CHAPTER
7
ADJUSTMENTS
LOADER RAISING PROCEDURE
The following procedure should be used to raise the Skid
Loader so that all four (4) Tires ARE
NOT
contacting the
ground.
AWARNING
BEFORE
beginning
this
service
procedure,
exercise
the
MANDATORY
SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
(page 10).
AWARNING
DO NOT rely on a
jack
or hoist to maintain
the
"raised"
position
without
additional
blocking and supports. Serious personal
injury could result from improperly raising
and/or blocking the Skid Loader.
1.
For blocking the Loader, obtain solid wooden blocks
that measure
6"
to
8"
wide and about
12"
long. Obtain
enough so that when stacked, the blocks for each
corner
of
the Loader will measure at least 7 1/2" tall.
The exact quantity will be determined once the
Loader is raised
off
its Tires.
2. Using a
jack
or hoist capable
of
lifting at the fully-
equipped weight
of
the Loader (with all attached
options), lift the rear
of
the Loader until the rear Tires
are
off
the ground.
3.
Place a 7
112"
stack
of
wooden blocks under the flat
part
of
the Loader Chassis. They should run parallel
with, but not touch, the rear Tires. (See Fig. 28)
4.
Slowly lower the Loader so its weight rests on the
blocks.
If
the Tires still touch the ground, raise the
Loader again, and add more blocks, then lower again.
5.
Repeat steps 2 thru 4 for the front end
of
the Loader.
When the procedure is finished, all four Tires should
be off the ground so they can be removed
if
necessary.
(See Fig. 28)
LOADER LOWERING PROCEDURE
1.
When service or adjustment procedures are complete,
the Skid Loader can be taken down from the "raised"
position. Lower the Loader back onto its Tires as
follows:
2.
Using a jack or hoist, raise the front
of
the Loader
until its weight no longer rests on the front blocks.
3.
Carefully remove the blocking under the front
of
the
Loader.
4.
Slowly lower the Loader until the front Tires are
resting on the ground.
5.
Repeat Steps 1 thru 3 for the rear
of
the Loader. When
the procedure is finished, all four (4) Tires should be
on the ground and the blocking should be removed
from under the Loader.
Fig. 28: Skid Loader properly Blocked
(the Tires
and
Wheels
are
removed to show Blocks).
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