Operation - 16
GENERAL OPERATION
Daily Inspection
1.
Always set the parking brake, shut off power
unit engine, remove the ignition key, and ensure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop
before inspecting components, or attempting
any repair or adjustment.
Park machine on a level surface, with the engine
shut off and all fluids cold.
2. Perform a visual inspection of both the power
unit and the versa-loader. Look for loose or
missing hardware, damaged components, or
signs of wear.
3.
Inspect hydraulic hoses, hydraulic fittings, and
fuel lines to ensure tight, leak free connections.
4. Check the loader’s hydraulic oil level.
5. Inspect the drive belt condition and replace if
damaged or worn.
6. Ensure tool is properly installed and locked onto
the loader’s tool attachment mount.
7. Ensure the rear anchor lock plates are tightened
securely to clamp the rear frame of the loader to
the rear anchor mounting shaft.
8. Ensure the pins at the loader pivot points and
cylinder ends are securely fastened.
9. Refer to the power unit operator’s manual.
Check the power unit’s engine oil, hydraulic oil,
cooling system, tire pressure, and fuel level. Add
fluid or service as required.
10. Test the power unit’s operator safety interlock
system*.
Attaching Loader to Power Unit
1. Align the power unit with loader and drive slowly
forward into the loader hitch arms. Align the
lift arms of the power unit with the loader hitch
arms by raising or lowering the front hitch and
complete the engagement.
2. Once completely engaged, close the front hitch
locking lever.*
3. Engage the parking brake.*
4. Raise the front hitch until the rear loader mount
brackets engage the rear anchor mounting shaft.
NOTE: keep the rear anchor lock plates clear of
the shaft to allow it to engage with the mating
surfaces on the rear loader mount brackets.
5.
Shut off the power unit engine.
6. Slip the lock plates (A) above the cross pins on
the rear loader mount brackets and tighten the
wing nuts to clamp the mounting shaft to the
loader mount brackets.
A
7.
Initial Setup Only
Tighten the 8) bolts that fasten the rear loader
mount brackets to the loader frame. Torque to
75 ft-lbs (102 Nm). NOTE: Do not loosen these
bolts when detaching loader from power unit.
8. Install the attachment belt onto the PTO drive
pulley on the power unit. Ensure the belt is prop-
erly seated in each pulley.
9. Engage the PTO tension spring.
* Refer to power unit operator’s manual for operation of
power unit controls.
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