HONDA FL5540K1 User Manual
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORTING MATERIAL
Transport material to “unloading point” with
loader bucket as
low
as
possible to prevent
spillage
a n d
maintain
maximum
stability.
During transport the loader
should be in
a
position that will not impair
operator‘s vision.
Observe the following safety messages.
-Avoid any overhead wires or
obstacles when loader is raised, to avoid
damage or possible death by electrocution.
-A
loaded bucket should be
transported
a low position at slow ground
speeds, especially
if
the ground
Is
Irregular.
Make turns slowly and use the tractor brakes
cautiously.
bucket
in
the raised position
alters the center of gravity of the unit and
increases the possibility of mishaps.
-do not lift or carry personnel
on a loader or attachment; a slip or fall could
cause serious Injury.
UNLOADING
As the tractor approaches the “unloading
point”, raise the loader to the height required
for
clearance to
“dump”
bucket.
Drive slowly to position bucket above
“unloading point”, stop tractor and dump
bucket.
For best stability, do not raise loader higher
than required for “dumping”
As “dumping” clearance height increases, the
bucket position must be adjusted to maintain
a level bucket to prevent excessive spillage
of material from bucket.
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