CHAPTER 3
CHECKLISTS
PRE-DELIVERY
The following checklist is an important reminder of
valuable information and inspections which MUST be
made before delivering the loader to the customer.
Check off each item after the prescribed action is taken.
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Check that:
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Unit has NOT been damaged in shipment. Check for
such things as dents and loose or missing parts; correct or
replace components as required.
q
Battery is securely mounted and NOT cracked. Cable
connections are tight and battery disconnect switch
(optional) is in the “ON” position.
q
Lift and tilt cylinders, hoses and fittings are NOT
damaged, leaking or loosely connected.
q
Cooler hoses and fittings are NOT damaged, leaking or
loosely connected.
q
Filters are NOT damaged, leaking or loosely secured.
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Wheel nuts are torqued to 170-180 ft-lbs (231-244 N·m)
and tires are properly inflated.
q
Loader is properly lubricated and NONE of the grease
fittings are missing or damaged.
q
Hydraulic system reservoir, engine crankcase and drive
chaincases are filled to their proper levels with oil.
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All adjustments are made to comply with settings given
in the Adjustments chapter of this manual.
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All guards, shields and decals are in place and secured.
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Model and serial numbers for this unit are recorded in the
space provided on this page and page 1.
Start the loader engine and test-run the unit
while checking that proper operation
is exhibited by all controls.
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Check that:
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Drive control and lift/tilt control handle(s) or hand/foot
controls operate properly and are NOT damaged or
binding.
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Drive control handle(s) or hand/foot controls are
properly adjusted for a correct “neutral” position.
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Hydraloc™ system functions properly. By design, the
engine will NOT start unless the operator is sitting on the
seat and the restraint bar is lowered. Furthermore, the lift
and tilt circuits and wheel driveswill not operate unless
the operator is sitting on the seat, the restraint bar is
lowered, and the starter key switch is in the “run”
position.
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