Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 3
Slope Safety ....................................................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 6
Position ........................................................... 6
Operation .................................................................. 7
Maintenance ............................................................11
Storage ................................................................... 12
Position ......................................................... 12
Safety
General Safety
Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
•
Do not transport an attachment with the
arms raised or extended; always transport the
attachment close to the ground, with the loader
arms retracted; refer to
9).
•
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas.
•
Read and understand the content of this Operator's
Manual before starting the engine.
•
Use your full attention while operating the
machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate the machine.
•
Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
components and attachments.
•
Do not operate the machine without the guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and pets a safe distance away
from the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove
the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging
the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
means Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this Operator's Manual.
Slope Safety
•
Operate the machine up and down slopes with
the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight
distribution changes with attachments. This
attachment makes the front of machine the heavy
end.
•
Keep the attachment in the lowered position
with the loader arms retracted when on slopes.
Raising the attachment or extending the loader
arms on a slope affects the stability of the machine.
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Transport Position (page
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