How to remove the LA1150 Loader from my L5450 Tractor

[Sptbg Cnty Bill]

We purchased this tractor and loader in 1993 and use it around the farm primarily to move and load round hay bales. I would like to remove the loader but cannot locate an operator's manual or video online describing how to do this (*safely and in a way to re-install easily. A manual for a smaller LA526 loader describes lowering pre-mounted supports from below the loader arms. But mine LA1150 does not have these. There are two (2) 0.758" diameter pins welded to the lower side of the arms. Also there are two (*2) bars stored across the to vertical loader posts but the drilled holes are two small to fit the 0.758" diameter pins (*only 0.629" diameter) Here are some photos. Looking up the /N I find this L5450 was built in 1989, she's an older model. Any and all help is appreciated!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Start by removing the 4 pins that hold the loader in place.

Then remove the two bars over the dash as they go into the side pockets on the side of the bucket to lift the towers out of the pockets.
Install them facing rearward.
Then roll the bucket back to lift the loader towers out of the pockets.

There will be a pair of rear stands on the sides of the subframe that will brace the towers of the loader.

 

[D2Cat]

I think your 4th picture with the mic. is the leg that goes into the side of the bucket facing backwards. The flat part on the end sets on the ground and hold the bucket steady. Be sure to remove it setting on a flat solid area, preferably concrete, but at least something real solid.