Section 3: Operating Instructions
4/9/19
AP-SG2572 & AP-SG2584- Skid Steer Grader 303-458MK
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Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
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Always keep your feet and legs out from under the shanks.
The shanks can slip from your grip and fall causing injury
to your feet and/or legs.
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Always keep your feet and hands out from under the blade
carrier when adjusting grader blade height. The blade
carrier can fall causing injury to your feet, legs, and/or
hands.
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Wear eye protection when operating a skid steer or tractor
without an enclosure or protective shield. Dust and debris
can get in eyes.
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Be sure you are not working over any underground wiring,
pipes, or other obstructions. If there is any doubt, call your
local utility services so they may mark locations of any
under ground utilities in the area. Be sure to ask how close
you can work to the marks or flags they positioned.
Bucket & Grader on Transport Trailer
Refer to Figure 3-1:
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Never lift Skid Steer Grader with a bucket stored on top.
Doing so can damage grader frame, result in bucket falling
off, and/or cause skid steer or tractor to rollover.
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Do not use bucket storage lugs to pull or tow other objects.
Doing so can damage grader frame and cause serious
injury or death.
1.
Load Skid Steer Grader on a trailer in a location
where the bucket can be mounted on top later with a
front loader.
2.
Using a hoist or front loader, center the bucket on the
Skid Steer Grader with bucket cutting edge slightly
above the bucket storage lugs on the grader.
3.
Tilt bucket cutting edge down until cutting edge is
beneath the storage lugs but not resting on the
grader frame.
4.
Move bucket forward until bucket cutting edge is
against bucket storage lugs.
5.
Lower and rotate bucket until bottom of bucket is
resting on the Skid Steer Grader frame and cutting
edge is against the bucket storage lugs.
6.
Unhook bucket from hoist or front loader. If
unhooking from a front loader, follow unhooking
instructions in your skid steer or tractor Operator’s
Manual.
7.
Secure bucket and Skid Steer Grader to the trailer
with hold-down straps.
Mount Bucket & Skid Grader on Transport Trailer
Figure 3-1
Transporting
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Follow all safety precautions when transporting. Not using
safe transporting methods can damage equipment and
cause serious injury or death.
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Always transport with equipment low to the ground to
maintain stability of the skid steer or tractor.
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Transporting across inclines, over ramps, grades, bumpy,
soft, or slippery surfaces reduces machine stability. Always
travel straight up and straight down inclines. Make turns
only on level ground.
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Keep equipment away from electrical power lines. Place an
orange warning sign under overhead electrical power lines
indicating type of danger above.
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When traveling on public roads at night or during the day,
use slow moving vehicle sign (SMV sign), accessory lights,
and devices for adequate warning to operators of other
vehicles. Comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
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When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way that
faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
1.
Be sure to reduce skid steer or tractor ground speed
when turning; and leave enough clearance so the
Skid Steer Grader does not contact obstacles such
as buildings, trees, or fences.
2.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another.
3.
When traveling on roadways, transport in such a way
that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
4.
When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift skid
steer or tractor to a lower gear.
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