OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DAILY INSPECTION

Do the following each day before you start the engine and operate the machine. 1.Check the machine for leaks.

Repair all leaks and clean the area with solvent, or pressure wash using soap and water. 2.Check the tires for damage. 3.Check for damaged, loose, or missing parts. Replace, tighten, or adjust as required before you operate the machine. 4.Clean all debris from the machine, especially around the engine and radiator. 5.Clean or replace any safety or instructional decals that cannot be read. 6.Clean the hand holds, steps, and operator’s compartment. Remove all loose items from the machine. 7.See the Lubrication/Maintenance

Chapters in this manual. Complete the procedures in the section marked Every 10 Hours of

Operation beginning on page 117. 8.If this is a new machine, or a machine with a new or rebuilt engine, see Run-In Period on page 84. When the seat bar is in the UP position, the brake should be engaged with ground drive pumps in neutral, preventing forward/rearward movement of the machine and locking out the hydraulic system, preventing movement of the loader lift arms and bucket.

Check the operation of the seat restraint bar:

1.Sit in the operator’s seat, fasten the seat belt and lower the seat restraint bar. 2.With the engine stopped and the key switch in the OFF position, the control handles should be locked to prevent side to side movement.

Turn the key switch to the ON position, press the park brake switch and the control handles should move. 3.Start the engine and raise the seat bar to the full UP position. 4.Carefully move the steering control levers fore and aft. If the machine will move, stop the engine and report this problem to your dealer. TRIM THIS EDGE

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