Section 3: Operating Instructions
4/9/19
AP-SG2572 & AP-SG2584- Skid Steer Grader 303-458MK
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Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Skid Steer Grader. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Skid Steer
Grader unless they are age 16 or older and have read,
fully understood, and are totally familiar with the
Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has paid
particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, pages 1 to 6
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Perform the following inspections before using your Skid
Steer Grader.
Operator’s Responsibilities
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Don’t get pinned between lift arms and tractor/skid steer
frame. Getting pinned is the leading cause of fatal
accidents.
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Always operate attachment while seated in the tractor or
skid steer with seat belt fastened around operator.
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Keep your head, arms, and legs inside the cab while
operating the tractor/skid steer.
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Never operate equipment from outside the cab.
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Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower attachment to the
ground, set park brake, and turn off engine.
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Use the skid steer’s alternate emergency exit when exit
passage through the front is blocked.
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Do not use hand or foot controls for handholds or steps.
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Keep mud, snow, ice, and debris out of foot controls.
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If included, raise restraint bar and move controls until both
are locked and interlock system is activated.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Check hook-up. Make sure lock pins have gone
through bottom slots in grader hitch plate and
skid/loader plate is under grader top angle bars.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
All grader blades and shank adjustments have
been made and secured. Refer to “Section 2:
Adjustments”.
Make sure operator has read and understands
how to operate the Skid Steer Grader.
Refer to “Section 3: Operating Instructions”.
Check grader initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
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Inspect interlock control system regularly and perform
required maintenance to keep it operating properly.
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Never bypass or modify a safety device.
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Do not operate traveling across a steep incline where the
skid steer or tractor could roll-over. Consult your machine’s
Operating Manual for acceptable inclines.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Operate only tractors and skid steers equipped with a Roll-
Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position at all times.
Fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
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Use a skid steer or tractor of adequate size. A light weight
machine can tip over causing serious injury or death when
loader arms are raised due to high center of gravity.
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Some light weight skid steers and tractors will require rear
ballast for heavy loads to maintain control. Be sure to
consult your machine’s Operator’s Manual to determine
whether or not to add ballast.
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Do not allow anyone to operate this Skid Steer Grader who
has not been properly trained in its safe operation.
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Do not let anyone under the age of 16 operate the Skid Steer
Grader.
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Do not to allow anyone near the Skid Steer Grader during
its operation.
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Use Skid Steer Grader for its intended purpose only.
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To avoid serious injury or death, never carry riders on the
skid steer or tractor or attachment. Riders obstruct
operator’s view, can be struck by foreign objects, and can
fall or be thrown from the equipment.
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Never use the Skid Steer Grader as a wagon to carry things
or as a working platform.
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Always know the weight of the load being lifted. Maximum
lift capacity should never exceed rated lift capacity of the
skid steer or tractor. Exceeding the machine’s rated
capacities can result in a rollover or other serious hazards
that can cause injury or death.
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Do not use grader for lifting front end of tractor or skid
steer off the ground. Doing so can damage equipment and
cause injury if exceeding lift capacity of unit.
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Never use Skid Steer Grader to pull or tow other objects.
Doing so can damage grader frame and cause serious
bodily injuries or death.
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Make sure all safety labels are in their proper location and
in good condition before operation.
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Never work under the unit without blocking unit up
properly.
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All nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners should be checked
periodically for tightness. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”
on page 20 to determine correct torque values for common
bolts.
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