Park the machine on a level surface.
Disengage the blade-control switch.
Engage the parking brake.
Move the motion-control levers outward to the NEUTRAL-LOCK position.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
Parts needed for this procedure:
| Bucket-support bracket | 1 |
| Upper bucket bracket | 1 |
| Lower bucket bracket | 1 |
| Rubber bumper | 1 |
| Locking pin | 1 |
| Carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) | 1 |
| Handle knob | 1 |
| Flange-head bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) | 2 |
| Flange nut (5/16 inch) | 2 |
| Spring | 1 |
Insert the rubber bumper into the bucket-support bracket (Figure 1).

Secure the lower bucket bracket to the bucket-support bracket using the spring and locking pin (Figure 2).

Secure the assembled lower bucket bracket and bucket-support bracket to the engine guard using 2 flange-head bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and 2 flange nuts (5/16 inch) as shown in Figure 3.

Secure the upper bucket bracket to the engine guard using the carriage bolt (5/16 x 7/8 inch) and handle knob (Figure 4).
