Honda Power Equipment FL5540K0 manual Operational Check

OPERATIONAL CHECK

OPERATIONAL CHECK

Check all pivot points on the loader. Lubricate as necessary.

(See lubrication chart.) on page number 44

Check loader hydraulic fluid.

Note: Check fluid level with loader arms down and bucket flat on the ground.

Remove oil check screw and see if oil will run out hole. (Do not overfill)

If oil level is low, remove oil fill plug and add hydraulicfluid until it runsout of oil check hole.

Re-install and tighten the oil check screw and oil fill plug. Operate the loader up and down several times and recheck oil level. Replenish as necessary.

Operate andcheckthe loadermainframe and bucket for interference, noise, and bendingof

parts.

--Before	using loader, double
check:

Tractor Owner's Manualfor recommended tire,pressure

That all bolts and hoses have been tight- ened and that all tools have been removed from tractor and loader.

Counterweights are Installedand correct.

START UP PROCEDURE

Ensure tractor meets all requirements in Tractor PreparationSection.

Check front loader hydraulicfluid level. Refer to front loader operator's manual.

Note: Bucket and lift cylinders should be fully retractedwhen checking hydraulicfluid level:

Check all hydraulic hose connections to ensure that they are not leaking.

Lubricate all pivot points that incorporate grease fittings.

Start tractor and run engine at approximately 1200 - 1400 RPM for initial cycling of loader.

Push PTO lever forward to "ON"

1 - -Before using front loader for

the first time, cycle lift and bucket cylindersto purge air from cylinder. Air in the hydraulic system can cause unexpected fall of main frame, causing Injury or damage to loader or tractor.

Cycle lift and bucket cylinders with bucket empty several times to seat-in cylinder components.

Check all hydraulic hose routings to ensure adequate clearances exist between hoses and adjacent components.

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-The tractorlfront loader should only be operated with all safety equipment properly Installed.

-Operate loader from the ,tractorseat only. Enginewill not runwith BTO engaged unless operator's seat Isoccupied.

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