Section 3
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Loader Arm Safety Strut
Installing
!!
WARNING
Raised loader arms can drop suddenly and cause
serious injury. Before working under raised loader arms,
fit the loader arm safety strut.
2-1-1-6
!!
WARNING
You could be killed or seriously injured if the loader
control is accidentally operated. Make sure that no-one
goes near the machine whilst you fit the safety strut.
16-3-1-5
1 Empty the shovel or attachment, if appropriate, and
raise the loader arm enough to fit the safety strut.
2 Stop the engine.
3 Fit the strut:
a Remove the strut from its stowage position C.
b Place the strut around the lift ram.
c Secure the strut A into position using strap B.
4 Start the engine.
5 Slowly lower the loader arm onto the safety strut. Stop
the movement immediately the weight of the arm is
supported by the strut.
Note: Extreme care must be taken when lowering the loader
arm onto the safety strut. 'Feather' the lever to lower the
loader arm slowly.
Removing
!!
WARNING
You could be killed or injured if the loader control is
accidentally operated. Make sure no-one comes near
the machine while you remove the safety strut.
2-3-1-3
1 Make sure that the drive control lever is in the neutral
(rest) position.
2 Raise the loader arm to take the weight off the safety
strut A. Stop the engine.
3 Remove the strut:
a Release securing strap B.
b Remove the safety strut from the lift ram.
c Return the safety strut to its stowage position C.
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