RHINO 2409 Assembly Manual page 2

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INSTALLING LOADER TO MOUNTING BRACKETS
(Continued)
NOTE: Tighten hardware connecting yoke to
loader side frames snug but do not torque
completely. After loader has been mounted to
tractor and aligned with mid mounting brackets and
front mounting brackets, tighten hardware to 239-
262ft.·lb. (324-355N·m) torque.
3. Install hose or valve kit to tractor and loader. Refer
to assembly manual provided for installation
instructions.
4. Position tractor close enough so plumbing can be
connected to tractor. Route hoses loosely to allow
maximum reach. Using nylon straps reposition
overhead hoist to loader boom arms near pivot
point to side frames.
5. Operate loader control valve to extend lift cylinders
until front yoke is resting on ground and side frame
uprights will clear front tires. Shut off tractor engine
and engage tractor brakes. Reroute loader hoses
to inside of right mid mounting bracket. Remove
lock nut and washer from loader hinge and swing
each hinge open.
6. Start tractor engine, release tractor brakes and
slowly drive forward while operating lift control
levers to retract lift cylinders. Position loader so
hinges hook over mid mounting tubes. Use of
overhead hoist will facilitate positioning loader into
mid mounting tubes.
IMPORTANT: Position loader uprights so mid
mounting tubes are tight against hinges until loader
has finished rotating so loader front bumper tube
does not hit lower flange of front mounting channel.
7. With tractor in neutral, retract lift cylinders, bringing
side frame up so front yoke tube contacts lower
surface of tractor frame. Move tractor ahead until
front yoke tube engages in front mounting channel
and upright hinges can clamp around mid mounting
tube. Engage tractor brakes and shut off tractor
engine.
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Hinge open
8. Clamp hinges to mid mounting tubes with 5/8" flat
washers, 5/8" lock washer and 5/8" hex nuts
(supplied with loader).
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use lock washers and hex
nuts to clamp hinge. Tighten nuts against hinge
securely, but not to more than 125ft.·lb. (170N·m)
torque.
9. Start tractor engine and slowly cycle lift and bucket
cylinders several times to purge air out of system,
then retract cylinders and shut off tractor engine.
Add additional tractor hydraulic fluid as specified in
tractor operator's manual to bring level of hydraulic
fluid up to full.
INSTALLING BUCKET OR LOADER ATTACHMENT
Refer to instructions provided with bucket or
attachment to install bucket or attachment.
INSTALLING LEVEL INDICATOR
1. Attach indicator guide tube to cylinder pin. Guide
tube is positioned to outside of boom.
Indicator
Guide
Tube
Level Indicator for
Pin-On or Quick-Attach
Buckets or Attachments
2. Slide level indicator rod through guide tube. Attach
other end of rod with 1/8 x 1" cotter pins and 3/8" flat
washers.
3. Locate tractor and loader on level surface. With
bottom of bucket or attachment resting on surface,
cut off excess rod flush with end of guide tube or
paint exposed rod a contrasting color.
IMPORTANT: When installation is complete, check tire
clearances with loader, mounting brackets, and bucket
or attachment. Adjust tractor tread width or steering
stops, if necessary, to provide adequate clearance.
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Loader Right
Boom Arm
Cotter Pins
Indicator
Rod
Flat Washers
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