840 Loader

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Foreword
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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
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