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Westendorf Manufacturing Co., Inc.
WESTENDORFMFG RR315270
MAX Loaders
SECTION 1: CONTENTS
Section 1 - Introduction
Welcome To The Westendorf Family .........................2
Terminology ...............................................................2
Serial Number Location .............................................4
Dealer Preparation Checklist .....................................4
Limited Warranty .......................................................4
Section 2 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information ...................................5
Safety Alert and Symbol Words .................................5
Safety Instructions .....................................................5
Tractor Requirements ................................................5
Maintenance and Inspection......................................5
Prepare For Emergencies .........................................6
Do Not Allow Riders...................................................6
High Lift Loaders .......................................................6
Lower Operating Speed.............................................6
Replace Safety Signs ................................................6
Avoid Rollover ...........................................................6
Avoid Power Lines and Underground Utilities ...........6
Detach Loader Safely ................................................6
Prevent Falling Loads ................................................7
Transport Loads Safely .............................................7
Raised Loader ...........................................................7
Avoid High Pressure Fluids .......................................7
Hydraulic Control Functions ......................................7
Ballast And Tread Settings ........................................8
Determination Of Ballast .....................................8
Minimum Tread Settings ......................................8
Safety Decal Locations ........................................ 9-10
Section 3 - Mount And Dismount
Loader And Attachments
Patented MAX Loader Series ..................................11
Loader Mounting.................................................11-12
Loader Dismounting ................................................12
Remote-Coupler Automatic Quick Change System 13
Remote-Coupler Dismounting .................................13
Remote-Coupler Mounting ......................................13
Approved Attachments ............................................14
Section 4 - Operation
Safety - Live With It .................................................15
Pre-Operation Checklist ..........................................15
Preparing The Tractor ..............................................15
Front Tire Pressure ..................................................15
Remove Front Weights ............................................15
Attach Mounting Brackets........................................15
Hydraulic Control Functions ....................................16
Flat Face Hydra-Snap™ ..........................................17
Synchronizer Bar .....................................................17
Rotational Level Indicator Calibration ......................17
Loader Operation.....................................................18
Fill The Bucket From A Pile ...............................18
Lifting The Load ................................................18
Carrying The Load ............................................19
Dumping The Load............................................19
Peeling And Scraping ........................................20
Operating With Float Control ............................20
Backfill And Backgrade .....................................20
Mechanical Self-Leveling Operation ........................21
Backgrade with Self-Leveling ............................21
Mounting & Dismounting ...................................21
Section 5 - Service & Maintenance
Maintenance Checklist ............................................22
Lubrication ...............................................................22
Torque Charts ..........................................................23
Replacement Parts ............................................ 24-29
Tower
................................................................24
Frame
................................................................25
Rotational Bucket Indicator ...............................26
Hydraulics
.........................................................27
Cylinders / Coupler Installation ........................28
Cosmetics
.........................................................28
Bucket / Sync Bar / Remote Coupler ................29
Operational Troubleshooting ............................. 30-31
Hydraulic System Troubleshooting .................... 31-32
Electronic Troubleshooting ......................................32
Hardware Damage Troubleshooting ........................33
Section 6 - Storage
Preparation for Storage ...........................................34
Storing the Loader ...................................................34
Storing Attachments ................................................34
