Detaching Attachments; Hydraulic Quick Attach Coupler Switch (If Equipped) - Kubota LA555 Operator's Manual

24 OPERATING THE LOADER
7. Visually verify when pushing the quick attach coupler
handles into locked position that the latch pins rotate
completely and are located underneath the stop of the
quick attach coupler.
(1) Latch pins
(2) Quick attach coupler stopper
8. When attaching different attachments visually inspect
for broken or damaged pins. If broken or damaged
pins are found, replace before using. Use of broken
pins may result in attachment detachment or
deformation, causing loss of performance, personal
injury or death.
9. You are now ready to use the attached attachment. All
compatible attachments attach and detach using the
same method.
To avoid personal injury or machine damage:
A Never operate or transport attachments which are
not attached completely.
A Always replace damaged hardware immediately.

DETACHING ATTACHMENTS

1. Detaching attachments is done in the reverse of
attaching attachments. The procedure is below.
2. Lower the attachment to ground level with the
attachment slightly in the rolled back position. Stop the
engine and set the parking brake.
3. Pull the quick attach coupler handles to the unlatched
position to release the latching pins.
4. While sitting in the tractor operator's seat, start the
engine and slowly move the loader control lever to the
"DUMP" position until the attachment is pushed away
slightly from the quick attach coupler.
5. Lower the loader boom so that the quick attach coupler
mounting plate clears the attachment saddle.
6. Back away from the attachment slowly.
7. If an attachment is not going to be attached to the
quick attach coupler immediately, push the handles of
the quick attach coupler to the locked position to
prevent damage to the handle assembly.
BHydraulic Quick Attach Coupler Switch (if
equipped)
The switch is used to attach and detach an attachment by
activating the hydraulic quick attach coupler.
After pressing the selector switch to the "ON" position,
move the switch to the " " (LOCK) mark to get the quick
attach coupler locked. After pressing the selector switch
to the "ON" position, move it to the " " (UNLOCK) marked
position to unlock the quick attach coupler and detach the
bucket, for example. After cylinder is moved to locked
position, always check to be sure both pins are engaged
to the attachment.
(1) Hydraulic quick attach coupler
switch
(2) Selector switch
(A) "UNLOCK" position
(B) "LOCK" position
(C) "ON" position