How To Change Skid Steer Attachments?
1210, 2022
Changing out your skid steer attachments is quick and easy, designed for busy contractors who need to stay productive. How to change a skid steer attachment depends on the type of skid steer model and whether it has a manual or powered quick coupler.
Here are some general steps to follow when attaching work tools to your skid steer loader:
Here are some general steps to follow when attaching work tools to your skid steer loader:
- Line up the work tool on the ground in front of the machine.
- Lower the coupler and slowly drive the skid steer into the work tool.
- Raise and tilt the coupler backward into its proper location.
- If your machine has the powered quick coupler function, engage the work tool from within the cab by pressing and holding the quick coupler switch.
- If your machine has a manual coupler, step out of the cab and secure the pins manually to the attachment.
- Tilt the work tool down and drag it backward on the ground to ensure it’s secure and there’s no movement.
- Perform a final check by lifting the work tool up and visually inspecting that the pins are fully engaged.
- Attach your hydraulic hose lines by following the routing instructions in your Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM).