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Preparing for Installation
1. Check the loader and attachment hydraulic couplers
to be sure the surfaces are clean before connecting.
2. Inspect the couplers for damage or wear and replace
if needed for proper connection.
Installing the Attachment
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s
manual to install the attachment and exit the operator
station safely.
2. Fully lower the loader lift arms.
3. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the
unlocked (up) position either manually or by using
the loader controls.
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
Attaching plate levers may be damaged if they strike
the attachment. Be sure the attaching plate levers do
not hit the attachment during installation.
4. Tilt the loader attaching plate forward, and drive
the loader forward until the top edge of the loader
attaching plate is under the top flange (B) of the
attachment mounting frame.
5. Raise the loader lift arms slightly until the attaching
plate is fully seated under the top flange.
6. Tilt the attaching plate backward to raise the front of
the attachment.
attachment is being serviced.
•
Before inspecting or servicing the attachment, fol-
low the Parking Safely instructions in this manual
and disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from
the loader.
•
Always securely block the attachment to prevent
accidental release of the lifting mechanism when
inspecting or servicing the attachment.
Hydraulic Fluid Safety
•
Read and understand the hydraulic safety informa-
tion in the loader operator’s manual before operating
or servicing the attachment.
•
Use cardboard or a board when you check for a leak.
•
Fluid in hydraulic hoses is under extreme pressure.
If fluid is injected into your skin seek medical treat
-
ment immediately.
•
Do not handle any hydraulic components until pres-
sure has been relieved from the system.
•
Disconnect the attachment hydraulic hoses from the
loader before inspection or service.
•
Inspect attachment hydraulic hoses and hose shields
for damage or wear before attaching to the loader.
Safety Decals
Safety decals may be installed on the attachment to warn
users of safety hazards:
•
DANGER decals provide warnings about hazardous
situations which will result in death or serious injury
if not avoided.
•
WARNING decals provide warnings about hazard-
ous situations which could result in death or serious
injury if not avoided.
•
CAUTION decals provide warnings about hazardous
situations which could result in injury if not avoided.
Read and understand all safety decals before operating
or servicing the attachment.
See the Safety Decal Location illustration in this manual
to confirm where decals are installed on the attachment.
Safety decals which are missing, worn or faded must
be replaced. Replacement safety decal part numbers are
included in this manual. Contact the attachment manu-
facturer for replacement decals.
Safety / Installing and Removing
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