TM 5-2420-230-10
(4)
Lower loader arms to position just clear of ground.
(5)
Remove safety pin and move locking lever to unlocked position.
Serious injuries can occur if forklift attachment is not resting firmly on ground.
(6)
Carefully lower forklift attachment to ground.
(7)
Lower loader arms to disengage forklift attachment mounting lugs.
(8)
Move vehicle away from forklift attachment.
a. Removal.
When removing any pins during removal and/or installation, gloves must be used. Failure to comply
may result in serious injuries.
(1)
Position vehicle on level ground, ensure PARK BRAKE lever is ON (Para 4-11), and select N (Neutral) gear.
(2)
(3)
Lower backhoe close to ground and rotate (dump) bucket until it is at point of balance.
(4)
(5)
Clean area around bucket locking pin (1).
Use care when removing or installing snap and retaining rings. Snap and retaining rings are under
spring tension and can act as projectiles when released and could cause severe eye injury.
(6)
Using circlip pliers, (Item 18, Appendix B) located in the BII, remove circlip and washers securing bucket pivot
pin (1).
(7)
Remove bucket pivot pin (1). Bucket may have to be wobbled as pin is pulled.