Service Loader and/or Tractor Safely (Loader Attached - Except Australia)

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Help prevent bodily injury from accidental lowering of loader. Do not perform service around front of tractor with loader elevated and unsupported. Before lubricating or servicing the loader or tractor, perform the following:

1. Engage park brake.
2. Place transmission in PARK.
3. Lower loader to ground.
4. Shut off engine.
5. Relieve hydraulic pressure. See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure Safely in Safety section and see your tractor Operator’s Manual for specific procedures about relieving hydraulic pressure.
6. Remove key.

Normally, access to engine compartment and front of tractor can be made with bucket flat on ground.

However, due to tractor size and tire variations, it may be necessary to service tractor/loader with loader arms elevated. If so, do one of the following:

• If equipped with bucket: Dump bucket fully and lower loader to the ground.
• If equipped with a pallet fork or bale fork: Raise loader to required height and place safety stands under frame of implement. Lower implement on stands, relieve hydraulic pressure and ensure weight of loader is fully supported by safety stands.
• If not equipped with an implement:

  Raise loader to required height and place safety stands under ”boom arms”. Lower loader on stands, relieve hydraulic pressure and ensure weight of loader is fully supported by safety stands.