RHINO RHINO 2409 User manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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Mounting brackets can be installed using tools ordinarily
available.
NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until loader is
completely assembled to facilitate alignment. Torque
hardware to specifications listed in loader manual.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
1. Remove tractor side panels and front grill to prevent
damage during installation of tractor mounting.
2. Loosen lower side panel support by removing two
rear bolts from both left and right side of tractor.
3. Remove all dust plugs from transmission housing on
left and right side of tractor.
4. Remove cap screws securing inspection cover plate
from right side of clutch housing. Leave original
gasket in place. Inspection opening will be covered
by loader midmount bracket.
INSTALLING MOUNTING BRACKETS
1. Install front mounting bracket (3) to tractor frame
using 5/8 x 1-1/2 cap screws (16) and 5/8 lock nuts
(12).
2. Install midmountings (1 & 2) to clutch housing and
mounting pad behind front axle using 14MM x 35MM
cap screws (17) and 9/16 lock washers (18) and flat
washers over sloted holes (15).
3. Install left and right strut assemblies (5 & 6) to rear
axle casting placing tube (8) between strut and rear
axle casting. Attach using 12MM x 60MM cap
screws (19) and 1/2 lock washers (15). Attach
crosstie (7) to bottom of midmountings (1 & 2) and
fasten struts (5 & 6) and crosstie to midmountings
using ½ x 2 cap screws (13) and 1/2 lock nuts (14).
4. Tighten and torque hardware to torque specifications
shown on torque chart in loader operator’s manual.
5. Replace and tighten bolts in lower side panel
supports on both sides of tractor.
6. Install tractor side panels and front grille.
INSTALLING LOADER TO MOUNTING BRACKETS
WARNING: To avoid injury during installation of
quick attach loader, do not permit bystanders
within ten feet of loader.
1. Loop chain under each lift cylinder and hook on
loader boom arm. Using overhead hoist to support
loader remove hardware securing loader to pallet.
Lift loader and remove pallet.
CAUTION: Do not damage grease fitting on
end of cylinder. Be sure chain does not pinch
lift cylinder.
2. Using overhead hoist, lower loader from vertical
shipping position to horizontal position leaving
enough room to install yoke (scraps of cardboard
may be used to protect paint). Install yoke assembly
(4) using 3/4 x 2-1/2 cap screws (10) and 3/4 lock
nuts (11). Lower loader completely to the ground.
NOTE: Hardware connecting yoke to loader
sideframes should be snug but do not torque
completely. After loader has been mounted to tractor
and aligned with midmounting brackets and front
mounting brackets, torque hardware to 239-262 ft.
lb.
3. Install hose or valve kit to tractor and loader. Refer to
assembly manual provided for installation
instructions.
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LOADER MOUNTING KIT
2409 LOADER
CUB CADET 8404 & KIOTI DK40 TRACTORS AFTER S.N. 261500001
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4. Position tractor close enough so plumbing can be
connected to tractor. Route hoses loosely to allow
maximum reach. Using nylon straps reposition
overhead hoist to loader boom arms near pivot point
to side frames.
5. Operate loader control valve to extend lift cylinders
until front yoke is resting on ground and side frame
uprights will clear front tires. Shut off tractor engine
and engage tractor brakes. Reroute loader hoses to
inside of right midmount bracket. Remove locknut
and washer from loader hinge and swing each hinge
open.
6. Start tractor engine, release tractor brakes and
slowly drive forward while operating lift control
levers to retract lift cylinders. Position loader so
hinges hook over mid mounting tubes. Use of
overhead hoist will facilitate positioning loader into
mid mounting tubes.
IMPORTANT: Position loader uprights so mid
mounting tubes are tight against hinges until loader has
finished rotating so loader front bumper tube does not
hit lower flange of front mounting channel.
7. With tractor in neutral, retract lift cylinders, bringing
side frame up so front yoke tube contacts lower
surface of tractor frame. Move tractor ahead until
front yoke tube engages in front mounting channel
and upright hinges can clamp around mid mounting
tube. Engage tractor brakes and shut off tractor
engine.
8. Clamp hinges to midmounting tubes with 5/8 flat
washers, 5/8 lock washers and 5/8 hex nuts
(supplied with loader).
9. Start tractor engine and slowly cycle lift and bucket
cylinders several times to purge air out of system, then
retract cylinders and shut off tractor engine. Add
additional tractor hydraulic fluid as specified in tractor
owners manual to bring level of hydraulic fluid up to full.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use lock washers and hex nuts to
clamp hinge. Tighten flex-lock nuts against hinge securely,
but not to more than 125 ft.-lb. torque.
10.Adjust front wheel tread settings or steering stops, if
necessary to prevent interference between tires and
loader. Refer to tractor operator's manual for adjustment
procedures.
INSTALLING BUCKET
Refer to instruction sheet for instructions on installing bucket.
INSTALLING BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR
1. Attach indicator guide tube to cylinder pin. Guide tube is
positioned to outside of boom.
2. Slide bucket level indicator rod through guide tube. Attach
other end of rod with 1/8 x 1 cotter pins and 3/8 flat
washers.
3. Locate tractor and loader on level surface. With bottom of
bucket resting on surface, cut off excess rod flush with
end of guide tube or paint exposed rod a contrasting
color.

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PARTS LIST - MOUNTING KIT
ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 51609 MIDMOUNT, Left 1
2 51610 MIDMOUNT, Right 1
3 50366 FRONT MOUNTING 1
4 51137 YOKE ASSEMBLY With Decals 1
5 51125-2 STRUT ASSEMBLY, Right 1
6 51125-1 STRUT ASSEMBLY, Left 1
7 50382 CROSSTIE 1
8 43395-8 TUBE 4
9 41837-5 WASHER, Lock, 1/2 4
10 41838-7 SCREW, Cap, 3/4-10 x 2-1/2 4
11 41840-8 NUT, Lock, 3/4-10 4
12 41840-7 NUT, Lock, 5/8-11 8
13 41838-13 SCREW, Cap, 1/2-13 x 2.00 4
14 41840-5 NUT, Lock, 1/2-13 4
15 42502-31 WASHER, Flat, 9/16 4
16 41838-29 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2 8
17 42672-48 SCREW, Cap, 14mm-1.50 x 35mm 14
18 41837-6 WASHER, Lock, 9/16 14
19 42672-49 SCREW, Cap, 12mm-1.25 x 60mm 4
20 39240 DECAL, Warning 2
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