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Steering Controls (continued)
To reverse, slip the palm back to the rear of the grip
handle, and use the tips of the fingers to pull the
steering levers backwards.
The Mini-Skid Loader is turned by moving one
lever further forward than the other. To turn right,
move the LH Drive Lever further than the RH Drive
Lever. To turn left, move the RH Drive lever further
than the LH Drive Lever.
For the Mini-Skid Loader to turn or “skid steer”
within its own length, one lever is moved forward
and the other back. This causes the tracks on one
side to turn forward and the tracks on the other side
to reverse.
2. CONTROLS
Do not move any of the
control levers unless
standing with both feet
on the platform and
gripping the grip handle.
WARNING
Keep BOTH HANDS
on the grip handle at
all times when
operating the machine.
WARNING
Lift and Tilt Joystick
The Joystick located on the right hand side controls
the lift and tilt. Pushing the joystick forward lowers
the lift arm and pulling the joystick back raises the
lift arm. In these two positions, the joystick is spring
centered to neutral upon release of the joystick.
Moving the joystick left tilts the attachment back.
Moving the joystick to the right tilts the attachment
ahead. The joystick is spring centered to neutral
upon release.
Auxiliary Control Lever-Cylinder Operation
The THOMAS Mini-Skid Loader features two
separate auxiliary systems. The auxiliary lever
(Shown as item #4 in Fig. 2.2) is part of the primary
controls, and is located between the main levers.
This control is connected to the pair of quick
connect couplings located on the right side of the
Mini-Skid Loader arms. Pushing this lever forward
extends the attachment hydraulic cylinder, while
pulling it back reverses the motion.
This lever is mainly intended to operate attachment
hydraulic cylinders. This would include such
attachments as angling dozer blades, grapple forks,
and 4 in 1 bucket, which must operate from this
control only.
Ensure that the auxiliary
levers are kept in neutral
when not being used to avoid
wasting power. Hydraulic oil
may also overheat.
IMPORTANT
SECONDARY CONTROLS:
Pump Selector Switch
The Pump Selector Switch is located on the left hand
side of the dash panel (See Fig. 2.2A). This switch
selects which pump is connected to the primary and
the secondary circuits. This is a rotary electrical
switch which is lit green when the hydraulic system
is active, and is labeled A for left and B for right.
When the rotary knob is turned to the left (A), the
smaller secondary pump is connected to the Mini-
Skid Loader drive and the larger primary pump is
connected to the auxiliary circuit.
This would be the position used when operating
attachments such as trenchers, sweepers, roto-tillers,
snowblowers, and post hole augers, as it provides for
increased flow to the attachment while allowing a
reduced flow for Mini-Skid Loader functions.
When the knob is turned to the right (B), the large
primary pump is connected to the Mini-Skid Loader
drive circuit and the smaller secondary pump is
connected to the auxiliary valve. This would be the
normal position for operations not requiring a
powered attachment.
It is advised that any new or inexperienced operators
use the A position to become familiar with operating
the Mini-Skid Loader.
Return controls to
neutral prior to
changing hydraulic
modes.
CAUTION
PUMP SELECTOR
SWITCH
Fig. 2.2A
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