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Engagement
Always engage the lift arm support device
before leaving the operator’s compartment to
work on the loader with the lift arm raised.
To engage the lift arm support device:
1. Lower the lift arm fully onto the
loader frame.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Leave the operator’s compartment.
Remove the lock pin holding the
support device up against the lift arm.
Allow the support device to drop
down into contact with the lift cylin-
der.
4. Return to the operator’s compartment
and start the engine.
5. Raise the lift arm until the lift arm
support device drops over the end of the lift cylinder and around the cylinder
rod. Slowly lower the lift arm until the support device contacts the top end of
the lift cylinder.
6. Be sure the support device is secure against the cylinder end. Then, stop the
engine, remove the key and leave the operator’s compartment.
WARNING
Figure 4 Lift Arm Support
Device Engaged