Pre Start Inspection and Operation
3.20
Attachment Installation and Removal
Attachment Lock Pins
The mounting plate located at the front of the machine provides for the easy installation
and safe use of the wide variety of available attachments. This system is very easy to use,
but requires the proper use of the attachment lock pins. There are two positions for the
attachment lock pins, the unlocked position and the locked position.
Once the machine has picked up an attachment, shut off the engine and rotate the attachment
locks into the “locked” position (Item 1,
Figure 3–25
). As you rotate the lock pin, it will drop
downwards, securing the attachment to the machine. If the lock pin does not drop into the
locked position, start the engine and tilt the attachment slightly forwards or backwards until
the lock pins snap into place.
Figure 3-25 Attachment Locks in Locked Position
Make sure to keep your hands and feet away from the attachment during the unlocking
process. As the attachment becomes free from the machine, it may move.
To release an attachment, rotate the attachment locks to the “unlocked” position (Item
1,
Figure 3–26
). The lock pins will automatically rise, releasing the attachment from the
machine. If the pins do not release the attachment or are very hard to rotate, start the engine
and tilt the attachment slightly forwards or backwards until the pins can be rotated.
Figure 3-26 Attachment Locks in Unlocked Position
1
1
Pins Locked
1
1
Pins Unlocked
CAUTION
