GENERAL OPERATION
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Operating Procedures
Prior to operation, perform daily inspection and shift
the power unit into low range. The roll bar must be
locked in the upright position and the operator must
wear a seat belt during loader operation.
The added length and weight of the loader affects
turning ability and increases stopping distance. Start
off driving slowly to determine how the power unit
handles with the loader.
When filling the bucket, level the bucket to prevent
surface gouging and drive forward slowly into the
material. Do not use high speed to ram a pile of
material. NOTE: pushing the joystick forward until
it locks in the float position will reduce wear on the
bucket when removing material from a hard sur-
face, and will reduce surface gouging and mixing of
stockpile and surface material when removing mate-
rial from a softer surface.
Continue to fill the bucket by driving forward slowly
while beginning to raise the loader arms. To com-
plete the fill, roll the bucket back and raise the
loader arms.
If your forward motion stalls while attempting to take
a large scoop of material, stop or slightly reverse
the power unit to reduce penetration force on the
bucket, then take a smaller scoop of material.
While hauling the loaded material to another loca-
tion, use speeds that are safe for the terrain and
surface conditions. Carry the load as low as pos-
sible to keep the center of gravity low for maximum
stability. Carrying the load low also allows the
operator to have a clear forward view.
When lifting a load, keep the bucket positioned
properly to avoid spilling material over the back
of the bucket onto the power unit or operator. Tilt
the bucket forward while raising the loader arms to
maintain the bucket angle.
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