Preparing to Attach Loader

causym CAUTION: To help prevent personal injury from tractor instability, be sure to prepare tractor for loader operation as outlined in Preparing the Tractor section. Be sure to attach ballast box before attempting to attach loader.

1. Attach ballast box and make sure tractor is prepared for loader operation. (See Preparing the Tractor section.)

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2. Check loader for any damaged or missing parts.

3. Make sure all hydraulic fittings on loader and tractor are free of dirt.

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IMPORTANT: Make sure all latches are in correct position.

4. Make sure latches (A and B), if equipped, are UP, as shown.


A-Latch Plate Retainer
B-Latch (420)

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Latch Plate Retainer

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XTRA ARMOR™ Hood Guard (420)

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NOTE: 420 on 870, 855, and 955 Tractor; Latch (A) is located on right-hand mast. Loader for 4000 series tractor shown.

5. Loader latch (A) should be unlatched and pushed forward into slot (B).


A-Latch
B-Slot

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