Attaching the Bucket or Attachment

2. Extend bucket cylinders to angle carrier (E) forward.

3. Align tops of carrier with hooks (F).

4. Raise loader until carrier engages hooks, then roll back bucket/attachment.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, make sure bucket/attachment is properly secured to carrier.

5. Raise loader high enough to check that straps (D) engage pins (C) on both sides.

6. Shut off tractor engine.

7. Remove quick lock pins from storage position (B).

8. Install quick lock pins (A) through attachment pins.

9. Lower loader to the ground.

A-Quick Lock Pin
B-Storage Position
C-Bucket Pin
D-Strap
E-Carrier
F-Hook

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IMPORTANT: Make sure both latch handles (A) are completely up and lock pins (B) are fully retracted.

1. Raise both latch handles (A) into the UP (unlatched) position.

2. Start tractor engine and raise loader off ground.

3. Extend bucket cylinders to tilt carrier forward.

4. Slowly drive forward and raise loader, until carrier plates are positioned under lip (C) on bucket/attachment, then roll back bucket/attachment (retract bucket cylinders).

NOTE: Bucket/attachment should rest against carrier plates.

5. Lower loader completely to the ground and shut off tractor engine.

6. Lower latch handles (A) to engage pins (B) with latches (D) on bucket/attachment.

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, make sure bucket/attachment is properly secured to carrier.

7. Start tractor engine. Tilt bucket/attachment forward (extent bucket cylinders) and apply down pressure on bucket/attachment against ground to verify that pins (B) are fully engaged in latches (D).

NOTE: If bucket/attachment is not securely attached to the skid steer carrier, repeat Steps 1-7.

8. Lower loader to the ground and shut off tractor engine.

A-Latch Handles
B-Lock Pin (1 each side)
C-Lip
D-Latches

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CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

IMPORTANT: Before connecting coupler halves make sure that fittings are free of dirt and debris.

If equipped with hydraulic operated attachment (grapple bucket): Disconnect hydraulic hoses as follows:

1. Manual SCV lever:

a. Shut off tractor engine and remove key.
b. Move control lever(s) back and forth and side-to-side (if applicable) several times to relieve system pressure. (See your tractor Operator's Manual.)

Electro-Hydraulic Switch:

a. Turn key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine.
b. Press switch (E) several times.
c. Turn key to OFF position.

2. Push and hold collar on female coupler (B).
3. Connect male coupler (C).
4. Release collar on female coupler.
5. Connect cap (D) and plug (A).
6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for remaining hydraulic hose connection.

A-Plug (1 per female coupler)
B-Coupler, Female
C-Coupler, Male
D-Cap (1 per male coupler)
E-Switch (if equipped)

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