Thomas 85 - Auxiliary Hydraulics

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To fill a hole (Fig. 3. 5C) drive the loader slowly with the
bucket low up to the hole. As the bucket passes the edge of the
hole, push on the toe of the bucket pedal to dump the bucket.
When necessary, raise the boom arms to empty the bucket.
On hand control units, as the bucket passes the edge of the
hole, move the R.H. control lever away from you to dump the
bucket. When necessary, raise the boom arms to empty the
bucket (Fig. 3.5C).
3. 6 AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
To operate an attachment such as a grapple fork (Fig. 3.
6A) using the auxiliary hydraulic circuit, push on the heel
of the centre or auxiliary pedal to open the grapple. (See
Section 2. 8 for electric solenoid controlled auxiliary).
3 OPERATION
Return the auxiliary
control to neutral when
not in use otherwise
starting may be
impossible and damage
to the starter may occur.
IMPORTANT
Units equipped with
electric controls, the
switch must be returned
to the OFF position prior
to shutting the engine off.
IMPORTANT
To prevent personal
injury, always carry the
load low.
WARNING
To prevent personal
injury, do not exceed the
rated lift capacity of the
loader.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury,
lower the boom arms, shut
off the engine, raise the
seat bar and cycle the
hydraulics to ensure they
are locked. Then, unlatch
the seat belt and exit the
loader. Do not enter or exit
with the engine running
unless as specified in this
manual or under specific
service and backhoe
operating procedures.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury,
lower the boom arms, shut
off the engine, raise the
seat bar and cycle the
hydraulics to ensure they
are locked. Then, unlatch
the seat belt and exit the
loader. Do not enter or exit
with the engine running
unless as specified in this
manual or under specific
service and backhoe
operating procedures.
WARNING
C3268
Fig. 3.6A
C3263
Fig. 3.5C
LH
RH