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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Do not perform and service or maintenance Operations with
loader raised off the ground. For additional access to tractor
components remove loader.
Important:
Lower the loader to the ground and relieve pressure in loader hydraulic lines prior to performing
any service or maintenance operations on the tractor or loader.
CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Before disconnecting lines,
be sure to relieve all pressure. Before applying pressure to the system,
be sure all connections are tight and that lines, pipes and hoses are not
damaged. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than your hands to search for
suspected leaks. If injured by escaping fluid, seek medical attention
immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if correct
medical treatment is not administered immediately.
Refer to “Lubrication and Maintenance Chart” for quick reference to Maintenance Operations.
CAUTION: Do not operate the loader if the fittings are leaking or if the
hoses are damaged. A sudden line burst could cause the mainframe to
drop suddenly, causing damage to the tractor or loader or injury to
personnel.
CAUTION: Operate the loader from the tractor seat only.
CAUTION: Do not stand or walk under a raised loader. Accidental
movement of control lever or leak in hydraulic system could cause
mainframe to drop, causing severe injury.
Check the tractor hydraulic system as outlined in the Tractor Operator’s Manual.
Note:
When checking hydraulic system oil level, the loader should be on the ground and bucket
fully retracted (all cylinders in retracted position).
Grease all loader pivot points daily (10 hours). Refer to Tractor Operator’s Manual for lubricant
recommendations.
Inspect hydraulic hoses, connections, control valve and cylinders for evidence of leakage.
Tractor tires should be maintained at maximum recommended inflation to maintain normal tire
profile with added weight of loader/material. Unequal rear tire inflation can result in bucket not
being level to the ground.
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