CHAPTER 7
ADJUSTMENTS
Loader Raising Procedure
To raise the skid loader so all four (4) tires ARE NOT
contacting the ground, use the procedure below:
WARNING
BEFORE servicing the machine, exercise the
MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN
PROCEDURE (page 10).
WARNING
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 or blocking the
skid loader.
1. To block the loader, obtain enough solid wooden
blocks, so that when stacked, all of the tires are
raised off the ground.
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. Stack wooden blocks under the flat part of the loader
chassis. They should run parallel with, but not
touch, the rear tires (fig. 7-1).
4. Slowly lower the loader until its weight rests on the
blocks. If the tires still touch the ground, raise the
loader again, add more blocks and lower again.
5. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the front end. When the
procedure is finished, all four tires are off the ground
so they could be removed.
Loader Lowering Procedure
When service or adjustment procedures are complete,
the skid loader can be taken down from the “raised”
position. To lower the loader onto its tires:
1. Using a jack or hoist, raise the front of the loader
until its weight no longer rests on the front blocks.
2. Carefully remove the blocking under the front of the
loader.
3. Slowly lower the loader until the front tires are
resting on the ground.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 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.
PRINTED IN USA 47 907808/CP0300
Fig. 7-1: Skid Loader Properly Blocked
(Tires and wheels are removed to show blocks)
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