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OPERATING THE LOADER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Filling and Dumping the Bucket

WARNING: When you operate, always keep all parts of your body inside the operators compartment. Then, before you leave the operators seat, always lower the loader bucket or attachment to the ground and stop the engine. You can be injured or killed if you do not follow these instructions. SA010

WARNING: During loader operations, keep the loaded bucket as low as possible. This low position lets you see in front of the machine and gives better machine balance. SA011

WARNING: Reduce the machine speed when working on rough ground. The machine can roll over if you drive too fast on rough ground. SA012

WARNING: Raised equipment on the machine without an operator can cause injury or death. Before you leave the operators compartment, always support or lower the equipment (backhoe, blade, boom, bucket, etc.) to the ground and stop the engine. CM105

1.Lower the lift arms against the stops, increase the engine speed to full throttle an enter the stockpile at about 1/4 speed.

BS99B109 2.Roll back and raise the bucket.

BS99B111 3.Carry the load low to the dump area.

BS99B110 4.When in the dump area, raise and dump the bucket. Keep all movements smooth.

BS99B112

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating on a Hillside or Ramp

Load in the Bucket

WARNING: Hillside operations can be dangerous. Rain, snow, ice, loose gravel, soft ground, etc., change the ground conditions. You must make a judgment if your machine can be safely operated on any hillside or ramp.

SB013

WARNING: When you are operating on a hill, be very careful. Do not turn the machine sideways to the bottom of the hill. The machine can roll over. SA014

If you have a load in the bucket, drive the machine up the hill or back the machine down.

BS99B113 BS99B114

Bucket Empty

If the bucket is empty, drive the machine down the hill or back the machine up the hill.

BS99B115 BS99B116

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