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Note: The farther you move the traction control levers in
either direction, the faster the traction unit will move in
that direction.
Stopping the Traction Unit
To stop the traction unit, move the traction control levers
to neutral and the throttle lever to slow (turtle), lower
loader arms to the ground, and turn the ignition key off to
stop the engine. Remove the key.
A child or untrained bystander could attempt to
operate the traction unit and be injured.
Remove the key from the switch when leaving the
traction unit, even if just for a few seconds.
Caution
Moving a Non-functioning
Traction Unit
Important Do not tow or pull the traction unit without
first opening the tow valves, or the hydraulic system will
be damaged.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the plug covering each tow valve (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Tow valve 2. Plug
3. Loosen the jam nut on each tow valve (Fig. 9).
4. Turn the valves counter-clockwise one turn with a hex
wrench to open them.
5. Tow the traction unit as required.
Important Do not exceed 3 mph when towing.
6. When the traction unit has been repaired, close the tow
valves and tighten the jam nuts.
Important Do not overtighten the tow valves.
7. Replace the plugs.
Using the Cylinder Locks
The loader arms may lower when in the raised
position crushing anyone under them.
Install the cylinder locks before performing
maintenance that requires raised loader arms.
Warning
Installing the Cylinder Locks
1. Start the engine.
2. Raise the loader arms to the fully raised position.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Position a loader arm cylinder lock over each lift
cylinder rod (Fig. 10).
5. Secure each loader arm cylinder lock with a clevis pin
and cotter pin (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Cylinder lock
2. Lift cylinder
3. Hairpin cotter
4. Clevis pin
5. Lift cylinder rod
6. With the engine off, lower the loader arms.
Removing/Storing the Cylinder Locks
1. Start the engine.
2. Raise the loader arms to the fully raised position.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the clevis pin and cotter pin securing each
cylinder lock.
5. Remove the cylinder locks.
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