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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
Template Date: 1994_04_29Template Name: OM_1_col
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Transport and Carry Operation
The bucket must be in the roll back position and the bottom of the bucket must not be more than 305 to 457 mm (12 to 18 inches) off the surface.
Flat Ground
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Adjust the position of the bucket so that the front edge is lower than the back. Bucket teeth will help you dig in this type of operation. Move the machine into the digging area with the transmission in 1st gear and the engine speed at full throttle. Lower the bucket to the ground. When the bucket is at the correct depth, level the bucket and continue to move forward.
When the bucket is full, roll the bucket back. There is lost time when you push material in front of the bucket.
Stock Piles
Make sure the bottom of the bucket is level. Move the machine forward and down shift just as the bucket makes with the material. When the speed of the machine starts to decrease, push in the downshift button on the transmission control lever or the loader control lever or push the left brake pedal, raise the loader and roll back the bucket.
Loading Trucks
Be very careful when you load trucks. Raise the load and move the machine toward the side of the truck. Use the right brake pedal to slow the machine and use the left brake pedal to stop the machine. As you move the load toward the truck, use the loader height control to automatically position the bucket at the correct height. After you dump the load, use the returnto-dig to position the bucket for the next cycle (see bucket height control and return-to-dig in this manual for adjustment).
NOTE: Push down the left side of the Declutch Switch and the left brake pedal to get maximum power for the loader (see declutch switch in this manual).
WARNING: When you operate the machine, keep the loader bucket as low as possible. This low position gives better balance and permits you to see more clearly. If the bucket is full and you move the machine over ground that is rough or surfaces that can cause the machine to slide, always operate at slow speed. If you do not use this procedure, the machine can go out of control and roll-over. SA041
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OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER
Cold weather conditions cause special problems. During these conditions your machine will require special maintenance to prevent serious damage. Cold weather maintenance will extend the service life of your machine. 1. BATTERIES/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -
Clean the batteries and make sure the batteries are at full charge.
NOTE: A fully charged battery at 0˚F (-17˚C) has only 40 percent of the normal starting power. At -20˚F (29˚C) the battery has only 18 percent of the power remaining.
Inspect the battery cables and terminals.
Clean the terminals and apply electrical terminal sealers (See your dealer) to prevent corrosion.
If you add water to the batteries and the temperature is below 32˚F (0˚C), make sure you charge the batteries or run the engine for approximately two (2) hours.
This procedure will prevent battery freezing (See Batteries and Booster
Battery connections in this manual.
Inspect the battery cables and terminals.
Clean the terminals and apply electrical terminal sealer (see your dealer) to prevent corrosion. 2. LUBRICANTS - Make sure you follow the recommended oil and filter service for the engine and the hydraulic system as shown in this manual. Use the correct viscosity oil in each component for the ambient temperatures the machine is operated in (see Lubrication in this manual. 3. EQUIPMENT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Wheel Loaders are shipped with Case TCH Hydraulic/Brake Fluid. Case TCH is formulated to provide top performance under most ambient temperature conditions. Case Low Temperature HyTran Plus ® provides comparable performance to TCH, but also provides superior viscosity characteristics at low temperatures. Choose the correct hydraulic/brake fluid for the ambient temperatures you will be working in (See Hydraulic/Brake System in this manual) 4. FUEL SYSTEM - Check with your fuel supplier for the correct cold weather fuel. Engine power will be reduced if wax particles are in the fuel filters. Check for water in the fuel system. Cold temperatures can cause condensation to form in the fuel tank. Check the first stage fuel filter and fuel sediment bowl (if equipped) for water. If no water is found, extend the interval (see Diesel Fuel System in this manual). 5. COOLING SYSTEM - Check the coolant mixture before you operate in cold temperatures. A mixture of 50% ethylene glycol and 50% water must be used in this machine. This mixture is used if the lowest ambient temperature is above 34˚F (-37˚C). If the ambient temperature is lower, adjust the mixture. It is recommended that ethylene glycol and water be used in your machine all year (See Engine Cooling System in this manual).
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