HONDA FL5540K1 - Manual (Page 45)

LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE
Do not perform any
operations with front loader raised off the
ground.
Lower front loader to the ground and relieve
pressure in loader hydraulic lines prior to
performing any service maintenance
operations on tractor or loader.
-Keep hands and body from
pressurized Use paper or cardboard,
not body parts, to check for Hydraulic
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 a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this form of Injury, or gangrene
may result.
-Do not operate the front loader
if the fittings or the hoses are leaking or
damaged. A sudden burst could cause
the main frame to drop suddenly, causing
damage to the tractor or or Injury to
personnel.
- Accidental movement of
control lever or leak in the hydraulic system
could cause main frame to drop, causing
serious injury.
Do not stand or walk under a
raised attachment.
When checking hydraulic system oil level,
the loader should be on the ground and
bucket fully retracted (all cylinders in the
retracted position). Grease all loader pivot
points
as indicated on lubrication chart.
Inspect hydraulic hoses, connections , control
valve and cylinders for evidence of leakage
If oil seepage past cylinder rod is evident,
look for scoring on rod.
Tractor tire inflation should be checked as
listed in tractor owner’s manual to ensure tire
inflation is to specification.
Unequal inflation can result in bucket not
being level to the ground.
Front tires should be maintained at maximum
recommended inflation to maintain normal
tire profile with added loader weight and
material.
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