Bush Hog 2347 QT Compact Loader User Manual


 
USE CAUTION WHEN MOUNTING
LOADERS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL
CONTROL VALVE ON TRACTORS
EQUIPPED WITH CANOPY. RAISING
LOADER SUBFRAME TOO HIGH CAN
PINCH HAND BETWEEN CONTROL
HANDLE AND CANOPY CAUSING
INJURY.
WARNING
D. With tractor at idle speed, carefully activate
boom cylinders to raise/lower cross tube until it
aligns with front bracket channel.
E. Drive tractor forward until cross tube fully
engages front bracket channel and install front
bracket pin. (Figure 2-3)
Figure 2-3 Front Bracket Pin
F. Extend bucket cylinder (dump) until subframe
rest on rear bracket.
G. Install cuff as shown in Figure 2-4.
H. Tighten nut retaining cuff to 85 ft./lbs.
I. Raise boom, remove parking stands and slide
into loader frame for storage. Retain parking stands
with pins during storage. (Figure 2-5)
Figure 2-4 Cuff Arrangement
Figure 2-5 Parking Stand Storage
Fully Insert Stands And Pin Into Place
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WARNING
DO NOT STAND UNDER LOADER WHILE
REMOVING/INSTALLING PARKING STANDS.
Tighten Nut To 85 ft./lbs.
Pivot Pin
Cuff
NOTE
When valve control is held open, a squealing noise
will be heard when cylinders ”bottom out” and
hydraulic oil passes through relief valve. This may
cause overheating if valve control is held open
longer than 5 seconds.
Make certain optional control valve operates as
shown on decal . If valve operation is incorrect, see
plumbing diagrams for correct connections.
J. Secure hydraulic hoses to tractor to prevent inter-
ference. It is recommended that hoses be routed
under tractor operator’s platform.
K. Extend and retract both sets of cylinders
beginning with short strokes. Gradually increase the
AIR IN HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS WILL
CAUSE ERRATIC LOADER OPERATION.
PURGE AIR FROM SYSTEM AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE BEFORE WORKING
WITH LOADER. FAIULURE TO DO SO CAN
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
CAUTION
length of stroke until cylinders “bottom out” in each
direction. Hold valve open with cylinders “bottomed
out” for 3-5 seconds. This will purge air from
hydraulic components.