OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b340.fm 3-91
Operation
3.52 Mechanical quickhitch (option)
Accident hazard due to unlocked attachment!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• Before starting work, ensure that the attachment is securely locked onto the
quickhitch by means of the lock mechanism. You must be able to see the
lock on either side of the mounting bore of the attachment.
☞ Re-equip as follows:
•Approach the machine to the attachment
•Hitch coupling bar M onto coupling claws L of the quickhitch to pick up the
bucket
•Engage lock mechanism N in mounting bores O
•Place the bucket on level ground
☞ Lock as follows:
•Stop the engine
•Insert tube P (included in scope of delivery) in clamping sleeve Q
•Press the tube downward
•The lock pins must be in position R
☞ Unlock as follows:
•Stop the engine
•Insert tube P (included in scope of delivery) in clamping sleeve Q
•Press the tube upward
•The lock pins must be in position S
Fig. 212: Bucket with quickhitch
L
M
N
P
O
Fig. 213: Bucket with quickhitch
Q
S
R