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5. DAILY MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
5.1. DAILY CHECKS
5.1.1. Check all hardware daily before operation. Tighten hardware to torque values as specified in the Torque
Chart, page 78 unless otherwise specified.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To prevent mounting kit hardware from loosening during operation always torque
mounting kit hardware to specified torque noted in Loader Operator Manual. Check bolt torque every 50
hours of loader operation.
5.1.2. With the engine off and the bucket on the ground, inspect all hoses for cuts or wear. Check for signs of
leaks and make sure all fittings are tight.
CAUTION: Escaping hydraulic fluid under
pressure can have sufficient force to
penetrate skin, causing serious personal
injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure
to relieve all pressure.ı Before applying
pressure to system, be sure all connections
are tight and that lines, tubes, and hoses
are not damaged.ı Fluid escaping from a
very small hole can be almost invisible. Use
a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than
hands, to search for suspected leaks.ı If
injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at
once. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
Cardboard
Hydraulic
Line
Magnifying
Glass
5.1.3. Service your loader at the intervals and locations as specified. When you service your loader, use only high
quality lubricants. The engine hour meter on the tractor shows the amount of hours the engine has worked. Use
the hour meter to service your loader at the correct time periods.
IMPORTANT: Lower the loader boom to the ground and relieve pressure in loader hydraulic lines prior to
doing any service or maintenance operations on the tractor or loader.
Check the tractor hydraulic fluid level as specified in the tractor Operator Manual.
NOTE: When checking hydraulic system fluid level, the loader boom must be on the ground with the
bucket or attachment resting flat on a level surface.
5.2. LOADER LUBRICATION
5.2.1. There are 16 grease fittings on this loader, one at each pivot. Lubricate pivots as specified.
CAUTION: Do not stand, walk, or work under a raised loader or attachment unless it is securely
blocked or held in position. Accidental movement of the valve handle/handles or leaks in the
hydraulic system could cause the loader to drop, or attachment to dump, causing severe injury.
5.2.2. Lower loader boom until bucket or attachment
rests on ground, and relieve all hydraulic pressure
before lubricating.
(1) Lubricate these 16 pivot points
every 10 hours of operation.
NOTE: Lift Cylinder Rod End Grease Zerk
must face downward.
Summary of Contents for ML170 series
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