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LOADER MX F303 MX F304 User Manual Read carefully before operating the MX loader UK 368183 AD - 0819 Translation of the original manual...
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We thank you for placing your trust in our product and hope you will find your MX loader satisfactory in every way. By taking a few minutes to read this manual, you will be able to obtain the best results from your MX loader to the full, prolong its service life and ensure safe operation.
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The loader is a complex machine. The operator must read this manual before using the machine for the first time. Familiarise yourself with: — The safety instructions, — Hitching and unhitching the loader, — Hitching and unhitching work implements, — Full use of the controls. •...
— For full use of the MX loader, the tractor must be fitted with a falling object protective structure, or at the least a roll-over protective structure with four uprights. If this is not the case, limit the use of the MX loader (see the "LOADER USE LIMITS"...
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PPE Table (Personal Protective Equipment) Symbols Meaning Example of risk It is compulsory to wear protective Cuts, trapped fingers when unlocking the implement hand equipment. on the loader. It is compulsory to wear protective Bucket shaking in a tractor without a cab. ear equipment.
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— Breaking lead seals will void any liability on the part of MX for all its equipment. — Any assembly of the MX loader which ignores the recommendations of the MX price list in force at the purchase date cancels the MX guarantee for the whole supply.
2. SAFETY STICKERS Safety stickers are affixed to the loaders. Make sure these stickers are clean and legible; replace them if damaged. Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions in the user manual before using or working on the loader. Follow the loader hitching and unhitching procedure given in the user manual. Use the anchoring points when handling the loader.
3. IDENTIFICATION PLATE The identification plate is located inside the RH arm. 19, rue de Rennes F - 35690 ACIGNÉ Désignation/ Designation Type / Model / Typ N˚ de série Serial number Seriennummer Année / Year Poids à vide Unloaded weight / Leergewicht The serial number and loader model shown on this plate must be quoted in any request for spare parts information or technical assistance.
Refer to the user manual for the tractor. 5.1.1 Front / rear control selector (optional) From the tractor’s original joystick, the user in the cab controls either the MX loader or the rear couplings. Control with the MX control valve 5.2.1 Handle setting To ensure comfortable control of the loader, the handle’s...
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Note: Button (3) not used. Button (4) only available in the case of the FAST-LOCK option. Control with MX E-PILOT control valve See specific e-Pilot manual. • 19, rue de Rennes • BP 83221 • F - 35690 ACIGNÉ Subject to modifications...
6. LOADER UNHITCHING This operation must be carried out by the driver, who must leave the seat and ensure all manoeuvres are forbidden while he is working on the loader. The loader must always be hitched to an implement of at least 100 kg to unhitch it.
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— Remove the locking pins from the frame and put them into the open holes. — Lower in double action to retract the lifting rams. — Put the implement on the ground slightly dumped (approx. 20°). — Crowd slightly to set down the parking stands. —...
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— Fully decompress all the hydraulic circuits. — Disconnect the hydraulics and the electrics. Loader with MACH System — Unlock the housing of the MACH System by pressing the safety latch on the left, then lift the handle. — Hook the MACH System housing onto its support. Loader without MACH System —...
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— Reverse the tractor slowly, to clear the loader from the bracket. — Check the stability of the whole assembly. • 19, rue de Rennes • BP 83221 • F - 35690 ACIGNÉ Subject to modifications...
7. LOADER HITCHING — Advance the tractor slowly so that the bracket is approx. 5 cm behind the frames. — Apply the hand brake. Stop the engine. — Connect the hydraulics and the electrics. Loader with MACH System: Take the housing with two hands and with its back, lift the control valve cover then engage the guide bars vertically.
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— Dump the implement to lift the front of the loader: by pivoting, the frames fit into the bracket yokes. — Lift the loader 0.3 m above the ground. — Lock the loader frame onto the bracket with the spindles. CAUTION: ensure that the spindles are locked by the safety catches —...
8. IMPLEMENT UNHITCHING This operation must be carried out by the driver, who must leave the seat and ensure all manoeuvres are forbidden while he is working on the loader. Manual locking implement carrier — Choose a level and solid surface. —...
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— Pull the lever towards you until it stays engaged. FAST-LOCK implement carrier — Lift the loader to clear the implement from the ground. — With the implement horizontal, press the green and buttons by moving the monolever to the right (dumping). Now the implement is unlocked.
9. IMPLEMENT HITCHING This operation must be carried out by the driver, who must leave the seat and ensure all manoeuvres are forbidden while he is working on the loader. Manual locking implement carrier — Make sure that the unlocking lever is in hitching position (lever tipped to rear).
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— Connect the hoses for implements with hydraulic function. FAST-LOCK implement carrier — Before taking the implement, make sure that the locks are in "open" position to allow space for the implement parts. — Approach the loader in line with the implement, Fit the implement carrier onto the implement, Crowd lightly and lift the loader to clear the implement from the ground.
10. IMPLEMENT CARRIER MODELS 10.1 MX Master-Attach implement carrier 10.2 Euro implement carrier 10.3 MX Master-Attach / Euro implement carrier To switch from the MX Master-Attach position to the Euro position — Remove the pins, — Move the hitching shoes downwards, —...
10.4 MX Master-Attach / Faucheux-Blanc implement carrier To switch from MX Master-Attach position to Faucheux-Blanc position — Remove the hitching shoes from their storage position, — Mount them to the hitching position and add 4 attachment pins, — Mount the clips on the attachment pins, 11.
12. FAST-LOCK SYSTEM* The FAST-LOCK System (* optional) on the implement carrier allows tools to be hitched and unhitched without hydraulic or electrical operation from the driver’s cab. Locked position Unlocked position 13. SHOCK ELIMINATOR SYSTEM* Shocks are eliminated during movement or when stopping the loader quickly when lowering (* optional).
14. SAFETY WHILE LIFTING AND DUMPING* This device is essential for working when people are present near the load (* optional). In compliance with the EN 12525 + A2 2010 standard, it can be disengaged for working when no one is near the load. The movements can then be carried out, with no loss of power or speed of execution.
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14.2 Use The hydraulic circuit of the lifting and dumping rams is fitted with a safety device By default, the safety device is actuated. As soon as the user presses the button in the cab (secure button) the safety device is disabled and the red indicator lights come on on: –...
15. MAINTENANCE Drain the tractor’s hydraulic circuit regularly and change the filters following the manufacturer’s recommendation. Polluted oil stops lubricating, and wears all the hydraulic components (pumps, control valves, rams). Even clear oil can be overused. Maintenance operations must be performed by competent persons, authorised by the dealer. If this is not the case, these operations shall fall under the sole responsibility of the person carrying out the work.
Check the tightness of the bracket after 10 and 50 hours work, then every 100 hours or at each engine draining of the tractor. Contact your dealer if there is any loosening. IMPORTANT: Any fasteners/screws needing to be retightened must be inspected, replaced if necessary, cleaned and reassembled using thread locking compound.
17. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS F303 F304 Mechanical parallelogram Length (A) 2.05 m 2.05 m Width (B) 1.15 m 1.20 m Height (C) 1.55 m 1.65 m Min. weight (with no option) 375 kg 422 kg Max. height at implement pivot* 3.20 m 3.20 m...
18. SAFETY LIFT RAM STOP ON LOADER Only supplied in case of specific local safety regulations (Code of Practice, …). Important: The lift ram stop must remain permanently attached to the loader. Install the lift ram safety stop before carrying out any work or maintenance operation under the raised loader arms.
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Front loader U403 or U404 or U405 or U406 or U406+ or U407 or U408 or U408+ or U409 or U410 or U410+ or U412 or U412+ or U414 Front loader A104 or A106 or A110 or F303 or F304 Front loader C1 or C1s or C2u or C2 or C2+ or C3u or C3 or C3+ or C4 or C4+...
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19, rue de Rennes BP 83221 F - 35690 ACIGNE Tel.: +33 (0)2 99 62 52 60 Fax: +33 (0)2 99 62 50 22 E-mail: contact@m-x.eu...
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