Honda FL5540K0 Operator's Manual page 28

OPERATIONAL CHECK
OPERATING
TIPS
NOTICE- Do not use the bucket for pushing
down material with bucket cylinders partially
extended. Cylinder and rod may be
damaged.
Do tip bucket cutting edge down (fully
not
extend bucket
and rod may be damaged.
Position vehicles to be loaded as near the pile
as possible and in such a direction
minimize the amount of tractor turning
required to dump.
Do not use the spill guard to push objects as
it will deform and become damaged.
Keep the unit clean and perform regular
service. Observe safety instructions
whenever cleaning, setvicing,or lubricating.
We urge you to follow this advice:
Read and understand this manual as well
1.
as the tractor owner's manual.
2. Remember and observe the Safety
Precautions brought
this manual, the tractor manual and on the
loader itself.
Use good common sense in the everyday
3.
operation of this unit, Safety instructions
can never be all inclusive. You are
responsible for watching out for, and
avoiding, unsafe conditions.
Never exceed the limits of
4.
machinery. If its ability to do a job or to do
is
so safely in question-Don't try it.
Don't hurry the learning process or take
5.
the unit for granted. Ease
become familiar with your new loader and
tractor.
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as
to
to your attention in
a
piece of
into
it and
When lowering a heavy load, ease
6.
downward slowly. Never drop a loaded
bucket and "catch" hydraulically.
Stopping a load after
downward momentum places undue
strain on the unit and may cause damage
to the loader or tractor.
- Before disconnecting
hydraullc lines, relieve all hydraullc pressure.
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate the skin
causing serious personal injury. If Injured by
Immediately.
-Do not operate the loader if
the hydraulic fittings or hoses are leaking or
damaged. A sudden line burst can cause the
main frame to drop suddenly, causing damage
to the tractor or loader
BEFORE OPERATING, LUBRICATE ALL
MOVING PARTS. (Refer to lubrication section)
COLD
WEATHER OPERATION
To assure smooth operation in cold weather,
allow the tractor to warm up. Slowly cycle the
loader and bucket several times to warm the
fluid in the hydraulic system. The loader may
operate erratically until the hydraulic fluid has
warmed to operating temperatures.
it
has gained
it
or to
injury personnel.