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4 Controls and Safety Equipment
4.1 Control Levers, Operation and Linkage:
Check that the steering levers operate freely without
binding, they return to neutral when released and the
machine travels in a straight line with both levers in for-
ward position.
4.2 Hydraulic Controls, Operation and Linkage:
Check that the hydraulic controls operate freely without
binding. Before leaving the operator‘s seat, ensure the
controls are locked, raise the safety bar and unbuckle
the seat belt. Lubricate or replace as necessary linkage.
4.3 Engine Throttle Control:
Check that the throttle control operates freely without
binding or slackening off due to vibration. Check throt-
tle travel to ensure full engagement of high and low
engine idle settings.
4.4 Parking Brake:
Check that the parking brake engages and completely
disengages. The park brake automatically engages with
seat bar up.
4.5 Boom Supports:
Check that the boom supports operate without binding.
4.6 Quick - Tach, Operation & Linkage:
Ensure the quick - tach linkage operates smoothly with-
out binding and the safety locks engage the attachments
completely.
4.7 Seat Belt:
Check seat belt condition. If necessary replace.
For your safety, the loader is equipped with electrically
activated safety devices through the seat and seat belt.
See Section 5.
5 Electrical
5.1 Battery:
Maintenance Free.
5.2 Battery Terminals:
Check battery terminals for corrosion. If necessary,
clean.
5.3 Operation of Starter:
Engage and disengage the starter several times to ensure
it’s working properly. To prevent starter damage do not
engage for more than 15 seconds. Allow 1 minute
between starting attempts for cooling the starter.
5.4 Operation of Electrical Equipment:
Make a complete check of all electrical equipment,
gauges, warning devices, pre-heat indicator, work
lights, seat switch and belt and all optional equipment
to ensure they are operating correctly.
6 Grease / Lubrication
Lubricate the following points with a good quality
grease. Numbers marked ( ) indicate the number of fit-
tings at each location.
Rear Boom Pivots (2)
Boom Cylinder Bushings (4)
Bucket Cylinder Bushings (4)
Engine Universal Joint (2)
Boom Supports (2)
Quick - Tach Pivot (2)
Also lubricate the Boom support pins and the Q-tach
locking pins. These are easily greased using a small
brush
7 General
7.1 Tire Pressure:
Check the tire pressure and if necessary inflate to the
following pressures: 5.90 x 15 @ 50 psi (345 kPa),
8.00 x 15 @ 40 - 45 psi (276 - 310 kPa).
Flotation tires may be inflated to 50 psi (345 kPa) on
hard flat surfaces.
7.2 Wheel Bolt Torque:Check and Torque wheel bolts to
80-85 ft lbs (108-115 Nm)
For loaders with wheel nuts, check and torque wheel
nuts to 100 - 110 ft lbs (136 - 149 Nm).
7.3 Condition of Cab:
Inspect the condition of the ROPS mounting isolators.
Replace isolators if deteriorated. Inspect both the seat
and seat belt. Ensure all safety and instruction decals
are in place. Inspect sound insulation, side windows
and door operation for machines equipped with cab
enclosure kits.
7.4 Condition of Shields and Safety Equipment:
Inspect and ensure all shields are in place and secure-
ly fastened. Inspect and ensure all safety equipment is
working properly. Ensure owners and operators man-
ual,
safety manual and all safety and
instruction decals
are in place. If necessary, replace. If the safety con-
trols are malfunctioning or require adjustment consult
your Thomas Equipment Dealer for service.
7.5 General Condition:
Make a general inspection of the machine looking for
loose or missing parts, oil leaks, etc.
MAINTENANCE 8.1
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