RHINO 2409 Assembly Manual page 2

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INSTALLING LOADER TO MOUNTING BRACKETS
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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 midmount bracket. Remove locknut
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.
8. Clamp hinges to midmounting tubes with 5/8 flat
washers, 5/8 lock washers and 5/8 hex nuts
(supplied with loader).
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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
owners manual to bring level of hydraulic fluid up to full.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use lock washers and hex nuts to
clamp hinge. Tighten flex-lock nuts against hinge securely,
but not to more than 125 ft.-lb. torque.
10.Adjust front wheel tread settings or steering stops, if
necessary to prevent interference between tires and
loader. Refer to tractor operator's manual for adjustment
procedures.
INSTALLING BUCKET
Refer to instruction sheet for instructions on installing bucket.
INSTALLING BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR
1. Attach indicator guide tube to cylinder pin. Guide tube is
positioned to outside of boom.
2. Slide bucket 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 resting on surface, cut off excess rod flush with
end of guide tube or paint exposed rod a contrasting
color.
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