Operational check, Operational checks, Check – HONDA FL5540K0 User Manual

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OPERATIONAL

CHECK

OPERATIONAL

CHECK

Check all pivot points on the loader.
Lubricate as necessary.
(See lubrication chart.) on page number

Check loader hydraulic fluid.

Note: Check fluid level with loader arms

down and bucket flat on the ground.

Remove oil check screw and see

oil will run

out hole.

(Do

not overfill)

If oil level is low, remove oil

fill

plug and add

hydraulic fluid until it runs out of oil check hole.

Re-install and tighten the oil check screw and

oil fill plug. Operate the loader up and down
several times and recheck oil level.
Replenish as necessary.

Operate and check the loader main frame and
bucket for interference, noise, and bending of

parts.

using loader, double

check:

Tractor Owner's Manual for recommended

That all bolts and hoses have been tight-
ened and that all tools have been removed
from tractor and loader.

Counterweights are Installed and correct.

START

PROCEDURE

Ensure tractor meets

all requirements in

Tractor Preparation Section.

Check front loader hydraulic fluid level. Refer

to front loader operator's manual.

Note: Bucket and

lift

cylinders should be fully

retracted when checking hydraulic fluid level:

Check all hydraulic hose connections to
ensure that they are not leaking.

Lubricate all pivot points that incorporate

grease fittings.

Start tractor and run engine at approximately

1200

1400

RPM

for initial cycling of loader.

Push PTO lever forward to

"ON"

-Before using front loader for

the first time, cycle

lift

and bucket cylinders to

purge air from cylinder.

Air

the hydraulic

system can cause unexpected fall

main

frame, causing Injury or damage to loader or

tractor.

Cycle lift and bucket cylinders with bucket
empty several times to seat-in cylinder
components.

Check all hydraulic hose routings to ensure
adequate clearances exist between hoses
and adjacent components.

-The

loader

should only be operated with all safety
equipment properly Installed.

-Operate loader from

the

,tractor seat only. Engine will not run with

engaged unless operator's seat occupied.