MAINTENANCE
When
Required
Replacing the Bucket or
Attachment
AwARNING
• Read the manufacturer's instructions
manual for attachments not included
in
this manual. DO NOT use attachments
that are not approved by Takeuchi.
• Before performing maintenance or
repairs under the machine, set
all
working equipment against the ground
or
in
the lowermost position.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Before installing a bucket
or attachment, make sure the mounting
area of the bucket
(1)
and the quick-hitch
(3)
are clean.
1.
Make sure the quick-hitch
(3)
lock levers
(2)
are
in
the unlocked position.
2.
While sitting
in
the operator's seat with the
safety bar down, start the engine and tilt
the quick-hitch
(3)
forward.
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3.
Move the machine slowly forward and
raise the loader lift arms. The wedge-
shaped top edge of the quick-hitch
(3)
must engage
in
the upper mounts
of
the
bucket or attachment.
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4.
Roll
the quick-hitch
(3)
back while lifting
the bucket or attachment off the ground.
The quick-hitch
(3)
will slide into positi
on
.
5.
Lower the bucket or attachment until it is
25 to 50 mm
(1
to 2
in.)
off the ground.
6.
Stop the engine and raise the safety
bar.
7.
Push both quick-hitch
(3)
lock levers
(2)
down, securing the bucket or attachment
in
position.