RHINO RHINO 2409 User manual

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MOUNT KIT
2409 LOADER
MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTORS
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Keep With Operator's Manual
Mounting brackets can be installed using tools ordinarily
available. Shut off tractor engine and engage tractor
brakes during installation.
After loader is installed, check to be sure front tires clear
loader and mounting brackets in all possible positions.
NOTE: Leave all attaching hardware loose until mount-
ing brackets are completely assembled to facilitate as-
sembly and proper alignment. Tighten all hardware to
torque specifications in loader operators manual.
INSTALLING MOUNTING BRACKETS (Figure 1)
1. Remove bolts securing tractor front weight bracket to
tractor front casting. Refasten weight bracket with
front mounting bracket (1) mounted over front weight
bracket using 5/8 x 2” cap screws (15) and 5/8” lock
washers (18).
2. Install left midmounting bracket (4) to tractor trans-
mission casting using 3/4” spacer (5), 5/8” flat
washer (19), 5/8” lock washer (18) and 5/8 x 2-1/2”
cap screw (8) in upper rear hole and 5/8” flat washer
(19), 5/8” lock washer (18) and 5/8 x 1-1/2” cap screw
(9) in upper front hole. Fasten lower holes in left
midmounting bracket using .69” spacers (6), 5/8 lock
washers (18) and 5/8 x 2-1/4” cap screws (16).
3. Install right midmounting bracket (3) to tractor cast-
ing using 3/4” spacer (5), 5/8” flat washer (19), 5/8”
lock washer (18) and 5/8 x 2-3/4” cap screw (14) in
upper rear hole and 5/8” flat washer (19), 5/8” lock
washer (18) and 5/8 x 1-3/4” cap screw (17) in upper
front hole. Fasten lower holes in right midmounting
bracket using 2.69” spacers (7), 5/8” lock washers
(18) and 5/8 x 4-1/4” cap screws (21).
4. Remove inspection cover plate on underside of
clutch housing.
5. Fasten cross tie (2) to right and left mid mounting
brackets (3 & 4) using 5/8 x 2” cap screws (15) and
5/8” lock nuts (20).
6. Fasten cross tie to bottom of tractor using 5/8” flat
washers (19), 5/8” lock washers (18) and 5/8 x 1-3/4”
cap screws (17).
MODEL 2WD 4WD LESS CAB WITH CAB
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PARTS LIST - MOUNTING KIT
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 52371 BRACKET, Front Mounting 1
2 51864 CROSS TIE 1
3 51861 BRACKET, Midmounting, Right 1
4 51868 BRACKET, Midmounting, Left 1
5 42787-1 SPACER TUBE .75" 2
6 42787-7 SPACER TUBE .69" 2
7 42787-6 SPACER TUBE 2.69 2
8 41838-64 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 2-1/2 1
9 41838-29 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2 1
10 41838-7 SCREW, Cap, 3/4-10 x 2-1/2 4
11 41840-8 NUT, Lock, 3/4-10 4
12 52374 YOKE 1
13 39240 DECAL, Do not tow ... 2
14 41838-79 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 2-3/4 1
15 41838-27 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 2 10
16 41838-14 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 2-1/4 2
17 41838-32 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 1-3/4 5
18 41837-7 WASHER, Lock, 5/8 18
19 42502-12 WASHER, Flat, 5/8 8
20 41840-7 NUT, Lock, 5/8-11 4
21 41838-78 SCREW, Cap, 5/8-11 x 4-1/4 2
INSTALLING LOADER TO MOUNTING
BRACKETS
1. Using overhead hoist to support loader remove hard-
ware securing loader to pallet. Lift loader and remove
pallet.
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
(12) using 3/4 x 2-1/2” cap screws (8) and 3/4” lock
nuts (11). Lower loader completely to the ground.
NOTE: Hardware connecting yoke to loader side-
frames 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 instruc-

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INSTALLING LOADER TO MOUNTING
BRACKETS (Continued)
4. Reposition overhead hoist by looping nylon strap
around yoke near loader side frames at balance
point of loader.
5. Using overhead hoist, raise loader until side frame
uprights will clear front tires. Remove locknut and
washer from loader hinge and swing each hinge
open.
6. Position loader so hinges hook over mid mounting
tubes and yoke tube fits inside front mounting
bracket.
7. Clamp hinges to midmounting tubes with 3/4”flat
washers and 3/4”flex-lock nuts (supplied with
loader).
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use flex-lock nuts to clamp
hinge. Tighten flex-lock nuts against hinge securely,
but not to more than 125 ft.-lb. torque.
8. Adjust front wheel tread settings or steering stops, if
necessary to prevent interference between tires and
loader. Refer to tractor operator's manual for adjust-
ment 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 bot-
tom of bucket resting on surface, cut off excess rod
flush with end of guide tube or paint exposed rod a
contrasting color.
Balance point
of loader
Hinge open
Level Indicator for
Pin-On or Quick-Attach
Buckets or Attachments
Indicator
Guide
Tube Loader Right
Boom Arm
Cotter Pins
Flat Washers
Indicato
r
Rod
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS