Operation and Maintenance
GENERAL
Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual for Operating information on the tractor’s hydraulic system.
Hydraulic systems using auxiliary valves should have them located for easy reach from the tractor seat. Hoses should be connected in such a manner that pushing forward on valve handles lowers the boom or dumps the bucket.
CAUTION: Always connect boom hoses to float section.
Weight added to rear of tractor provides better traction and an easier, more efficient loader operation. Extra weight, along with widening the rear wheels, reduces the risk of
WARNING
LOWER
BOOM DUMP BUCKET
LOWER
BOOM
DUMP
BUCKET
The smaller the tractor is, the easier it will roll. We recommend that weight be added to rear tires with liquid or by the installation of rear wheel weights. Where additional weight is required, a counterweight box can be fabricated for tractors with
Extra weight can also be added by the use of a heavy implement mounted to the
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In cold weather, operate the tractor’s engine at idle speed until the hydraulic fluid is warmed up. High engine speed when the hydraulic fluid is cold will cause the pump to wear prematurely.
Under normal conditions, operate the tractor’s engine at ½ throttle. Shift the tractor into a low gear before entering a pile of material to minimize strain on loader arms.
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