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FEL OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued
Installing FEL Bucket
WARNING
Exercise care when installing FEL bucket. Always position yourself in front of bucket when
connecting clamshell quick-disconnect hydraulic connectors. Failure to comply may result in
serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Both removable clamshell quick-disconnect hydraulic connectors must be placed on top and
forward of FEL bucket. Failure to comply may result in damage to connectors.
NOTE
FEL hydraulic quick coupler allows operator to change bucket without using special tools or
additional personnel.
1. Place both removable quick-disconnect hydraulic connectors (Figure 5, Item 1) on top and forward of FEL
bucket.
2. From operator seat, start engine.
3. Tilt FEL hydraulic quick coupler forward and engage both upper mounting pins (Figure 5, Item 7) in
bucket upper mounting hooks (Figure 5, Item 6).
4. Move the BHL forward several inches to make sure FEL bucket is fully engaged.
5. Push and hold left side of FEL tool carrier switch (Figure 5, Item 5) to retract both tool carrier lock pins
(Figure 5, Item 8).
6. Raise FEL lift arms and rotate tool carrier rearward until both tool carrier lock pins (Figure 5, Item 8) are
alined with bucket lower mounting bores.
7. Push and hold right side of FEL tool carrier switch (Figure 5, Item 5) to extend both tool carrier lock pins
(Figure 5, Item 8) in bucket mounting bores.
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