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3-18 SKID STEER QUICK HITCH OPERATION
The quick hitch (Figure 3-6) is designed to allow
easy mounting and dismounting of skid steer
attachments from loader. With attachment on flat,
level surface, mount as follows:
Tilt quick hitch slightly forward at top and slowly
drive into attachment.
Hook quick hitch under top cuff on attachment and
lift off ground using boom cylinders only.
ALWAYS CHECK TO INSURE THAT QUICK
HITCH PINS ARE IN THE LATCHED POSI-
TION BEFORE OPERATING LOADER OR
ACCINDENTAL DISENGAGEMENT OF THE
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT.
CAUTION
Figure 3-6 A, B, C, & D
Quick Hitch Operation
A. Top Cuff Quick Hitch Tilted Forward
Spring-Loaded
Pins Raised
B. Drive Into Attachment C. Raise And Roll Back Attachment D. Lower Spring-Loaded Pins
Tilt quick hitch backward using bucket cylinder so
that bottom of attachment will swing into position.
Rotate handles downward, locking spring-loaded pins
into place in slot on attachment hitch for operation.
To dismount the attachment:
Tilt quick hitch backward and rotate handles up to
disengage pins. Reverse the mounting procedure.
