721 and 726 Loaders

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Predelivery
Delivery
After-Sale
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Section : 05 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Protect People and Animals
Avoid Injury or Death from Rollover Accidents
Avoid Power Lines
Dig Safely
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
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-721 Loader
Approved Tractors-726 Loader
Front Tire Requirements-721 Loader
Front Tire Requirements-726 Loader
Removing Front Weights
Front Tread Settings
Rear Tread Settings
Rear Ballast Requirements
Changing Valve Detent Selector-Loader without Multi-Function Control Lever (6000 and 7000 Series Tractors)
Setting Control Lever Stops-SCV Operated Loader (20, 30, 40, 50, and 55 Series Tractors)

Section : 20 - Controls

Operating Loader With Multi-Function Control Lever
Locking Out Multi-Function Control Lever-6000 and 7000 Series Tractors
Locking Out Multi-Function Control Lever-20, 30, 40, 50, and 55 Series Tractors
Locking Out Electronic Multi-Function Control Lever-Tractor with E-ICV or E-SCV
Operating Loader with Selective Control Valve (SCV) Levers
Operating Grapple (If Equipped)

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
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
Using Telescoping Boom

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

Section : 50 - 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

Section : 55 - Attachments

Materials Bucket
Tines for Materials Buckets
Teeth for Heavy Duty Bucket
Reversible Bolt-on Cutting Edge (Heavy Duty and High Volume Buckets)
Attachment Conversion Brackets
QUIK-CHANGE™ Latch Plates
Forklift
Telescoping Boom
Round Bale Fork
Round Bale/Silage Grapple
Manure Fork Frame
Connect-Under-Pressure Mid-Mount Couplers
Multi-Coupler
Hood Guard
Loader Lighting Kit

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
First 10 and Every 50 Hours

Section : 65 - Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Bucket Troubleshooting

Section : 70 - Service

Servicing Loader Safely
Keep Service Area Clean
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
O-Ring Installation
Tightening Procedure for Fittings
Replacing Hydraulic Hoses, Couplers, Tubing or Connectors
Servicing Tractor (6005, 6615, 6715, 7200, 7210, 7400, 7405, 7410, 7510 and 7020 Series Tractors)
Servicing Tractor Air Intake Filter and/or Radiator
Identifying Hose Connections-Loader to Mid-Mount Couplers and/or Valve (7000 Series, 6605, 6615 and 6715 Tractors)
Identifying Hose Connections-Multi-Coupler (7000 Series, 6605, 6615 and 6715 Tractors)
Identifying Hose Connections-Loader to Valves at Rear of Tractor (7000 Series, 6605, 6615 and 6715 Tractors)
Identifying Hose Connections-SCV Operated Loader (20, 30, 40, 50, and 55 Series Tractor)
Identifying Hose Connections-Loader to Mid-Mount Valve (20, 30, 40, 50, and 55 Series Tractor)
Adjusting QUIK-CHANGE™ Latch Plates

Section : 75 - Storage

Storing Loader
Storing Round Bale Fork
Removing Loader From Storage

Section : 80 - Assembly

Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Recommended Set Up/Assembly Sequence
Prepare the Tractor
Prepare the Loader
Position Loader on Mounting Frames
Install Bucket/Attachment
Final Inspection and Adjustments
Install Optional Equipment/Attachments

Section : 85 - Specifications

Specification Parameters
Performance Chart-721 Loader/7520 Tractor
Performance Chart-726 Loader/7520 Tractor
721 Loader Specifications on 7520 Tractor1
726 Loader Specifications on 7520 Tractor1
Hydraulic Cylinder Dimensions1
Record Product Identification Number
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values

Section : 90 - 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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