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LOADER OPERATION
CAUTION: Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic
pressure. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient
force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury. If injured by
escaping hydraulic oil seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION: Do not operate the loader if the fittings are leaking or if the
hoses are damaged. A sudden line burst would cause the mainframe to
drop suddenly, causing damage to the tractor or loader or injury to
personnel.
Initial Loader Operation
Before operating the loader, fully raise and lower the boom two or three times. Then raise the
bucket approximately four (4) feet above the ground and cycle the bucket cylinders three times.
Lower the bucket to the ground. Check the tractor hydraulic oil and the correct oil level.
CAUTION: Before leaving the machine, stop the engine, remove the key,
place all controls in neutral, and either set the parking brake or place
tractor in park as equipped.
Always keep cylinders in a retracted position when the loader is not in use to guard against rust
and contamination which may cause damage to the cylinder rods or hydraulic system.
Cold Weather Operation
For smooth operation in cold weather, let the tractor warm up. SLOWLY cycle the lift and
bucket cylinders several times to warm the oil in the hydraulic system. The loader may operate
erratically until the hydraulic oil has warmed to operating temperatures.
CAUTION: Operate controls only when seated in the operator’s seat.
Loading Bucket
For the most efficient loading, slowly drive the tractor straight into the material to be loaded and
increase speed only after contact has been made. Roll the attachment back a small amount
and slowly lift to break away the material. As the load increases, continue rolling the attachment
back so as to get the maximum load. Remove the top levels first when loading from large piles
of material. When bucket is full, raise loader so the bucket is clear of material and slowly back
out of the pile.
Dumping Bucket
When in the dump area slowly drive the tractor forward and raise the loader at the same time.
Raise the loader to the height needed to dump the bucket. Make sure to keep a level bucket
position to prevent spilling from the bucket. Dump the bucket, and keep all movements smooth.
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