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543R, 603R, 623R, 643R, 663R, and 683R Loaders

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

Foreword
Predelivery Inspection

25 - Application Charts

30 - Preparing the Tractor

Install Battery Harness (If Equipped)
Adjust Flow Rate and Timed Detent of Tractor Control Valves
Checking Front Tire Pressure
Checking Front Wheel Bolts
Remove Front Weights
Place Front Hitch in Transport Position
Adjust Front Tread of Tractor
Adjust Rear Tread of Tractor
Ballast Tractor with Loader

31 - Preparing the Machine

Disassemble Loader Lift Cylinder Spacers (643R Loader)
Assemble Loader Lift Cylinder Spacers (643R Loader)

32 - Break-In Period

Check Front Wheel Bolts
Check Mounting Frame Hardware

35 - Controls

Before Operating
Operate Loader with Joystick
Operate Loader with Selective Control Valves
Lock and Unlock Joystick
Operate 3rd and 4th Functions with 2-Function Loader Control Valve and Diverter
Operate 3rd and 4th Functions with 3-Function Loader Control Valve
Gearshift Buttons on the Joystick (Tractor with PowrQuad™ PLUS, AutoQuad™, and PowrReverser™ Plus Transmission)
Operate Return-to-Position Function (if equipped)

40 - Attaching and Detaching the Loader

Attach Loader
Detach Loader

45 - Attaching and Detaching Implement

Attach Implements with Combi Euro/MX Carrier
Attach Implements with Euro or Combi Euro/SMS Carrier
Detach Implements

50 - Transporting

Keep Riders Off Machine
Carry Loads
Drive on Public Roads
Sharp Implements

55 - Operating the Loader

Loader Operation Speed Limit
Park Tractor with Loader Attached
Operate Lift Cylinder Mechanical Locks (Australia Only)
Operate Electrical Safety Device (if Equipped)
Raise and Lower Loader
Operate Loader Suspension System
Remove Material from a Pile
Dig
Bucket Level Indicator
Level and Scrape Forward
Level in Reverse

60A - Operating Bale Spike

Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Transport a Round Bale
Pick Up Round Bale with Round Bale Fork and Bale Spike
Pick Up Round Bale on a Slope with Round Bale Fork and Bale Spike
Set Teeth Spacing on Bale Spike with Foldable Teeth
Put Bale Spike with Foldable Teeth in Transport or Working Position
Store Round Bale Fork
Store Bale Spike with Foldable Teeth

60B - Operating Bale Grapple and Bale Gripper

Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Transport a Round Bale
Set Heavy-Duty Multiple Bale Grapple Frame Position for Euro or Combi Euro/SMS and Euro/MX Carrier
Install and Remove Heavy-Duty Multiple Bale Grapple Inferior Teeth
Handle Bale with Heavy-Duty Multiple Bale Grapple
Operate Round Bale Grapple and Round Bale Gripper
Handle Round Bale by Its Curved Surface
Handle Round Bale by Its Ends
Store Round Bale Grapple and Round Bale Gripper

65A - Attachments

Find Attachments
Spacers for Increased Roll-Back Angle
Tractor Hood Guards
Loader Lights
Rear Ballast Box
Replaceable Cutting Edge
Digging Teeth

65B - Implements

Standard Bucket
Earth Bucket
Heavy-Duty Bucket
High-Volume Bucket
Grain Bucket
Standard Multi-Purpose Bucket
Heavy-Duty Multi-Purpose Bucket
Grapple for Heavy-Duty Multi-Purpose Bucket
Standard Manure Fork
Standard Manure Fork with Grapple
Heavy-Duty Manure Fork
Heavy-Duty Manure Fork with Grapple
Pallet Fork
Bale Spike
Combi Frame Pallet Fork and Bale Spike
Bale Spike with Foldable Teeth
High Capacity Bale Grapple
Heavy-Duty Multiple Bale Grapple
Articulated Bale Gripper

70 - Lubrication and Maintenance

Lubricate and Maintain Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
As Required - Clean the Machine to Prevent Fire
As Required - Automatic Implement Latch
Every 10 Hours - HSL Loaders
Every 10 Hours - MSL Loaders
Every 10 Hours - NSL Loaders
Every 10 Hours - High Capacity and Heavy-Duty Multiple Bale Grapple
Every 10 Hours - Articulated Bale Gripper
Every 10 Hours - Heavy-Duty Manure Forks with Grapple
Every 10 Hours - Standard Manure Forks with Grapple
Every 10 Hours - Standard Multi-Purpose Bucket
Every 10 Hours - Heavy-Duty Multi-Purpose Bucket with Grapple
Every 100 Hours - Return-to-Position Potentiometer
Every 100 Hours or Monthly - Hydraulic Hoses
Each Tractor Engine Oil Change - Check Mounting Frame Hardware (5020 Series Tractors)
Each Tractor Engine Oil Change: Check Mounting Frame Hardware (5M and 5R Series PIN Prefix 1LV Tractors)
Each Tractor Engine Oil Change - Check Mounting Frame Hardware (5M and 5R Series PIN Prefix 1L0 Tractors)
Each Tractor Engine Oil Change: Check Mounting Frame Hardware (6000, 6010, 6020, 6025, 6030, 7020, 7030, 6MC, 6RC, 6M, and 6R Series Tractors)
Every 3 Years - Accumulators
Every 6 Years - Hydraulic Hoses
Every 10 Years - Accumulators

75 - Troubleshooting

Hydraulic System Troubleshooting
Bucket Troubleshooting

80 - Service

Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Service Loader and/or Tractor Safely (Loader Attached - Except Australia)
Service Loader and/or Tractor Safely (Loader Attached - Australia Only)
Shut-Off Valve
Keep Service Area Clean
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Avoid High-Pressure Jet on Cylinders
Suspension System Service
Access Front of Tractor (if Equipped with Foldable Hood Guard)
Identify Hose Connections: 2-Function Loader with Multicoupler
Identify Hose Connections: 3-Function Loader with Multicoupler
Identify Hose Connections: Individual Couplers
Hydraulic Connections: Multicoupler for 3rd Function
Hydraulic Connections: Multicoupler for 3rd Function and Individual Couplers for 4th Function
Loader Hanging Points

85 - Storage

Prepare Loader for Storage
Store Loader and Implements

90 - Specifications

95 - Serial Number

Serial Number Plate Description
Record Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure

100 - Declaration of Conformity

CE Conformity Marking
EC Declaration of Conformity: 543R, 603R, 623R, 643R, 663R, and 683R Loaders
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
Eurasian Economic Union

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