Kanga 216 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Series 216 Loader
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Rotary Hoe Attachment
Fitting the Rotary Hoe
Connect the attachment plate of the loader to the
rotary hoe frame. Check to confirm that the quick
hitch attachment locking pins are engaged. Turn
the engine off and push the AUX lever forward and
backward to release any hydraulic line pressure.
Clean the hydraulic fittings (QRCs) and connect
rotary hoe hoses to connections A and C. (See
“Hydraulic Attachment Connections.”) Connect
the hose bracket to the machine and secure the
R-clip.
To remove, reverse the order given above. To
prohibit dirt from entering the hydraulic system,
always reconnect the attachment hoses into one
another or fit with supplied dust caps.
Operating Instructions
Complete a pre-operation check. Confirm that
the rotary hoe is securely attached to the loader
and the couplings are engaged. Check all joints
for leaks. Tighten and repair as required. Check
that the rotary hoe and cutting blades are in good
condition.
Place the AUX lever in neutral. Start the engine
and adjust the engine RPM lever to suit the
operation power you require. Position the rotary
hoe flat on the ground. Engage the AUX lever,
pulling toward the operator. The hoe blades will
begin rotating.
Rotary Hoe should be used in conjunction with
Trenching Valve.
Setting the Trenching Valve
1. On low engine revs and with the attachment
off the ground engage the AUX lever
(refer to page 30).
2. Increase the revs to desired level.
3. Lower the attachment to working position.
4. Pull drive levers all the way back.
5. Use the knob on the trenching valve to adjust
the ground speed of the loader. Turning the
knob clockwise will make loader move slower
while turning the knob anti-clockwise will
increase the speed of the loader.
Note
The rotary hoe should only be pulled in reverse
with the loader drive system. Do not push the
rotary hoe.
Using the drive levers, drive the machine. Control
speed by gently engaging both levers rearward.
The further rearward the levers are pressed, the
faster the machine travels. Allowing the levers
to gently return to centre will slow the machine’s
travel.
Adjust the travel speed of the loader to achieve the
required condition of the soil. For example, slower
travel speed will turn the soil over more, resulting
in softer soil, and faster speed will turn the soil
over less, resulting in a chunkier soil texture.
Important Safety Guidelines
Establish and maintain a minimum 4-meter (12-
feet) exclusion zone around the working area. No
person other than the operator should enter the
work zone while the machine’s engine is running.
Observe all underground utility markings carefully.
Maintain a no-work zone 2 meters (6 feet) from any
utility marking.
DANGER
Do not place hands, feet, or other body part
or object near or under the rotary hoe for any
reason.
DANGER
Never carry out maintenance of any type on the
rotary hoe while it is attached to the loader or
other power source.
Operator’s Manual · Operate Loader Attachments
Note
If Trencher valve is not available on your Kanga
Loader, connect rotary hoe hoses to connections A
and B. Control the speed by gently engaging both
drive levers forward.