BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24b510.fm 5-39
Operation 5
Danger of crushing due to incorrect operation of the hydraulic
quickhitch system!
For system-specific reasons, the quickhitch can also be operated with
other hydraulic functions. This can cause serious injury or death.
► Operate the hydraulic quickhitch only with the function Raise
stabilizer blade.
Picking up an attachment
1. Hitch claws A (on the side of the machine) into pins B of the
attachment mount.
2. Extend the bucket cylinder so that the second bolt C of the attachment
touches the quick coupler system.
3. Move the attachment inward completely.
4. Unlock switch D and press it to position 1.
➥ The quickhitch is enabled and the buzzer sounds.
5. Press and hold the foot-operated touch button E and at the same time
pull back the J dozer blade lever.
➥ The quickhitch opens.
Fig. 181Easy Lock switch
D
1
Fig. 182Foot-operated push button and stabilizer-
blade lever
E
J