Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
LOWERING THE LIFT ARMS
TO THE GROUND
If the lift arms must be lowered to the ground
while the engine is stopped, use the
following procedure.
This operation is dangerous and requires
experience. Ask your sales or service dealer
for it.
Procedure
• Keep away from the working area when
the lift arms are lowered. You may be hit
by dirt falling out of the bucket or the lift
arms as they drop.
• Gradually lower the lift arms by slowly
turning the set screw on the port relief
valve. Do not turn the screw more than
the specified amount.
1. Tilt up the canopy.
3. Loosen the lock nut (3) while holding the
adjusting screw (2) in place with a
hexagonal wrench.
4. Turn the adjusting screw (2) slowly 1 and
1/2 turns to lower the lift arms.
5. Check for safety and stability of the
machine.
6. Return the adjusting screw (2) to the
original position.
7. Tighten the lock nut (3) while holding the
adjusting screw (2) in place with a
hexagonal wrench.
· Tightening torque: 19.6 N·m (14.5 ft-lb)
8. Lower the canopy.
2. Put marks (M) on the port relief valve (1),
lock nut (3) and the adjusting screw (2).
LOWERING THE LIFT ARMS TO THE GROUND