John Deere Snow Blower/Loader Frame Removal and Installation

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Removal of Loader Frame Attachment

• Park the tractor on a reasonable level, flat surface the will serve as storage for the Loader Frame

  

• Leave Bucket attached to the Loader Frame.

  

• Raise Loader slightly to allow loader stands to be placed onto frame stand tubes. Install pins

  

• Rotate bucket so the cutting edge is firm into the ground

  

• Loosen 3/4" bolt on the front of the Frame uprights

  

• Remove the 3/4" locking pin

  

• Carefully and very slowly back out far enough to permit separation of the upright anchor

  

• Slowly rotate bucket to a flat position. this will lift frame upwards and off rear mounts

  

• Turn off Engine

• Release hydraulic oil pressure on hand levers

  

• Separate quick connect for all 4 color coded hydraulic hoses.

  

• Install color coded caps on hydraulic hoses and wrap in plastic to keep dry and clean.

  

• Make sure the stands or blocks are safe and will support the arms while stored through the winter

  

• Install color coded caps on any unused hydraulic hoses and connectors

Reverse process for installation of Arm assembly for loader and/or fork

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Snow Blower Installation and removal

• Park tractor lined up with snow blower

• Install push arms on Deere. they will slide in the double peg system with a center cotter pin

  

• Park tractor so the push arms line up with snow blower side bottom pins, install pins

  

• Clean drive shaft and PTO shaft receiver.

  

• Align shaft splines, retract quick connect cup, extend shaft into position and ensure the quick connector locks in properly

  

• Install pin on the Top Variable Adjuster Arm

  

• Connect color coded hydraulic hoses

  

• Lubricate and grease snow blower fittings

  

• Install color coded caps on all unused hoses and hydraulic connectors

  

Reverse process for removal of snow blower