MODEL 825TKL SKID LOADER OPERATOR’S MANUAL MACHINE INTENDED USE This Track Loader is designed to attach to industry-standard tools and implements for light and medium duty construction and landscaping work. TABLE OF CONTENTS UNIT OVERVIEW SPECS AND DIMENSIONS HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC SAFETY MESSAGES____________ BATTERY &...
Safety decals with a signal word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION" are affixed to the 825TKL near specific hazards. This machine is intended for the operator to stand on. If at any time it becomes unsafe, the operator must step off immediately.
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WARNING: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas that is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and death. Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the trencher. Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between the 825TKL and buildings, fences, and trees. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20...
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Always leave the 825TKL parked on a level surface. WARNING: Do not park on incline. Move the 825TKL to a level surface and set the parking brake located behind the left hand track motor. Move the handle down to engage the brake.
As appropriate, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure safety. Only the operator is allowed to stand on the 825TKL. Never lift the 825TKL over any person at any time. WARNING: If unit should fall it would crush anybody under it.
825TKL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING! Both the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS are in this manual. Be sure that the engine oil and fuel, and the machine hydraulic fluid are all at proper levels before starting the engine.
ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE Your 825TKL is setup with an automatic glow plug warmer. If the coolant temperature is below 140F°, the glow plugs will warm for 5-10 seconds. 1. Insert key into ignition 2. Set throttle at low idle 3.
6. Pushing the right-hand lever fully forward will enable the float action of the lift arms, allowing the attachment to follow the contour of the ground. NOTE: the 825TKL ride platform contains an Operator Presence Switch which will disable all machine functions if the operator steps off the platform. The operator must be standing on the platform for all driving, lift arm or tool functions to operate.
OPERATIONAL INCLINES Do not operate the 825TKL on a side hill greater than 20°. Doing so may cause the unit to tip over and cause damage to the operator and machine. ATTACHMENTS The 825TKL is designed to use a wide variety of industry-standard attachments from multiple manufacturers.
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Lock the two lock pins in place using the levers attached to the lock pins. Once the attachment is fully secured, return to the ride platform. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 14 of 28...
The display panel also contains several buttons that will need to be used for the auxiliary tools to be enabled. Normal operational information will be displayed in Blue, while warnings will be displayed in Red. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 15 of 28...
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You will see the following images on the screen. The operator will need to call the rental center the machine came from and get Tip-Over code from the owner. Use the display buttons to enter the code to allow the machine to start again. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 16 of 28...
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To enable, press the “LF Tool” button on the left side of the display panel. This will allow the operator to use the Low-Flow Auxiliary lines. The lift arm joystick has two buttons controlled by the 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20...
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NOTE: If the operator steps off the ride platform, the operator must press the “HF Tool” button again to enable the tool. The presence switch on the ride platform will disable the tool function if operator steps off the platform. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 18 of 28...
If equipped with battery caps, they must be in place and tight to reduce risk of battery explosion. JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE: 1. Turn ignition switch to OFF. Open engine hood to expose battery location. 2. Connect jumper cables in the following order: 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 19 of 28...
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4. Disconnect the cables in reverse order of connection and cover each jumper cable terminal. To avoid sparks near the battery, never disconnect the red jumper cable without first disconnecting the black jumper 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 20 of 28...
EMERGENCY TOWING In case of engine failure there is a provision that allows the 825TKL to be towed a short distance. The 825TKL tracks are driven by a set of tandem hydrostatic pumps. The front pump drives right track, and the other pump drives left track. The drive pump bypass valves may be opened to allow the machine to be towed.
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DETAILED BYPASS LOCATION (Engine rotated sideways to better illustrate location) 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 22 of 28...
3. Drive the machine onto the trailer and position the machine to provide adequate tongue weight on the towing vehicle (tongue weight should be 10-20% of total towing weight). 4. Raise lift arms to allow access to the tie down point at the front of the 825TKL body, between the tracks.
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4. Keep the bucket or attachment low to the ground to prevent the unit from tipping forward while unloading 5. Drive the 825TKL slowly down the trailer or trailer ramps. Continue backward until tracks are completely on the ground. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
Contain long hair. Do not wear jewelry. Wear reflective clothing if working near traffic. Wear adequate hearing (ear) protection while operating or observing. WARNING: Exposure to loud noise is cumulative and may permanently damage your hearing. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 25 of 28...
For areas not represented by One-Call Systems International, contact the appropriate utility companies to locate and mark the underground installations. Do not rely on visual evidence of underground utilities such as manhole covers or electrical drop boxes…CALL! 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 26 of 28...
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized traffic and pedestrians. As appropriate, erect barriers, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices to insure safety. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 27 of 28...
Fiber optic cables: If you think that you may have severed a fiber optic cable, do not touch or even look at the ends of it. WARNING: Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your eyesight. Call 911 for help. 825TKL OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2/10/20 Page 28 of 28...