Preparing Tractor; Pallet Component Removal - RHINO F-4243C Operator's Manual

Preparing Tractor

1. Shut off engine, engage brakes, and remove key during installation. If tractor is equipped with front
weights, remove weights and weight bracket.
2. Remove plastic thread protectors from holes on left and right sides of tractor clutch housing and front axle.
Clean threaded holes in tractor chassis thoroughly using a tap of proper size. Paint, rust of
debris in the threads may not permit cap screws to be installed and tightened correctly.

Pallet Component Removal

The loader boom, bucket, left and right
midmounts, hydraulic package, and grille guard
come on one pallet. Remove plastic protective
cover from pallet. Untie and remove grille guard
from pallet. Support mid-mounting brackets and
untie and remove from pallet. Support bucket
then remove hold downs and remove from pallet.
NOTE: Support midmounting brackets when
removing from shipping materials.
Loader must be supported before removing hardware securing loader to shipping pallet or
loader will tip over.
Support loader boom arms with lifting device and nylon straps. Lift loader slightly to remove load from support
post and remove it.
Lower loader boom onto ground, positioning scraps of cardboard on floor under loader to prevent loader paint
damage. Remove Pallet.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware to full torque until the mounting kit is completely assembled unless otherwise
noted. This will allow proper assembly and alignment of parts as they are installed. Before finally tightening all
mounting hardware, start the engine and apply downward pressure to the loader bucket, removing the load
from the front tires (Do not lift tires off the ground!). Make sure the mounting pins can be rotated easily.
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 3-6