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3-4 FORK LIFT OPERATION
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
HH
NE
VER LIFT LARGE ROUND HAY
BALES OR OTHER LOADS ON THE
FORK LIFT ATTACHMENT THAT
COULD ROLL BACK ONTO TRAC-
TOR OPERATOR AREA.
HH
NE
VER USE FORK LIFT ATTACH-
MENT TO LIFT OR SUPPORT
PEOPLE.
HH
TRA
NSPORT LOADS LOW AND
SLOW.
HH
AV
OID CONTACT WITH POWER
LINES.
The fork lift attachment (Figure 3-3) is intended for
handling palletized material. It is recommended that
tractor be equipped with ROPS and seat belts. Use
the loader dump cylinders to give the forks the desired
tilt. Position the forks on their support rods to the
desired width so that the load will be carried approxi-
mately equal on each fork. Position load as far back
as possible.
3-5 QUICK HITCH OPERATION
The quick hitch (Figure 3-4) is designed to allow
easy mounting and dismounting of attachments from
loader. With attachment on flat, level surface, mount
as follows:
Tilt quick hitch slightly forward at top and slowly
drive into attachment.
Hook quick hitch under top cuff on attachment and
lift off ground using boom cylinders only.
Tilt quick hitch backward so that bottom of attach-
ment will swing into position. Release spring-loaded
pins into place behind hitch lug for operation.
To dismount the attachment:
Tilt quick hitch backward and lift latch pins up and
into notches of bracket.
Tilt hitch forward and lower boom until hitch disen-
gages from top cuffs of attachment.
3-6 TRANSPORTING
When transporting on road or highway, day or night,
use tractor flashing warning lights unless prohibited
by law. Carry load as low as possible maintaining
adequate ground clearance and good visibility.
Reduce tractor ground speed when carrying a load.
Take extra care when traveling over rough terrain or
on slopes.
CAUTION
WHEN TRANSPORTING A LOAD, KEEP
THE ATTACHMENT AS LOW AS POSSIBLE
TO RESIST TIPPING IN CASE A WHEEL
DROPS IN A RUT.
Figure 3-3
Fork Lift Attachment
Quick Hitch
Top Cuffs
Figure 3-4 Quick Hitch Attachment
Hitch Engaging Cuffs
Adjustable Forks
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