Case 921C User manual

921C WHEEL
LOADER
Operators Manual
P.I.N. JEE0126216 and AFTER
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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT
SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS
SYMBOL, CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS
AND BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Safety Decals on this machine use the words Danger, Warning, or Caution,
which are defined as follows:
●DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation which if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. The color associated with Danger is RED.
●WARNING: Indicates an potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided,
will result in serious injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
●CAUTION: Indicates an potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW.
If Safety Decals on this machine are ISO two panel Pictorial, decals are defined
as follows:
●The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
●The second panel indicates the appropriate avoidance of the hazard.
●Background color is YELLOW.
●Prohibition symbols such as and if used, are RED.
STOP
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY. BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE, MAKE CERTAIN
THAT EVERY OPERATOR:
●Is instructed in safe and proper use of the machine.
●Reads and understands the Manual(s) pertaining to the machine.
●Reads and understands ALL Safety Decals on the machine.
●Clears the area of other persons.
●Learns and practices safe use of machine controls in a safe, clear area
before operating this machine on a job site.
It is your responsibility to observe pertinent laws and regulations and follow
Case, LLC instructions on machine operation and maintenance.
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All Rights Reserved Issued January,2005
CASE is a registered trademark of Case, LLC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT AND REAR SIDES OF THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . 4
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MACHINE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY/DECALS/HAND SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
UTILITY SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MACHINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PARKING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BURN PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FIRE OR EXPLOSION PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
WHEELS AND TIRES SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INFORMATIONAL DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
HAND SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
INSTRUMENT/CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FRONT CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 37
INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 51
INFORMATION CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 - 57
GAUGE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 64
TRANSMISSION DISPLAY CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 - 67
FOOT PEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
LOADER CONTROL LEVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
SIDE CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - 87
MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
OPERATORS SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
RUN-IN PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND PARKING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
MACHINE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
LOADER CONTROL LEVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
LOADER FUNCTION SWITCHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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LOADER CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
BRAKE ACCUMULATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
DECLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
RIDE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONNECTION (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
QUICK ATTACH COUPLER (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
COUPLER PIN ENGAGEMENT (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
ROTATING BEACON (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
LOADER OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
LIFTING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
TOWING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
OPERATING IN HOT WEATHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
WHEELS/TIRES/BALLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
BALLAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
WHEELS AND TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
LUBRICATION/FILTERS/FLUIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
GENERAL SAFETY BEFORE YOU SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
SYSTEMGARD LUBRICATION ANALYSIS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
PLASTIC AND RESIN PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
TRANSPORT/SERVICE LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
ENGINE HOURMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
LUBRICATION/MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 - 144
ACCESS DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
GREASE FITTINGS - 50 HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
GREASE FITTINGS - 100 HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
GREASE FITTINGS - 250 HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
GREASE FITTINGS - 1000 HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
FLUID LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
ENGINE LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
AIR FILTER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
HYDRAULIC/BRAKE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
AXLES
ZF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
CAB AIR FILTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
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MAINTENANCE/ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
CAB SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
LOADER ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
DECLUTCH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
SECONDARY STEERING CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
PARKING BRAKE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEAT AND SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . 202
ALTERNATOR BELT AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT . 203
ALTERNATOR BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTING (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
BATTERY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
SERVICE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET (IF EQUIPPED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
AUXILIARY POWER EQUIPMENT MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION . 210
REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
MACHINE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
ENGINE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
OPERATING DATA AND DIMENSIONS 921C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Machines with 3.63 m3 (4.75 yd3) General Purpose Bucket with Teeth and Bolt
on Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Machines with 3.82 m3(5.0 yd3 ) General Purpose Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
OPERATING DATA AND DIMENSIONS 921C XR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
XR Machines with 3.63 m3 (4.75 yd3) General Purpose Bucket . . . . . . . . 220
XR Machines with 3.63 m3 (4.75 yd3) General Purpose Bucket with Teeth and
Bolt on Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
XR Machines with 3.82 m3 (5.0 yd3) General Purpose Bucket . . . . . . . . . 222
OPERATING WEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
SPECIAL BOLT TORQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
AFTER DELIVERY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
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TO THE OWNER
BDO2B023
BS00A165
CASE CORPORATION
3401 First Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
U.S.A.
DEALERS STAMP
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This manual contains important information about the safe operation, adjustment
and maintenance of you Case Wheel Loader. Refer to the Detailed Index at the
end of this manual for locating specific items about your machine. this Wheel
Loader conforms to current safety regulations.
Read this manual before you start the engine or operate the machine. If you need
more information, see your dealer.
Your dealer can give you help with Case Corporation approved service parts.
Your dealer has specially trained technicians who know the best methods of
repair and maintenance for your machine.
Use this manual as a guide. Your Wheel Loader will remain a reliable working tool
as long as it is kept in working condition and serviced properly.
DO NOT operate or permit anyone to operate or service this machine until you or
the other persons have read and understand the safety, operation and
maintenance instructions in this manual. Use only trained operators who have
demonstrated the ability to operate and service this machine correctly and safely.
This Wheel loader, with standard equipment and attachments, is intended to be
used for above ground level digging and general earthmoving purpose such as
land leveling, truck loading, and material rehandling. This machine is not intended
to be used for lifting other objects or transporting loads at high speeds.
DO NOT use this machine for any application or purpose other than those
described in this manual. If the loader is to be used in a application that involves
special attachments or equipment, such as forestry, etc., consult an authorized
dealer or the Case Corporation. Consult an authorized dealer or Case
Corporation on changes, additions or modifications that can be required for this
machine to comply with various country regulations and safety requirements.
Unauthorized modifications will cause serious injury or death. Anyone making
such unauthorized modifications is responsible for the consequences.
This Operators Manual is to be stored in the manual compartment equipped on
this machine. Make sure this manual is complete and in good condition. Contact
you dealer to obtain additional manuals. Contact your dealer for any further
information or assistance about your machine. Your dealer has Case Corporation
approved service parts. Your dealer has technicians with special training that
know best methods of repair and maintenance for your Wheel Loader.
Call your dealer if you need any assistance or information.
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Operator Manual Storage Compartment
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
and make sure you understand the
controls. All equipment has a limit.
Make sure you understand the speed,
brakes, steering, stability and load
characteristics of this machine before
you start to operate.
DO NOT remove this manual or the
safety manual from the machine. See
your dealer for additional manuals.
Also see the manual information on the
inside of the rear cover of this manual.
Standard Test Certificate
●Noise Level (2000/14/EC)
●Special Safety Equipment (86/295/
EEC and 86/296/EEC)
EC and/or EEC Certificate of
Conformity
●Safety (Autocertified as per 98/37/
EC)
●Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/
336/EEC)
●Simple Pressure Vessels (87/404/
EEC)
RD98K305
1. OPERATORS MANUAL STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
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AFTER DELIVERY CHECK
Two copies of the After Delivery Check are in the back of this manual. One copy is
for you and one copy is for the dealer. Make sure that your dealer does the After
Delivery Check after the first 100 hours of machine operation.
NOTE: Your cost for this check will be for filters, oil or other accessories. If the
dealer comes to your machine, there can also be a cost for the time and distance.
RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT AND REAR SIDES OF THE
MACHINE
Right-hand and left-hand, when used in this manual, indicate the right and left
sides of the machine as seen from the operators seat.
B891464J
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
REAR
FRONT
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Write your machine Product Identification Number (P.I.N.) and Serial numbers on
the lines provided. If needed, give these numbers to your dealer when you need
parts or information for your machine.
Make a record of the numbers. Keep the record and your Manufacturer’s
Statement of Origin in a safe place. If the machine is stolen, report the numbers to
your local law enforcement agency.
MACHINE MODEL NUMBER
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
TRANSMISSION MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
ROPS CAB OR CANOPY SERIAL NUMBER
FRONT AXLE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
REAR AXLE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER
BUCKET OR ATTACHMENT PART NUMBER
Product Identification
Number (P.I.N.)
RD97F168
BC00D212
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Engine
BD02B059
Transmission
B4030791
Axle
BD02B043
Loader Bucket
RP95K195
ROPS Cab and Canopy
RD98K304
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MACHINE COMPONENTS
BD02B024
1. ENGINE ACCESS DOORS
2. ROPS CAB
3. BUCKET CYLINDER
4. STANDARD BUCKET
5. LOADER CONTROLS
6. CAB AIR FILTERS
7. STEPS
8. HAND RAILS
9. REAR ACCESS DOOR
10. REAR COUNTERWEIGHT
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3
4
5
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7
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BD02B023
1. HAND RAILS
2. AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER
3. STEP
4. ENGINE ACCESS DOORS
5. STEP
6. TRANSPORT/SERVICE LINK
7. HYDRAULIC FILTERS
8. HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR SIGHT GAUGE
9. LOADER ARM
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SAFETY/DECALS/HAND SIGNALS
SAFETY RULES
Most accidents involving machine operating and maintenance can be avoided by
following basic safety rules and precautions. Read and understand all the safety
messages in this manual, the safety manual and the safety signs on the machine
before you operate or service the machine. See your dealer if you have any
questions.
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY
and make sure you understand the
controls. All equipment has a limit.
Make sure you understand the speed,
brakes, steering, stability and load
characteristics of this machine before
you start to operate.
DO NOT remove this manual or the
safety manual from the machine. See
your dealer for additional manuals.
Also see the manual information on the
inside of the rear cover of this manual.
RD98K305
1. OPERATORS MANUAL STORAGE BOX
The safety information given in this manual does not replace safety codes,
insurance needs, federal, state or local laws. Make sure that your machine has
the correct equipment according to these rules or laws.
IMPORTANT: Safety messages in this section point out situations which can
happen during the normal operation and maintenance of your machine. These
safety messages also give possible ways of dealing with these conditions.
Additional safety messages are used in the text of the manual to show specific
safety hazards.
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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY
MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL,
CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS AND BE ALERT
TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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UTILITY SAFETY
Safety precaution MUST be followed when working near buried Utility Lines
During operation it is likely that you will
be working around or near buried utility
lines which may include, but are not
limited to:
●Electrical Power LIne
●Gas Line
●Water Line
●Communication LIne - Telephone or
Cable Television
Before beginning any trenching, drilling
or other construction work it is your
responsibility to be aware of all such
utility lines buried in the area of your
project and to avoid them.
ALWAYS have all local utility
companies mark the location of their
lines.
Check with local authorities for laws,
regulations and/or strict penalties
requiring you to locate and avoid
existing utilities.
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CALL ALL LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES
BEFORE YOU TRENCH/DRILL
After locating the utility lines, carefully
dig a hole by hand and/or automatic
vacuum equipment to the utility line to
verify the location and depth of the line.
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BEFORE OPERATION
●Different jobs will require different
protective equipment. Items such as
hard hats, protective shoes, heavy
gloves, reflector type vests,
respirators, and ear protection can
be required. Know and use the
equipment that is required before
you start the job.
●Be prepared for emergencies.
Always have a first aid kit and a fire
extinguisher on the machine. Be
sure that the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its
proper use.
●Know the hand signals used on your
job. Follow the instructions of the
flagman, signs, etc.
●Know the rules, laws, and safety
equipment necessary for
transporting or driving this machine
on a road or highway. Rotating
beacon, backup alarm, SMV, and
other items are available from your
dealer.
●Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or
uncovered long hair, jewelry, and
loose personal articles.
●Foreign material or grease on the
steps and hand rails can cause an
accident. Keep the steps and hand
rails clean.
●Always use the hand rails when
mounting or dismounting from the
machine. Always face the machine
when mounting or dismounting. This
will provide more secure hand and
foot mobility to help prevent slipping
and possible injury.
●Remove all loose objects from the
operators area and from the
machine. Loose objects can jam
controls and cause accidents.
●Operate controls only when seated in
the Operators seat.
●Before starting the engine, securely
fasten your seat belt. Your machine
is equipped with a ROPS cab or
canopy for your protection. The seat
belt can help insure your safety if it
is used correctly and maintained.
Never wear a seat belt loosely or
with slack in the belt system. Never
wear the belt in a twisted condition
or pinched between the seat
structural members.
●Make sure all persons are away from
the machine before you start the
engine.
●Before starting the engine, be sure
all operating controls are in neutral
and the parking brake is applied.
●Sound horn to alert persons in the
work area.
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MACHINE OPERATION
●Do not turn the steering wheel until
everyone is clear of the machine
and the center pivot area.
●Check all controls in a clear area and
make sure the machine is operating
correctly.
●A frequent cause of personal injury
or death is persons falling off and
being runover. Do not permit other
persons to ride on the machine.
Only one person - the operator -
should be on the machine when it is
in operation.
●Engine exhaust fumes can cause
death. If you operate this machine in
an enclosed area, make sure there
is good ventilation to replace the
exhaust fumes with fresh air.
●Dust, fog, smoke, etc, can decrease
your vision and cause an accident.
Stop the machine or decrease the
speed until you can see everything
around you in the work area.
●Contact with overhead power lines
can cause severe electrical burns or
death from electrocution. Make sure
there is enough clearance between
the machine and overhead power
lines.
●Electrical cables, gas pipes, water
pipes, or other underground objects
can cause injury or death. Learn the
location of underground hazards
before you operate your machine in
a new area.
●If this machine rolls over, you can be
injured or killed. You must make a
judgment if weather, road, or earth
conditions will permit safe operation
on a hill ramp, or rough ground.
●Stay away from natural hazards,
such as ditches, overhangs, etc.
Walk around the work area before
you start and look for hazards.
●Be alert and always know the
location of all workers in your area.
Keep all other persons completely
away from your machine. Injury or
death can result if you do not follow
these instructions.
●Keep the loader bucket low when
moving around the work area. Be
careful when you raise the load to
dump.
●DO NOT operate this machine while
under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
PARKING THE MACHINE
●Park the machine on level ground and before you leave the operators area,
always lower the loader bucket to the ground, apply the parking brake, and
stop the engine.
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MAINTENANCE
●Before you service the machine, put a Do Not Operate tag on the steering
wheel. A Do Not Operate tag is available from your dealer. The Do Not
Operate tag is included with your new machine.
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●Improper service or repair can cause
injury or death. If you do not
understand a service or adjustment
procedure, see the service manual
for this machine or see your dealer.
●Unauthorized modifications to this
machine can cause injury or death.
Do not make unauthorized
modifications to this machine.
●If you must service this machine with
the engine running, have another
person help you. Follow the
instructions in this
manual or the service manual. Do
not leave the operators seat with the
engine running.
●Keep clear of the center pivot area of
this machine when the engine is
running unless the transport/service
link is in the
LOCKED position. After service,
return the transport/service link to
the OPERATING position.
●Metal chips or debris can cause eye
injury. Always wear eye or face
protection when you use a hammer
on this machine. Use a hammer with
a soft face, such as brass, to drive
hardened pins.
●Hydraulic fluid or grease injected into
your skin can cause severe injury or
death. Keep your hands and body
away from any pressurized leak. If
the fluid is injected into your skin,
see a doctor immediately and have
the fluid removed.
●If you must service the machine with
the loader raised, always block the
loader arms.
●When you service this machine,
always wear face or eye protection,
safety shoes, and other protective
items as required.
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BURN PREVENTION
●Battery acid causes severe burns.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Antidote - EXTERNAL: Flush with
water. INTERNAL: Drink large
quantities of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a doctor
immediately. EYES: Flush with
water for 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
●When the battery electrolyte is
frozen, the battery can explode if,
(1) you try to charge the battery, or
(2) you try to jump start and run the
engine. To prevent the battery
electrolyte from freezing, try to keep
the battery at full charge. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or
others in the area can be injured.
●Hot coolant can spray out if the
radiator cap is removed. To remove
the radiator cap, let the cooling
system cool, turn to the first notch,
wait until the pressure is released,
then remove the radiator cap
FIRE OR EXPLOSION PREVENTION
●Engine fuel can cause an explosion
or fire. Do not fill the fuel tank with
the engine running, if you are near
an open fire, or if you are welding,
smoking, etc.
●Use nonflammable cleaning solvent
to clean parts.
●Sparks or flame can cause the
hydrogen gas in a battery to
explode. To prevent an explosion,
do the following:
1. When disconnecting the battery
cables, disconnect the negative (-)
cable first; when connecting the
battery cables, connect the
negative (-) cable last.
2. When connecting jumper cables to
start the engine, use the procedure
shown in this manual. See Booster
Battery Connections in this
manual.
3. Do not short circuit the battery
posts with metal items.
4. Do not weld, grind, or smoke near
a battery.
●Sparks from the electrical system or
engine exhaust can cause an
explosion and fire. Before you
operate this machine in an area with
flammable dust or vapors, make
sure there is good ventilation to
remove the flammable dust or
vapors before you start.
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