Ride Control Operation—If Equipped

CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from unexpected boom or bucket movement when equipped with ride control. Ride control accumulator energy must be discharged when working on hydraulic components. Turn ignition switch ON. Push ride control switch ON and move loader control lever to FLOAT.

Do not have the ride control switch ON when starting the machine; the machine may move if the ride control switch is ON and the machine is started.

Do not have ride control engaged when operating the loader; the ride control system may cause unexpected movement.

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A - Ride Control Switch

B - Ride Control Indicator

The ride control system has an accumulator and valve in the loader circuit.

Operating Ride Control

Push upper half of ride control switch (A) to improve machine ride and reduce tire flexing when traveling over rough terrain at a high speed with loaded bucket, or when transporting with an empty bucket. The ride control indicator (B) will remain lit while ride control is engaged.

If engine is stopped with ride control engaged, ride control switch will remain in the ON position and ride control will be engaged when the machine is restarted. Always push lower half of ride control switch to disengage ride control before starting the machine.

NOTE: With ride control engaged, the front end of the machine will not remain raised if lifted off the ground with the front loader. The front end of the machine will drift back to the ground. To hold front end up while using the backhoe, disengage ride control.

Always deactivate ride control when operating hydraulic functions.

Discharging the Ride Control Circuit for Service

Discharge hydraulic pressure from the ride control system before performing maintenance. (See Discharge Ride Control System Hydraulic Pressure—If Equipped in Maintenance chapter.)