Discharge Ride Control System Hydraulic Pressure-If Equipped
Do not have ride control activated when starting the machine; the machine may move if ride control is activated when the machine is started. Do not have ride control activated when operating the loader; the ride control system may cause unexpected movement. The ride control system has an accumulator and valve in the loader circuit. Before servicing or performing maintenance on the machine, discharge hydraulic oil pressure from the ride control system as follows: 1. Ensure that area around bucket is clear.2. Push lower half of ride control switch (A) to deactivate ride control. 3. Start the engine. 4. Position front loader boom so that the bucket is approximately 30 cm (1 ft) off the ground. 5. Stop the engine. 6. Turn key switch to ON without restarting engine. Push upper half of ride control switch to activate ride control. 7. Move loader control lever to FLOAT. Bucket should lower to ground. |
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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 key switch to ON. Push upper half of ride control switch to activate ride control and move loader control lever to FLOAT.
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| 8. If ride control accumulator has lost gas charge, see Checking Ride Control Accumulator-If Equipped in this chapter. |
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