4.10 Operation
Slope Operation
Operate up and down slopes with the heavy end
of the skidsteer uphill. Some attachments, no
attachment or an empty bucket will make the rear
of the skidsteer the heavy end. A full bucket will
make the front of the skidsteer the heavy end.
Most attachments will make the front of skidsteer
the heavy end.
Raising lift arms on a slope will affect stability. Keep
lift arms in the lowered position when on slopes.
Remove rocks, tree limbs, etc from the work area.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Attachments will change the stability and the
operating characteristics of the skidsteer. Contact
your dealer to verify attachment is compatible with
your skidsteer.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the
skidsteer loses traction, slowly move straight down
the slope. Avoid turning on slopes. If turning is
necessary, turn slowly and keep the heavy end of
the skidsteer uphill.
Do not operate near drop off or ditches.
When parking on a hillside or slope, lower
attachment to the ground and engage park brake.
General Operation
1. Start engine.
2. Disengage park brake.
3. Pull joystick to raise attachment slightly off the
ground.
4. Move throttle to desired position.
5. Operate drive control to move skidsteer.
6. When operation is completed, lower lift arms to
place attachment on the ground.
7. Move throttle to low idle position.
8. Engage park brake.
9. Move all controls to neutral position.
10. Allow engine to run for ve minutes to cool
down.
11. Turn ignition to stop position and remove key.
^ WARNING
Crush hazard.
Operation on a slope can result in
machine tip over.
Carry attachments low and operate with
the heavy end uphill.
See Slope Operation in this section.
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