3-10 LOADER OPERATION
Before operating the loader, fully raise and lower the
boom three or four times. Then raise the loader
bucket approximately four (4) feet above the ground
and cycle the bucket two or three times. Lower the
bucket or attachment to the ground. Check the trac-
tor hydraulic fluid level and fill as required. Refer to
the tractor Operator’s Manual for the proper
hydraulic fluid and the correct hydraulic fluid level.
IMPORTANT
Always keep the cylinders in a retracted position
when the loader is not in use to guard against
rust and contamination which may cause dam-
age to the cylinder rods and hydraulic system.
3-11 REMOVING AIR FROM HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
Repeat raising and lowering the loader boom and
bucket operations until all the air is removed from
the system and the system responds properly.
CAUTION
BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT,
LOWER ATTACHMENT OR LOADER BOOM
TO GROUND, STOP ENGINE, LOCK
BRAKES, RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRES-
SURE, AND REMOVE KEY.
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3-12 HOSE IDENTIFICATION
Metal lines on the loader are color coded. Check
loader functions. Refer to instruction sheets for
hydraulic valve option on your loader.
3-13 BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR ROD
A bucket level indicator rod (Figure 3-3), located on
the loader frame, can be used to determine bucket
angle. Before beginning work, observe the position
of indicator rod with the bucket flat on the ground.
Raise boom to several different positions and oper-
ate the bucket cylinders. Observe the indicator rod.
Once familiar with the indicator rod positions, opera-
tion of the loader will be easier and more efficient.
The text and illustrations on the following pages
offer suggested loader and tractor operating
techniques.
Figure 3-3
Bucket Level Indicator Rod
Guide Tube
