OM 28Z3 US – Edition 2.0 * 28Z3b340.fm 3-59
Operation
3.30 Quickhitch (option)
Warning!
Possibility of crushing / striking injury from attachments. An unlocked quick
hitch attachment can move unexpectedly and strike nearby people or objects.
• Before using the excavator, make sure the attachment is securely
locked onto the quick hitch.
• The lock must be visible on either side of the mounting bore of the
attachment to confirm the hitch is locked.
☞ Proceed 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. 78: Bucket with quickhitch
L
M
N
P
O
Fig. 79: Bucket with quickhitch
Q
S
R