521 and 541 Loaders
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Introduction
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Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Protect People and Animals
Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
Use Correct Lift Cylinder Position-521 Loader (Serial No. 2900- )
Detach Loader Safely
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Transporting Round Bales Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Use Seat Belt Properly
Carry Materials Safely
Safe Loader Operation on Slopes
Driving on Public Roads
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Service Loader Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Sign Locations
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Approved Tractors for 521 Loader
Approved Tractors for 541 Loader
Front Tire Requirements for 521 Loader
Front Tire Requirements for 541 Loader without Mechanical Self-Level
Front Tire Requirements for 541 Loader with Mechanical Self-Level
Front Tread and Steering Stop Settings-5000 Series MFWD Tractors without Fenders (Except 5105 and 5205 Tractors)
Front Tread and Steering Stop Settings-5105 and 5205 MFWD Tractors
Front Tread and Steering Stop Settings-5000 Series MFWD Tractors With Fenders
Front Tread and Steering Stop Settings-5000N Series MFWD Tractors
Turn Angle Versus Steering Stop Length Chart (5000 Series Tractors)
Front Tread Settings-All Tractors Except 5000 Series
Removing Front Weights
Rear Tread Settings
Rear Ballast Requirements-521 Loader, All Tractors Except 5105 and 5205
Rear Ballast Requirements-521 Loader, 5105 and 5205 Tractors
Rear Ballast Requirements-541 Loader without Mechanical Self-Level
Rear Ballast Requirements-541 Loader with Mechanical Self-Level
Adding Ballast To Hitch-All Tractors Except 5000N Series
Adding Ballast to Hitch-5000N Series Tractors
Adjust Lever Stops For SCV Operated Loader-20, 30, 40, 50, and 55 Series Tractor
Change Exhaust Pipe Position-5000 Series Tractors (Except 5105 and 5205)
Section : 20 - Controls
Operating Loader with Joystick
Operating Loader with SCV Levers-5105 and 5205 Tractors
Locking Out Joystick
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valves-5000N Series Tractors
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valves-All Tractors Except 5000 Series
Section : 25 - Detaching Loader
Detaching Loader
Section : 30 - Attaching Loader
Attaching Loader
Section : 35 - Transporting
Carrying Loads
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving on Public Roads
Section : 40 - Operating Loader
Raising and Lowering Loader
Lowering Loader-541 Loader without Mechanical Self-Level
Dumping Bucket
Leveling Bucket
Removing Material from a Pile
Digging
Leveling and Scraping Forward
Leveling in Reverse
Detaching Bucket, Forklift or Bale Fork
Attaching Bucket, Forklift or Bale Fork
Detaching Grapple From 541 Loader
Attaching Grapple to 541 Loader
Operating Forklift
Section : 45 - Operating Round Bale Fork
Avoiding Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Picking Up a Round Bale
Picking Up a Round Bale on a Slope
Transporting a Round Bale
Storing Round Bale Fork
Section : 50 - Operating Grapple (541 Loader)
Avoiding Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoiding Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
Picking up a Round Bale
Transporting a Round Bale
Picking Up a Round Bale on a Slope
Removing Material from a Pile With a Grapple
Section : 55 - Attachments
Materials Bucket
Bucket Tines
Forklift
Round Bale Fork
Round Bale/Silage Grapple (541 Loader)
Hood Guard
Ballast Box
Attachment Adapter Brackets
Bucket Level Indicator
Section : 60 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Every 10 Hours-521 Loader
Every 10 Hours-541 Loader
First 10 and Every 50 Hours
Section : 65 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Section : 70 - Service
Servicing Loader Safely
Keep Service Area Clean
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Torque Procedure for Fittings
Changing Lift Cylinder Position-521 Loader (Serial No. -2899)
Changing Lift Cylinder Position-521 Loader (Serial No. 2900- )
Mounting Frame Hardware-5200, 5300, 5400, and 5500 Narrow Tractors Without Cabs
Mounting Frame Hardware-5210, 5310, 5320, 5510, and 5520 Narrow Tractors without Cabs
Mounting Frame Hardware-5105 and 5205 Tractors
Mounting Frame Hardware-5200, 5300, and 5400 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
Mounting Frame Hardware-5210, 5220, 5310, and 5320 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
Mounting Frame Hardware-5500 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
Mounting Frame Hardware-5410, 5420, 5510, and 5520 Tractors (Except Narrow Tractors Without Cabs)
Mounting Frame Hardware-20, 30, 40, 50, and 55 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections-521 Loader (Serial No. -2899) Operated with Tractor Selective Control Valves
Identifying Hose Connections-521 Loader (Serial No. 2900- ) Operated with Tractor Mid-Mount Dual Selective Control Valve (5105 and 5205 Tractors)
Identifying Hose Connections-521 Loader (Serial No. 2900- ) and 541 Loader Operated with Tractor Selective Control Valves
Identifying Hose Connections-521 Loader (Serial No. 2900- ), 5105 and 5205 Tractors Operated with Tractor Selective Control Valves
Identifying Hose Connections-Loader Operated with Independent Control Valve-20, 30, 40, 50, 55 Series Tractors
Replacing Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing or Connectors
Adjusting Bucket Level Indicator (If Equipped)
Servicing Tractor Air Intake Filter
Section : 75 - Storage
Storing Loader
Storing Round Bale Fork
Removing Loader From Storage
Section : 80 - Specifications
521 Loader (Serial No. -2899) Specifications on 5400 2WD and 5500N Tractors1
521 Loader (Serial No. 2900- ) Specifications on 5205 and 5320 Tractors1
541 Loader Specifications on 5520 MFWD Tractor1
Hydraulic Cylinder Dimensions1
Record Product Identification Number
Record Loader Serial Number
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Section : 85 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record Ag Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Technical Information
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