Bush Hog 3860 QT manual Mounting the Loader

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Reinstall hinge assemblies, rear hinge pins, and snap pins to loader for storage. Disconnect the hoses at the quick couplers. Start the tractor. Slowly back the tractor away from the loader. Refer to Figure 8.

Figure 8

IMPORTANT: To avoid hydraulic hose damage, be alert and make sure hoses do not catch on tractor and/or loader during mounting or dis- mounting.

WARNING

MAKE SURE PARKED LOADER IS ON A HARD LEVEL SURFACE. ENGAGE ALL SAFETY DEVICES TO PREVENT LOADER FROM FALLING AND BEING DAMAGED OR INJURING SOMEONE. DO NOT REPAIR LOADER IF IT IS NOT MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID OR REMOVAL OF PARTS COULD CAUSE LOADER TO COLLAPSE RESULTING IN INJURY.

7. MOUNTING THE LOADER

CAUTION

BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT, LOWER ATTACHMENT OR LOADER BOOM TO GROUND, STOP ENGINE, LOCK BRAKES, RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRES- SURE, AND REMOVE KEY.

DO NOT STAND, WALK OR WORK UNDER A RAISED LOADER OR ATTACHMENT UNLESS IT IS SECURELY BLOCKED OR HELD IN POSITION. ACCIDENTAL MOVE- MENT OR A CONTROL LEVER/LEVERS OR LEAKS IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE LOADER TO DROP, OR ATTACHMENT TO DUMP, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY.

DO NOT ALLOW BYSTANDERS IN LOADER WORK AREA

IMPORTANT: Never allow weight of tractor to be placed on parking stands when mounting or dis- mounting loader.

Slowly drive tractor to a position where the hoses can be connected to the quick couplers. Stop the engine. Connect the loader hydraulic hoses to the correct couplers. Refer to Figure 8 at top of page.

Remove rear hinge assemblies from loader.

Use the lift and attachment cylinders to align the subframe crosstube with the front bracket. Drive the tractor forward to install the subframe crosstube into the front bracket. Refer to Figure 1.

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Figure 1

(1)Subframe crosstube.

(2)Front bracket.

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations 3860 QT Table of ContentsDisclaimer of Implied Warranties & Consequential Damages This Limited Warranty Shall not ApplyDealer Preparation Check List Important Safety Precautions TractorLoader Operating the Loader Safety PrecautionsEmployee Tractor Operating Instructions EMPLOYERS, Employees and OperationsIntroduction and Description IntroductionDescription Model 3860 QT Technical Specifications Important Notice Installation InstructionsInstallation Tractor PreparationForward Side Front BracketSubframe Crosstube Torque Identification Lift and Support ALL Loader COMPO- Nents SafelyExternal Loader AND/OR Tractor Valve PRE-OPERATION InstructionsTransmission Fluid Initial Loader OperationInitial Loader Operation Bucket Level IndicatorNeutral Position Float PositionRemote Hoses Support Maintenance Daily ChecksLoader Lubrication Operation General SafetyOperating Instructions Bucket Level Gauge RODLifting the Load Filling the BucketNot this Do this Dump Lower Lever Carrying the LoadDumping the Bucket Lowering the BucketOperating with Float Control FloatFloat Surface Material Loading from a Bank Loading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile Peeling and ScrapingBackfilling 3RD CUT , 4TH CUT, ETC Do thisBack Grading Soil PileSetting recommended Troubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible Cause RemedyDismounting the Loader Page Mounting the Loader Page Installation & Operation of Quick Draw Latch Attach Upper channel Weld-in center support Bucket or attachment Installing Bucket or Attachment to Quick Draw Latch Attach Page Removing Bucket or Attachment from Quick Draw Latch Attach Bucket Attachment Quick Draw BucketSingle Tine KIT Super Penetrator Bale Probe Attachment Dozer Attachment Manure Fork AttachmentOperating Instructions for Dismounting Dozer from Loader Parking Angles Pallet Fork AttachmentGrapple Attachment Page Operating Instructions Page Supplemental Instructions For Ford Genesis Special Safety Decals Decals American Torque Specifications