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WORK EQUIPMENT LOCK LEVER
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WARNING
• When standing up from the operator's seat, set the work equipment lock lever securely to LOCK po-
sition (L).
If the work equipment lock lever is not at LOCK position (L) and the blade control lever is touched
by mistake, it may lead to serious accident.
• If the work equipment lock lever is not set securely to LOCK position (L), the lock may not be ap-
plied.
Check that the work equipment lock lever is under the state in the figure.
• When parking the machine or performing the maintenance, always lower the work equipment to the
ground, and then set the work equipment lock lever to LOCK position (L).
• When pulling up or pushing down the work equipment lock lever, be careful not to touch the blade
control lever.
The work equipment lock lever is a locking device of the blade.
When it is set to LOCK position (L), the TILT, RAISE, LOWER,
and FLOAT operations are locked.
When the work equipment lock lever is set to LOCK position
(L), the blade control lever can be moved but blade does not
move since the oil pressure for controlling the blade is locked.
Position (L)
LOCK
Position (F)
FREE
REMARK
When starting the engine, always set the work equipment lock lever to LOCK position (L) in order to secure the
safety.
If the work equipment lock lever is not in LOCK position (L), the limit switch is actuated and the engine will not
start.
EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS OPERATION
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