SECTION II
PREPARATION FOR USE
2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
Tractors that have movable front axles must be set for
ward in the long wheelbase position as shown in,
Figure 2-1 to prevent excessive leverage being ex
erted on the tractor frame.
It is recommended that tractor tires be moved to the
widest setting and rear wheel ballast be applied to in
crease tractor stability. Air pressure in front tires should
be adequate for heavy loads. Refer to tractor owner's
manual for further instructions. Attach loader to trac
tor as follows:
A. Slowly drive tractor into loader. (Figure 2-2)
B. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor auxiliary
outlets. If PTO pump is used, attach to tractor per
paragraph 2-2.
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2 Mounting Loader
Front Bracket Pin
Front Cross Tube
Leg Stands
C. Carefully extend or retract boom cylinders to
align cross tube with front mounting brackets.
D. Drive tractor forward to seat cross tube in front
bracket. Install pin on bracket to retain cross tube.
(Figure 2-3)
E. Raise loader rear subframe and remove parking
stands.
F. Lower loader rear subframe allowing it to seat on
rear brackets. (Figure 2-4) There must be a 1/4"
(6.3mm) space between loader frame and rear bracket.
(Figure 2-5)
G. Install clamp to secure loader subframe to
bracket.
Lift Cylinder
Figure 2-3 Retaining Pin
Front Bracket
