Sperry New Holland L-325 User manual

OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
SKID-STEER LOADER
L-325
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A NOTE TO YOU, MR. OWNER:
This manual contains information concerning the operation, maintenance and adjustment of your
Sperry New Holland Loader. It should be carefully read before attempting to operate the loader. You
wi II find many heIpfuI pointers which will assist you in obtaining the superior performance for which
it was designed.
In the design of your loader, emphasis has been placed on safety for operator protection.
However, careless and negligentoperation can still result
in serious injuryto persons orproperty. Be
sure to read and follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Keep this manual available for ready reference. Your Sperry New Holland dealer is interested in
your obtaining the most from your investment. He will be glad to answer any questions that you may
have about your loader. When major service is required, his staff of trained servicemen is ready to
serve you.
When in need
of parts, always order genuine Sperry New Holland service parts from your Sperry
New Holland dealer. Be prepared to giveyourdealer the model and serial numberofyourengine and
loader.
Locate these numbers now and record them below.
Loader Model ................................ .
Loader Serial Number ........................ .
Engine Model ................................ .
Engine Serial Number ........................ .
ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS
Sperry New Holland is continually striving to improve its products. We must,therefore, reserve the
right to make improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without
incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.
A
ASERVICEMANUALAND/OR PARTS BOOK
IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR SPERRY NEW
HOLLAND DEALER FOR A NOMINAL FEE.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SPERRY NEW HOL-
LAND DEALER CONCERNING PRICE AND
AVAILABILITY OF THESE MANUALS.
CAUTION: THIS SYMBOL IS USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK
WHENEVER YOUR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED. TAKE
TIME TO BE CAREFUL!
@ 1982 SPERRY NEW HOLLAND, A DIVISION OF SPERRY CORPORATION, NEW HOLLAND, PENNA. 17557

WARRANTY
SPERRY NEW HOLLAND SKID-STEER LOADERS
Sperry New Holland, hereafter called the Company, warrants to each purchaser of a new Sperry New Holland
loader from an authorized Sperry New Holland Dealer that the loader and Sperry New Holland attachments
are, at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship and that the
loader (except tires, tubes, batteries, and equipment not bearing the name of Sperry New Holland) will be
warranted for a period of 12 months or 500 hours of operation, whichever occurs first, if used and serviced in
accordance with the recommendations in the Operator's Manual.
All tires, tubes, batteries, and equipment not bearing
the name of Sperry New Holland
are warranted by the
selling dealer or themanufacturer thereof. Thisincludes
engines such as Deutz, Kohler,
and Wisconsin as used
on Sperry New Holland loaders.
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance and
service costs, charges for service calls andJ or transport-
ing equipment to location where repairs
are accom-
plished; depreciation
or damage caused by environment
(exposure
to corrosiveorcontaminating materials), nor-
mal wear, or expendable components (such as filters
and cutting edges).
No warranty shall apply to damage resulting from ac-
cident, misapplication, abuse or failure to follow in-
structions for operation, maintenance
and storage.
No warranty whatsoever is made on any equipment or
part(s) which have been rebuilt, modified, or altered
without the-consent or knowledge
of the Company; or,
if service, other than normal replacement. of senrice
items, is performed by someone other than an autho-
rized Sperry
New Holland Dealer.
Except as set forth above, the Company shall have no
obligation or liability
of any kind on account of any of
its equipment, and shall not be liable for special or con-
sequential damages.
The Company makes no other war-
ranty, express or implied, and specifically the Com-
pany DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS.
TO THE OWNER
Leased or Rented Units
If a unit is leased or rented, the warranty period starts on the date the unit is first leased and/ or rented
and if the unit is sold prior to the expiration of the warranty, the warranty will continue in effect for the re~
mainder of the warranty period.
About Improvements
Sperry New Holland is continually striving to improve its products, and therefore reserves the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any obligations
to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.

OWNER ASSISTANCE
We at Sperry New Holland and your Sperry New Holland dealer want you to be completely
satisfied with your investment. Normally any problems with your equipment will be handled by your
dealer's Service Department. Sometimes, however, misunderstanding can occur. If your problem
has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest the following:
1. Contact the owner or General Manager of the dealership, explain the problem, and request
assistance. When
additional assistance is needed your dealer has direct access to our branch
office.
2. If you cannot obtain satisfaction by doing this, contact the Sperry New Holland branch office in
your area and provide them with:
• Your name, address and telephone number
• Machine Model and Serial Number
• Dealership name and address
• Machine purchase date and amount of use
• Nature of problem
Charlotte
PO Box 33547
Charlotte, NC 28233
[phone]
Columbus
PO Box 28207
Lincoln Village Br.
Columbus, OH 43228
[phone]
Dallas
PO Box 5488
Arlington, TX 76011
[phone]
Denver
PO Box 39124
Montbello Station
Denver,
CO 80239
[phone]
Fresno
PO Box 7796
Fresno,
CA 93727
[phone]
Joliet
PO Box 2009
Joliet, IL 60434
[phone]
Kansas City
15300 W. 109th St.
Lenexa, KS 66219
[phone]
Memphis
PO Box 18519
Memphis,
TN 38118
[phone]
Minneapolis
PO Box 1540
Twin City Airport,
MN 55111
[phone]
Syracuse
PO Box 10
Liverpool, NY 13088
[phone]
3. If you need further assistance contact:
Sperry New Holland
Consumer Services Department
Mail Station 500
New Holland, PA 17557
[phone]
Calgary
Box 1616, Main PO
Calgary,
AB
CANADA T2P 2M7
[phone]
Toronto
PO Box 7000
Brampton, ON
CANADA L6V 2M9
[phone]
Winnipeg
PO Box 77
Winnipeg, MB
CANADA R3C 2L4
[phone]
When contacting Sperry New Holland's branch office or Consumer Services Department be aware
that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer's facilities, equipment
and personnel. So it is important that your initial contact be with the dealer.

CONTENTS
ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................... 2
A NOTE
TO YOU, MR. OWNER .................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................................................... 4
SAFETY DECALS
.................................................................. 6
OPERATION ....................................................................... 8
PRE-STARTING CHECK LIST .................................................. 13
NEW LOADER RUN-IN
......................................................... 13
STARTING THE LOADER ...................................................... 13
STOPPING THE LOADER ...................................................... 14
LOADER OPERATION
............................................................ 15
FIELD OPERATION ............................................................... 18
SERVICE AND LUBRICATION CHARTS ................................. 21 and 22
PERIODIC SERVICE .............................................................. 23
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................................... 30
STORING THE LOADER
......................................................... 38
SERVICE CHART ................................................................. 41
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 42
TROUBLESHOOTING - HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ................................ 42
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND REFERRAL ATTACHMENTS ..................... 43
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 47
INDEX ............................................................................ 49
DELIVERY REPORT .................................................... after INDEX
h DANGER!
\ .. FASTEN SEAT BELT
' ~ ' BEFORE STARTING ENGINE!
I THIS LOADER IS A VERY STABLE
UNIT
BUT IT CAN BE UPSET IF THE OPERATOR
STOPS SUDDENLYWHEN BUCKETIS RAISED
AND LOADED.
THEREFORE,
DO NOT START ENGINE BE-
FORE SECURELY FASTENING THE SEAT
BELT.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
UNSAFE OPERATING PRACTICES AND
IMPROPER USE OF THE LOADER AND ITS
ATTACHMENTS ON THE PART OF THE OP-
ERATOR CAN RESULT IN INJURIES. OB-
SERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS AT ALL TIMES:
1. GIVE COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED AT-
TENTION TO THE JOB AT HAND SO
COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE LOADER
IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
2. DRIVE SLOWLY OVER ROUGH GROUND
AND ON SLOPES. KEEP ALERT FOR
HOLES, DITCHES
AND OTHER IRREGU-
LARITIES
THAT MAY CAUSE LOADER
TO OVERTURN.
3. AVOID STEEP HILLSIDE OPERATION
WHICH COULD CAUSE LOADER TO
OVERTURN.
4. REDUCE SPEED WHEN TURNING SO
THERE IS NO DANGER OF LOADER
OVERTURNING.
5. ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND YOU BEFORE
BACKING UP.
6. MAINTAIN PROPER TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL TO PREVENT LOSS OF BRAKING
CONTROL
7. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPER-
ATE THE LOADER.
8. DO NOT ALLOW ADULTS TO OPERATE
LOADER
WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUC-
TION.
OSHAREQUIRES THAT ALL OPERATORS
BE INSTRUCTED ON THE PROPER OP-
ERATION OF THE
MACHINE BEFORE
THEY OPERATE THE UNIT.
9. DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE
ON LOADER
AT ANY TIME.
10. DO
NOT OPERATE LOADER IN ANY PO-
SITION OTHER THAN WHILE IN THE OP-
ERATOR'S SEAT WITH THE SEAT
BELT
SECURELY FASTENED.
11. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, BE SURE
ALL OPERATING CONTROLS ARE IN
NEUTRAL.
12. NEVER OPERATE LOADER ENGINE IN A
CLOSED BUILDING WITHOUT ADE-
QUATE VENTILATION.
13. REFUEL LOADER OUTDOORSWITH THE
ENGINE SHUT OFF. REPLACE FUEL CAP
SECURELY. USE AN APPROVED FUEL
CONTAINER. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
HANDLING FUEL. AVOID SPILLING.
14. AFTER OPERATING THE ENGINE, NEV-
ER TOUCH MUFFLER, EXHAUST PIPE
OR ENGINE UNTIL THEYHAVE HAD TIME
TO COOL.
15. DRESS APPROPRIATELY-WEAR RELA-
TIVELY TIGHT FITTING CLOTHINGWHEN
OPERATING LOADER. LOOSE OR TORN
CLOTHING CAN CATCH IN MOVING
PARTS OR CONTROLS.
16. PULL LOADS ONLY FROM REAR HITCH
YOKE.
17. BEFORE SERVICING THE LOADER OR
ANY OF ITS ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, BE
SURE THAT THE ATTACHMENTS ARE
LOWERED TO THE
GROUND OR THAT
THE BOOM ARMS ARE SUPPORTED BY
THE BOOM
LOCK ARMS.
18. DO
NOT WORK UNDER OVERHANGS,
ELECTRIC WIRES,
OR WHERE THERE IS
DANGER OF A SLIDE.
19. WEAR AN APPROVED SAFETY HAT WHEN
OPERATINGTHE MACHINE, AND WHILE
IN ANY WORK AREA.
20. WEAR A SUITABLE HEARING PROTEC-
TIVE DEVICE SUCH AS EAR MUFFS OR
EAR PLUGS IF YOU ARE EXPOSED TO
NOISE WHICH YOU FEEL IS UNCOM-
FORTABLE.
21. WHEN DRIVINGTHELOADERONA ROAD
OR HIGHWAY, USE WARNING
LIGHTS
OR WARNING DEVICES AS MAY BE RE-
QUIRED BY
LOCAL OR STATE GOVERN-
MENTAL REGULATIONS. HEADLIGHTS
AND WARNING LIGHT KITS ARE AVAIL-
ABLETHROUGHSPERRYNEW HOLLAND
DEALERS. SMV SIGNS ARE SUPPLIED
AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT.
22. KEEP THE LOADER CLEAN. DO NOTAL-
LOW TRASH, DEBRIS OR OTHER ARTI-
CLES TO ACCUMULATE IN THE CAB OR
FLOOR AREA
THAT MAY HINDER SAFE
MACHINE OPERATION.
OSHA REQUIREMENTS NOW MAKE IT THE EMPLOYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY IN-
STRUCT EACH OPERATOR IN THE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF ALL OPERATIVE
EQUIPMENT.
BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE SHOULD THOROUGHLY FAMILIARIZE
THEMSELVES WITH THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS.
4

A PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
INCLUDED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL AND ON MACHINE DECALS YOU WILL
FIND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS SUCH AS "CAUTION", "WARNING" AND
"DANGER", FOLLOWED BY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS.
THESE PRECAUTIONS ARE INTENDED FOR THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF YOU
AND
THOSE WORKING WITH YOU. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THEM.
PERSONAL SAFETY!
CAUTION: THE WORD "CAUTION" IS USED WHERE A SAFE BEHAVIORAL
PRACTICE
ACCORDING TO OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND
COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WILL PROTECTTHE OPERATOR AND OTHERSFROM
ACCIDENT INVOLVEMENT.
WARNING: THE WORD "WARNING" DENOTESA POTENTIALOR HIDDEN HAZARD
WHICH HAS A POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY. IT IS USED TO WARN OPERATORS
AND OTHERS TO EXERCISE EVERY APPROPRIATE MEANS TO AVOID A SURPRISE
INVOLVEMENT WITH MACHINERY.
DANGER: THE WORD "DANGER" DENOTES A FORBIDDEN PRACTICE IN
CONNECTION WITH A SERIOUS HAZARD.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ATTENTION" AND
"IMPORTANT" ARE FOLLOWED BY SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. THESE STATEMENTS
ARE INTENDED FOR MACHINE SAFETY.
MACHINE SAFETY!
ATTENT/QN:THE WORD "ATTENTION" IS USED TO WARN THE OPERATOR OF
POTENTIAL
MACHINE DAMAGE IF A CERTAIN PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED.
IMPORTANT: THE WORD "IMPORTANT" IS USED TO INFORM THE READER OF
SOMETHING HE NEEDS TO KNOW TO PREVENT MINOR MACHINE DAMAGE IF A
CERTAIN PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED.
IMPORTANT!
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE "CAUTION", "WARNING",
AND "DANGER" INSTRUCTIONS MAY POSSIBLY
RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
5

SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals have been placed on
your machine in the areas indicated. They are in-
tended
for the personal safety of you and those
working with you. Please take this manual and walk
around
your machine to note the content and loca-
tion
of these warning signs. Review these warning
signs and the operating instructionsset forth in this
manual with
your machine operators.
D
D
LEFT INSIDE VIEW
SHIELD Iunder front seatl
A DANGER A
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
FASTEN SEAT BELT
BEFORE REMOVING SEAT BELT. LOWER
BOOM TO GROUND OR ENGAGE BOOM LOCK.
ENGAGE BRAKE AND STOP ENGINE.
680297
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RIGHT INSIDE VIEW

ADANGERA
A WARNING
A boom lockout switch is located under
the seat to prevent movement of the boom
in the event the operator leaves the seat
with the engine running.
G)
TO AVOID POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY
BY CONTACTWITH THE MOVING BOOM.
DO NOT REWIRE TO BYPASS SWITCH.
.-----------------------·
A WARNING
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE MAY BE DANGEROUS. KNOW
THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN INTHE OPERATOR'S
MANUAl BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE.
ALWAYS KEEP SEAT BELT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND FASTENED.
NEVER
AllOW RIDERS ON THE MACHINE OR IN THE CAB.
WARN BYSTANDERS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
OPERATE ONLY WITH APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CARRY MORE THAN RECOMMENDED LOAD. SEE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR APPROVED SAE OPERATING LOAD.
CARRY LOAD AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. AVOID STEEP SLOPES AND ABRUPT
STARTS
AND STOPS AND SLOW DOWN ON ROUGH TERRAIN OR WHILE
TURNING TO
AVOID TIPPING OR ROlliNG OF MACHINE.
ALWAYS ENGAGE BRAKE, LOWER BOOM ONTO GROUND, OR ENGAGE BOOM
lOCK AND STOP ENGINE BEFORE LEAVING THE SEAT.
NEVER SERVICE
MACHINE WITH BOOM RAISED UNLESS BOOM LOCK IS
ENGAGED.
KEEP All SHIELDS, SCREENS AND WINDOWS IN PLACE.
FAILURE TO OBEY WARNINGS MAY CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
680298
IMPORTANT
BE A SAFE OPERATOR. Before attempting
to operate the loader, thoroughly acquaint
yourself with:
1. The safety information in the Operator's
Manual and the Skid-Steer Loader Safety
Manual.
2. The operating instructions in the Opera-
tor's Manual.
3. The controls on the loader.
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OPERATION
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL
All operatingcontrols are placed within reach
of the operator's seat. Figures 1and 2 show the
location of the various gauges and controls
with their functions explained below.
FIGURE 1
A. Ignition and Starting Switch
The ignition switch is located on the lower
right center of the dash panel. Turning the key
clockwise supplies power to the primary igni-
tionand auxiliarycircuits. Continued
turning of
key clockwise activates the starting circuit. A
spring-load returns the key to operating
position.
The key can be rotated counter-clockwise
to
the left of the "off" position into an accessory
position. The alternator charge light will be
activated.
A
CAUTION: BEFORE STARTING ENGINE,
BE SURE All OPERATING CONTROLS ARE
IN NEUTRAl, PARK BRAKE IS ON AND SEAT
BElT IS FASTENED.
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FIGURE 1
B. Alternator Charge Warning Light
located on the console, this light warns
against insufficient alternator
output to charge
the battery. It should
go on when the key is
turned on and go
out when the engine is
started.
C. Hour Meter
The hour meter is located on the top surface
of the console. It is actuated whenever the key
switch is turned on. A buzzer, also activated by
the key switch, warns against inadvertently
leaving the switch on and accumulating
clock
hours.
D. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge, on the left top surface of the
console, indicates the level of fuel in the tank.

E. Hydrostatic Charge Pressure Light
The indicator light is at the bottom right
corner
of the top surface of the console and is
marked with a decal. The light signals when
sufficient charge oil pressure
is available at the
transmission inlet. When this pressure falls
below 50 psi (345 kPa) the light
will come on
and thebuzzerwill sound.
It serves as awarning
to indicate a plugged filter or an operation
which is harmful
to the transmissions such as
turning the unit with the engine at low idle or
extreme lugging ofthe engine. The light should
normally be on when the switch is turned on
and go
out immediately upon engine start-up.
IMPORTANT: If this light remains on while
the engine is running for any more than a few
seconds or blinksonexcessively during normal
operation, replacethe suction line filterlocated
under the seat.
If condition persists the opera-
tor should be instructedto cease operation and
see his dealer. Failure to do so could cause
catastrophic failure
of the transmissions.
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FIGURE2
F. Engine Speed Control
The speed control lever is on the inside sur-
face
of the left post of the operator's protective
enclosure, and is
in the slow idle position when
pulled fully rearward. Thethrottleis open when
the
control is pushed fully forward to the over-
center position.
For most operating conditions
the lever should be kept in the full throttle
position.
G. Choke
The choke control is on the left above the
console. The choke is actuated (closed) when
the control rod is pulled forward.
FIGURE 2
A. Drive Controls
The drive controls are at the outside of each
of the operator's knees. The control on either
sidecompletelyand independentlycontrolsthe
drive system on that side. Each control can be
moved
to the front and rear of a neutral posi-
tion, each motion causingthedriveon thatside
to movetheloaderin thesamedirectionthatthe
handle is moved. If both handles are moved

equally in the same air
A
CAUTION: ALWAYS ACTIVATE BRAKE
AND STOP ENGINE BEFORE LEAVrNG OP-
ERATOR'SSTATION.NEVEROPERATEUNIT
WITH BRAKE LEVEft ENGAGED.
10
'LOCK SHOULD
'BEFORE LEAV-
"tJIE BOOM UP
NG OR REPAIR-
OM UP. FAILURE
TO DO:'fO COUl-l> "I8UL T &N SERJOUS
INJURY
OR DEATH. ,
PR,OCEQ\JRE: . .'
1. 'RAISE THE'BOOM, EXTEND THE BOOM
tOCM ARMS, AMD LOWER·THE BOOM
ON,THE
BOoM lOCK ARMS.
2.. AfTP STOPPING THE ENGJNE AND
8~FQRE DISMOUNTiNG FROM THE
LOADIR,. TUAN ON THE IGNITION
SWITCH~
S. PUSH BOTH THE BOOM AND BUCKET
PE~ALS 10 RELIEVE AlL HYDRAULIC
PRESSuRE 'IN 80THCIRCUITS.
4. TURN OFF THE IGNitiON SWITCH.

FIGURE4
FIGURE 4
A. Boom
Lift Control
The boom is controlled by theleft foot pedal
located on the
floor and is marked with adecal.
The boom is raised by depressing the heel
(rear) of the pedal. It is lowered by depressing
the toe (front)
of the pedal. The lift spool Is
equipped with a detented "float" circuit for use
when itis desired
to allowtheboom to floatover
the changing
ground contour. To put avalve in
"float" position, the toe of the pedal is de-
pressed until aslight "jump" is felt. In this posi-
tion, the pedal does not return to the neutral
position unassisted, but will do so when light
pressure is applied to the heel
of the pedal.
DANGER: THE OPERATOR SHOULD NEV-
ER ENTER OR LEAVE THE CAB WITH THE
ENGINE RUNNING AS IT IS POSSIBLE TO
ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATE THE BOOM LIFT
PEDAL. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION: AN ELECTRONIC BOOM
LOCKOUTSWITCH IS LOCATED UNDERTHE
OPERATOR'S SEAT TO PREVENT BOOM
MOVEMENTIN THE EVENT THE OPERATOR
LEAVES THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUN-
NING.
TO AVOID POTENTIAL SERIOUS IN-
JURY BY CONTACT WITH THE MOVING
BOOM, DO
NOT REWIRE TO BYPASS THE
SEAT SWITCH.
B. Bucket Tilt Control
The bucketis tilted by activatingthe right foot
pedal on the
floor and is marked with a ?ecal.
For dumping, the toe end of the pedal IS d~
pressed. To achieve rollback, the pedal IS
pushed downward at the neel. There is no de-
tent or float position on this spool.
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FIGURE 5
FIGURE 5
A. Seat Adjustment
The seat is adjustableforward and backward.
To adjust, movethelatch handle, A, Figure 5, to
theleftandslidetheseat tothedesiredposition.
B. Seat Switch -Hydraulic Lockout
(Factory Installed SN #494972 and above)
An electric solenoid valve in the boom "lift"
circuit prevents boom operation (lifting or low-
ering) when the operator is not in his seat. THE
IGNITION SWITCH MUSTBE "ON" AND THE
OPERATOR MUST BE SOLIDLY SITTING IN
THE LOADER SEAT BEFORE THE BOOM
LIFTCIRCUITBECOMES
OPERATIONAL For
additional information, see decal, B, Figure
5.
To check interlock operation:
A. Be sure the boom is completely lowered
and attachment empty.
B. Engagethe parking brake, start the engine
and run at idle speed.
C. Grabthe cab side handles and lift yourself
no more than one inch off the seat mo-
mentarily while depressing the heel end
of
the boom pedal to raise the boom slowly.
The boom should stop when you clear the
seat cushion and begin moving when
you
sit back in the seat.
D. If the boom does not lock properly, trou-
bleshoot the interlock system using the la-
test edition of the appropriate Sperry New
Holland Skid-Steer Loader Service Manual
(or contact your Sperry New Holland deal-
er for service).

DANGER:DO NOT OPERATETHELOADER
WITH
MALFUNCTIONING SEAT SWITCH -
BOOM HYDRAULIC INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
DO
NOT OPERATE THE LOADER UNLESS
THE SEAT
BELT IS PROPERLY FASTENED
AROUND THE OPERATOR.
C. Seat Belt
The seat belt is located at C, Figure 5, and
must be worn at all times when the loader is in
operation. Fasten the seat belt
buckle and ad-
just
the belt snugly.
A
NOTE: A California-approved 3" webbing
seat belt kit is available through Sperry New
Holland ServiceParts (S.N.H. #238931). The 3"
belt Is required when the loader will be used in
some industrial and construction applications.
Check your localIndustrial and/or construction
codes for seat belt requirements.
CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE A LOADER If
THE SEAT BELT IS MISSING OR DAMAGED.
THE SEAT BELT
SHOULD BE INSPECTED
REGULARLY
TO BE SURE IT IS NOT DAM·
AGED IN THE BUCKLE, WEBBING, OR
SECURING HARDWARE AREAS.
CAUTION!
1. AVOID STEEP HillSIDE OPERATION.
2. KEEP BOOM AS LOW AS POSSIBLE WHILE OPERATING. A
3. REDUCESPEED WHEN TURNING AND AVOIDABRUPTSTARTS AND STOPS.
4. BEFORE DISMOUNTING FROM LOADER:
A. MOVE CONTROl lEVERS TO NEUTRAL POSITION.
.
B. ENGAGE BOOM LOCK ARMS If BOOM IS RAISED.
C. ENGAGE THE PARK BRAKE.
D. REMOVE SEAT BELT.
E. SHUT Off ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY UNLESS OTHERWISE
INSTRUCTEDWHEN USINGTHESPECIFIC
ATTACHMENTS DETAILEDIN
THE "OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND REFERRAL ATTACHMENTS" SEC-
TION Of THIS MANUAL.
5. BE CAREFUL WHEN GETTING ON AND Off LOADER.
6. ALWAYS USE SEAT BELT WHEN OPERATING.
1. WHEN PARKING THE LOADER ON ANY SLOPE, ACTIVATE THE PARKING
BRAKE AND BLOCK THE WHEELS.
8. KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE.
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PRE-STARTING CHECK LIST
Beforeeach operating period, checkand ser-
vice the following items:
1. Fill fuel tank with a good quality gasoline
free from dirt and water, meeting specifica-
tions in "Fuel" section
of this manual.
2. Clean the airfilter as prescribed in the "Pe-
riodic Service" section of this manual.
3. Remove all dirt and chaff from engine
compartment.
4. Check fluid levels in the engine crankcase
and
hydraulic reservoir. Checkthe hydrau-
lic system for leaks.
5. Lubricate machine as dPtailed in "Lubrica-
tion" section of this manual.
6. Inspect the loader carefully. Check for
loose parts, damaged components, and
broken
or missing items.
NEW LOADER RUN-IN
Each unit has been tested at thefactoryand is
ready
for operation. However, before operat-
ing, the following checks should be made.
1. Check the oil level in the engine and chain
case reservoir.
2. Operate the engine at low to moderate
speed (1000-1500 RPM).
3. Raise and lower boom and rotate bucket in
both directionsseveral times and check
for
oil leaks.
4. Check for proper neutralizer adjustment to
eliminate creep.
No run-in period is required for the engine.
The unit can be operated at normal governed
enginespeed and can immediately perform any
task
for which it is intended. Duringthe firstten
hours
of operation, frequent checks should be
made
for oil leaks at the transmissions, the
valve and all hydraulic connections as well as
the chain cases.
STARTING THE LOADER
1. Fasten seat belt snugly.
2. Position steering control levers in neutral
position.
3. Open the throttle about halfway.
4. Pull the choke, activate the ignition switch
and depress choke when the engine·starts.
In coldweather it may be necessary to push
choke in gradually
until the engine warms
up.
Do not operate the starting motor con-
tinuously for more than 30 seconds.
Always allow engine to warm up before
applying load. In below freezing weather,
allowengine to run at afast idle for aperiod
of at least 10 minutes before using the
loader. SERIOUS INTERNALDAMAGE TO
THE ENGINE AND HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSION COULD RESULT IFTHIS
PROCEDURE IS NOT FOLLOWED.
5. If the boom is locked in rais~d position,
raise
the boom slightly to releasetheboom
locks, retract the locking arms and then
lower the boom.
6. Open the throttle. This should provide a
preferred working speed of 3200 RPM.
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7. Release the parking brake.
8. Strokethesteering levers out of the neutral
position into the appropriate position for
travel desired.
IMPORTANT: At no time should the engine
be run more than a few seconds
or the drive
controls actuated until the hydrostatic charge
pressure
light has goneout. Light remaining on
could indicate extremely cold oil or a clogged
filter. Failure to heed this warning could result
in catastrophic failure
of the transmissions.
NOTE: The engine on a well maintained l·
325 loader will normally start satisfactorily In
temperatures
as low as +15°F (-9.5°C). For
starting at temperatures between 0°F (-18°C)
and +15°F (9.5°C) overnight use of the trans-
mission heaterisrecommended.
For -1 oo F (-
23° C) starting,thetransmission heaterplusthe
battery
or engine heater is recommended.

For -20°f (-29°C) starting, overnight use
of aU three heatersIs recommended. Adjusting
the
low idlespeed of theengine up to160()-1800
RPM (tum Idle screw In about 1 12 tum) may im-
provecotdweatber starting. ATTEMPTING TO
START THE L-325 IN COLD WEATHER
WITHOUTFOLLOWINGTHEHEATERRECOM-
MENDATIONS MAY RESULT
IN BURNING
OUT THE STARTER VERY QUICKLY. Heater
options are avattable through SperryNew Hol-
land dealers.
STOPPING THE LOADER
Always use the following procedure to stop
the engine.
1. Position steering control levers in neutral
position.
2. Lower boom tothe bottom position or sup-
port the boom with the boom lock arms.
3. If theengine has been running hard and is
hot, do not stop
it abruptly from full load,
but removethe load andallowenginetorun
idleat about 1
000 to 1200 RPM, for three to
five minutes, depending on how hot the
engine has been. Do
not stop a hot engine
at high speed as internal damage could
result.
4. Turn the ignition key counter-clockwise to
stop engine.
A
5. CAUTION: REMOVE IGNITION KEY BE-
FORE DISMOUNTING FROM LOADER.
THIS WILL PREVENT CHILDREN AND
INEXPERIENCED OPERATORS FROM
STARTING THE LOADER.
6. CAUTION: ALWAYS ENGAGE THE
PARKINGBRAKEWHEN THE LOADER IS
PARKED ON A SLOPE.
WINCHING VALVE
Each hydrostatic pump in the tandem pump
combination is equipped with awinching valve
shown at A and B, Figure 6.
These valves should be kept closed at all
times except when it becomes necessary to
push the loader with the enginestopped. If this
should happen the valves can be opened by
turning them 90°
as shown at B, Figure 6. The
closed
or operating position is shown in A, Fig-
ure 6. See B, Figure 6, for the open or tow
position.
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SHIELDS SHOWN REMOVED FOR CLARITY. FtGURE 6
ATTENTION:Do not push or towloaderlong
distances
as internal transmission damage will
result. Load loader on a trailer or truck when
transporting.
IMPORTANT: The winching valve is used in
case of emergency only. Excess towing may
damage the hydrostatic transmissions. Before
towing loader, turn winching valve on each
transmission to disengage the transmission.
CAUTION: DO NOT TURN VALVE WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
DO
NOT TOW LOADER TO START.
DO
NOT TOW LOADER FASTER THAN 7.25
MPH (11.7 KPH).
IMPORTANT: The air intake hose
should be
covered when transporting the L-325 in the
backward position to prevent rainwater from
entering the
air filter and carburetor.

LOADER OPERATION
SHIELDS SHOWN REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
Normally, operators with loader experience
can adjust
to the controls of the L-325 very
quickly. However, hydrostatically-driven
machines operate differentlythan mechanical-
ly driven units, so an operator may have tore-
train himself for this difference.
An understanding
of the characteristics and
principles
of a hydrostaticdrive will aid the op-
erator in obtaining maximum efficiency from
the loader.
The L-325 features a fully hydrostatic drive
with atandem pump configuration. This arran-
gement consists
of two variable displacement
piston pumps,
Band C, Figure 7, for operating
the propulsion system and one gear pump
for
operatingthehydraulicsystem, seeA, Figure 7.
Theyareassembled as aunitand receive power
directly from theengine. Thetwo piston pumps
are connected
to two piston motors, D, Figure
7, (one for each final drive) by high pressure
hoses.
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FIGURE 7
The transmission pumps are controlled with
two steering control levers. The control levers
are connected to two neutralizers, E, Figure 7,
which automatically return the pintlearms to a
positive neutral position. As the control levers
are moved, they stroke the hydrostatic trans-
mission
pump pintle arms to the desired posi-
tion. Hydrostatic pulsations and the torque
feed-back generated by drive train loads are
resisted bytheinternalshockabsorberneutral-
izer rather than by the operator's arms. This
results in smootheroperation and significantly
less operator fatigue.
The usage
of an industrial loader is typified
by rapid changes
of speed and direction, with
accompanying low speeds at times of heavy
loaderpowerdemands. It is underthose condi-
tions that a hydrostatic transmission is more
efficient than a mechanical drive train.
When aloaderdigs intoapile
of dirt theoper-
ator strives
to exert maximum tractive effort
with very little speed. The variable displace-
ment hydrostatic units are de-stroked so they
drive the motors at the required slow speed
while generating maximum torque. Minimum
power losses occur because input speeds are
reduced drasticallybelowlevels attainablewith
slipping clutches as used in mechanical drives.

To obtain maximum torqueat thewheels it Is
important
to remember that the control levers
should be close
to the neutral position. This
differs from a mechanical drive
unit where the
operator pushes the control levers as far for-
ward
as possible to prevent the clutches from
slipping. The positiveness of the L-325's hy-
drostatic drive at low speeds allows the opera-
tor to ease the bucket into loads rather than
using the impact loading techniquewhich is so
often necessary when using mechanically
driven units. Tt.iemachineneverhaatobeused
as a ramrod, apractice thetis hard on both the
operator and machine.
Because of the positiverelationship between
the hydrostatic pumps and motors, the units
work to aid deceleration of the machine when
the pump
is stroked toward neutral position.
This is the automatic braking characteristic
of
the hydrostatic.lnfinitety variablespeedmeans
a full range from
full speed reverse through
netural to full speed forward, and any speed in
between, with no jumps,jerks or flatspots. Fast
shuttle loading work is accomplished with no
lost time changing directions. The smooth
power application thus gained from the trans-
missions gives maximum tractive effort on any
terrain. The operatorcan ease the loader into a
tough load without breaking traction because
he has precise speed control.
FIGURES
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"QUICK-ATTACH" ATTACHMENT
MOUNTING SYSTEM
Rapid changing of boom mounted attach-
ments ismadepossiblebytheuniquemounting
system used on the
l-325. A pivoting mounting
plate is supplied with the loader as standard
equipment, and remains attached tothe boom.
The hydrauliccylinder pins are
not removed to
change attachments.
All attachmentsmatewiththe mounting plate
by means of a full length saddle, A, Figure 8,
which engages the top of the mounting plate.
Use this procedure
for installation of boom
attachmentwhen usingthe"quick-attach" plate:
Approach the attachment with the mounting
plate tilted forward so thetop of the plateslides
into the attachmentsaddle. See A, Figure 9. As
the mountingplate is raised and rolled back the
hooks, B, Figure
9, on the attachment will pass
back through the openings in the mounting
plateuntiltheplateliesflush withthe back plate
of the attachment Roll the bucket outstopping
with thebucketedgeabout 2" from theground.
Turn off theengine. Exit the loader. Pullthe two
latch handles, C, Figure 9, overcenter so they
latch firmly with 60 lbs. (267 N) pull.
FIGURES

DANGER: WHEN ATTACHING A BUCKET
OR ATTACHMENT TO THE QUICK-ATTACH
MOUNTING PLATE, EXIT THE LOADER AF-
TER STOPPINGTHE ENGINE AND PULL THE
OVERCENTER HANDLES FIRMLY OVER-
CENTER WITH 60 LBS. (267 N) FORCE TO
INSURE THE ATTACHMENT IS SECURELY
ATTACHED TO THE MOUNTING PLATE.
To remove an attachment, lower the attach-
ment to the ground, stoptheengineand-exit the
loader. Lower the handles. Fasten seat belt and
startthe loader,
tilting thebucketforwardsothe
cutting edgeis resting on theground. Continue
tilting the mounting plate forward and back
away
from the attachment at the same time.
"QUICK-ATTACH" ADJUSTMENT
It may benecessary to adjust the latch mech-
anism to get it to go overcenter or to tighten it if
it is loose. This is done by turning the adjust-
ment block, B, Figure 8, that controls the dis-
tance from the pivot post at the top of the
mounting plate to the wedges that slide along
the inner hook surface. WHEN PROPERLY AD-
JUSTED THE LEVER WILL SNAP TIGHTLY
OVERCENTERANDTHEATTACHMENTWILL
BE SECURELY HELD TO THE MOUNTING
PLATE. PERIODIC CHECKS OF THE OVER-
CENTER LATCH MECHANISMS SHOULD BE
MADE
TO BE SURE THE ATTACHMENT IS
SECURELY MOUNTED.
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DANGER!
FASTEN SEAT BELT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE!
THIS LOADER IS A VERY STABLE UNIT
BUT IT CAN BE UPSET IF THE OPERATOR
STOPS
SUDDENlY WHEN BUCKETISRAISED
AND LOADED.
THEREFORE,
DO NOT START ENGINE BE-
FORE SECURELY FASTENING THE SEAT
BElT.

FIELD OPERATION
DANGER!
FASTEN SEAT BELT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE!
CAUTION: THE SAE OPERATING
lOAD
CAPACITY OF THE l-325 lOADER IS 900
lBS. (408 Kg) PER SAE J732C. DO NOT
OVERLOAD!
Usuallyoperatorswith loaderexperiencecan
adjust
to the controls of the L-325 very quickly.
However, hydrostatically driven machines op-
eratedifferentlythan mechanicallydriven units
and an operator will have
to retrain himself for
this difference. The following techniques can
be used
to aid the inexperienced operator.
CAUTION!
GIVECOMPLETEAND UNDIVIDEDATTEN-
TION TO THE JOB AT HAND SO COMPLETE
CONTROl OF THE lOADER IS MAINTAINED
AT All TIMES.
JOB LAYOUT
For an efficient operation, the job should be
arranged
to minimize the time required to per-
form the work cycle. In spotting the dump site,
wind direction and
ground slope should be
considered. Whenever possible, the
dump site
should bepositioned so thewind will carry dust
away from the operator. Before the
work cycle
begins, take a few minutes
to level off the work
area
if it is not smooth. Transport distances
should be minimized for a fast work cycle.
FILLING THE BUCKET
There are two basic methods of filling a
bucket from a pile, arc penetration and step
penetration. The operator should
judge the
type penetration needed for loading and vary
the methods
to suit the materials.
With the arc penetration method, Figure
10,
the bucketis forced intothepileand rolled back
while being raised in a continuous upward arc
until the bucket is filled. When using this me-
thod it must be remembered that too much roll
back will not fill the bucket and too little roll
back may overload the lift system. While con-
currently activating both the lift and bucket cir-
cuits, theoperatormay occasionallystall thelift
system. When this happens, he should disen-
gageeitherthe lift or roll back function to allow
maximum hydraulicforce
to act upon oneset of
cylinders.
With the step penetration method, Figure 11,
the loader bucket
is forced into the pile at
ground level, with the bucket bottom horizon-
tal.
The bucket should be forced into the pile as
far as possible during the initial thrust. The
bucketcan then be raised abouta
foot andthen
forced further into the pile. The cycle can be
repeated
as manytimes as necessary to fill the
bucket. Toobtain maximumtorque
at thewheels
it is
important to remember that the steering
levers should be close
to the neutral position.
FIGURE 10
ARC PENETRATION
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