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Power Rake Operation and Maintenance Manual
Operation
Attachment Installation
IMPORTANT
See the machine’s Operator’s Manual for
detailed information on operating the loader.
Entering The Operator’s Position
Use the attachment safety treads, handles and
steps (on the machine) to enter the operator’s
position.
When in the operator’s position, lower safety seat
bar, fasten the seat belt, start the engine and
release the parking brake.
Leaving The Operator’s Position
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Before leaving the operator’s position:
• Always park on a flat level surface.
• Lower lift arms and place attachment flat
on the ground.
• Place all controls in NEUTRAL.
• Engage the park brake.
• Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
SEE MACHINE’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Park the machine / attachment on a flat level
surface.
Place all controls in neutral, engage the park
brake, stop the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Leave the operator’s position.
Connecting Attachment To The Machine
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD
• Before moving the machine, look in all
directions and make sure no bystanders,
especially small children are in the work
area. Do not allow anyone between the
machine
and attachment when
approaching the attachment for
connecting.
• Keep fingers and hands out of pinch
points
when connecting and
disconnecting attachment.
Figure 2
Inspect the power rake’s mounting flange (Item 1)
and wedge mounts (Item 2)
[Figure 2] and all
welds on the power rake for wear or damage each
time the power rake is removed from the machine.
(See the machine's Operator’s Manual for
inspecting the mounting frame).
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2
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