Lubrication And Maintenance - Honda FL6555 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION AND
-Accidental movement of
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MAINTENANCE
control lever or leak in hydraulic system
could cause main frame to drop, causing
Do not perform any Service/Maintenance
serious injury. Do not stand or walk under
operations with loader raised the off ground.
a raised attachment.
For additional access to tractor components
remove loader.
Check the tractor hydraulic system as
outlined in the Tractor Owner's Manual.
Lower the loader to the ground and relieve
pressure in loader hydraulic lines prior to
-1 When checking hydraulic system oil
performing any service/maintenance
level, the loader should be on the ground and
operations on the tractor or loader.
bucket fully retracted. (All cylinders in
retracted position).
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W Escaping fluid under pressure
Grease all loader pivot points daily (10 hours).
can have sufficient force to penetrate the
skin, causing serious injury. Before
Inspect hydraulic hoses, connection, control
disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all
valve and cylinders for evidence of leakage.
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pressure by operating control lever (1 If oil seepage past cylinder rod-is
through all -positions with engine off.
Before applying pressure to the system,
be sure all connections are tight and that
lines, pipes and hoses are not damaged.
Fluid escaping from a very small hole can
be almost invisible. Use a piece of
cardboard or wood rather than your hands
to search for suspected leaks.
evident, tighten cylinder rod packings by
turning cylinder end cap l/4 clockwise. Do not
over-tighten end caps as this will reduce
service life of cylinder packings.
Tractor tire inflation should be checked at
recommended intervals as listed in the tractor
owner's manual to ensure tire inflation is to
specifications.
Unequal rear tire inflation can result in bucket
not being level to the ground.
See a doctor at once if injured by escaping
fluid. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if correct medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
Referto "Lubrication and Maintenance Chart"
for quick reference to maintenance
operations.
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-A sudden line burst could
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cause the main frame to drop suddenly,
causing damage to the tractor or loader or
injury to personnel. Do not operate the
loader if the fittings are leaking or if the
hoses are damaged.
Operate the loader from the tractor seat only.
Front tires should be maintained at maximum
recommended inflation to ,maintain normal
tire profile with added weight of
loader/material.
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-The tractor/loader should
only be operated with all safety equipment
properly installed.