MRF 14592, Operator'S Manual

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10. Connect the attachment hydraulic hoses to the load-
er’s front auxiliary couplers (D).
a. Install the male couplers into the female couplers
and pull or push the sleeves (E) to be sure they are
locked into place.
b. Rotate the coupler sleeves as shown so the ball (F)
is outside the groove (G) to prevent the coupler
disconnecting (Some sleeves may not have this
locking mechanism).
Removing the Attachment
1. Follow the instructions in the loader operator’s man-
ual to remove the attachment and exit the operator
station safely.
2. Fully lower the loader lift arms and the attachment
to level ground.
3. Follow instructions in the loader operator’s manual
to relieve hydraulic pressure in the front auxiliary
hydraulic coupler lines.
4. Stop the loader engine.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY!
Hydraulic couplers may become hot during operation.
Avoid burns by wearing gloves when disconnecting
hydraulic couplers.
7. Move the loader attaching plate levers (A) to the
locked (fully down) position either manually or by
using the loader controls.
8. Park the loader. (See Parking Safely in this manual.)
IMPORTANT
AVOID DAMAGE!
The attachment may come off the loader if it is not
secured to the attaching plate. The attaching plate
pins or wedges must be extended into the attachment
with the levers fully down.
Picture Note: Wedge on left side shown. Check the
wedges or pins on both sides of the attachment.
9. Check to be sure the loader attaching plate pins or
wedges (C) extended into the holes in the bottom
of the attachment mounting frame. If not, move the
loader attaching plate levers to the unlocked (up)
position and repeat installation.
Installing and Removing