TM 5-3805-258-10OPERATING TECHNIQUESHitching Attachments1. Start the loader and raise the coupling hitchso the locking wedges may be seen from theoperator’s seat. Activate the locking wedgeswitch several times in each direction tofamiliarize yourself with switch operation inrelation to “locked” or “unlocked” wedges.The locking cylinder is collapsed when “locked”and extended when “unlocked”.3. Raise the attachment about two feet. PuIIthe tilt lever into the “detent” position andrelease. The tilt lever will automatically returnto the neutral position when the attachmentreaches a level position.4. Raise the attachment high enough to seethe locking wedges. Lock the wedges in position.5 If a hydraulic attachment has been coupled,remove all hydraulic dust covers and connect theattachment hydraulic lines to the fittings on thelift arms.NOTEWhen operating for several days withoutchanging attachments, activate the wedgelocking switch in the “lock” position fora second or two to make sure the wedgesare tight.Unhitching Attachments1. Disconnect any hydraulic lines between theattachment and the loader.2. With the wedges “unlocked”, tilt the hitchforward 30-40 degrees and drive the loader tothe attachment with the hitch top tube at a levelslightly lower than the hooks on the attachment.If the hitch and attachment are not square toeach other, maintain slight pressure against theattachment by using the throttle and at the sametime, articulate the loader as needed until thetop tube of the hitch contacts both hooks of theattachment.2. With the attachment raised about two feetoff the ground, “unlock” the wedges. Tilt theattachment forward 30-40 degrees.3. Lower the attachment to the ground. Con-tinue lowering until the top tube of the hitch isslightly lower than the hooks on the attachment.Drive loader in Reverse away from attachment.61
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