Bush Hog 3327 - Manual (Page 42)

ASSEMBLY
3327 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8
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Preparing Stored Loader for Mounting
If your loader has been completely collapsed for
long-term storage, it is necessary to expand
loader first, before it can be mounted on tractor.
Follow instructions below which apply to your
loader, depending on what valve is used to control
the loader, to prepare loader for mounting.
For Loader Plumbed to Tractor Remote Valve
1. Slowly back the tractor up to the loader until hoses will reach from loader to tractor remote couplers.
Engage the tractor brakes and shut off the tractor engine.
2. Making sure quick couplers are clean, connect quick couplers between the tractor and loader. Match color
coded bands when connecting couplers.
3. Start the tractor engine and release tractor brakes. Operate the lift control valve to extend the lift cylinders
as far as possible.
Note: Tractor may have to be moved backward or forward while extending lift cylinders to maintain slack in
hydraulic hoses.
4. Once the lift cylinders are fully extended, shut off the tractor engine and engage the tractor brakes. Move
the loader control levers back and forth to relieve pressure in the cylinders, then disconnect the quick
couplers.
5. Start the tractor engine, release the tractor brakes, slowly drive the tractor up to loader
For Loader Plumbed to Optional 1-Lever Auxiliary Valve
1. Slowly drive the tractor up to the loader until hoses will reach from 1-lever auxiliary valve to tractor. Engage
tractor brakes and shut off tractor engine.
2. Reinstall valve support assembly into the valve support guide tube. Connect quick couplers by matching
color coded bands.
3. Start the tractor engine and release tractor brakes. Operate the lift control to extend the lift cylinders as far
as possible.
Note: The tractor may have to be moved backward or forward while extending lift cylinders to maintain slack in
hydraulic hoses.