TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse .................................................................................. 10
1.3 Components ...............................................................................................................................11
1.4 Serial Number Plate ...................................................................................................................11
1.5 Operator Orientation ................................................................................................................ 12
1.6 OEM Engine .............................................................................................................................. 12
2 SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words .................................................................................. 13
2.2 Operational Hazards ................................................................................................................. 13
Electric Lines And Underground Utilities ............................................................................... 14
Prepare For Emergencies ........................................................................................................ 15
Replace Safety Signs ............................................................................................................... 15
Do Not Allow Riders ................................................................................................................. 15
Lower Operating Speed ........................................................................................................... 15
Avoid Rollover .......................................................................................................................... 15
Raised Attachment ................................................................................................................... 16
Avoid Loud Noise ..................................................................................................................... 16
Hazards From Modifying Equipment ...................................................................................... 16
Avoid High Pressure Fluids ..................................................................................................... 16
2.3 Maintenance Hazards ............................................................................................................... 17
3 SAFETY SIGNS ................................................................................................................................. 18
4 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Preparation For Use ................................................................................................................. 21
Electrical Line ........................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Utility Locating .......................................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Before Operation ...................................................................................................................... 22
Test Operator On Board Safety Switch ................................................................................... 22
Gas Line ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Fill Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................. 23
Check Engine Oil Level ............................................................................................................ 23
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level .................................................................................................... 24
Check Engine Coolant Level ................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Machine Controls ..................................................................................................................... 26
Skidsteers Equipped With Analog Control Panel .................................................................. 26
Skidsteers Equipped With Digital Control Panel ................................................................... 26
Digital Control Panel - With Engine Off .................................................................................. 27
Digital Control Panel - With Engine On .................................................................................. 27
Engine Throttle ......................................................................................................................... 27
Park Brake ................................................................................................................................. 27
Drive Joystick ........................................................................................................................... 28
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