4. MAINTENANCE
DAILY CHECKS
Check all hardware daily before operation.
Tighten hardware to torque values as specified in the Torque Chart, page 43 unless otherwise speci- fied.
With the engine off and the bucket on the ground, inspect all hoses for cuts or wear. Check for signs of leaks and make sure all fittings are tight.
CAUTION 
ESCAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN, CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. BEFORE DISCONNECTING LINES, BE SURE TO RELIEVE ALL PRESSURE.
BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE TO SYS- TEM, BE SURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT AND THAT LINES, TUBES, AND HOSES ARE NOT DAMAGED.
IMPORTANT: Lower the loader boom to the ground and relieve pressure in loader hydraulic lines prior to doing any service or maintenance operations on the tractor or loader.
Check the tractor hydraulic fluid level as speci- fied in the tractor Operator Manual.
NOTE: When checking hydraulic system fluid level, the loader boom must be on the ground with the bucket or attachment resting flat on a level surface.
LOADER LUBRICATION
Position bucket and/or attachment level with ground, lower loader boom to ground, and relieve all hydraulic pressure before lubricating. Refer to Figures 2 & 3.
There are 16 grease fittings on the Model 3860 Loader, one at each pivot point. Lubricate pivots as specified.
FLUID ESCAPING FROM A VERY SMALL HOLE CAN BE ALMOST INVISIBLE. USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD OR WOOD, RATHER THAN HANDS, TO SEARCH FOR SUSPECTED LEAKS.
IF INJURED BY ESCAPING FLUID, SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE. SERIOUS INFECTION OR REACTION CAN DEVELOP IF PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT IS NOT ADMINIS- TERED IMMEDIATELY. REFER TO FIGURE 1.
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Figure 2
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(1)Hydraulic line.
(2)Cardboard.
(3)Magnifying glass.
Service your loader at the intervals and locations as specified. When you service your loader, use only high quality lubricants. The engine hour meter on the tractor shows the amount of hours the engine has worked. Use the hour meter to service your loader at the correct time periods.
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Figure 3
(1)Lubricate these 8 pivot points every 10 hours of operation.
(2)Lubricate these 8 pivot points every 5 hours of operation.
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