SA
ETV
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• The stability
of
a Skid Loader is determined by its
short wheel base. The following elements: the
terrain,
Engine
speed,
load
being
carried
or
dumped, and/or abrupt Control movements, can
affect stability.
IF
MISUSED, ANY
OF
THE
ABOVE
FACTORS
CAN
CAUSE
THE
LOADER TO TIP, THROWING YOU FOR-
WARD
OR
OUT
OF
THE
UNIT, CAUSING
DEATH
OR
SERIOUS INJURY. Therefore,
ALWAYS have the Operator Restraint Bar
"low-
ered"
and wear the Seat Belt. Operate the Controls
smoothly and gradually at an appropriate Engine
speed which matches the operating conditions.
• For additional stability when operating on inclines
or ramps, ALWAYS travel with the heavier end
of
the Loader to the top
of
the incline.
• NEVER attempt to by-pass the Keyswitch to start
the Loader Engine. Only use the jump-starting
procedure detailed in the service chapter
of
this
manual.
• Do NOT attempt to remove the Radiator Cap after
the Engine has reached operating temperature or
has overheated because the Engine Coolant will be
extremely
HOT
and under pressure. ALWAYS
wait for the Engine to cool down BEFORE at-
tempting to relieve pressure and remove the Ra-
diator Cap. Failure to heed could result in severe
burns.
• NEVER use your hands to search for hydraulic
fluid leaks, use a piece
of
paper or cardboard.
Escaping fluid under pressure can be invisible and
can penetrate the skin and cause a serious injury.
If
any fluid is injected into your skin, see a doctor
at once. Injected fluid MUST be surgically re-
moved by a doctor or gangrene may result.
•
ALWAYS
wear safety glasses with side shields
when striking metal against metal. In addition, it
is also recommended that a softer (non-chipable
material) be used to cushion the blow. Failure
to
heed could lead to serious injury to the eyes or
other parts
of
the body.
• DO NOT raise or drop a loaded Bucket or Fork
suddenly. Abrupt movements under load can cause
serious instability.
•
DO
NOT push the Lift Control all the way forward
(into the
"float"
position) with the Attachment
loaded and the Lift Arm raised as this will cause
the Lift Arm to drop, very rapidly.
• DO NOT drive too close to an excavation
or
ditch;
BE SURE that the surrounding ground has ade-
quate strength to support the weight
of
the Loader
and the load.
• DO NOT smoke or have any spark producing
equipment in the area while filling the Fuel Tank
or
while working on the fuel
or
hydraulic systems.
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