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- 7 SAFE OPERATION LOADER Most loader equipment accidents can be avoided by following simple safety precautions. 1. Read and understand all instructions and precautions found in both the tractor and the loader operator's 2. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that anyone who will operate the loader reads this manual first and 3. For your safety, a ROPS with a seat belt is strongly recommended by KUBOTA in almost all applications. 4. Visually check for hydraulic leaks and broken, missing, or malfunctioning parts. 5. Replace damaged or illegible safety labels. See following pages for required labels. 6. When the front loader is mounted on the tractor, enter and exit the operator's seat only from left side of the 7. Engage the loader control valve lock to prevent accidental actuation when the implement is not in use 8. Assemble, remove and reinstall the loader only as directed in this manual. Failure to do this could result 9. Check that all nuts, bolts, and pins are properly fitted and tightened to specification. 10.Ensure that the approved counterweight and tires are fitted to the tractor. 11.Remove mid mount mower deck (if fitted) before operating the loader. 1. Operate the loader only when properly seated at the controls. Do not operate from the ground. 2. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds. (less than 10 km/h) 3. Never allow anyone to get under the loader bucket or reach through the boom when the bucket is raised. 4. Keep children, others and livestock away when operating loader and tractor. 5. Do not walk or work under a raised loader bucket or attachment unless it is securely blocked and held in 6. For tractor stability and operator safety, a counter weight of the recommended size must be added to the 7. To increase stability adjust the rear wheels to the widest setting that is suitable for your application. 8. Exercise extra caution when operating the loader with a raised bucket or attachment. 9. Do not lift or carry any person on the loader, in the bucket, or other attachment. 10. Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They can be dangerous for loader operation or movement. 11. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when the loader is raised. Contacting electric lines can cause 12. Gradually stop the loader boom when lowering or lifting. 13. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads. objects is not recommended without proper handling 15. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to : Danger of rolling the tractor over. A Danger of upending the tractor. A Danger of the object rolling or sliding down the 16. If you must perform this sort of work (item 15), protect yourself by : Never lift the load higher than necessary to clear A Ensure that the Rated Operating Load is not A Always use the recommended counter weight. A Never lift large objects with equipment that may A Move slowly and carefully, avoiding rough terrain. 17. Never lift or pull a load from any point on the loader with a chain, rope, or cable. Doing so could cause a 1. BEFORE OPERATING THE LOADER 2. OPERATING THE LOADER |