USING THE MACHINE AS A LOADER 3.12.2.2 LOADING OPERATIONS ON SLOPES DANGER Travel uphill with the bucket directed forward; the same rule must be followed when loading. Travel downhill in reverse with the loader directed forward and lowered bucket. Move changing direction very slowly, with the bucket as low as possible. Avoid any transverse position with respect to the slope directrix. Sudden movements of the bucket and dangerous positions may cause the machine to overturn and lead to serious accidents and even death. 126 1 3 DANGER 2 RWA03660 2 RWA03660 • When the coupling pins are removed or installed, chips may come off; always use gloves, goggles and helmet.
• The change of the equipment must be carried out by two persons, who must decide together the words and signals to use during operations. • Do not use your fingers to center the holes, since the may be injured or even cut. • The described procedures are valid also for the coupling of the mechanical constraints of the optional equipment. 1 - Position the bucket on level ground. 2 - Remove the check bolts (1) and the coupling pins (2). 3 - Change the bucket (3), taking care to clean the pins and bushings perfectly and to grease the pins slightly before rein- stalling them. 4 - Put back the check bolts and tighten them. 5 - Lubricate the pins (see “4.5.1 LUBRICATION DIAGRAM”).