OPERATION
35
500ze YM180 (11
−
2012)
ENGAGING THE HOPPER SAFETY ARM
The hopper safety arm prevents the raised hopper
from falling. Always engage the hopper safety arm
whenever leaving the hopper raised.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper safety arm.
1. Set the parking brake and place the Drive
lever in neutral.
2. Turn on the machine.
3. Place the machine in Work Mode 1 or Work
Mode 2.
4. Press and hold the top of the Hopper raise /
lower switch to completely raise the hopper
until it stops.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make
sure adequate clearance is available before
raising hopper. Do not raise hopper when
machine is on an incline.
NOTE: The hopper is in the completely raised
position and the safety arm can be safely
engaged when the hopper arrows are aligned.
5. Remove the hopper safety arm from the
storage clips.
6. Position the receptacle end of the safety arm
onto the frame of the machine and prop the
tapered end of the safety arm against the
hopper.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper safety arm.
7. Turn off the machine.
