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7. 3 Condition of Cab:
Inspect both the seat and seat belt. Ensure all safety and
instruction decals are in place. Check the condition
and operation of all safety equipment.
7. 4 Condition of Shields and Safety Equipment:
Inspect and ensure all shields are in place and
securely fastened. Inspect and ensure all safety
equipment is working properly, all
safety and
instruction decals are in place. If necessary replace. If
the safety controls 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.
4. 5 FINAL DRIVE MAINTENANCE
4.5A Oil Level Check
The loader has two independent final drive housings.
Check the lubricating oil level with the machine on level
ground. Remove the check plug located on the front
section of the side transmission (Fig. 4. 5A) located
between the front tires.
Use 10W30 API Classification SE/CD oil.
4. 6 HYDRAULIC/ HYDROSTATIC
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
4. 6A Hydraulic Oil Level
Check the oil level with the machine on level ground, with
the boom arms down and the bucket flat on the ground.
Open the rear door and check the hydraulic oil sight gauge
located on the left rear reservoir. If it’s necessary to add oil,
remove the reservoir cap and add oil until it appears
approximately three - quarters full in the sight gauge.
Use a good quality 10W30 oil which meets the API
classification SE/CD.
WARNING: Escaping
hydraulic fluid under
pressure can penetrate the
skin causing serious injury.
• DO NOT
use your hand to
check for leaks. Use a piece of
cardboard or paper to search
for leaks.
• Stop engine and relieve
pressure before connecting or
disconnecting lines.
• Tighten all connections
before starting engine or
pressurizing lines.
If any fluid is injected into the
skin obtain medical attention
immediately of gangrene may
result.
WARNING
C-955
Fig. 4.5A
OIL LEVEL CHECK
OIL DRAIN
Fully retract pins before
raising or lowering boom
arms.
IMPORTANT
To avoid personal injury:
Do not leave boom arms
up unless the boom
supports are engaged.
WARNING
Fig. 4.6B
C-956
4 MAINTENANCE
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