Barko Hydraulics 495B SD, Service Manual

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Operation and Maintenance Manual Last Updated - 08/31/2016
495B ML TM (S)
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INTRODUCTION
Your Barko Loader has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and care in workmanship. This
manual is intended as a permanent reference to aid professional operator's in their work, and should be available for
use at any time. If the loader is not equipped with this manual, ask your supervisor to obtain one for you.
Understand the correct servicing procedures before servicing the loader. It is important to know the correct operating
and servicing procedures of the loader and all safety precautions to prevent the possibility of property damage and/or
personal injury or death.
As a professional, trained operator, you are responsible for safety, both your own and that of your co-workers. Your
knowledge and use of all safety practices and correct servicing procedures in this manual, and your good judgement,
can be a major factor in preventing some of the thousands of injuries and deaths caused by industrial accidents each
year.
A professional operator should also be familiar with the information contained in other applicable sources such as
American National Standards, SAE, OSHA, etc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Logging Safety Resource Guide (APA, 95-A-1) is available from the American Pulpwood Association. This guide lists
sources of videotapes, slide programs, movies, and publications on various aspects of logging safety.
DON'T FORGET - SAFETY FIRST!
Loader
Model No.
Serial No.
Engine
Model No.
Serial No.
The machine serial number plate is located on the front
of the platform near the ladder.
NOTE: Information in this manual is current at the time of printing. Barko Hydraulics reserves the right to make
changes and improvements to it's products and manuals at any time without notice or obligation.
REFERENCE INFORMATION
All requests for information, service or spare parts
should include loader serial number. For more
information contact:
Barko Hydraulics,LLC
One Banks Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: 715-395-6700
Fax: 715-392-3931
Website: www.barko.com
Email: barko@barko.com