Detach Loader—540M Loaders

1. CAUTION:

   
   W14000-UN-05OCT88

   
   W27983-UN-30MAY17

   Prevent bodily injury from a falling loader. Always detach the loader on a hard, level surface. Loader MUST be equipped with a bucket or attachment.

   DO NOT allow bystanders nearby while detaching the loader. Allow only the tractor operator to detach the loader.

   Position the bucket 40° below level.

---




2. Lower loader to the ground, applying slight downward pressure. Do not raise the front tires off the ground.

3. Place transmission in PARK and shut off engine.

4. NOTE: Original parking stands with a foot plate shown. Later versions do not include a foot plate.

   
   W21699-UN-15AUG11

   
   W26403-UN-21OCT14

   A - Latch Plate (1 each side)

   B - Latch(1 each side)

   C - Parking Stand (1 each side)

   D - Supports

   E - Pin (1 each side)

   F - Hook (2 per parking stand)

   Lower parking stands:

   1. Push down latch (B) releasing parking stand (C) from latch plate (A).

   2. Lower parking stand until pin (E) on support (D) rests in hooks (F) inside the parking stand.

   3. Repeat steps on the opposite side.

---




5. NOTE:

   
   W24100-UN-24SEP13

   
   W24101-UN-24SEP13

   Left-Hand Side Shown

   A - Knob

   B - Pin

   C - Handle

   D - Pin

   E - Stop

   It is not necessary to remove mast pins from the loader.

   If pins are removed and hole alignment is lost, slightly extend and retract the bucket cylinders to realign.

   Disengage mast pins as follows:

   1. Pull back knob (A) from mast.

   2. Rotate handle (C) downward until pin (B) is aligned with the bottom hole in the mast.

   3. IMPORTANT: Prevent possible pin damage. Make sure that the pins are fully disengaged from the mounting frames before detaching.

      Pull handle (C) and mast pin (D) until stop (E) rests against the inside surface of the mast, as shown.

   4. Repeat steps on the opposite side.

---




6. Start engine.

7. Place transmission in NEUTRAL to allow for tractor movement.

8. 
   W24645-UN-31JAN14

   Right-Hand Side Shown

   A - Mounting Frame (1 each side)

   B - Mast (1 each side)

   Extend lift cylinders until masts (B) move forward approximately 50 mm (2 in) away from mounting frames (A).

---




9. NOTE: If further clearance is necessary, slightly extend the lift cylinders while retracting the bucket cylinders.

   
   W27984-UN-30MAY17

   Retract bucket cylinders until parking stands contact the ground. Continue to retract the bucket cylinders until the loader lifts out of the mounting frames. Drive ahead as necessary to keep the hoses slack.

---




10. CAUTION:

    
    X9811-UN-23AUG88

    
    W24647-UN-31JAN14

    
    W21734-UN-08NOV11

    A - Knob

    B - Handle

    C - Coupler, Loader Half

    D - Storage Bracket

    E - Cover

    Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Protect hands and body from high-pressure fluids. See additional information, Avoid High-Pressure Fluids in Safety section.

    Prevent bodily injury from unexpected movement. Lower loader to the ground before relieving pressure.

    Prevent bodily injury from unexpected movement. Lock out the loader controls before detaching the loader.

    Place transmission in PARK and shut off engine.

---




11. Relieve hydraulic pressure. (See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure in Controls section.)

12. Lock out loader controls: Controls vary by tractor and options. (See your tractor Operator’s Manual for more information.)

13. Disconnect hydraulics using multicoupler:

    1. Push in knob (A) and rotate handle (B) upward to disconnect the couplers.

    2. Place loader coupler (C), as shown, on storage bracket (D) on the right-hand side lift cylinder.

    3. Close protective cover (E) and rotate the handle downward until locked.

14. 
    W21742-UN-26AUG11

    
    W21741-UN-29AUG11

    
    W21739-UN-29AUG11

    A - Coupler, Male

    B - Coupler, Female

    C - Plug (4 or 6 used)

    D - Cap (4 or 6 used)

    Disconnect hydraulics using mid-mount couplers:

    1. Push and hold collar on female coupler (B).

    2. Disconnect male coupler (A).

    3. Release collar on the female coupler.

    4. Place cap (D) on the hose end and plug (C) into the coupler.

    5. Repeat steps for the remaining hose connections.

    6. Place hoses on the lift cylinder as shown. Do not lay the hoses on the ground.

---




15. Place transmission in REVERSE, and move away from the loader.