New Holland 140TL, Original Instructions Manual

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3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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COMMISSIONING THE UNIT
Machine preparation
Machine Preparation
WARNING
Improper operation or service of this machine can result in an accident.
Read and understand the SAFETY INFORMATION Section before you perform any maintenance, ser-
vice, or repairs. Read and understand the specific service procedures for the components you plan
to work with before you start servicing the machine.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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Inspection
Thoroughly inspect the fully assembled loader and tractor prior to operation
1. Check all hardware to ensure that it has been properly installed and tightened. Check that the hardware is tight
after the first 10 hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter.
2. Check the tire pressure. Refer to the Specifications section of this manual for recommended pressures.
3. Review the lubrication schedule to be certain that all pivot points have been properly lubricated.
4. Inspect all hose and tubing connections for leaks.
Installing Counterbalance
WARNING
Roll-over hazard!
Before operating a tractor with a loader, ballast the tractor-loader combination so that a minimum of
25 percent of the total weight is on the rear wheels, with the rated load in the bucket in maximum
forward position.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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Sufficient weight can be added to the tractor by filling the rear tires with liquid ballast, or by installing a three-point hitch
counterweight. If three-point hitch counterweight is used, carry it as low as possible at all times to maximize stability.
The effective counterbalance weight of mounted rear equipment is determined by multiplying the actual weight of the
equipment by 1.50.
EXAMPLE: If equipment weighing 400 lbs is attached to the rear of the tractor, multiply 400 lbs by 1.50. This equals
600 lbs of effective counterbalance weight.
Make sure that the FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) is installed.
Refer to the counterbalance chart in the Specifications section of this manual.
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