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400 Series
Operating instructions
Steering of the machine
Steering of the machine happens with the steering wheel.
The steering wheel is hydraulically powered. A practical
way of steering is to steer with your left hand on the knob
of the steering wheel. This way your right hand is free to
operate other functions.
Always remember – safety first. Test all the
functions of the loader at an open and safe
place. Make sure that there are no persons
in the operating area of the machine and
the danger zone of the attachment.
When driving, always keep the loader
boom as low as possible. Risk of tipping
over increases considerably when there
is a heavy load on the loader (a heavy
attachment or a big load in the bucket) and
the boom is up when driving.
Never use a high drive speed when turning.
In particular: when the loader boom is up
the stability of the machine is much weaker
when turning.
Remember that, when turning, the driver´s
seat extends beyond the turning radius of
the wheels. Stay inside the safety frame
(risk of collision and crushing).
Pay attention to other machines and persons that are
moving in the area. Make sure that there are no persons
in the danger zone of the loader and the attachment.
The danger zone of the loader covers the reach area of
the loader boom, the turning area on the side and in the
front and rear of the loader. Always put down the load
when leaving the machine – the loader is not designed to
stay with the loader boom and load lifted. Learn how to
operate the loader in a safe place.
Loader control
The loader boom and bucket are controlled with the
multi-function lever sideways (tilt) and back & forward
(boom up & down).
• Pull backward to lift the boom
• Push forward to lower the boom
• Push left to raise the tip of the bucket (filling)
• Push right to lower the tip of the bucket (emptying)
Using the auxiliary hydraulics
Auxiliary hydraulics (hydraulically operated attachments)
are controlled with the lever no. on the control panel,
or with the buttons on the joystick (see page 18). The lever
locks in the locking position (on the right) which facilitates
operation of the attachments that require constant oil flow
(rotary broom, backhoe etc.).
Make sure that the auxiliary hydraulics
control lever is in its full forward position
when locked on. Even a slightly incorrect
position is enough to lower the effectiveness
of the hydraulic system. Adjust the locking
plate if needed.
Going near an attachment that is in operation
can cause a serious risk. Switch off auxiliary
hydraulics before leaving driver’s seat or
stopping the engine. Operate the controls
only when sitting in the driver’s seat.
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