might cause pieces to slip when handling.
5. Preview the assembly instructions in your opera-
tor’s manual before proceeding further.
6. If the assembly instructions call for parts or
assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking
material that is in good condition and is capable
of handling the weight of the assembly to be
blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is
on a clean, dry surface.
7. Never put hands or any other part of body under
blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
8. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when
hammering, grinding or drilling metal parts.
9. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be
sure that there are no flammable materials close
at hand and that bystanders have taken neces-
sary precautions.
AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP,
THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEED-
ING WITH THAT STEP.
10. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect
the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts,
hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assem-
blies have been thoroughly tightened.
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDER-
STOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE
ASSEMBLY.
CAUTION
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Read entire instructions before beginning to install
the loader. Personal injury and machine damage
may be prevented if you read and understand these
instructions and special safety messages.
Any reference to right or left are as if you were in the
tractor seat facing forward .
5-1 TRACTOR PREPARATION
Use front tires of equal size and maintain equal pres-
sure in each tire. The pressure of the front tractor
tires must be increased to the maximum approved
pressure recommended by the tire manufacturer to
compensate for additional load placed on the tires
with the front end loader. Refer to your Tractor
Operator’s Manual. Adjust the front tires to the
widest recommended setting on adjustable models
for maximum stability. Front end weights must NOT
be used while loader is on the tractor. Pay particular
attention to “minimum tread settings” infromation in
Installation Instructions included with your Mounting
Kit.
CAUTION
EQUIP YOUR TRACTOR WITH A ROPS CAB
OR FRAME FOR YOUR PROTECTION. SEE
YOUR TRACTOR/ROPS OPERATOR’S
MANUAL FOR CORRECT SEAT BELT USAGE.
11. After completing assembly, be sure that all safe-
ty locking devices or guards are in place.
12. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read
the operation section of this manual.
13. Before operating, read the maintenance section
of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring
lubrication, such as gearboxes, are full to avoid
any possible damage.
14. Wear personal protective equipment such as,
but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet,
hands, lungs and head when assembling the
equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that may catch on equipment moving parts.
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CON-
TACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER
OR REPRESENTATIVE.
