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11.1. PIN ON BALE PROBE 

IMPORTANT: This spear is a high strength alloy – drop forged steel and should not be welded or heat-
treated. 

IMPORTANT: Maximum load limit on super penetrator bale spear is 2,000 pounds. 

11.2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 

11.2.1. Install Bale Spear into tapered sleeve and 
secure with nut. Torque nut 515 ft. lb. Failure to 
follow these instructions could cause damage to 
spear and void your warranty. 

(1) Upper Spear. 

Flat surface of spear located upward. 

(2) Tapered Sleeve. 
(3) Upper Spear Nut, 28mm. 

Torque nut to 515 ft. lb. 

 

 (3) 

 (2) 

 (1) 

 

 

11.3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO PIN ON QUICK ATTACH 

IMPORTANT: Refer to Pages 55 to 57 for instructions concerning Installing Attachment to Pin On Quick 
Attach. 

IMPORTANT: Refer to Page 58 for instructions concerning Removing Attachment from Pin On Quick 
Attach. 

11.4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT TO LOADER 

11.4.1. Install pin on bale spear direct to loader. Secure using pins and e-clips. 

Top Pin 1-1/8" x 7.01" and E-Clip, 1 place each side. 

Bottom Pin 1-1/8" x 7.01" and E-Clip, 1 place each side. 

 

11.5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

11.5.1. With bale spear level with ground, slowly 
spear bale slightly above center. 

11.5.2. With all three spears completely engaged into 
bale, tilt bale spear slightly back from level and 
transport the load in a low position. 
 
 

 

Spear bale 

slightly 

above 

center of 

bale. 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for ML170 series

Page 1: ...INDEX Main Menu contactus almats com Click here to go on OPERATOR S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ML170 Series...

Page 2: ...Includes Operator s Manual and Installation Instructions Mahindra USA Model ML170 Front End Loader 1503 1066...

Page 3: ...re parts officially approved by Mahindra The Mahindra Loaders shall have been used in accordance with the procedures specified in the Operator s Manual This Warranty does not extend to damage resultin...

Page 4: ...consult with them SAFETY ALERTS This symbol the industry s Safety Alert Symbol is used throughout this manual and on labels to warn of the possibility of personal injury When you see this symbol caref...

Page 5: ...structions 5 Replace damaged or illegible safety labels See following pages for required labels ROPS AND SEAT BELT 6 Equip your tractor with an approved rollover protective structure ROPS or ROPS Cab...

Page 6: ...ing over loose fill rocks holes or anything that may be dangerous for loader operation or movement 35 Allow for the loader length when making turns 36 Use caution when handling loose or unstable loads...

Page 7: ...alve setting This will void warranty and could cause damage to loader and or tractor 67 Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal...

Page 8: ...with points or sharp edges in a safe manner 87 Make sure all parked loaders are on a hard level surface Engage all safety devices to prevent loader from falling and being damaged or injuring someone...

Page 9: ...5 3002 DANGER DECAL 13 Keep machine clear of overhead power lines to avoid death or serious injury 0595 3003 WARNING DECAL 14 To prevent rollback onto operator use special loader attachments for handl...

Page 10: ...ck 37 ROPS Roll Over Protective Structures and seat belt equipped tractors are recommended for operator use in all pallet fork operations 38 Do not lift or carry anyone on buckets forks probes or any...

Page 11: ...10 SAFETY DECALS...

Page 12: ...free of obstructing material 2 Clean safety decals with soap and water and dry with a soft cloth 3 Replace damaged or missing safety decals with new decals from your Mahindra Dealer 4 If a component...

Page 13: ...nstructions 48 10 Pin On Bucket 49 10 1 Installation Instructions To Pin On Quick Attach 49 10 2 Installation Instructions Direct To Loader 49 11 Pin On Bale Spear 50 11 1 Pin On Bale Probe 51 11 2 As...

Page 14: ...69 22 1 Skid Steer Bale Probe 70 22 2 Assembly Instructions 70 22 3 Installation Instructions To Skid Steer Tool Carrier 70 22 4 Operating Instructions 70 23 Skid Steer Pallet Fork 71 23 1 Skid Steer...

Page 15: ...ing Time Ground Line to Maximum Lift Height 16 5 sec 11 5 sec 7 9 sec 7 2 sec Lowering Time Maximum Lift Height to Ground Line 9 6 sec 9 0 sec 7 7 sec 5 2 sec Dumping Time Full Rollback to Full Dump w...

Page 16: ...blem with your loader or need new parts contact your local Mahindra dealer Your dealer will need the loader model number and serial number to give you prompt efficient service The serial number plate...

Page 17: ...maximum stability 3 1 3 Tractor Ballast CAUTION To help prevent rollover use recommended rear tractor ballast and widest wheel settings to maximize stability See your tractor Operator Manual for reco...

Page 18: ...ket Reposition components 3 2 4 Position hoist with chain through center bracket hole to support bracket during installation Position hoist with chain through this hole when mounting center bracket 3...

Page 19: ...aces inside shown in illustration and 2 places outside shown in photo 3 2 7 From rear axle remove inside set of bolts and lockwashers securing 3 point components to rear axle Save hardware Position of...

Page 20: ...lockwashers flatwashers and hex nuts 2 places Inside only RH Center Bracket 5 8 x 2 Hex Bolt Grade 5 5 8 Lockwasher and 5 8 Hex Nut 2 places each side inside only RH Rear Rail Crossbrace 3 2 13 Refere...

Page 21: ...2 0P x 90mm Hex Bolt Grade 10 9 5 8 Lockwasher and 5 8 Hardened Flatwasher 4 places each side Rear Rail RH Rear Rail LH Center Bracket RH Center Bracket LH Oscillation Stop LH Crossmember Oscillation...

Page 22: ...nter of tractor Float part of decal faces toward front of tractor Rubber Boot in raised position Lift Cable controls Raise Lift functions of Loader Solid post positioned toward front and center of tra...

Page 23: ...plates around cables re using floor hardware just removed Triangle Floorboard Plates Re use floor hardware 3 3 6 Apply silicone sealant around cables and between triangle plates to reduce air and dus...

Page 24: ...17 hose to tractor straight fitting in tractor pressure port Tractor Pressure Port Tractor Straight Fitting Hose 1 2 x 17 BSPP F 1 2 90 o x JICF 3 4 3 3 13 Return OUT Line Install fitting and 25 hose...

Page 25: ...w Tie Port D Tilt Cylinder Rod End Red Tie Port B Lift Cylinder Rod End Blue Tie Port A Lift Cylinder Base End Green Tie NOTE Do not tighten power beyond or pressure hose until they are connected to t...

Page 26: ...de of cab using 5 16 x 1 hex bolt and 5 16 lockwasher 3 places Valve 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolt and 5 16 Lockwasher 3 places Valve Mount 3 3 19 Identify and trace cables from Single Lever Controller Raise and...

Page 27: ...oller turn the sleeves onto threaded hubs until they are flush with the valve face Install Install Dump and Rollback Raise and Lower Tilt Cable to Lift Cable to Lower Spool of Valve Upper Spool of Val...

Page 28: ...t all hydraulic connections have been tightened 3 3 26 Reinstall RH cab step reusing cab step hardware Cab Step Hardware Raise and Lower Lift Cable Dump and Rollback Tilt Cable RH Cab Step Single Leve...

Page 29: ...ps 4 places Top Pin 1 1 8 x 7 01 Grease Fitting 1 4 28 and E Clip 1 place each side Bottom Pin 1 1 8 x 7 01 Grease Fitting 1 4 28 and E Clip 1 place each side Refer to Section 10 for Pin On Bucket pag...

Page 30: ...unting and dismounting loader Port A Green Tie Lift Cylinder Base End Port B Blue Tie Lift Cylinder Rod End Port D Red Tie Tilt Cylinder Rod End Port C Yellow Tie Tilt Cylinder Base End Port A Green T...

Page 31: ...level rod by sliding slotted bracket to desired position and tightening bolt Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 2 Grade 5 5 16 Lockwasher and 5 16 Flatwasher Bucket Level Indicator Tube Assembly Bucket Level Indicat...

Page 32: ...m be sure all connections are tight and that lines tubes and hoses are not damaged Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands to s...

Page 33: ...roller Collar 4 5 NEUTRAL POSITION The loader external valve has a neutral position which prevents movement of the loader or attachment When the valve handle is manually released from the work positio...

Page 34: ...r which may result in serious injury 4 9 INITIAL LOADER OPERATION NOTE Keep engine speed at low idle during the initial loader operation Before operating the loader fully raise and lower the boom two...

Page 35: ...Cardboard Hydraulic Line Magnifying Glass 5 1 3 Service your loader at the intervals and locations as specified When you service your loader use only high quality lubricants The engine hour meter on t...

Page 36: ...r attachment level with ground then relieve all hydraulic pressure CAUTION Do not stand walk or work under a raised loader or attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in position Accidental mo...

Page 37: ...t Cylinder Rod End Hose Nylon Ties NOTE Route hoses so they either do not contact notch area or they only rest against notch area Do not twist hoses so they are pulled against notch area 5 3 2 LH SIDE...

Page 38: ...TE Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely filled during each pass Maximum productivity is determined by the amount of material loaded in a given period of time Time is lost if two or more...

Page 39: ...float position will also avoid mixing of surface material with stockpile material The float position will reduce the chance of surface gouging while removing snow or other material or when working wit...

Page 40: ...king depth This will allow you to concentrate on controlling the bucket angle to maintain a precise cut 6 9 LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADERS FROM A PILE For faster loading minimize the angle of turn an...

Page 41: ...or sliding down the loader boom onto the operator CAUTION If you must perform the above work protect yourself by Never lifting the load higher than necessary to clear the ground when moving Adding re...

Page 42: ...could cause the loader to drop or attachment to dump causing severe injury CAUTION Do not allow bystanders in loader work area IMPORTANT Never allow weight of tractor to be placed on parking stands w...

Page 43: ...stands from storage positions in the boom crosstubes Return hairpin cotters to storage positions Hairpin Cotter in Storage Position Parking Stand in Storage Position 7 1 7 Position parking stands in...

Page 44: ...7 1 9 Retract tilt cylinders A to roll bucket back and retract lift cylinders B to lower loader boom down until parking stands make firm contact with ground NOTE Driving the tractor forward slowly wh...

Page 45: ...nual for additional information 7 1 15 Reinstall handle pins and snap pins to bearing boxes for storage 7 1 16 Return rubber strap to RH Cab hand rail for storage 7 1 17 Disconnect loader hoses from q...

Page 46: ...small amount of grease if needed to each tower in areas of tower bottom receiver A tower top receiver B and handle pin bushing C Tower 8 1 2 Remove handle pins and snap pins from bearing boxes 8 1 3...

Page 47: ...tower top receivers B and tower bottom receivers C 8 1 9 Extend tilt cylinders D until bucket is rolled over 90o Adjust lift cylinder so bucket is approximately 1 2 off ground 8 1 10 Secure loader to...

Page 48: ...tractor exhaust Loader Hoses route toward center of tractor Tractor Exhaust 8 1 16 Route hoses to RH side of tractor cab as shown Secure hoses to cab hand rail using rubber strap Tractor Exhaust Loade...

Page 49: ...ONS 9 1 1 Attach grill guard to front of tractor Secure re using tractor hardware Grill Guard Tractor Hardware 6 places 9 1 2 Weight Frame of tractor can be attached to front face of Grill Guard Secur...

Page 50: ...ling or sliding down the loader arms onto the operator WARNING To avoid serious injury or death Do not lift or carry anyone on buckets forks probes or any other portion of the loader or loader attachm...

Page 51: ...during parking Always detach loader with bucket or other loader Factory approved attachment attached CAUTION When transporting a round bale tilt the bale spear slightly back from level and carry the l...

Page 52: ...IONS TO PIN ON QUICK ATTACH IMPORTANT Refer to Pages 55 to 57 for instructions concerning Installing Attachment to Pin On Quick Attach IMPORTANT Refer to Page 58 for instructions concerning Removing A...

Page 53: ...hments WARNING The pallet fork attachment is specifically designed to engage and load palleted materials Do not use forks to handle large loads such as bales posts etc as they can fall or roll back on...

Page 54: ...tach IMPORTANT Refer to Page 58 for instructions concerning Removing Attachment from Pin On Quick Attach 12 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT TO LOADER 12 4 1 Install pin on bale spear direct to load...

Page 55: ...ach System 13 1 RECOMMENDED LOADER FACTORY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS IMPORTANT Use only Loader Factory Approved Attachments for mounting on this Pin On Quick Attach System 13 2 PIN ON QUICK ATTACH WARNING...

Page 56: ...on this Pin On Quick Attach System Pin On Bucket 72 Pin On Bucket 78 Pin On Bucket 84 Pin On Bale Spear Pin On Pallet Fork 14 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 2 1 Make sure the following areas of Pin On Q...

Page 57: ...ttach handles due to handles contacting bucket or attachment Make sure handles are flipped forward 14 2 5 When pin on quick attach is aligned with pin on bucket or attachment raise loader boom slowly...

Page 58: ...from pin on quick attach WARNING A bucket or attachment that is not securely locked into Pin On Quick Attach could come off during loader operation causing serious injury or death 14 2 8 Inspect Pin O...

Page 59: ...off of ground Pull up on pin handle until spring pin is above top bushing surface Rotate pin assembly slightly Flip handle forward Repeat for other side Bucket or Attachment rolled slightly back Pin...

Page 60: ...components for damage or wear If damage or wear exists replace components immediately 16 2 LUBRICATE ANNUALLY 16 2 1 Lubricate Quick Attach Pins annually using a good grade of grease Remove front cove...

Page 61: ...for mounting on this Skid Steer Tool Carrier System 17 2 NON LOADER FACTORY ATTACHMENTS 17 2 1 If you are going to connect a non Loader Factory Attachment to this Skid Steer Tool Carrier System read...

Page 62: ...Steer Quick Attach System functioning properly always inspect Skid Steer Quick Attach System components for damage or wear If damage or wear exists replace components immediately 17 3 1 Check and tig...

Page 63: ...nders without Skid Steer Tool Carrier installed on loader Failure to follow these instructions could cause loader damage and void warranty 18 1 1 Install Skid Steer Tool Carrier to loader Secure as sh...

Page 64: ...wnward until they latch into position Push Handles Downward NOTE Handles should be positioned parallel to ground if properly latched IMPORTANT If properly latched into skid steer tool carrier attachme...

Page 65: ...NG INSTRUCTIONS 19 1 1 To attach bucket or attachment to loader lower loader boom to ground with Skid Steer Tool Carrier attachment rolled forward slightly 19 1 2 To position handles into the handle d...

Page 66: ...les into the handle engaged position push skid steer tool carrier handle downward until they latch into position Push Handles Downward NOTE Handles should be positioned parallel to ground if properly...

Page 67: ...Inspect Skid Steer Tool Carrier attaching areas to verify that Skid Steer Tool Carrier pins have engaged bucket or attachment fully 19 1 11 Skid Steer Quick Attach 1 lower roll pin should be contacti...

Page 68: ...ry 20 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20 1 1 To disconnect bucket or attachment from loader position bucket or attachment slightly rolled back and approximately 1 off of ground 20 1 2 To position handles int...

Page 69: ...vy objects can be extremely dangerous due to Danger of rolling the tractor over Danger of upending the tractor Danger of the object rolling or sliding down the loader arms onto the operator WARNING To...

Page 70: ...d during parking Always detach loader with bucket or other loader Factory approved attachment attached CAUTION When transporting a round bale tilt the bale spear slightly back from level and carry the...

Page 71: ...located upward 2 Tapered Sleeve 3 Upper Spear Nut 28mm Torque nut to 515 ft lb 3 2 1 22 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO SKID STEER TOOL CARRIER IMPORTANT Refer to Pages 64 to 66 for instructions conce...

Page 72: ...and on decals before operating attachments WARNING The pallet fork attachment is specifically designed to engage and load palleted materials Do not use forks to handle large loads such as bales posts...

Page 73: ...otation 23 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO SKID STEER TOOL CARRIER IMPORTANT Refer to Pages 64 to 66 for instructions concerning Installing Attachment to Skid Steer Tool Carrier IMPORTANT Refer to Page...

Page 74: ...nnections Replace coupler s if necessary Hydraulic hose or tubeline blockage Check all hoses and tubes for leaks damage or restrictions Replace damaged or restricted hoses or tube lines Cylinder pisto...

Page 75: ...setting as needed Lift cylinder piston assembly leakage Check cylinders for leakage Repair as needed Loader valve leaking internally Replace loader valve and recheck operation Hydraulic pump defective...

Page 76: ...ydraulic hose tubeline adapter fitting or adapter fitting o ring Check for origin of oil leak and replace defective part Loader valve o rings defective Replace defective o rings Loader valve spool or...

Page 77: ...ace pump Oil line restricted or leaking Check all hoses and tubes for leaks damage or restrictions Replace damaged or restricted hoses or tube lines Loader valve does not shift properly Inspect clean...

Page 78: ...t check valve stuck cartridge Remove and check for contamination Bad bucket cylinder seal Repack cylinder Raise counterbalance valve stuck Remove and check for contamination Bad Anti Cavitation relief...

Page 79: ...78 25 TORQUE CHART...

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