BMC LD6 - LD6 and MD8 Bucket Installation

LD6 AND MD8 BUCKET INSTALLATION
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A variety of bucket sizes are available for the LD6 and
MD8 Backhoes. Mounting procedures are identical for
all buckets, except the 8” bucket. The Backhoe is
shipped with a toggle master link (Item A), toggle link
plate (Item B), bucket link (Item C), bucket link pin
(Item D), two spacers (Item F), and two bucket link pin
spacers (Item E). The bucket pin (Item G) is shipped
with the individual bucket, and is included in the bucket
price. To mount any of the buckets, except the 8”,
proceed as follows:
(1) Remove the bucket pin (Item G) from the bucket to
be mounted. Place the bucket in position with the
dipper arm and insert the bucket pin (Item G) through
the bucket and dipper arm at point “X”. Secure the
bucket pin with 5/16” x ¾” machine bolt provided.
Remove the bucket link pin (Item D) from the bucket
link (Item C) and position bucket link between
mounting ears on the bucket. Insert one of the bucket
link spacers (Item E) on either side of bucket link and
on the inside of the bucket mounting ears and insert the
bucket link pin (Item D), securing the pin with 3/16” x
1 ½” cotter keys.
On the 8” bucket, two bucket link spacers (Item E) are
not used since the spacers are part of the bucket
assembly. When 8” bucket is installed the bushings
should be stored for use with the larger buckets.
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING BUCKETS.
ALWAYS USE A BRASS DRIFT AND BRASS HAMMER TO INSTALL OF REMOVE PINS. FAILURE TO DO SO
CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
MD 8
A
A
B
B
C
C
E
E
E
F
F
D
D
G
G
X
X
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