New Holland Lx985 - Safe Service Procedures, Tools, and Checks

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
USE SAFE SERVICE PROCEDURES
Wear Protective Clothing
Do not wear loose clothing.
Wear close-fitting clothing.
Wear safety glasses or face shield as required.
Wear other safety equipment appropriate to the
job.
Wear earplugs or earmuffs as required.
SERVICE MACHINES SAFELY
Use caution when working around moving parts.
If servicing requires the boom to be
in the raised
position, support the boom
on the boom locks
and remove any attachment from the boom
mounting plate. If servicing requires the
complete loader to be
in the supported position,
support all four wheels off the ground using
adequate jack stands or blocks.
If servicing requires the engine to be operated,
raise the machine and properly support the unit
with adequate jack stands or blocking with all four
wheels off the ground.
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BEFORE SERVICING THE LOADER OR ANY
OF ITS ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, BE SURE
THAT THE ATTACHMENTS ARE LOWERED
TO THE GROUND OR THE BOOM ARMS ARE
SUPPORTED BY THE BOOM LOCK PINS.
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USE PROPER TOOLS
Use tools appropriate for the job.
lftilting of the cab
is required, use the proper tools
and follow the procedure for tilting the cab
in
Section 1 of this manual.
REVIEW SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SIGNS AND
SHIELDS
Replace missing or damaged safety decals.
Reinstall all shielding removed for servicing.
Replace any damaged or missing shielding.
CONTROLS
Operate unit and check machine functions for
proper operation.
Check seat belt for proper operation, wear, and
damage - Replace as needed.
Check operator restraint system - EiC for proper
operation.
Check boom and bucket spool locks for proper
operation.
Check mechanical boom locks for proper
operation.
Check parking brake for proper operation and
adjustment.