Preoperating Checks

1. CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure. Search for leaks using a piece of cardboard or paper. Do not use your hand.

   If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene results.

   
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   Check for loose hydraulic fittings.

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2. Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.

3. Check for hydraulic oil leaks. (See TIGHTENING PROCEDURE FOR FITTINGS in Service section.)

4. Check for missing or loose hardware (A). (See procedures in Lubrication and Maintenance section of this Operator’s Manual for correct hardware torque.)

5. Check tractor transmission/hydraulic fluid level. (See your tractor Operator's Manual.)

6. Lubricate the loader. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section in this Operator’s Manual.)