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Westendorf Manufacturing Co., Inc.
WESTENDORFMFG RR315270
MAX Loaders
SECTION 4: OPERATION
Preparing The Tractor
Know the lifting capacity of your loader and tractor.
Add ballast and/or rear weight according to tractor manufactur-
er’s recommendations to provide optimum stability. See
following page.
Position the tractor wheels to widest recommended
setting to provide optimum stability.
CRUSHING HAZARD.
To prevent tractor roll over:
• Add the recommended ballast.
• Position wheels as wide as possible to improve tractor
stability.
• See your tractor operator’s manual for ballast and tire
setting recommendations.
WARNING
Front Tire Pressure
Inflate 2-wheel drive front tires to recommended pres-
sure for heavy front mounted implements.
Inflate 4-wheel drive front tires 4 psi above recom-
mended pressure for heavy front mounted implements.
Check your Tractor Operator’s Manual for recommend-
ed tire pressure.
Remove Front Weights
Remove the front tractor weights. Some installations
allow you to leave the weight bracket on the tractor
while others will require removal.
Check and tighten all the wheel bolts after the first 4
and 8 hours of operation. Check and tighten frequent-
ly during the first 100 hours of operation.
Attach Mounting Brackets
Refer to the mounting instructions. The brackets,
bolts, hardware and instructions are packaged togeth-
er in a wooden box.
Follow the instructions for attaching the mounting
brackets to the tractor’s frame.
Complete the manifold kit installation (hydraulic cou-
plers).
After completing the bracket installation, return to
these instructions to finish preparing the tractor and
loader before mounting the loader.
Keep the bracket mounting instruction stored with this
Operator’s Manual.
NOTICE
TRACTOR DAMAGE.
To prevent tractor damage:
• Remove front tractor weights.
• Keep front wheel bolts tight.
Pre-Operation Check List
It is the operators responsibility to perform the following
checks prior to each operation of the equipment.
___ Review and understand the Safety section in this manual
and tractor manual.
___ Verify safety decals are installed and legible. Replace if
damaged or missing.
___ Verify that all hardware is tight and loader is properly at-
tached to tractor.
___ Verify that any attachments are properly installed.
___ Verify that local utilities have marked all underground
wires, cables and pipelines. Do not dig if this has not be
done.
___ Check hydraulic hoses for damage and leaks. Replace
damaged or leaking hoses before use.
___ Check that tractor ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt are
in good condition.
___ Before starting tractor engine, operator must be seated
on the tractor seat with the seat belt securely fastened.
Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for prestarting
instructions.
Safety - Live With It
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Operate equipment safely. Read and understand this manual, and the tractor manual before operating this equipment.
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It is your responsibility to operate this equipment safely. You must be familiar with the equipment and all safety practices before use.
Do not allow untrained or unqualified persons to operate this equipment.
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Keep bystanders away from equipment while in use.
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The tractor must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab. If equipped with folding ROPS, keep ROPS in the “locked up” position at all times.
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Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Do not wear music or radio headphones while operating equipment.
TRACTOR DAMAGE.
NOTICE
