SECTION Ill
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3 -1 GE NE RAL SAFE T Y
Only qualified people should operate this machine. It
is recommended that tractor be equipped with
Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and a seat belt be
used. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other
obstacles that could upset tractor or damage loader.
Fluid and/ or weights for rear tires is recommended
for added stability. Always turn off tractor engine, set
parking brake, and lower loader to ground before dis
mounting tractor.
3 -2 OPE RATION
The loader should be operated with the tractor engine
running at 1200- 1700 rpm. Excessive speeds are
dangerous and may cause bucket spillage and un
necessary strain on both the tractor and loader.
When operating in temperatures below 30°F (-1° C.),
run the tractor engine below 1200 rpm until the oil
temperature exceeds 300F. (-1o C.)
A bucket level, gauge rod (Figure 3-1) located on the
right side of loader frame can be used to determine
bucket angle. Before beginning work, observe the
position of gauge rod with bucket flat on ground. Raise
boom to several different positions. At each position,
level bucket, then observe gauge rod. Once familiar
with the gauge rod positions, operation of loader will
be easier and more efficient.
Figure 3-1 Bucket Gauge Rod
