Contents Page Safety—Safety and Operator Conveniences Safety and Operator Convenience Features.....1-1-1 Page Safety Signs ......................................................1-5-2 Safety—General Precautions Recognize Safety Information ...........................1-2-1 Follow Safety Instructions..................................1-2-1 Operate Only If Qualified...................................1-2-1 Wear Protective Equipment...............................1-2-2 Avoid Unauthorized Machine Modifications.......1-2-2 Inspect Machine ................................................1-2-2 Stay Clear of Moving Parts................................1-2-2 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids...............................1-2-3 Avoid High-Pressure Oils ..................................1-2-3 Work In Ventilated Area.....................................1-2-4 Prevent Fires .....................................................1-2-4 Prevent Battery Explosions ...............................1-2-5 Handle Chemical Products Safely.....................1-2-5 Dispose of Waste Properly ................................1-2-5 Prepare for Emergencies...................................1-2-6 Clean Debris from Machine...............................1-2-6 Operation—Operator’s Station Machine Control ................................................2-1-1 Control Panel.....................................................2-1-3 Control Panel Functions ....................................2-1-4 Engagement and Monitor Unit Operation..........2-1-6 Engagement and Monitor Unit Display Messages......................................................2-1-7 Anti-Theft Security System Operation—If Equipped.................................2-1-8 Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes.................2-1-11 Gauges and Indicator Lights............................2-1-11 Gauge and Indicator Light Functions...............2-1-12 Auto Shutdown With Alarm..............................2-1-12 Interlocking Seat Bar .......................................2-1-13 Cab Door—If Equipped ...................................2-1-13 Opening Side Windows—If Equipped .............2-1-16 Top Window.....................................................2-1-17 Rear Window (Secondary Exit) .......................2-1-17 Fire Extinguisher Location...............................2-1-17 12-Volt Power Outlet........................................2-1-18 Heating/Defrosting Controls—If Equipped.......2-1-18 Air Conditioning Controls—If Equipped...........2-1-18 Seat Adjustment ..............................................2-1-19 Dome Light ......................................................2-1-20 Horn Button—If Equipped................................2-1-21 Beacon—If Equipped.......................................2-1-21 Safety—Operating Precautions Use Steps and Handholds Correctly .................1-3-1 Start Only From Operator's Seat.......................1-3-1 Use and Maintain Seat Belt...............................1-3-1 Prevent Unintended Machine Movement ..........1-3-1 Avoid Work Site Hazards...................................1-3-2 Keep Riders Off Machine ..................................1-3-2 Avoid Backover Accidents.................................1-3-2 Avoid Machine Tip Over ....................................1-3-3 Operating On Slopes.........................................1-3-3 Operating Or Traveling On Public Roads ..........1-3-3 Inspect and Maintain ROPS ..............................1-3-4 Add and Operate Attachments Safely ...............1-3-4 Operation—Operating the Machine Before Starting Work .........................................2-2-1 Operator's Daily Machine Check Before Starting ..............................................2-2-1 Entering and Exiting Skid Steer.........................2-2-2 Engine Break-In Period .....................................2-2-3 Starting the Engine............................................2-2-3 Cold Weather Starting .......................................2-2-4 Engine Block Heater—If Equipped....................2-2-4 Engine Speed Control .......................................2-2-5 Stopping the Engine ..........................................2-2-5 Boom Lock.........................................................2-2-6 Boom Release...................................................2-2-7 Steering—Manual Controls ...............................2-2-8 Operating Boom—Manual Controls...................2-2-9 Operating Bucket—Manual Controls...............2-2-11 Steering—EH Controls ....................................2-2-12 Safety—Maintenance Precautions Park and Prepare for Service Safely .................1-4-1 Service Cooling System Safely .........................1-4-1 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating.........1-4-2 Make Welding Repairs Safely ...........................1-4-2 Drive Metal Pins Safely .....................................1-4-2 Service Tires Safely...........................................1-4-3 Handle Cab Door Safely....................................1-4-3 Safety—Safety Signs Replace Safety Signs ........................................1-5-1 Continued on next page Original Instructions.
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