Bush Hog 3327 Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor

ASSEMBLY

3327 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7

ASSEMBLY

Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor

To avoid injury during installation of loader:

• Place loader bucket against barrier to restrict forward movement of loader.

• Do not permit bystanders within 15 feet of loader.

Loader must be equipped with a bucket or other optional attachment to dismount from

tractor.

When dismounting loader, maintain clearance between loader side frames and tractor hood

and front axle.

1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level ground.

2. Level the bucket and lower it to the ground.

Engage the tractor brakes and shut off the

tractor engine. Move the lift control lever back

and forth several times to relieve pressure in

the lift cylinders

3. Loosen the 3/4 x 3-1/2 cap screws which clamp

the hinges closed around the midmounting

tubes. Remove cap screws, washers and lock

nuts. Place washer onto cap screw, hold hinge

open as wide as possible, then insert cap screw

through the hole provided in side frame upright

so hinge will be blocked open. The lock nut can

be stored by fastening it onto the extra threads

provided on the hinge carrier bolt.

4. Remove the rubber strap which secures the

hoses to the loader front support bracket.

Remove any tie straps which attach hoses to

tractor or brackets.

5. Start the tractor engine and release tractor brakes. Lower loader boom slightly as necessary to distribute

the weight of the loader equally between the front mounting bracket and midmounting brackets. This can

also be accomplished by using the boom float position if the valve used to control the lift cylinders is so

equipped. Move the tractor backwards to disengage front support bracket tube from front mounting bracket

channel. Activate lift control lever to gently lower loader front support bracket to the ground. Continue

rotating loader side frames off midmounting brackets until hinges clear midmounting tubes. Slowly back

tractor out of loader while rotating loader side frames until lift cylinders are fully extended.

NOTE: If loader is being stored for an extended period of time (once a month or more) retract the lift and

bucket cylinders to their fully collapsed position. The tractor may have to be moved forward or backward wh ile

collapsing loader to maintain slack in hydraulic hoses.

Engage tractor brakes and shut off tractor engine.

6. Move lift and bucket control levers back and forth several times to relieve pressure on the lift and bucket

cylinders. Disconnect quick couplers between the loader and tractor. Hang hoses over the side frame for

storage. If tractor is equipped with the optional 1-lever auxiliary valve, also remove the valve support

assembly from the guide tube on the right midmounting bracket. Slide valve support assembly into bracket

provided on underside of right side frame channel.