Maintenance safety – HONDA FL5540K0 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Maintenance of the

tractor

and

front loader requires

special

efforts on your part to ensure your

safety

and

the safety of others. Know these requirements before perfoming maintenance on

the

tractor or front loader.

Before performing

the instructions thoroughly.

Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the loader be sure to;

the front loader bucket flat to the ground.

the front PTO to the off position

-stop the engine and remove the key.

Always wear safety glasses when servicing or replacing the front loader cylinder pins. Use a
brass drift and hammer. Failure to do so could result in eye injuries from possible flying metal
objects.

Operating the front loader or the tractor with damaged,

worn,

or broken parts may result in

severe personal injury.

Before disconnecting any hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure.

Keep hands and body from pressurized lines. Use paper ,or cardboard, not body parts, to check

for leaks. Hydraulic oil under pressure will penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

Make sure that all operating and service personnel know that in the event hydraulic fluid

penetrates the skin, it must be surgically removed within

few hours by

doctor familiar with

this form

injury, or gangrene may result.

All nuts, bolts, and fasteners must be properly secured.

you must work underneath

raised loader, make sure the arms are blocked in the raised

position with a safety bar. A suitable steel safety bar can be manufactured following the
dimensions as illustrated below.

AS REQUIRED