Troy-Bilt 14066 - Manual (Page 15)

O P E E A T i O H
Precaytionary Motes
Do not lower the edge of an attachment too low
for loading. Keep the bottom of the attachment
level with the ground when loading.
variant:
Do not use an attachment for pushing down
material with the cylinders partially extended.
Damage to the cylinders may result. ■■
Important:
Make sure that bucket is contacting the stops
before leveling or scraping with it.
Important:
Operation with front tractor wheels off the
ground is not recommended.
Position vehicles to be loaded as near the pile as
possible and in such a direction as to minimize
the amount of tractor turning required to dump.
Do not lower the loader with the tractor engine
shut off.
Keep the unit clean and perform regular service.
Observe safety pointers whenever cleaning, ser­
vicing, or lubricating.
We urge you to follow this advice:
1. Read and understand this manual as \»ell as
the tractor Operator’s Manual.
CAUT’ON. When lowering a heavy 'oad,
ease it dowr.ward slowiy. Never drop loedlsd at­
tachment and “catch” hydraoHcalfy sTapping a
load after it has gained downwarc momenïum
places undue strain on the unit ana may cause
unnecessary damage to the (oader c 'actor or
even worse, personal injury.
A
CAUTION. Before dlsconnec'ing ftydreuile
lines, relieve all hydraulic prsssv:fe. Enc loing
hydraulic oil under pressure ca-i H/»ve sofft-clant
force to penetrate the skin saws'tng serious per­
sonal injury. If Injured by escaping nydraulic oil,
consult a physician ImmedlatelY
^^CAUTION. Do rsoi operateTHe loader if the
fittings are leaking or if the hcs£s ^re damaged.
A sudden fine burst would CAUse the Boom
Assembly to drop suddenly, causing damage to
the tractor or loader or injury to personnel.
BEFORE OPERATING, LUBRrZATE ALL MOV­
ING PARTS
Cold Weather Operaiico
To assure smooth operation in cold weather,
allow tractor to warm up. SLOWLY cycle the
loader and attachment several times to warm the
fluid in the hydraulic system. The loader may
operate erratically until the hydraulic fluid has
warmed to operating temperatures.
2. Remember and observe the Safety Precau­
tions (particularly the “Don’ts”) brought to your
attention in this manual, the tractor manual and
on the machinery itself.
3. Use good common sense in the everyday
operation of this unit. Safety recommendations
can never be all-inclusive and you are responsi­
ble for watching out for and avoiding unsafe con­
ditions.
4. Never exceed the limits of a piece of
machinery. If its ability to do a job or to do so
safely is in question — Don’t Try It.
5. Don’t hurry the learning process or take the
unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new loader and tractor.
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