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4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.
Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor, and set
parking brake before doing maintenance inspections
or work. All bolts should be torqued as recommend-
ed in torque chart unless otherwise indicated.
WARNING
THE
LOADER
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
SECURELY SUPPORT LOADER BEFORE
WORKING UNDERNEATH.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Inspect hydraulic lines and fittings for wear or
leaks. Repair or replace if needed.
2. Inspect all pivot pins for wear. Make certain car
riage bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts are
installed to retain each pivot pin.
3. Check all bolts for tightness.
4. Perform BEFORE EACH USE lubrication per
paragraph 4-2.
5. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds
which might indicate loose parts or other damage.
AFTER EACH USE
1. Clean all debris from machine, especially cylinder
rods and affixed safety decals. Replace any
missing or illegible decals.
2. Inspect loader for worn or damaged components.
Repair or replace before next use. Any replace-
ment components installed during repair shall
include the components' current safety decals
specified by the manufacturer to be affixed to the
component.
3. Store loader in a dry place.
To keep mounting kit hardware from loosening
during operation, periodically check that all
loader mounting kit hardware is torqued to
specifications noted in torque chart, Page 33. To
aid in mounting and dismounting loader, apply a
small amount of grease to areas shown in Figure 4-1.
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE
CAN
FALL
FROM
Figure 4-1
Mounting Kit
4-2 LUBRICATION (Figure 4-2)
The multi-purpose grease referenced in this section
is an NLGI grade 2 type grease.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Pivot Pins - Apply multi-purpose grease to
each fitting.
2. Hydraulic Oil - Cycle boom and bucket cylinders
2 or 3 times before each use, then check
hydraulic oil level in tractor reservoir.
USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD OR
WOOD RATHER THAN HANDS AND
WEAR
EYE
SEARCHING FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS.
ESCAPING HYDRAULIC OIL UNDER
PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN. IF
OIL IS INJECTED INTO SKIN, IT MUST BE
SURGICALLY REMOVED WITHIN A FEW
HOURS BY A DOCTOR OR GANGRENE
MAY RESULT.
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Apply Small Amount
Of Grease
Check Torque On All
Mounting Hardware
NOTE
CAUTION
PROTECTION
WHEN
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