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1. Stop the engine.
2. Move the auxiliary hydraulics lever forward,
backward, and back to neutral to relieve pressure at the
hydraulic couplers.
3. Push the auxiliary hydraulics lever forward into the
detent position.
4. Remove the protective covers from the hydraulic
couplers on the traction unit.
5. Ensure that all foreign matter is cleaned from the
hydraulic connectors.
6. Push the attachment male connector into the female
connector on the traction unit.
Note: When you connect the attachment male connector
first, you will relieve any pressure build up in the
attachment.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically removed within a
few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of
injury or gangrene may result.
•
Keep your body and hands away from pin hole
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
•
Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks,
never use your hands.
Warning
Hydraulic couplers, hydraulic lines/valves, and
hydraulic fluid may be hot. If you contact hot
components you may be burned.
•
Wear gloves when operating the hydraulic
couplers.
•
Allow the traction unit to cool before touching
hydraulic components.
•
Do not touch hydraulic fluid spills.
Caution
7. Push the attachment female connector into the male
connector on the traction unit.
8. Confirm that the connection is secure by pulling on the
hoses.
9. Move the auxiliary hydraulics lever to neutral.
Removing an Attachment
1. Lower the attachment to the ground
2. Stop the engine.
3. Disengage the quick attach pins by turning them to the
outside.
4. If the attachment uses hydraulics, move the auxiliary
hydraulics lever forward, backward, and back to
neutral to relieve pressure at the hydraulic couplers.
5. If the attachment uses hydraulics, slide the collar back
on the hydraulic couplers and disconnect them.
Important
Connect the attachment hoses together to
prevent hydraulic system contamination during storage.
6. Install the protective covers onto the hydraulic
couplers on the traction unit.
7. Start the engine, tilt the mount plate forward, and back
the traction unit away from the attachment.
Securing the Traction Unit for
Transport
When transporting the traction unit on a trailer, always use
the following procedure:
Important
Do not operate or drive the traction unit on
roadways.
1. Lower the loader arms.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Secure the traction unit to the trailer with chains or
straps using the operator platform support openings to
secure the rear of the traction unit and the loader
arms/mount plate to secure the front of the traction
unit.
Adjusting the Thigh Support
(Dingo 323 Only)
To adjust the thigh support (Fig. 19), loosen the knobs and
raise or lower the support pad to the desired height. You
can also obtain additional adjustment by loosening the
nuts securing the pad to the adjustment plate, moving the
plate up or down as needed. Tighten all fasteners securely
when finished.
