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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PREPERATION
19. Move the wheels to the tractor manufacturer’s widest recommended settings to increase stability.
20. For better stability, always use a tractor equipped with a wide front axle, never use a tractor equipped with a
tricycle type front axle.
21. Add rear ballast or rear weight to the tractor to compensate for the load and increase stability.
22. Add recommended rear tire liquid weight or rear wheel weights for increased stability.
23. Do not modify, alter, or permit anyone else to modify or alter the loader, any of its components, or any loader
function without first consulting a Mahindra dealer.
24. Assemble, remove, and reinstall the loader only as directed in this manual. Failure to do this could result in
serious personal injury or death.
25. The loader may shift during shipping and handling, making it unstable on the pallet. Support loader with an
overhead hoist or other suitable means prior to removing bands or attaching straps securing loader to pallet.
Failure to do so could result in accidental tip-over of the loader that could cause serious injury to you and/or
bystanders.
BEFORE OPERATION
26. Before starting the engine of your tractor, make sure all operating controls are in park lock or neutral position.
27. Be certain lights and safety markings, as provided by the tractor manufacturer, are clean and operating when
transporting the tractor/loader on public roads. Be certain that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem is
visible. Check with local law enforcement for specific requirements.
OPERATION
28. Add wheel ballast and/or rear weight to counterbalance tractor/loader for stability at maximum loader capacity.
29. Additional counterweight requirements will vary with loader attachments and equipment application.
30. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds.
31. Carry loader boom at a low position during normal operation.
32. Never travel at high speeds with bucket loaded.
33. Use caution when operating the loader with a raised bucket or attachment.
34. Avoid driving over loose fill, rocks, holes, or anything that may be dangerous for loader operation or
movement.
35. Allow for the loader length when making turns.
36. Use caution when handling loose or unstable loads.
37. Gradually stop the loader boom when lowering or lifting loads.
38. When using remote hydraulic tractor valves on some tractors, the loader lift and dump cylinders will continue
moving unless the valve handle/handles are manually returned to neutral, or until relief pressure is reached at
the ends of piston strokes. Observe the bucket movement and maintain control with valve handle/handles.
39. Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where
possible, avoid operating near ditches, embankments, and holes. Reduce speed when turning, crossing
slopes, and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
40. A loader attachment should be transported in a low position at slow ground speeds. Make turns slowly and
use the tractor brakes cautiously. A loaded attachment in the raised position alters the center of gravity
location of the machine and increases the possibility of mishaps.
41. Be careful during loading, transporting, and stacking to minimize rolling bales and tractor tip over.
42. Do not use buckets, forks, or other attachments without bale retaining devices.
43. Operate the tractor and loader such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times.
44. When using a loader, be alert of bucket or attachment position at all times. Loader in raised position with
bucket or attachment rolled back can dump material onto tractor causing damage or injury to tractor and/or
operator.
LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS
45. Never use loader for handling large heavy objects, such as large round or rectangular bales, logs, and oil
drums unless loader is equipped with attachment that is designed to handle such objects.
46. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to danger of rolling the tractor over.
47. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to danger of upending the tractor.
48. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to danger of the object rolling or sliding down
the loader boom onto the operator.
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