Attach the Bucket or Attachment

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

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

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

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

5. Raise loader high enough to check that carrier straps (F) engage bucket pins (E) on both sides.

6. Place transmission in PARK and shut off engine.

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

8. Install quick lock pins (A) through bucket pins (E).

9. Lower loader to the ground.

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

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NOTE: Pins and handles on bucket or attachment ARE NOT required to be in the UP position.

2. Extend bucket cylinders to angle carrier brackets forward.

3. Align tops of bracket with pins (A).

4. Raise loader until brackets engage pins, then roll back bucket or attachment quickly .

A-Pins

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CAUTION: Avoid personal injury. Ensure bucket or attachment is properly secured to carrier.

5. Raise loader high enough to check that pins (A) on both sides have fully dropped.

If latch mechanism is not working properly, clean latch parts and check adjustment. (See ADJUSTING QUIK-CHANGE™ LATCH PLATES in Service section.)

6. Lower loader to the ground and turn off tractor engine.

A-Pin (1 each side)

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2. Start tractor engine.

3. Extend bucket cylinders to angle carrier brackets (D) forward.

4. Using guides (A) on inside of bar, align carrier brackets (D) under hooks (C) on bucket or attachment and raise loader until brackets engage hooks.

5. Roll back bucket or attachment fully (retract bucket cylinders) to allow latch mechanism to release and slide pins (F) into the locked position.

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

6. Raise loader high enough to check that pins (F) are fully engaged with bucket.

7. Lower loader to the ground and turn off tractor engine.

A-Guide (1 each side)
B-Latch Lever
C-Hook (1 each side)
D-Carrier Bracket (1 each side)
E-Tab
F-Pins

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IMPORTANT: Make sure both latch handles (A) are 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 or attachment. Tilt bucket or attachment back (retract bucket cylinders).

NOTE: Bucket or attachment must 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 or attachment.

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury. Ensure bucket or attachment is properly secured to carrier.

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

NOTE: If bucket or 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 to surgically remove any fluid injected into the skin. Fluid must be removed within a few hours to avoid gangrene. 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.

Avoid personal injury caused by unexpected loader movement. Hose connections must be correct for loader to respond as expected when control lever is moved.

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

1. If equipped with hydraulic-operated attachment (such as a grapple), connect hydraulic hoses as follows:

a. Turn key to ON position. Do not start tractor engine.

b. Press switch (A) several times.

c. Turn key to OFF position.

A-Switch

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NOTE: Hose connections are identified by matching the color-coded cap on the hose end with the same color-coded plug on the hydraulic lines:

• (A) Attachment Cylinder-Rod End (Green)

• (B) Attachment Cylinder-Head End (Orange)

a. Push and hold collar on coupler (A).

b. Insert hydraulic hose connector (C) into coupler.

c. Release collar on coupler.

d. Repeat steps a-c for remaining coupler (B) and hose connector (C).

e. Connect color-coded caps and plugs (D) together.

A-Attachment Cylinder-Rod End (Green)
B-Attachment Cylinder-Head End (Orange)
C-Hose Connectors (Attachment)
D-Caps and Plugs

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a. Raise cover (A).

b. Push red knob (C) IN and rotate lever (B) forward and down, as shown.

A-Cover
B-Lever
C-Knob

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IMPORTANT: Multi-coupler halves must align properly or damage to couplers can occur.

c. Place attachment coupler half (A) onto loader coupler (D). Make sure locating pins (B) on attachment coupler fit into corresponding holes (C) in loader coupler.

d. Rotate lever (E) up and rearward to engage pins (F) and lock coupler halves together.

A-Attachment Coupler Half
B-Pins
C-Holes
D-Loader Coupler Half
E-Lever
F-Pin (1 each side)

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