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WARNING
BURN HAZARD
Hydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick couplers can
get hot when running machine and attachments /
implements.
Be careful when connecting and disconnecting quick
couplers.
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Connecting The Hydraulic Quick Couplers:
1.
Remove any dirt or debris from the surface of both
the male and female couplers, and from the outside
diameter of the male coupler.
2.
Visually check the couplers for corroding, cracking,
damage, or excessive wear. If any of these
conditions exist, the coupler(s) must be replaced.
3.
Install the male coupler into the female coupler. Full
connection is made when the ball release sleeve
slides forward on the male coupler.
NOTE:
Check that the attachment hydraulic hoses
are not twisted or contacting any moving
parts of the machine or attachment.
(See For First Time Installation on Page 19)
for proper adjustment.
Disconnecting The Hydraulic Quick Couplers:
1.
Relieve hydraulic pressure. (See the machine’s
Operation & Maintenance Manual for the correct
procedure.)
2.
Push the couplers together.
3.
Retract the sleeve on the female coupler until the
couplers disconnect.
Figure 27
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When the attachment is not connected to the machine,
install the removable hose guide (Item 1) onto the
storage post (Item 2) [Figure 27] (if equipped).
Control Functions
WARNING
INSTABILITY HAZARD
Machine tipping or rollover can cause serious injury
or death.
•
Do not overload the machine.
•
Keep the lift arms as low as possible.
•
Do not travel or turn with the lift arms up.
•
Turn on level ground. Slow down when turning.
•
Go up and down slopes, not across them.
•
Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.
•
Check for adequate traction.
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1.
Enter the machine.
(See Entering And Exiting The Machine on Page 14)
2.
Start the engine and release the parking brake.
3.
Engage the auxiliary hydraulics. (See the machine’s
Operation & Maintenance Manual for correct
procedure.)
4.
Keep bystanders away at least 3 m (10 ft) when the
attachment is in operation.
NOTE:
The auxiliary hydraulics must be activated
prior to attachment operation.
Operation With The Loader
NOTE:
The illustrations and instructions provided explain
how to operate the loader with a bucket
attachment. Follow these same instructions for
all load-carrying attachments.
Go up and down slopes with the heavy end of the loader
toward the top of the slope . Go directly up or down a
slope, not across the slope.
Raise the sweeper only high enough to avoid
obstructions on rough ground.
WARNING
GENERAL HAZARD
Failure to follow instructions can cause serious
injury or death.
When operating the machine:
•
Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.
•
The seat bar must be lowered.
•
Keep your feet on the pedal controls or footrests
and hands on the controls.
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