Loader Feeling pretty stupid (Challenger MT285 Loader Removal)

[wampa1]

I bought a used MT285 and truly love it, but I am at a little bit of a humbling loss on how to remove the loader.

This is my 4th tractor over the years and I haven't run into a loader like this before.

I get how to remove the lower pins and start the process, but I don't know how to complete the process. I feel like the hydro lines are too short to fully lift, and even if I could, the loader would fall harshly down once it rolled out of the front catch.

Maybe it's supposed to have a support stand that I'm missing or something? Anyone with advice, I'd really appreciate it.

Eric

 

[dodge man]

You might want to Google it. Probably a video out there. Every one is a little different but most have a stand that folds down a supports the loader and holds up the back.

 

[Katahdin]

Looks like you can buy the manual online. Verify your loader model number, this was my best guess:

http://www.agcopubs.com/operator_manual/english/1449946m2/ml30

 

[Zebrafive]

Post pictures! That might help us figure it out. Park stands are optional for some loaders. My friend did not get them, (John Deere 5210, 512 loader) says he never plans to take his loader off and has not in 18 years.