Bush Hog 2427 - Manual (Page 11)

SECTION II
LOADER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
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.
2-1 PREPARING TRACTOR
CAUTION
2-2 MOUNTING LOADER
A. Slowly drive tractor into loader. (Figure 2-2).
LOADER HOSES MUST BE CONNECTED
TO APPROPRIATE TRACTOR AUXIL-
IARY OUTLET. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
A. Check air pressure in tractor tires to be sure it
is adequate for heavy loads.
B. Add rear wheel weights, fluid in tires, or equiv-
alent to provide sufficient tractor stability.
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.
WARNING
Figure 2-2 Drive In Close Enough To Allow Connecting
Hydraulic Hoses To Tractor Outlets
Figure 2-1
Short Wheelbase
Long Wheelbase
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B. Connect hydraulic hoses to appropriate tractor
auxiliary outlets. Verify proper connection of hoses
by noting loader and bucket movement per decal on
valve cover. Also control having “float” position
should allow boom to “float” when pushed forward to
detent.
C. Remove pin from front mounting bracket.
Remove cuffs from loader subframe by loosening
nut and removing pin. (Figure 2-2)
Front Bracket Cuff Removed