Bush Hog 2347 QT manual Fork Lift Operation, Quick Hitch Operation, Transporting

3-4 FORK LIFT OPERATION

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

HNEVER LIFT LARGE ROUND HAY BALES OR OTHER LOADS ON THE FORK LIFT ATTACHMENT THAT COULD ROLL BACK ONTO TRAC- TOR OPERATOR AREA.

HNEVER USE FORK LIFT ATTACH- MENT TO LIFT OR SUPPORT PEOPLE.

HTRANSPORT LOADS LOW AND SLOW.

HAVOID CONTACT WITH POWER LINES.

The fork lift attachment (Figure 3-3) is intended for handling palletized material. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with ROPS and seat belts. Use the loader dump cylinders to give the forks the desired tilt. Position the forks on their support rods to the desired width so that the load will be carried approxi- mately equal on each fork. Position load as far back as possible.

Figure 3-3

Fork Lift Attachment

Adjustable Forks

3-5 QUICK HITCH OPERATION

The quick hitch (Figure 3-4) is designed to allow easy mounting and dismounting of 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.

Tilt quick hitch backward so that bottom of attach- ment will swing into position. Release spring-loaded pins into place behind hitch lug for operation.

To dismount the attachment:

Tilt quick hitch backward and rotate handles up to disengage pins. Reverse the mounting procedure.

CAUTON

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.

3-6 TRANSPORTING

When transporting on road or highway, day or night, use tractor flashing warning lights unless prohibited by law. Carry load as low as possible maintaining adequate ground clearance and good visibility. Reduce tractor ground speed when carrying a load. Take extra care when traveling over rough terrain or on slopes.

CAUTION

WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOAD, KEEP THE ATTACHMENT AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO RESIST TIPPING IN CASE A WHEEL DROPS IN A RUT.

	A. Top Cuff	Quick Hitch Tilted Forward
Figures 3-4 A, B, C, & D
			Spring Loaded
Quick Hitch Attachment
			Pins Raised

B. Drive Into Attachment C. Raise And Roll Back Attachment D. Lower Spring-Loaded Pins

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