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Revision B, January 1, 2002
VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER
FRONT-END LOADER
OPERATOR´S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
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  • Page 1 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER FRONT-END LOADER OPERATOR´S MANUAL ASSEMBLY / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE Page 1...
  • Page 2 Paso Blanco Km. 2 #400, Colonia Vista Hermosa, C.P. 20905, Jesús María, Aguascalientes, Mexico. As an authorized TECNOMEC S.A. de C.V. dealer, we stock genuine BISON parts. Our trained service personnel are well informed on methods required to service BISON equipment, and are ready and able to help you so that you will obtain the ultimate in service and satisfaction from your loader.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER IT IS THE POLICY OF TECNOMEC S.A. DE C.V. TO MAKE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR PRODUCTS, AND TECNOMEC S.A. DE C.V. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN DESIGN OR SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT INCURRING OBLIGATION TO ADD THEM TO ANY LOADER ALREADY SOLD.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 4-2 Maintenance.......................31 RETAIL CUSTOMER´S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE TECNOMEC, S.A. de C.V. WARRANTY It is the retail customer and/or operator’s responsibility to read the operator’s manual, and to operate, lubricate, maintain, and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures.
  • Page 5 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER TECNOMEC S.A. de C.V. LIMITED WARRANTY TECNOMEC S.A. de C.V. warrants to the original purchaser of any new BISON equipment, purchased from any authorized TECNOMEC S.A. de C.V. dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year under agricultural use.
  • Page 6 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs, and any other items that in the company’s sole judgment is a wear item. NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF TECNOMEC S.A. DE C.V. IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY TECNOMEC S.A.

  • Page 7: Dealer Preparation Checklist

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER DEALER PREPARATION CHECKLIST THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST SHOULD BE COMPLETED BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE. USE THE OPERATOR´S MANUAL AS A GUIDE. _____ Machine properly assembled. _____ All safety decals readable (See decal page.) _____ All bolts tightened to torque specifications given in torque chart.
  • Page 8 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TAKE NOTE! This symbol is used to call attention safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that may catch and entangle on equipment moving parts. THE LOADER 1. Read the loader operator’s manual to learn how to operate your loader safely.
  • Page 10 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) 6. Exercise caution when operating the loader with a raised loaded bucket or fork. 7. Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes. They can be dangerous for loader operation or movement.

  • Page 11: Federal Laws And Regulations

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES, AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such.) U.S.

  • Page 12: Sign-Off Form

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER SIGN-OFF FORM TECNOMEC AGRICOLA S.A. de C.V. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining the Front-End Loader must read and clearly understand ALL safety, operating, and maintenance information presented in this manual.

  • Page 13: Dear Customer Letter

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a BISON implement. We would like to take this opportunity to express the importance of us having your warranty registration form. Please fill it out and send it to: TECNOMEC AGRICOLA S.A.

  • Page 14: Safety Decal Location

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER SAFETY DECAL LOCATION The types of decals and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety decals, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
  • Page 15 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, TECNOMEC AGRICOLA S.A. de C.V. supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damages can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, TECNOMEC AGRICOLA S.A. de C.V. will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field.
  • Page 16 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER VH001 Page 16...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    DESCRIPTION The VH-500 SERIES front-end loader is designed for two wheel drive tractors and is ideal around the yard, in cramped pens, and animal sheds where bigger tractors cannot go. It comes equipped with a parking stand to support loader, as tractor is ¨driven in¨...
  • Page 18 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER SPECIFICATIONS A. Maximum Lift Height (in.) B. Clearance with Bucket Dumped (in.) C. Reach at Max. Height (in.) D. Max. Dump Angle (deg.) E. Reach with Bucket on Ground (in.) F.

  • Page 19: Loader Mounting & Dismounting

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER LOADER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING Tractor Preparation • Verify that tractor is of correct HP and other pertinent specifications are met that support loader. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual. •...
  • Page 20 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER Mounting and Dismounting Mounting Bracket Before installing the loader, the tractor must have the proper mounting kit already installed. Mounting Bracket Installation 1. Place tractor on a flat surface, apply emergency brake, turn off tractor, and remove the key.

  • Page 21: Torque Specifications

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Torque Specifications Bolt Head Markings Bolt Diameter Wrench (in) Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 (in) ft-lbs ft-lbs ft-lbs NM 0,250 7/16 0,313 5/16 0,375 9/16 0,438...
  • Page 22 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 2. Lift front-end loader or place in mounting position on a flat surface. Tower Parking Stand Quick Attach 3. Install the hydraulic valve kit to the right tower of the loader.
  • Page 23 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 4. Slowly drive tractor into loader, making sure the mounting bracket supports are as close as possible to the mounting towers and apply the parking brake. 5. Connect the four shorter hoses of the valve kit to the loader, using the color decals as a guide.
  • Page 24 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 7. Connect the hose where the oil flow exited to the valve as specified with the word IN towards the left side of the valve. The other hose, which is the return, is placed in the exit valve as specified with the word OUT towards the right side of the valve.
  • Page 25 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 4. Apply the parking brake and turn off the motor. 5. Remove fastening bolts or mounting pin of the loader from the mounting bracket. 6. Start motor and put transmission into neutral.
  • Page 26 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 4. Move the tractor and raise or lower the loader until the upper quick connect hitch joins with the bucket. 5. Actuate the lever again to bring back the bucket cylinders until the bucket and the quick connect have correctly hitched together.
  • Page 27 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER Dismount quick attach from bucket 4. Actuate the left valve lever forward lowering the loader y finish by disassembling the upper bucket pin from the quick connect hitch. 5. Store tractor.
  • Page 28 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER Retrack Bucket Raise Loader Extend Bucket Lower Loader Remember that operation of the loader should only be from the operator’s seat where the operator should remain until finished with the operation cycle.
  • Page 29 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER WARNING: DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY ANYONE IN THE BUCKET OR ON ANY OTHER PORTION OF THE LOADER OR LOADER ATTACHMENT. INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE LOADER OR ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OR CRUSHING.
  • Page 30 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 2. Use extreme caution when operating the loader on a slope and keep the bucket as low as possible. This keeps the bucket and tractor center of gravity low and will provide maximum tractor stability.
  • Page 31 Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER 2. Grapple Fork: for buckets 72” wide, easy movement of round bales. Two equal cylinders provide extra stability. 3. Fork Lift: for moving palletized and packed loads, with a longitude of 42” and adjustable for whatever width of material to move;...

  • Page 32: Operation

    Revision B, January 1, 2002 VH-500 SERIES FRONT END LOADER MAINTENANCE Caution: Before performing any maintenance to your loader, turn off motor, remove key, and apply parking brake. Lubrication 1. Empty bucket and lower until it rests on the ground.

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