840 Loader
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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
Transporting Round Bales Safely
Dig Safely
Detach Loader Safely
Avoid Injury or Death from Falling Round Bales
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
Check Hoses for Damage
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure Safely
Store Attachments Safely
Safety Signs
Section : 10 - Preparing the Tractor
Approved Tractors
Front Tire Requirements
Front Tread Setting-2-Wheel Drive Tractors
Front Tread Setting-8000 Series MFWD Tractors
Front Tread Setting-7000 Series MFWD Tractors
Front Tread Setting-50, 55, and 60 Series MFWD Tractors
Removing Front Weights
Rear Tread Setting
Rear Ballast Requirements
Adjusting Detent Time-SCV Operated Loader on 8000 Series Tractors
Adjusting Lever Detent-SCV Operated Loader on 7000 Series Tractors
Setting Control Lever Stops-SCV Operated Loader on 50, 55, and 60 Series Tractors
Section : 15 - Controls
Operating Loader With Multi-Function Control Lever
Locking out Multi-Function Control Lever-8000 Series Tractors
Locking out Multi-Function Control Lever-7000 Series Tractors
Locking out Multi-Function Control Lever-50, 55, and 60 Series Tractors
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valve (SCV) Levers
Operating Grapple (If Equipped)
Section : 20 - Detaching Loader
Detaching Loader
Section : 25 - Attaching Loader
Attaching Loader
Section : 30 - Transporting
Carrying Loads
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving on Public Roads
Section : 35 - Operating Loader
Raising and Lowering Loader
Removing Material from a Pile
Dumping Bucket
Digging
Leveling Bucket
Leveling and Scraping Forward
Leveling in Reverse
Detaching the Bucket or Attachment
Attaching the Bucket or Attachment
Operating Forklift
Section : 40 - Operating Round Bale Spear
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
Section : 45 - Operating Grapple
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
Removing Material from a Pile With a Grapple
Section : 50 - Attachments
Materials Bucket
Tines For 2450 mm (96 in.) Bucket
Digging Teeth
Reversible Bolt-on Cutting Edge
Forklift
Round Bale Spear
Round Bale/Silage Grapple
Tool Box
Hood Guard
Stationary Fenders (8000 Series Tractors)
Section : 55 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Loader Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Every 10 Hours
First 3, 10, and Every 50 Hours
Section : 60 - Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Bucket Troubleshooting
Section : 65 - Service
Servicing Loader Safely
Keep Service Area Clean
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Torque Procedure for Fittings
Replacing Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing, and Connectors
Servicing Tractor (8000 Series Tractors)
Servicing Tractor Air Intake Filter and/or Radiator
Identifying Hose Connections-Loader to Mid-Mount Couplers
Identifying Hose Connections for SCV Operated Loader-8000 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections for SCV Operated Loader with Electrohydraulic (EH) Valve-8000 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections for SCV Operated Loader-7000 Series Tractors
Identifying Hose Connections for SCV Operated Loader-50, 55, and 60 Series Tractors
Section : 70 - Storage
Storing Loader
Storing Round Bale Spear
Removing Loader From Storage
Section : 75 - Specifications
Specification Parameters
Performance Charts-840 Loader on 8300 Tractor
840 Loader Specifications on 8000 Series Tractor1
840 Loader Specifications on 7000 Series 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 : 80 - 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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