Bush Hog M146 - Manual (Page 12)

SECTION II
LOADER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
TRACTORS THAT HAVE MOVABLE AXLES
MUST BE SET FORWARD IN THE LONG WHEEL-
BASE POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2-1 TO
PREVENT EXCESSIVE LEVERAGE BEING
EXERTED ON THE TRACTOR FRAME. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. REFER TO TRAC-
TOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ABOVE PRO-
CEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR
TRACTOR.
2-1 PREPARING TRACTOR
CAUTION
2-2 MOUNTING LOADER
To aid in mounting and dismounting loader, apply a
small amount of grease, if needed, to each loader
bracket in area of top receiver and guide. Figure 2-2.
A. Slowly drive tractor to a position where the
hoses can be connected to the quick couplers. Stop
the engine. (Figure 2-3) Connect the loader hydraulic
hoses to the correct couplers.
B. Retract Loader Lift Cylinders.
A. Check air pressure in tractor tires to be sure it
is adequate for heavy loads.
B. Add rear wheel weights, fluid in tires, or equiv-
alent to provide sufficient tractor stability.
C. It is recommended that tractor wheels be
moved to the widest settings.
D. Check tractor hydraulic oil reservoir to be sure
it is full.
E. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for
above procedures and specifications for your tractor.
Figure 2-1
Short Wheelbase
Long Wheelbase
10
Figure 2-2 Apply Grease To These Areas
Figure 2-3 Drive In Close Enough To Alllow
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses To Tractor Outlets