New Holland 140TL, Original Instructions Manual

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3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing the quick-attach bucket
1. Lower the loader with the quick attach plate (1) posi-
tioned below the bucket mounting plates (2) and rolled
slightly forward.
NOTICE: The area surrounding the quick attach coupler
latches and the engagement slots on the bucket must be
kept free of debris and foreign material to allow for proper
operation of the quick attach locking mechanism.
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2. Raise the loader slightly to engage the quick attach
plate (1) into the top buckets plates (2) .
3. With the quick attach plate securely engaged in the top
buckets plates, roll the bucket rearward to allow the
quick attach plate to move forward, seating the plate
on the bucket.
WARNING
Falling object hazard!
Before operating the machine, always make
sure the bucket or attachment is securely
locked into the quick-attach plate. A loader
bucket or attachment that is not securely
locked into the quick-attach plate could come
off during loader operation.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
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4. Shut off the engine, and set the parking brake.
5. With the quick attach securely seated into the bucket,
push the left and right lock handles (1) into the locked
position.
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