Thank you for purchasing an HTA Front Loader attachment for your tractor. This manual covers the assembly, operation and maintenance of the HTA FL5540K1 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 for the Honda H5518 A4 Multi-purpose Tractor before you operate the front loader.
CONTENTS TOPIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE ............................... 1 2. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front loader safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety label locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 3. PACKAGING INVENTORY ..................... 9 4. TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................
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.
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 equipment damage.
FRONT LOADER SAFETY Before leaving the tractor unattended, always lower the front loader, shift the transmission to neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent children or unauthorized persons from starting the engine. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause permanent impairment or loss of hearing.
I 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. Make sure you have a flat area with adequate space for turning. The front loader is intended for relatively flat terrain usage. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when the front loader is in the raised position.
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,readthe instructions thoroughly. Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the loader be sure to; -lower the front loader bucket flat to the ground.
, SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read these SAFETY LABELS before you operate the front loader. IMPROPER SERVICING CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Before servicing or adjustment lower loader to the ground and shut off engine. Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting oil lines. WCTOR TIP-OVER CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH e Add recommended wheel ballast and/or counterweights for stabllfty. e Ddve and turn tractor at slow speed.
PACKAGING INVENTORY PACKAGING INVENTORY ........................................ ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... .: .. .. .. .. : . ... ... . . . ...................................... Also Requires Lift Kit RLK5000 and Weight Box RWB5000 :.............................................................................................
'RACTOR PREPARATION HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS 2 QNT'Y DESCRIPTION 5 VIS" lynchpin 2 10rnrn x 30mm hex hd capscrew 2 12mm x 25mrn hex hd capscrew 2 l/2-13xl lh" hex hd capscrew 2 4 6 4 4 4 12 16 2 2 2 #11 Vu1clipxpin 14 0 ga.
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS LOADER SPECIFICATIONS LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ITEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rated Lift Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bucket Size (width) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic cylinder ........................ Counterweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FL5540 4001b (180kg) 42in (1050mm ) Double acting RWB5000 Rear Weight Box ...........................
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.
FL5540K1 SUB-FRAME INSTALLATION/REMOVAL FL5540K1 SUB-FRAME Instructions assume the RLK5000 Lift Kit is already installed. 1. Remove the existing frame lower cover and replace with the new lower cover using existing mounting bolts and collar washers. I NOTICE1 - To prevent damage, never operate the tractor without the lower cover. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FRAME I LOWER A second label is included with this operator's manual. install this label onto the original frame lower cover. 2.
FL5540K1 SUB-FRAME INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 3. Scribe the position of the two 14mm (9/16") holes in the bottom bracket onto the 3-point hitch box. SCRIBE FROM INSIDE - HITCH BOX 4. Remove the hitch box. Drill the two 14mm (9/16") holes as illustrated. 0 30mm 1.18" I 14mm (9/16") dia. 76.2mm 3.0" 5. Install the hitch box and bottom bracket and tighten all the bolts around the hitch box. .. BOLTS Torque front cover and rear bracket bolts as follows: 1Omm Bolts 29 ft-lbs (41 Nm).
FL5540K1 SUB-FRAME INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 6. Lay the sub-frame on a level, solid area. 7. Position the tractor in line with the subframe 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. 8. Drive the tractor forward from the rear of the sub-frame, over the drive-on plate keeping it parallel with the sub-frame.
FL5540K1 SUB-FRAME INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 9. Stop the tractor when the mast fixing pad is even with the floor board of the tractor. / 10. 16 Use a hydraulic jack to lift the front of the subframe. insert support blocks under the subframe in front of the mast fixing pad.
FL5540Kl SUB-FRAME INSTALLATlONlREMOVAL 11. Remove the jack from the front. Push down on the front of the subframe while pushing back. Slide the subframe into the U-shaped channel. Place blocks under the rear of the subframe. 12. Lift the front of the subframe with a jack 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.
FL5540K1 SUB-FRAME and COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION/REMOVAL 11. Insert two mounting pins (3/4 x 3.1gin) from inside the bottom bracket through the subframe. Slip a washer over each pin and retain with a clip as shown. Mounting pins have a flat side that must be pointing down. t BOTTOM BRACKET 13. Referring to the Installation Instructions for the RWB5000 Rear Weight Box, install the weight box and add 155 kg (342 pounds) of weight. For sub-frame removal use reverse procedures. PIN .
FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC PUMP MOUNTING 1. Pump mounting plate and pump drive joint LEFT BRACKET are installed on pump. Ensure bolts and set screw are tight. Attach the pump brackets to the pump mounting plate using two each 5/16X2 inch bolts and 5/16" flatwashers. The right bracket is shorter than the left. Do not tighten the bolts at this time. Apply a light coating of grease to tractor front PTO at this time. 2.
I FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY PRESSUREand SUCTION HYDRAULIC HOSE CONNECTION 4. Remove the pipe plug from thevalve body and clean the threads and then install the pressure hose. Remove the plastic caps from the pump outlets. Use sealer on threads and screw the other end (swivel connector end) into the threaded pipe fitting on the pump. Slide the suction hose (large hose) over the pipe end at the bottom of mastlreservoir and pipe end on the pump. Attach with hose clamps and tighten securely.
FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY 7. Attach brace arms to masts with clevis pins and clip pin. Tighten front guard bolts installed in step 5. Torque: 76 ft-lb (103 Nm). CLEVIS PINS +& w Lr' 8. Bring the two hoses along the left side brace arm to the left mast. Route hoses on the left brace arm with metal loops. Ensure that the high pressure hose (smaller diameter) is positioned on top of the suction hose (large diameter). Install the nylon tie strap to bind the two hoses together at front corner of hoodline.
FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY BUCKET ATTACHING 10. Using the bottom holes on the bucket, attach both sides of bucket to loader frame. Use two each 314 x 3 inch pins and clip pins. Attach both cylinders to top holes on bucket. Use two each 3/4 x 3 inch pins and clip pins. The loader is now ready for hydraulic fluid. 3/4 x 3in PINS BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR INSTALLATION 11.
FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC FLUID SERVICING You will need 6 1/2 quarts of a good grade hydraulic fluid or ATF automatic transmission fluid. 13. Remove filler plug and oil check screw on back of left mast. Fill with 4 quarts of hydraulic fluid. Start tractor engine and set speed at 1/2 throttle. Engage tractor front PTO and operate loader lift and bucket cylinders at least five or six times to purge the system of air. Lower the loader to the ground.
FRONT LOADER ASSEMBLY LOADER STAND REMOVAL 14. Raise the loader with the loader control until the stands clear the ground. 15. Remove latch pin from the stands and remove the stands. MOUNTING HOOK 16. Align the hole in the bottom of the stand with the mounting hook at rear of mainframe. Slide the stand over the mounting hook and then insert the latch pin previously removed through main frame and through the stand. Repeat the above steps for the other side. Lower the loader to the ground.
OPERATIONAL CHECK OPERATIONAL CHECK Check all pivot points on the loader. Lubricate as necessary. (See lubrication chart.) on page number 44 START UP PROCEDURE Ensure tractor meets all requirements in Tractor Preparation Section. (page 10) Check loader hydraulic fluid. Check front loader hydraulic fluid level. (page 23) Note: Check fluid level with loader arms down and bucket flat on the ground. Note: Bucket and lift cylinders should be fully retracted when checking hydraulic fluid level.
OPERATIONAL CHECK OPERATING TIPS f m L D o not use the bucket for pushing down material with bucket cylinders partially extended. Cylinder and rod may be damaged. Do not tip bucket cutting edge down (fully extend bucket cylinders) during backfilling/backgrading operation. Cylinder and rod may be damaged. Position vehicles to be loaded as near the pile as possible and in such a direction as to minimize the amount of tractor turning required to dump.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Main, lift and bucket cylinders are double acting type (both push and pull under hydraulic power). This means that the loader can be forced down as well as up. It means that the bucket can be tilted down or up with hydraulic pressure. HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE LOADER POSITION A -Right handle pushed all the way forward (this is float position). Handle will stay until pulled back. POSITION B -Right handle pushed half way forward, bucket will lower.
~~ ~~ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLLED RATE of LOADER FUNCTIONS B c A I ~ I By feathering (slightly moving) the control levers, precise operational speeds can be obtained. This action controls the position of the valve spools in the control valve and regulates flow of oil from/to cylinders. ....
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING Drive straight ahead into pile with bucket cutting edge level with the ground. In order to prevent possibility of damaging tractor or loader; Do not ram into pile at high speed. Do not attempt to turn tractor while loading. ~ As bucket beginsto fill with material, gradually roll the bucket back and raise the loader to increase "fill" capacity. This procedure also results in the material being removed in layers from the top for maximum loading efficiency.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTING MATERIAL Transport material to “unloading point” with loader bucket as low as possible to prevent spillage and maintain maximum tractor/loader stability. -1- During transport the loader should be in a position that will not impair operator‘s vision. Observe the following safety messages. ! - -Avoid any overhead wires or obstacles when loader is raised, to avoid damage or possible death by electrocution.
LOADER REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR LOADER REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR 1. Select a level, safe, and solid place for loader removal. Lower bucket to the ground and remove the stands from the loader main frame. 2. Raise the loader until the stands can be inserted into the loader arms. Install the clip pins into the stand ends. 3. Lower the loader until the stands rest on the ground. Dump the bucket until the edge of bucket touches the ground.
LOADER REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR 4. Using the bucket to support the loader main frame, remove loader mast fixing pins. Use bucket operation to make fixing pin removal easier. 5. Remove the clip pins and mounting pins from the masts and the front guard. Remove the hydraulic hoses from the left brace loops. Remove the brace arms. 6. Roll back the bucket to detach loader from sub-frame. Operate the bucket slowly to avoid loader to tractor interference.
LOADER REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR 7. Put the tractor in reverse and drive it back 2 feet. Remove the front guard from sub-frame. 8. Remove the hydraulic pump by removing the four bolts holding the mounting brackets to the tractor frame. Remove the pump from the PTO shaft. To presewe system integrity and to prevent fluid contamination, do not disconnect hoses. Loader is now parked and ready for storage. For sub-frame removal see pages 13 thru 18.
LOADER REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR NOTES: 34
STORAGE STORAGE PROCEDURES END OF SEASON BEGINNING OF SEASON 1. If loader is to be dismounted from the 1. Review safety precautions and operation tractor during storage, make sure parking area is on hard, level ground. sections of manual. 2. Store in a dry, sheltered area, if possible. loader of all accumulated dirt and grease. Note: All hydraulic cylinders should be in the retracted position. 3.
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LOADER INSTALLATION LOADER INSTALLATION Install the sub-frame and rear weight box. (pages 13-18 ) The sub-frame, masts and main frame are assembled. All cylinders and hoses are attached to the loader frame and hydraulic Pump. 1. Move the tractor centrally between the masts. 2. Mount hydraulic pump to tractor by sliding splined pump drive joint onto front PTO shaft with mounting brackets inside main frame and attaching with four 5/16 x 7/8 inch bolts. 3.
LOADER INSTALLATION ATTACHING LOADER MASTS 4. Move the tractor until the masts are positioned in line with upright pads on the sub-frame. Operate the bucket control lever to roll the bucket down to push the masts down onto the pads. 5. Use bucket movement to shake masts to align pin holes. Insert the fixing pins through the masts and pads. Install clip pins through holes. 6. Attach brace arms to mast and front guard as shown with clevis pins and clips.
LOADER INSTALLATION LOADER STAND REMOVAL 7. Raise the loader with the loader control until the stands clear the ground. 8. Remove fixing pin from the stands and remove the stands. 9. Align the hole in the bottom of the stand with the mounting hook at rear of mainframe. Slide the stand over the mounting hook and then insert the fixing pin previously removed through main frame and through the stand. Repeat the above steps for the other side. Lower the loader to the ground.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AT ALL PTO in "OFF" position - Put to 'ON'. No oil in system - Fill to proper level. Check system for leaks. Oil low in reservoir - Check and fill to proper level. Check system for leaks. Restriction in system - Oil suction line could be collapsing to cut off oil supply. Replace line. Air leaks in pump suction line - Check hose clamps or replace hose. Dirt in pump - Clean and repair pump. If needed, drain and flush hydraulic system.
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOAMING OF OIL IN SYSTEM Low oil level -Fill reservoir. Look for leaks. Water in oil - Drain and replace oil. Wrong kind of oil being used specifications on proper oil. - See Air leak in line from reservoir to pump Tighten or replace suction line. - Kink in oil suction line - Replace oil line. LOAD DROPS WITH CONTROL VALVE IN NEUTRAL POSITION Leaking or broken oil lines from control valves to cylinder - Check for leaks.
LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE Do not perform any service/maintenance operations with front loader raised off the ground. Inspect hydraulic hoses, connections , control valve and cylinders for evidence of leakage Lower front loader to the ground and relieve pressure in loader hydraulic lines prior to performing any service / maintenance operations on tractor or loader. look for scoring on rod.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART a ll ..:..:..:..:.<...:.x.:.:. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ...... Tire inflation . . . . . . . . . . Loader pivot points . . . . . . Hydraulic lines hoses . . . . . ............. Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lubricate . . . . . . . . . . . . Check for leakage . . . . . . . and connections wear and damage Hydraulic oil level Lift and bucket cylinders Mounting pins, Clip pins Fixing pins Sub-frame mounting . and hardware 44 ..
I PARTS 17 REPAIR PARTS - PUMP ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION IEFERENCE UMBER QUANTITY REQ'D ANGLE - RH ANGLE - LH PUMP COUPLER PUMP PLATE RUBBER BUSHING 304 PUMP 1 1 1 1 2 1 10 11 12 3/16 x 3/16 x 1 KEY 1/2 x 2" PIPE NIPPLE 1/2 x 45' PIPE ELBOW 1/2" PIPE END 1/2 - 3/8 HEX REDUCER BUSHING 3/8 90' ST ELBOW 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 3/8 x 3" PIPE NIPPLE 3/8 90' PIPE ELBOW 3/8 X 60" HYDRAULIC HOSE 9/16 - 18 ORB X 3/8MS 3/4" SUCTION HOSE # 16 HOSE CLAMP 5/16 - 18 x 1 3/4" HEX HEAD CAPSCREW 1 1 1 48 2 2
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PARTS REPAIR PARTS - MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY 3EFERENCE WMBER DESCRIPTION WANTITY 3EQ'D 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5A 6 7 8 MAIN FRAME UPRIGHT - RH UPRIGHT - LH STAND BUCKET - 42" BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR PIN - A 5/32 x 1" COTTER PIN #11 CLIP PIN 2 1 1 12 8 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 3/8 x 2 1/4" LYNCH PIN 1 1/4x 3/4"x 10ga.
I i i I 0, I REPAIR PARTS REFERNCE NUMBER 1 2 3 4 QUANTITY REQ'D 1 1 1 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 BRACE ARM, RH BRACE ARM, LH PIN D, WITH FLAT (Mounting Pin) PIN E (Fixing Pin) 518 X 1-114" CLEVIS PIN 1 1 4 4 4 11 12 13 14 #11 CLIP PIN 1-114" x 314" x 10ga.
PARTS REPAIR PARTS - HYDRAULIC VALVE REFERENCE NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANITY REQ'D 1 2 3 4 5 6 O-RING O-RING SCREW END CAP RETURN SPRING SPACER 4 4 1 1 1 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 WASHER SCREW w/LOCKWASHER SPACER DETENT SPOOL RETURN SPRING DETENT PLUG 1 2 1 1 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 DETENT SPRING STEEL BALL DETENT END CAP LOAD CHECK POPPET LOAD MCHECK PLUG LOAD CHECK SPRING 2 2 1 1 2 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 TAMPER PROOF CAP JAM NUT GASKET ADJUSTMENT SCREW RELIEF SPRING BALL RETAINER 25 26 27 28 29 30 STEEL BA
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I I WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE OWNER SATISFACTION Your satisfaction and good will are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer’s service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership management.
