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40PERATOR'S A MANUAL
Front Loader
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Model FL5540KO
for Honda H5518A4
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Multi-purpose Tractor I
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Thank you for purchasing an HTA Front Loader attachment for your tractor. This manual covers the assembly, operation and maintenance of the HTA FL5540 front loader for the H5518 A4 Multi-purpose Tractor. For your convenience, it also provides a parts guide, troubleshooting section and warranty service information. Read this manual and the owner’s manual forthe Honda H5518 A4 Multi-purpose Tractor before you operate the front loader. NOTE: The information in this publication is based on the
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CONTENTS TOPIC ...................... ......... PAGE 1 .GENERAL ...................... ......... 1 2 . INTRODUCTION ................... ...... 5.. 3 Front loader safety ................. ......... 4 Maintenance safety ................. ......... 7 Safety label locations ................ ......... 8 3 . PACKAGING INVENTORY .... 1 ....... ......... 9 4 . TRACTOR PREPARATION ............. ......... 10 ......... 11 5 . LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ............ ......... 12 6 . ASSEMBLY INFORMAT
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~ INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to instruct you in maintaining and operating your HTA Front Loader. Read it carefully; it furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions. However, through experience and these instructions, you should be able to develop operating procedures suitable to your particular situation. "Right" and "Left" as
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FRONT LOADER SAFETY FRONT LOADER SAFETY Operating the tractor and front loader requires special efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Know these requirements before you operate the tractor or front loader. SAFE OPERATING RULES Severe personal injury or equipment damage may result if the operating instructions on ( pages 25 thru 30 ) are not followed. Always make pre-operation checks ( page 25 ) before you start the engine. You may prevent an accident or eq
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The use of heavy equipment andor pulling or lifting excessive loads may adversely affect vehicle stability or control. To avoid loss of control that can result in severe personal injury: - Use only recommended tractor hitch attachment points. -Limit loads to those within tractor and front loader limitations as stated in this manual and in the tractor owner’s manual. - Be extra careful when turning or backing up, and when on uneven terrain. - Use counterweights as indicated in this manual a
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FRONT LOADER SAFETY Never operate the tractor or front loader when visibility is diminished by darkness or by bad weather; your ability to see obstacles will become impaired. Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They may cause vehicle instability or cause the vehicle to overturn. The front loader is intended for relatively flat terrain useage. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when the front loader is in the raised position. Contacting electric wires can cause electrocution. Allow for the
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY MAINTENANCE SAFETY Maintenance of the tractor and front loader requires special efforts on your part to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Know these requirements before perfoming maintenance on the tractor or front loader. Before performing maintenance/inspections,read the instructions thoroughly. Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the loader be sure to; -lower the front loader bucket flat to the ground. -move the front PTO to the off position -stop t
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read these SAFETY LABELS before you operate the front loader. IMPROPER SERVICING CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MCTOR TIP-OVER CAN 0 Before conlclng or adjustment CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY lower loader to fho ground and OR DEATH shut off engine. Rolleve hydraulic pressure before a Add recommended dlreonnecHng oil lines. wheel ballast and/or oounterwelghts for rtablllly. Ddve and turn tractor at slow speed. Place loader low when tran
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PACKAGING INVENTORY PACKAGING INVENTORY 12 Required ............................................................................................................................................. 37.5 Ibs. each I 3 j 1 WEIGHTS ................. .................................................................... ................................ I SECURED TO CRATE BO~OM ................~....,..~.....................~...~..~~..............~...~............................................
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TRACTOR PREPARATION - HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS 2 %6"-14 hex nut 2 7/ls" lockwasher QNT'Y DESCRIPTION 4 V2"-13 hex nut 5 h" lynchpin 6 l!" flat washer 2 1Omm x 30mm hex hd capscrew 4 1s lock washer 2 12mm x 25mm hex hd capscrew 4 5/1sW-l 8 x 1 " hex hd capscrews 2 %!-13Xl lh" hex hd capscrew 4 5/16" lockwasher 16 #11 clipxpin 2 VIS" flatwasher 12 3/4xl'/4 0 ga. machine bushing 2 5/16"-l8 13A" hex hd capscrew 2 V2-13xl3AW hex hd capscrew 2 54s" flatwasher 2 98" flat washer 2 # 2 hose cla
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LOADER SPECIFICATIONS LOADER SPECIFICATIONS A- - LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM ........................ ........ FL5540 Rated Lift Capacity ................ ........ 400lb (180kg) Bucket Size (width) ................ ........ 42in (1050mm ) Hydraulic cylinder ................ ......... Double acting Counterweights .................. ......... Suit case type 37.5lb x 12 ........................... ........ (17.0kgx 12) Sub-frame ..................... ........ Frame mount type Hydraulic
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION ASSEMBLY INFORMATION GENERAL Read assembly instructions completely prior to installing loader to familiarize yourself with all mounting and hydraulic system installation procedures. The loader operates from its self contained hydraulic system with the pump driven from the tractor front PTO. A pipe thread sealant must be used on all pipe threads. All hardware required for mounting loader is supplied. Loader mount component hardware should be left loose until all moun
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FL5540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION/REMOVAL -- FL5540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 1. Remove the existing frame lower cover and replace with the new lower cover using existing mounting bolts and collar washers. Never operate the tractor without the lower cover. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 C(M#ECO)IUCISWFACESBEIWEENBUWMrPrJllL NEW LOWER i MOW ME BRAcILl DY INSWING WE Q) WLR RMCBl lWIT. 3. WHEN UNDBnDE MOUmNC KHTr 29 ft-& 09 h TOpouO. FRONT COVER 1.
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FLS540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATlONlREMOVAL 3. Lay the sub-frame on a level, solid area. 4. Position the tractor in line with the sub-frame and tire guide on drive on plate, allowing a clearance of approximately 60mm (2.4in) between sub-frame and the inner wall of the left front tire. GUIDE SUB-FRAME 5. Drive the tractor fomvarc ,,om the rear o If the sub-frame, over the drive on plate keeping it parallel with the sub-frame. SUB-FRAME Page 14
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FL5540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 6. Stop the tractor when the mast fixing pad comes even with the floor board of the tractor. 7. Using two people, lift the sub-frame and engage the pipe of sub-frame into the U-shaped channel of the bottom bracket. NOTE: Use two people to lift sub-frame.
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FL5540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 8. Lift the front of the sub-frame and slip it into the channel of the lower cover. Insert two mounting pins (3/4 x 3.19in) from inside sub-frame through frame lower cover. Slip a 3/4in washer over each mounting pin and insert the clip pins through the holes. NOTE: Mounting pins have a flat side that must be pointing down. MOUNTING PIN FLAT SIDE DOWN 9. Insert two mounting pins (3/4 x 3.19inj from inside the bottom bracket thro
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FL5540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATlONlREMOVAL COUNTERWEIGHT BRACKET INSTALLATION LINCHPIN MOUNTING PINS - - FIXING PINS COUNTERWEIGHT BRACKET 10. Place the rear counterweight bracket on the rear of the sub-frame aligning the mounting holes of the bracket with those of the sub-frame. Insert two 1 x 3.5 inch mounting pins in the forward holes and one 1 x 12 inch mounting pin in rear lower hole. Secure with linchpins. 11. Install the twelve counterweights. Insert the coun
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~ FL5540 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATlON/REMOVAL
