Bush Hog 2347 QT manual H. Tighten nut retaining cuff to 85 ft./lbs, Tighten Nut To 85 ft./lbs

WARNING

USE CAUTION WHEN MOUNTING LOADERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL CONTROL VALVE ON TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH CANOPY. RAISING LOADER SUBFRAME TOO HIGH CAN PINCH HAND BETWEEN CONTROL HANDLE AND CANOPY CAUSING INJURY.

D. With tractor at idle speed, carefully activate boom cylinders to raise/lower cross tube until it aligns with front bracket channel.

E. Drive tractor forward until cross tube fully engages front bracket channel and install front bracket pin. (Figure 2-3)

Figure 2-3 Front Bracket Pin

F. Extend bucket cylinder (dump) until subframe rest on rear bracket.

G. Install cuff as shown in Figure 2-4.

H. Tighten nut retaining cuff to 85 ft./lbs.

I. Raise boom, remove parking stands and slide into loader frame for storage. Retain parking stands with pins during storage. (Figure 2-5)

WARNING

DO NOT STAND UNDER LOADER WHILE REMOVING/INSTALLING PARKING STANDS.

J. Secure hydraulic hoses to tractor to prevent inter- ference. It is recommended that hoses be routed under tractor operator’s platform.

K. Extend and retract both sets of cylinders beginning with short strokes. Gradually increase the

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Figure 2-4 Cuff Arrangement

Pivot Pin

Cuff

Tighten Nut To 85 ft./lbs.

Figure 2-5 Parking Stand Storage

Fully Insert Stands And Pin Into Place

length of stroke until cylinders “bottom out” in each direction. Hold valve open with cylinders “bottomed out” for 3-5 seconds. This will purge air from hydraulic components.

NOTE

When valve control is held open, a squealing noise will be heard when cylinders ”bottom out” and hydraulic oil passes through relief valve. This may cause overheating if valve control is held open longer than 5 seconds.

Make certain optional control valve operates as shown on decal . If valve operation is incorrect, see plumbing diagrams for correct connections.

CAUTION

AIR IN HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS WILL CAUSE ERRATIC LOADER OPERATION. PURGE AIR FROM SYSTEM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE BEFORE WORKING WITH LOADER. FAIULURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.