Section 2: Operating Instructions
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AP-SRF2772, AP-SRF2790, AP-SR2772, & AP-SR2790 Powered Rakes 321-120MK
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CAUTION
!
To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Keep bystanders at least 20 feet away when operating.
Skid Steer Shutdown Procedure
The following are basic skid steer shutdown procedures.
Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown
procedures provided in your skid steer Operator’s
Manual before leaving the operator’s seat.
1.
Reduce engine speed and shut-off all power to the
attachment.
2.
Park on solid, level ground and lower attachment until
it is flat on the ground or on non-concrete support
blocks.
3.
Turn off engine, and remove switch key to prevent
unauthorized starting.
4.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure to auxiliary hydraulic
lines.
5.
If included, raise seat bar and move controls until
both lock.
6.
Wait for all components to come to a complete stop
before leaving the operator’s seat.
7.
Use steps, grab-handles and anti-slip surfaces when
stepping on and off the skid steer or attachment.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow hydraulic motor hoses to
become pinched between rake frame and hitch plate
pivot points. For set-up instructions, see “Hydraulic
Motor Hose Assembly” on page 11.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on
brush, post, stumps, and other protrusions that
could damage and/or break them.
IMPORTANT:
Immediately shut down Powered
Rake and skid steer when rake is not operating
properly or needs adjustment. Follow all
“Skid Steer
Shutdown”
procedures below before dismounting
from the skid steer.
Transporting
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
1.
Be sure to reduce ground speed when turning. Leave
enough clearance to keep the attachment from
making contact with obstacles such as buildings,
trees or fences.
2.
Select a safe ground travel speed when transporting
from one area to another.
3.
When traveling on public roadways, transport in such
a way that faster moving vehicles may pass you
safely. A slow moving vehicle sign should always be
properly displayed when traveling on public roads or
right-of ways.
4.
Decrease transport speed when traveling over rough
or hilly terrain.
5.
When transporting skid steer on a trailer:
•
Use towing vehicle and trailer of adequate
capacity.
•
Engage skid steer park brake and remove ignition
switch key once it is loaded.
•
Secure Skid Steer Loader and attachment using
tie downs and chains.
•
Always drive up a ramp with heavy end uphill.
