Follow these basic instructions whenever you are operating the machine:
- To prevent injury, make sure that no one is working on the machine or near the machine.
- Close the cab doors and windows.
- Adjust the operator seat and armrests. Fasten the seat belt.
- Raise the bucket or the work tool enough to negotiate any obstacles.
- Before you release the parking brake, depress the service brake pedal to keep the machine from moving.
- Use only one direction control while the other direction control is in NEUTRAL (if equipped).
- Drive the machine forward for best visibility and for best control.
- Reduce the engine speed when you maneuver in tight quarters and when you are going over a hill.
Machine Operating Temperature Range
The standard machine configuration is intended for use within an ambient temperature range of
Carry a loaded bucket low so that the operator has good visibility and so that the machine has good stability.
Clean the work area during waiting periods and level the work area during waiting periods.
Maintain traction by avoiding excessive downward pressure on the bucket.
Travel in reverse when you carry a load down a steep incline. Travel forward when you go uphill.
When you are working in hard material, use bucket teeth or bolt-on cutting edges.
Make sure that the bucket that is being used is appropriate for the work that is being performed. Exceeding the machine limits will reduce the service life of the machine.
Maintain a ground speed that is slow enough for the conditions. Before you operate down a hill, select the proper speed range before you start down the grade. The proper speed range should allow the machine to maintain the appropriate speed on the down grade. Proceed with caution, and use the throttle . In most situations, the proper speed range will be the same speed range that is required to drive up the grade.
If the machine builds up excessive speed, the engine can over speed. This can result in damage to the engine and/or damage to the power train. Use the service brake to slow the machine until a lower gear can be selected. Select the lower gear and proceed with caution, using the throttle pedal to slowly accelerate the machine and maintain a safe speed.
Use the service brakes for stopping the machine.
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Keep the bottom of the bucket parallel to the ground when you are bulldozing.
To control dumping, move the tilt control lever to the DUMP position. Then, return the tilt control lever to the HOLD position. Repeat this procedure until the bucket is empty.
Dump the bucket when the wind is moving toward the front of the machine. This operation will help to keep dust away from the engine, and will also help to maintain visibility.
To achieve the maximum angle for dumping, use the bucket stops.
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Striking the stops unnecessarily and repetitively can result in accelerated wear and high maintenance cost of the loader linkage. |
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- Lower the bucket to the ground. Position the bucket for a slight digging angle.
- Apply downward pressure to the bucket as the loader starts forward. Return the lift lever to HOLD when sufficient penetration is obtained.
- Maintain level cuts while you move forward by raising the bucket and lowering the bucket.
- When the bucket is loaded, tilt the bucket backward against the stops. Carry the loaded bucket for approximately
40 cm (15 inch) above the ground when you move to the dump area.
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Excavating large rocks or firm hard material until the rear of the machine rises up applies great force on the loader linkage and areas of the chassis. Repeating such operation an excessive amount will result in bending or tearing of the loader linkage or the chassis, and increase repair costs. |
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Using the corner of a bucket to excavate large rocks or firm hard material applies uneven force on the loader linkage. Repeating such operation an excessive amount will result in bending or tearing of the loader linkage, and increase repair costs. |
Loading with a Bucket from a Stockpile
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- Position the bucket parallel to the ground. The bucket should barely skim the ground. Drive the bucket straight into the pile.
- Move the bucket lift lever to the detented RAISE position as the forward movement slows. Return the bucket lift lever to the HOLD position for additional crowding power.
- To load a heaped load, operate the tilt control lever left right. This action is called pumping.
- When the bucket is loaded, move the bucket tilt lever to the TILT BACK position.
- When the bucket tilt lever is released to the HOLD position, the bucket will rise.
- Raise the bucket high to pass over the material that is being loaded. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
- Carry the loaded bucket approximately
40 cm (15 inches) above the ground level. - When you reach the dump area, move the bucket lift lever to the detented RAISE position. The lift kickout will automatically return the bucket lift lever to the HOLD position.
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- To reduce the loader turning and the travel distance, position the hauling unit at an angle to the material that is being loaded.
- The travel distance should be long enough so that the bucket can reach the lift height without slowing the movement of the loader.
- Position the loader to dump the load in the center of the hauling unit body. If the length of the hauling unit body is two times the length of the bucket, load the material into the hauling unit body from the front to the rear.
- Push the bucket tilt control lever to the dump position to dump the load from the bucket.
- Shake the bucket to loosen sticky material. Move the bucket control lever left to right in quick motions. Allow the tilt arms to strike the stops.
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NOTICE Striking the stops unnecessarily and repetitively can result in accelerated wear and high maintenance cost of the loader linkage.
- Move the bucket tilt lever to the TILT BACK detent position.
- Before you lower the bucket, make sure that the hauling unit is not under the bucket.
- Lower the bucket while you position the loader for the next load.
Loading with a Bucket from a Bank
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Personal injury or death can result from falling material. Remove any overhang and watch for sliding material. |
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- Start at the base of the bank to load the bucket and follow the face upward.
- Raise the bucket slightly and move away from the bank.
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- From the 8- button keypad set you machine into FORK MODE.
- Slowly, move the machine into position and engage the load. The machine should be square with the load. Space the forks as far as possible from each other.
- Move the machine forward until the load touches the carriage.
- Lift the load carefully.
- Operate the machine in reverse until the load is clear enough to lower.
- Lower the load to the travel position.
Travel with the load as low as possible while you still maintain ground clearance.
Travel with the load uphill on upgrades and on downgrades.
For better visibility, travel in reverse with bulky loads.
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- From the 8- button keypad set you machine into FORK MODE.
- Remove the retainer pins from the arm to extend the arm or retract the arm.
- To lock the arm into position, replace the retainer pins after the arm has been extended or retracted.
- Lift the load close to the machine for best stability. Move the machine slowly to avoid excessive load swing.
- Do not apply side loads on the hook and on the shackle. Check the condition of the hook, of the shackle, and of any lifting chains. Replace any worn parts.