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4...MAINTENANCE
3 Final Drive
3. 1 Oil Level:
Check lubricating oil level. If necessary add (See
Section 5 for appropriate specifications).
3. 2 Drive Chain Tension and Condition:
Check drive chains for any sign of wear or damage.
Check lubrication oil in housing for signs of
contamination.
3. 3 Hydrostatic Motor Mounting Bolts: Check torque 85
- 90 ft. lbs. (115 - 122 N m)
3. 4 Axle Bearing End Play:
Axle bearings are preloaded and must have no end
play. Inspect and adjust if necessary.
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
forward position. Lubricate linkage with a silicone
based lubricant.
4. 2 Foot Pedals, Operation and Linkage:
Check that the foot pedals operate freely without
binding. Before leaving the operator seat, ensure the
pedals are locked, raise the safety bar and unbuckle the
seat belt, to test the seat switch, grasp the seat bar and
raise your weight off the seat and check pedals at the
same time to ensure they are locked. Lubricate linkage
with a silicone based lubricant.
4. 3 Engine Throttle Control:
Check that the throttle control operates freely without
binding or slackening off due to vibration.
4. 4 Parking Brake:
Check that the parking brake engages and completely
disengages. The park brake automatically engages with
seat bar up.
4. 5 Lift Arm Supports:
Check that the lift arm supports operate without
binding.
NOTE:Ensure the lift arm supports are fully retracted
before raising or lowering the lift arms.
4. 6 Quick - Tach, Operation & Linkage:
Ensure the quick - tach linkage operates smoothly
without binding engage 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.
Consult your repair manual for repairs.
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 belt switch and seat bar 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
fittings at each location.
Rear Lift Arm Pivots (2)
Lift Arm Cylinder Bushings (4)
Bucket Cylinder Bushings (4)
Lift Arm Supports (2)
Quick - Tach Pivot and Lock Pins (4)
7 General
7. 1 Tire Pressure:
Check tire pressure and if necessary inflate to the
following pressures:
8.50 x 15.0 . . . . . . . . 30 - 35 PSI (207 - 241 kPa)
10.50 x 15.0 . . . . . . . 30 - 35 PSI (207 - 241 kPa)
7. 2 Wheel Nut Torque:
Check and torque wheel nuts to 100 - 110 ft. lbs. (136
- 149 N m).
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