Alamo 6212 manual Operating the Loader, Filling the Bucket

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OPERATION

OPERATION

8.1 Operating the Loader

The following text and illustrations offer suggested loader and tractor operating techniques.

FILLING THE BUCKET

Approach and enter the pile with a level bucket.

Loaders with 1-lever control, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll back bucket. With series valve, prevent loader stall by not lifting and rolling back at the same time.

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Contents 6212 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Table of Contents Page Safety Section Safety General Safety Instructions and Practices6212 01/11 Safety Section Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 6212 01/11 Safety Section Safety SL-33 Safety Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices 6212 01/11 Safety Section Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instructions and PracticesDecal Location QTY Level Description Decal Description Loader Positions 6212 01/11 Safety Section Loader Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Page Assembly and Connecting the Loader Section Assembly Assembly InstructionsAssembly Proper Rear Ballasting and Wheel Spacing Dismounting Loader and Mounting Loader to Tractor Dismounting LoaderAssembly Mounting Loader Page Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications Operator Requirements Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Rops and Seat Belt Tractor RequirementsTractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Getting On and Off the Tractor Tractor BallastBoarding the Tractor Dismounting the TractorStarting the Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and ServiceMount Assembly OPS-L-0007B Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Front END Loader Front END Loader PRE-OPERATION Inspection Driving the Tractor and Loader Operating the Tractor and Loader Driving the Tractor and LoaderSG-36 Operation Operation SL-33 Operation Operating the Loader Filling the BucketOperation Lifting the Load Carrying the Load Dumping the Bucket Lowering the BucketOperating with Float Control Loading from a Bank Operation Peeling and Scraping Loading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile Backfilling Operation Handling Large Heavy Objects Operating Bale Spear Transporting the Tractor and Implement Loader StorageShutting Down the Implement Operation Transporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyPage Maintenance Section Maintenance 6212 01/11 Maintenance Section Lubrication Schedule Daily Maintenance Cylinder Service Lift and Bucket Cylinder DisassemblyLift and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Storage Maintenance Proper Torque for Fasteners Maintenance Maintenance Page Rhino To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER SOM-01/11 F-4701C Printed U.S.A