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ASSEMBLY
2412 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY
Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor
Dismounting Loader
To avoid injury during installation of loader:
• Place loader bucket against barrier to restrict forward movement of loader.
• Do not permit bystanders within 15 feet of loader.
Loader must be equipped with a bucket or other optional attachment to dismount from
tractor.
When dismounting loader, maintain clearance between loader side frames and tractor hood
and front axle.
1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level ground.
2. Level the bucket and lower it to the ground.
Engage the tractor brakes and shut off the
tractor engine. Move the lift control lever back
and forth several times to relieve pressure in
the lift cylinders
3. Loosen the 3/4 x 3-1/2 cap screws which clamp
the hinges closed around the midmounting
tubes. Remove cap screws, washers and lock
nuts. Place washer onto cap screw, hold hinge
open as wide as possible, then insert cap screw
through the hole provided in side frame upright
so hinge will be blocked open. The lock nut can
be stored by fastening it onto the extra threads
provided on the hinge carrier bolt.
4. Remove the rubber strap which secures the
hoses to the loader front support bracket.
Remove any tie straps which attach hoses to
tractor or brackets.
5. Start the tractor engine and release tractor brakes. Lower loader boom slightly as necessary to distribute
the weight of the loader equally between the front mounting bracket and midmounting brackets. This can
also be accomplished by using the boom float position if the valve used to control the lift cylinders is so
equipped. Move the tractor backwards to disengage front support bracket tube from front mounting bracket
channel. Activate lift control lever to gently lower loader front support bracket to the ground. Continue
rotating loader side frames off midmounting brackets until hinges clear midmounting tubes. Slowly back
tractor out of loader while rotating loader side frames until lift cylinders are fully extended.
NOTE: If loader is being stored for an extended period of time (once a month or more) retract the lift and
bucket cylinders to their fully collapsed position. The tractor may have to be moved forward or backward while
collapsing loader to maintain slack in hydraulic hoses.
Engage tractor brakes and shut off tractor engine.
6. Move lift and bucket control levers back and forth several times to relieve pressure on the lift and bucket
cylinders. Disconnect quick couplers between the loader and tractor. Hang hoses over the side frame for
storage. If tractor is equipped with the optional 1-lever auxiliary valve, also remove the valve support
assembly from the guide tube on the right midmounting bracket. Slide valve support assembly into bracket
provided on underside of right side frame channel.