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WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND POLICY Buhler Manufacturing products are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from original date of purchase, by original purchaser, to be free from defects in material and workmanship under correct, normal agricultural use and proper applications.
Keep this manual for reference and to forward to new operators and owners. Contact your local Buhler - Allied dealer if you require any assistance, information or additional manuals. Terminology: Basic terminology used throughout this manual has been identified below.
Please record the serial number in the space provided for future reference. The serial decal will provide the model and date of manufacture of the loader and will be required to obtain correct replacement parts and complete warranty claims. Buhler Manufacturing For your records, record "a partnership"...
bühler Allied Front-End Loader SAFETY Read and understand all the safety messages listed in this manual. For your safety and the safety of others near the machine, learn how to control and operate the loader properly. It is your responsibility to inform subsequent operators and owners of these precautions.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader Safety Decals: Safety Decal Location illustrates the approximate location and detail of safety decals. To install safety decals ensure the installation area is clean and dry. Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper and align over the specified area.
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bühler Allied Front-End Loader The following pictorials indicate important precautions to be used during the operation of the loader. WARNING DANGER FALLING HAZARD ELECTROCUTION HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death: To prevent serious injury or death: Do not lift, carry or allow anyone to ride on or work from any Stay away from power lines and cables.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader PRE – OPERATION WARNING The tractor must be equipped with an approved Roll over Protection Structure (ROPS) and safety belts to help prevent personal injury or death caused by tractor roll over. CAUTION Maximum rated loader capacity may exceed tractor rating.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader OPERATION General Operating Notes: following section provides general information that can be applied towards your specific application. Ensure that you’ve read and understood this manual and your Tractor Manual. Observe all safety precautions and follow local laws pertaining to the use of your loader and tractor.
Allied Front-End Loader All Buhler-Allied hydraulic valves are self-centering and return to neutral from all positions except float. The float or detent spool is only to be used on the boom circuit. This position allows the oil to freely flow through the valve so the lift cylinders can extend or retract.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader Minimize turning angle and length of run between pile and trailer to increase loading efficiency. Also, place load evenly or centered in the attachment. WARNING Carry the load no highe than necessary clear the terrain. Turn and brake slowly. Always be sure that loading area is level and on solid ground.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader or back grading, either load the bucket and position the heel on the ground or position the bucket at 40° or less below level as shown. Place the valve in the float position and back up slowly. IMPORTANT: Float position must be used to reduce down pressure, otherwise cylinder...
bühler Allied Front-End Loader andling bales and pallets: or safe handling of bales and pallets please follow procedures below: WARNING Do not operate A – Frame for bales without the stabilizers. With a single spear, enter one of the ends of the bale and drive the spear horizontally into the center or slightly above center of the bale and fully penetrate the bale.
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bühler Allied Front-End Loader When loading bales onto a trailer, park trailer in close proximity to minimize turning angle and length of travel to increase loading efficiency. s you lift the bale using the regular loader, it is recommended to feather the valve to allow bucket cylinders to extend to keep bale at about a 20°...
bühler Allied Front-End Loader Grapple: The grapple is designed to safely prevent loads (bales, silage) from falling out of the bucket. (Refer to pictorial below for options listed) WARNING Trave at low speeds. Carry loads as low as possible. Avoid sharp turns and uneven terrain.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader INSTALLING / REMOVING LOADER Installing: CAUTION Prior to initial mounting, cycle loader cylinders to displace air. This ensures the loader will remain in the storage position and operate consistently. 1. Position the tractor centrally and parallel to the loader uprights.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader With the tractor in neutral, continue to retract the lift cylinders and extend the bucket cylinders to rotate the upright back against the lock pin stops. Shut the tractor off and set park brake. Install both upright attachment pins and secure with hairpin clip.
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bühler Allied Front-End Loader Lower attachment level to the ground while engaging float position. Ensure attachment rests firmly on ground with minimal downward pressure. If required extend bucket cylinders to rotate upright rearward. At this stage the pin should have no pressure. Set tractor park brake and remove loader lock pins.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader INSTALLING / REMOVING LOADER ATTACHMENTS Installing: Position tractor centrally within the bucket hooks. Dump Quick-tach slightly from vertical position. Slowly drive the tractor forward until the Quick-tach contacts the bucket. Slowly raise the loader to engage the Quick-tach within both bucket hooks.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader LUBRICATION Lubricate loader bushings and pivots every eight hours of average operation with high-grade grease. For grease fitting locations see illustration below. Select grease based on the expected outside temperature range. Lithium, Molybdenum and synthetic greases are preferred. Use the tractor hour meter as a guide.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader MAINTENANCE General Inspection: CAUTION Lower attachment and loader to ground, place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing loader. WARNING Relieve hydraulic pressure before repairing, adjusting or disconnecting hydraulics components.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader Mounting Kit: After the initial 2 weeks or 40 hours of loader operation, and 6-month intervals thereafter re-torque all mounting kit bolts. (See below for proper bolt torques) (Side plate part of mounting kit) Loader mount plate (part of mtg.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader Hydraulics: WARNING Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious personal injury. Before repairing, adjusting, or disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and the lines, pipes, and hoses are not damaged.
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bühler Allied Front-End Loader A yearly inspection of the valve is recommended. However the maintenance intervals on the valve depends on the surrounding environment or if valve spools become stiff. Where temperatures fluctuate from one extreme to another or exposed to high salt the intervals for maintenance should be increased to protect from corrosion.
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bühler Allied Front-End Loader On valves fitted with joystick cables loosen off jam nut and cable sleeves to gain access to the valve spool. Clean all debris and any existing corrosion. Spray areas with a light corrosion resistant lubricant. Re-mount cables sleeves and adjust so that joystick is centered in both axis to the base.
bühler Allied Front-End Loader TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Remedy Loader slow and/or will not Quick couplers leaking Check connections and dump. compatibility or replace. Hydraulic oil too heavy. Change or replace filter. Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter. Hydraulic pump worn.
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bühler Allied Front-End Loader Trouble Shooting Continued Problem Possible Cause Remedy Insufficient lift capacity. Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pump. operation. Load is greater than boom Check loader specifications. lift capacity. Internal boom cylinder Replace any worn parts and leakage.
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