Honda FL5540KO, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Maintenance of the tractor and front loader requires special efforts on your part to ensure your
safety and the safety of others. Know these requirements before perfoming maintenance on
the tractor or front loader.
Before performing maintenance/inspections,read the instructions thoroughly.
Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the loader be sure to;
- lower the front loader bucket flat to the ground.
- move the front PTO to the off position
- stop the engine and remove the key.
Always wear safety glasses when servicing or replacing the front loader cylinder pins. Use a
brass drift and hammer. Failure to do so could result in eye injuries from possible flying metal
objects.
Operating the front loader or the tractor with damaged, worn, or broken parts may result in
severe personal injury.
Before disconnecting any hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure.
Keep hands and body from pressurized lines. Use paper ,or cardboard, not body parts, to check
for leaks. Hydraulic oil under pressure will penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that in the event hydraulic fluid
penetrates the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury, or gangrene may result.
All nuts, bolts, and fasteners must be properly secured.
If you must work underneath a raised loader, make sure the arms are blocked in the raised
position with a safety bar. A suitable steel safety bar can be manufactured following the
dimensions as illustrated below.
AS REQUIRED
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