Kubota LA463, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING THE LOADER 20
DETACHING ATTACHMENTS
1. Detaching attachments is done in the reverse of
attaching attachments. The procedure is below.
2. Lower the attachment to ground level with the
attachment slightly in the rolled back position. Stop the
engine and set the parking brake.
3. Pull the quick attach coupler handles to the unlatched
position to release the latching pins.
4. While sitting in the tractor operator's seat, start the
engine and slowly move the loader control lever to the
"DUMP" position until the attachment is pushed away
slightly from the quick attach coupler.
5. Lower the loader boom so that the quick attach coupler
mounting plate clears the attachment saddle.
6. Back away from the attachment slowly.
7. If an attachment is not going to be attached to the
quick attach coupler immediately, push the handles of
the quick attach coupler to the locked position to
prevent damage to the handle assembly.
DISMOUNTING THE LOADER
To avoid machine damage or personal injury:
A Remove loader from tractor only when an
approved loader bucket is attached.
Follow instructions provided in "REMOVING THE
LOADER" section in this operator's manual.
MAINTENANCE
1. Attachments are secured to the quick attach coupler
with an over center latching system. It is important that
these parts are kept clean, lubricated and free from
debris.
2. Keep the latching pins and latching handles free from
debris. Lubricate the latching pins weekly with grease.
3. Keep the latching handles tight. If the handles become
loose, tighten the hex nut slightly to remove any play
from the handles.
4. Clean the saddle, at the top of the attachment, and the
latching pin slots of any dirt and debris before
mounting an attachment to the quick attach coupler.