2. CONTROLS 2. 4 SEAT BAR For operator protection the loader is equipped with a seat bar. The loader must be started with the operator seated in the loader and the seat bar in the up position. To raise the seat bar, lift up on the bar (Fig. 2.4A). In the up position, the seat bar activates the parking brake. Seat Bar Up When down (Fig. 2.4B), the seat bar releases the park brake and the hydraulic controls of the lift and tilt circuits. Before exiting the loader always check the controls by cycling them to ensure that they are in the neutral position. 2. 5 REAR WINDOW For emergency exiting of the loader, pull on the tag on the top of the rear window to remove the rubber cord. (Fig. 2.5).
Push the rear window out of the rear of the cab and exit through the opening. C4438 Fig. 2.4A Seat Bar Down C4439 Fig. 2.4B To avoid personal injury, lower the lift arms, shut off the engine, raise the seat bar and cycle the lift arm and bucket controls to ensure they are locked. Then, unlatch the seat belt and exit the loader. Do not enter or exit with the engine running unless as specified in this manual or under specific service and backhoe operating procedures. WARNING Emergency Pull Tag C4440 Fig. 2.5 13