OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual.
Never work under a raised loader. Always lower loader to the ground with bucket or loader attach- ment in full
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until all sys- tem pressure is relieved. Lower unit to ground, stop engine, and operate all hydraulic control levers.
Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person- nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be surgically removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan- grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-
TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the
CAUTION
If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, see your dealer.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy,
Lubrication
NOTICE
■When adding oil to the tractor reservoir, always use hydraulic oil as specified by the tractor manu- factures.
Daily
___ Check the level of hydraulic oil in tractor before starting each day's operation. If necessary, add oil as recommended in your tractor owner's man- ual.
___ Lubricate after every eight hours of operation; lubricate grease fittings at each end of each lift boom arm and at rod and base end of each boom and bucket cylinder.
___ After every eight hours of operation, check all hardware and tighten where required.
___ Replace hoses immediately if they are damaged by a cut or scrape, extruded at the fittings, or leaking. Hydraulic oil leaks should be repaired promptly to avoid loss of oil and serious personal injury from escaping oil.
Annually
___ Lubricate direct mount control valve joystick link- age with grease.
Figure 30. Lubrication Points
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