MAX Loaders
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WESTENDORFMFG RR315270
Westendorf Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Prepare For Emergencies
Be prepared in case of an emergency.
Keep a fire extinguisher and
first aid kit handy.
Keep emergency phone
numbers close to your phone.
Know your address so emergency services can locate
you if an emergency arises.
Lower Operating Speed
Lower your operating speed while digging, loading or
performing heavy operations.
Move at slow speeds on rough or uneven terrain while
keeping the load low.
Replace Safety Signs
Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
Safety signs and part number locations are identified in
this manual.
Replacement safety signs are available from your
Westendorf dealer at no cost.
Do Not Allow Riders
NEVER
lift or carry anyone with loader, bucket or
attachments.
NEVER
use the
loader or attachment
as a work platform.
NEVER
allow passengers on the
tractor. Be sure that people,
livestock and pets are clear of
machinery while operating.
High Lift Loaders
High lift loader require tractors with a long wheel base.
The rear wheels need to be set out all the way or prefer-
ably dual rear wheels and adequate ballast. (See ballast
calculations in your loader’s operator manual.)
The front wheels are
the fulcrum when
raising a load.
You must have
sufficient leverage and
ballast to offset the loader
in front of the front tires.
Extreme care and slow
speed must be used when
raising and dumping a load.
Monitor the load at all times.
Detach Loader Safely
Detach loader on a firm and level surface. Loader
may fall over if detach on unlevel or a soft surface.
Be sure people, live-
stock and pets are clear
of machinery.
Relieve hydraulic
pressure before
disconnecting
hydraulic hoses.
Avoid Rollover
Your tractor may rollover,
resulting in death or serious
injury.
To avoid rollover:
• Travel at a slow speed;
• Carry loads close to the
ground;
• Avoid sharp turns and
sudden movements on slopes;
• Avoid holes, ditches and other obstructions which may
cause the tractor to rollover;
• Balance load so weight is evenly distributed and load is
stable;
• Be extra careful when operating on slopes and do not
operate on excessively steep slopes;
• Do not exceed the load capacity of your equipment;
• Be certain tractor tire spacing and rear ballast are correct
before using equipment;
• Approach large round or square bales on a slope
with the tractor facing uphill.
Avoid Power Lines & Underground Utilities
Death or serious injury
can result if equip-
ment comes near
or contacts power
lines.
Electrocution can
occur without direct contact.
Check clearance before raising equipment.
Have local utilities locate and
mark under ground wires,
cables, pipelines and
other hazards before
digging.
DO NOT
leave the operator’s seat if any part of the
equipment contacts electric lines or cables.
SECTION 2: SAFETY
