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4 - WORKING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Operating the loader
WARNING
Avoid injury!
Excessive speed is dangerous and may cause spillage and excessive strain on the bucket.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
The loader should be operated with the tractor engine run-
ning at 1700 – 2200 RPM.
When operating in temperatures below -17 °C (0 °F), run
the tractor engine below 1500 RPM and do not operate
the loader for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to allow the
hydraulic oil to increase in temperature.
The following text and illustrations present suggested
loader and tractor operating techniques.
Handling large heavy objects
WARNING
Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous!
Using front end loaders for handling large round or rectangular bales, logs, and oil drums is not rec-
ommended. If you must perform the above type of work, protect yourself by following all instructions
below and in the SAFETY INFORMATION section.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
When handling large heavy objects, ALWAYS do the fol-
lowing:
• Use the proper attachment.
• Never lift the load higher than necessary to clear the
ground when moving.
• Ballast the tractor rear to compensate for the load.
• Never lift large objects with equipment that does not
have an anti-rollback device.
• Move slowly and carefully, and avoid rough terrain.
4 - WORKING OPERATIONS
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