Bush Hog 5045 manual Section Loader Mounting And Dismounting, Preparing Tractor, Mounting Loader

SECTION II

LOADER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING

2-1 PREPARING TRACTOR

			Figure 2-1
	CAUTION
TRACTORS THAT HAVE MOVABLE AXLES
MUST BE SET FORWARD IN THE LONG WHEEL-
BASE POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2-1 TO
PREVENT EXCESSIVE LEVERAGE BEING
EXERTED ON THE TRACTOR FRAME. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. REFER TO TRAC-
TOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ABOVE PRO-
CEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR
TRACTOR.
				Short Wheelbase
A. Check air pressure in tractor tires to be sure it
			Long Wheelbase
is adequate for heavy loads.
B. Add rear wheel weights, fluid in tires, or equiv-
alent to provide sufficient tractor stability.
		Figure 2-2 Apply Grease To These Areas
C. It is recommended that tractor wheels be
moved to the widest settings.
D. Check tractor hydraulic oil reservoir to be sure
it is full.
E. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for
above procedures and specifications for your tractor.

2-2 MOUNTING LOADER

To aid in mounting and dismounting loader, apply a small amount of grease, if needed, to each loader bracket in area of top receiver and guide. Figure 2-2.

A. 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. Figure 2-3.

B. Retract Loader Lift Cylinders. Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Drive In Close Enough To Alllow Connecting Hydraulic Hoses To Tractor Outlets

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