Montana 100, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...ATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation 11 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Base Loader 16 Bucket Quick Attach Tool Bar 17 Bucket Level Indicator 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Loader Parts Diagram and Identification Listing 20 Quick Attach Tool Bar 21 Cylinder Service Parts Breakdown 22 66 Quick Attach Bucket 23 Specifications 24 Torque Chart 25 ...

Page 3: ...d heed its advice Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury In addition to the design and configuration of equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation transport maintenance and storage of equipment Lack of attention to safety can result in accident personal...

Page 4: ...o stop the tractor the engine and the loader quickly in an emergency 11 PROVIDE adequate rear weight and or wheel ballast to counter balance the loader at all times Total vehicle weight including loader and counter weights must not exceed the ROPS certificate for gross vehicle weight 12 BE SURE the area is clear of overhead or underground utilities hazards 13 POSITION a barricade around the work a...

Page 5: ...l grease or adjust the loader while it is in motion For greasing see Service section for details 4 DO NOT change any loader relief valve settings They are factory set for best loader performance and safety 5 PROTECT YOUR EYES WEAR SAFETY GLASSES 6 GUARD AGAINST INJURY when driving connecting pins or performing any repair in which particles can chip from work piece or striking tool 7 DO NOT remove ...

Page 6: ... all hydraulic pressure Replace any damaged or painted over decals REMEMBER 1 Move Slowly 2 Always use care and common sense 3 Be careful for your own sake and for that of others 4 Amerequip Corporation includes all reasonable means for accident prevention except a safe and careful operator AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS ESCAPING fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin and...

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Page 8: ...er rods Never ride in bucket Before operating the loader be sure no one is standing near it Only one person the operator should be on the tractor Remain at the controls and under no circumstances leave the tractor unattended with the bucket in a raised position Never lift a person in the bucket or walk under a raised bucket Never drive your loader equipped tractor down a hill that is steeper than ...

Page 9: ... not limited to instructions to Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation Permit no riders on equipment Stop engine disconnect the power source and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing adjusting cleaning or unclogging the equipment except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained in which case the employer shall instruct employees as ...

Page 10: ...3 Remove the clips and pins A and B from the loader support leg C 4 Unfold the loader support leg A and install the pins and clips B and C as shown below 5 Start the engine and return the bucket to the level position resting on the ground Activate the lift control lever to lower the loader arms A raising the front wheels slightly off the ground This will move the loader arm uprights B rearward aga...

Page 11: ...ve the tractor into the loader until the hoses reach from the loader to the tractor Set the parking brake and shut off the engine on the tractor 2 Activate the loader control lever to relieve the pressure in both the bucket and the lift hydraulic circuits 3 Remove the dust caps B from the four quick couplers C Make sure the couplers are clean and connect the loader hoses to the tractor matching th...

Page 12: ...leg unless the bucket is resting on the ground 9 Remove the pins and clips A and B from the loader support leg Fold the loader support leg C and place into the stored position Install the pins and clips A and B to secure the loader support leg 10 Start the engine on the tractor and activate the loader control lever If the loader does not operate normally as shown on the control decal check the qui...

Page 13: ...k pins 9 Enter tractor fasten seat belt start engine release park brake 10 Rotate toolbar rearward Raise loader using the lift cylinders until attachment is about 6 inches off the ground 11 Shift tractor to neutral park engage parking brake turn off engine release seat belt and exit the tractor 12 Place blocking under attachment Visually inspect the attachment toolbar plate to verify that the lock...

Page 14: ...tion Check and maintain an adequate fluid level in the tractor reservoir prior to use Inspect all hydraulic system hoses and fittings Replace prior to further operation if damaged WARNING AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS ESCAPING fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious injury Be sure to stop engine and relieve all pressure before disconnecting lines Be sure...

Page 15: ...ights with Mounts on tractor 5 Stop tractor Engage Parking Brake Activate loader control lever to relieve any pressure in the hydraulic system Exit tractor 6 Remove the four dust caps from the quick couplers on the base loader Route loader hoses and connect hoses to the tractor by matching the color coded rings Lift Cylinder Base End Green Lift Cylinder Rod End Yellow Bucket Cylinder Base End Blue...

Page 16: ...tor ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BUCKET QUICK ATTACH TOOLBAR IMPORTANT Reposition hoist on Base Loader Raise Loader Liftframe just enough to allow alignment of Bucket Quick Attach pivots with Loader Liftframe pivots 1 Install Bucket Quick Attach Tool Bar Assembly to Loader Liftframe using two Pivot Pins 52 Lynch Pins 22 2 Install Bucket Cylinder Linkages to Bucket Quick Attach Tool Bar Assembly using two...

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Page 20: ...iption 1 7508 Nut Lock NC 2 8560 Cotter Pin 3 8669 Spring Compression 4 8995 Roll Pin 5 13442 Clevis Pin 7 66032 Block Lock 8 616035 Adapter Frame Weldment 9 612947 Handle Pivot 10 612948 Pin Pivot 11 612950 Guide Weldment 12 612955 Rod Weldment 13 612960 Pivot Weldment ...

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Page 24: ...re is listed for a specific application Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly All torque values are given to specifications used on hardware defined by SAE J1701 J17...

Page 25: ...ure is listed for a specific application Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly All torque values are given to specifications used on hardware defined by SAE J1701 J1...

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