Cub Cadet 59A40003727 - Manual (Page 17)

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seCTion 10: operaTion
pre-operaTion CHeCk lisT
(operaTor’s responsibiliTY)
The operator should perform the following check list
before operating loader.
• Review and follow all safety rules and safety labels
on pages 3 through 5.
• Check that all safety labels are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
• Check that equipment is properly and securely
attached to tractor, and that the bucket is securely
attached to the loader using the pins and retain-
ing hardware supplied. Check that all hardware
(including all screws, nuts and pins) are properly
installed and secured.
• Check all lubrication points and grease as in-
structed on Page 23 of this manual.
• Check that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are in
good condition and not leaking before starting
tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed or pulled tight. Replace any
damaged hoses immediately.
• Make sure tractor ROPS and seat belt are in good
condition. Never operate the loader without the
tractor ROPS installed and in the up position, and
the seat belt securely fastened around you lap.
• Do NOT allow riders.
TraCTor ballasT
If installing only the front loader (without the backhoe),
weight must be added to the rear of the tractor. The
most common methods of adding weight are mounting
the rear weight box (Mod. No. 59A40013727) and/or
filling the rear wheels with liquid ballast.
rear Weight Box
Requires a minimum total weight of 500 pounds in
a rear weight box, with the center of gravity of the
weight positioned approximately 41" from the center
of rear axle and 20" above ground. If the weight box
is positioned closer to the rear axle or carried higher,
additional weight must be added to effectively counter-
balance the front loader.
Liquid Ballast
A water solution of calcium chloride may be used
as liquid ballast in each rear tire. Refer to the tractor
operator’s manual for information on adding liquid
ballast to the rear tires. Liquid ballast alone may not
provide adequate counterbalance to the front loader.
Because special equipment and a familiarity with the
practice is required, only a qualified tire technician
should perform this procedure. Consult with your
Cub Cadet Yanmar dealer about having liquid ballast
added to your tires, and for any special maintenance
instructions after the procedure is performed.
using iMpleMenT ConTrol lever
The tractor’s implement control lever is located at the
front/right corner of the operator’s seat and is used
to control the movements of the loader. All implement
control lever movements should result in the loader
movements described below. If loader movements
do not respond correctly, turn the tractor’s engine
off, set the parking brake and recheck all hydraulic
connections as described in “Pre-Charging Cylinders
for Initial Installation” in the “Initial Installation” section
earlier in this manual.
While seated in the operator’s seat of the tractor,
use the implement control lever to control the loader
movements as follows (Refer to Figure 14):
• Move the control lever rearward to raise the loader
boom.
• Move the control lever to the right to dump bucket.
• Move the control lever to the left to roll back
bucket.
• Move the control lever rearward and to the right to
raise the boom and dump the bucket.
• Move the control lever rearward and to the left to
raise the boom and roll back the bucket.
• Move the control lever forward to lower the loader
boom.
• Move the control lever forward and to the right to
lower the boom and dump the bucket.
• Move the control lever forward and to the left to
lower the boom and roll back the bucket.
• Move the control lever fully forward past the
detent to place the boom in the float position. The
boom will float and allow the bucket will follow the
contour of the ground. The bucket control cannot
be used when the lever is in the float position.
figure 14
Dump
Bucket
Boom
Float
Boom
Raise
Roll Back
Bucket
Lower
Boom
Raise/
Dump
Raise/
Roll Back
Lower/
Dump
Lower/
Roll Back