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2. CONTROLS
AUXILIARY LEVER-
HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVES
This lever is located to the left and forward of the
operator area controls (See Fig. 2.2, page 5, item 8),
and operates the set of quick connect couplings
located on the left hand side of the Mini-Skid
Loader arms.
This is a dedicated hydraulic motor control valve, to
be used to operate such attachments as trenchers,
post hole augers, sweepers, hammers, and similar
units. Do not connect hydraulic cylinders to this
control. When this control is in the neutral position,
the auxiliary couplers are connected together, which
provides a “free-wheeling” or “slowdown” position
for hydraulic motors, preventing attachment damage
and internal pressure buildup.
Ensure that the auxiliary
lever is kept in neutral when
not being used to avoid
wasting power.
Power is greatly reduced,
and the hydraulic oil will
overheat if the lever is
engaged without an
attachment connected to it.
IMPORTANT
2.3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
The Mini-Skid Loader is equipped with a hydraulic
safety interlock system.
When the Mini-Skid Loader is started, all hydraulic
flow is directed away from the loader controls and
into the hydraulic tank until the operator depresses
the safety interlock pushbutton (See Fig 2.3).
To direct flow to the main control valve (which
includes drive control, lift and tilt control, and
primary auxiliary control) and the second auxiliary
valve, there is an electric Safety Interlock
Pushbutton (See Fig 2.3) located on the left hand
side of the instrument panel. This switch must be
depressed momentarily to activate the hydraulic
circuits. The Mini-Skid Loader engages the Safety
Interlock System by turning the ignition key to the
off position (See Section 3.1 for proper Shutdown
procedures).
SAFETY INTERLOCK
PUSHBUTTON
Fig. 2.3
A hydraulic cylinder
connected to this line will
not hold pressure in the
neutral position and will
be free to move! This can
result in damage or
injury.
WARNING
This lever operates side to side, moving the lever to
the left provides oil flow to the female coupler,
while moving it to the right to provide oil flow to the
male coupler. Centering the lever provides a neutral,
off position.
Always use the auxiliary couplers located on the
right hand side of the Mini-Skid Loader lift arms
for hydraulic cylinder use!
PARKING BRAKE
The Mini-Skid Loader is equipped with an
electrically actuated parking brake. The brake is
automatically engaged when the key is turned to the
OFF position.
To disengage the parking brake, depress the safety
interlock pushbutton (located on the left hand side
of the dashpanel) and jogging the RH drive lever
forward and rearward slightly to ensure the brake
pin is fully disengaged.
Use extreme caution
when stopping! If the
bucket or attachment
is raised, the machine
can tip. Keep all
movements smooth. All
new operators must
work the machine in a
safe open area to
become familiar with
its operation.
WARNING
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