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(8)
Remove safety pin and move locking lever
on bucket quick-hitch to unlocked position.
Serious injuries can occur if bucket is not
resting firmly on ground.
(9)
(11) Lower FEL arms and tilt slightly to
disengage bucket mounting lugs.
(12) Move vehicle away from bucket.
b. Installation.
(1)
Ensure bucket is positioned upright on firm, level ground.
(2)
Drive vehicle up to bucket, making certain loader arms are lower than mounting lugs and approach is made at
90 degrees to bucket. Use painted yellow guides on bucket to assist in aligning vehicle with bucket.
(3)
Carefully raise loader arms to engage mounting lugs (Para 6-4).
(4)
Ensure loader arms have fully engaged both mounting lugs.
Do not work under raised FEL arms unless the maintenance arm is fitted. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury or death to personnel.
(5)
Raise bucket until it is just clear of ground.
(6)
Move locking lever to locked position and insert safety
pin.
(7)
Check both locking pins to ensure they are fully engaged.
(8)
Remove retaining clip and pin and replace center ripping
tooth in the upright position. Replace pin and retaining
clip.
(9)
(10) Remove caps and plugs. Route and connect hydraulic
(11) Replace lights (if applicable).