Section 7: unpacking the loader

Boom & Mast

Bucket

Assembly

Assembly

RH Mount

LH Mount

Loader Hitch

Bracket

Front Mount Receiver/

Mounting & Lynch Pins

Figure 2

Move the tractor and front loader to an area large enough to accommodate both, and with access to an overhead lift. To uncrate the loader and all components, refer to Figure 2 and proceed as follows:

•Carefully remove the top and sides of the shipping crate and carefully cut off the plastic wrapping.

•Remove the hardware pack from the shipping pallet. Check the contents of the hardware pack against the list on page 8.

•Carefully remove and discard any banding wire, clamps, or screws securing the loader bucket, RH and LH mounts, front mount receiver, and the boom and mast assembly to the shipping pallet.

If Using an Overhead Lift

IMPORTANT: When positioning the lifting devices, use care to avoid damage to the hydraulic lines, while also maintaining the balance of the boom and mast assembly.

If using lift straps and an overhead lift, position the straps around the boom and mast assembly so that the assembly is balanced when lifted from the shipping pallet.

•Carefully lift the boom and mast assembly off the shipping pallet.

•Remove the loader bucket from the pallet, and roll the bucket so that it sits on its bottom surface.

•Remove the front mount receiver from the shipping pallet.

Remove the two lynch pins and withdraw the mounting pins from the front mount receiver. Temporarily set aside the front mount receiver and pins.

•Remove the RH and LH mount assemblies from the pallet and set aside.

IMPORTANT: Usage of an overhead lift apparatus is strongly recommended to support and lift the boom and mast assembly when performing the initial installation of the front loader. If an overhead lift is not available, the aid of at least one assistant will be necessary.

If an Overhead Lift is Not Available

•With the aid of at least one assistant, carefully slide the loader bucket out from between the loader masts, and roll the bucket so that it sits on its bottom surface.

•With the aid of at least one assistant, carefully maneuver the boom and mast assembly off the shipping pallet.

Carefully cut the shipping tie securing the free ends of the loader hydraulic hoses to the right end of the loader hitch bracket. Remove the packaging material from the hydraulic fittings on the ends of the hoses.

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