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S205 Skid-Steer Loader
Operation & Maintenance Manual 44
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Inspect The Work Area
Before beginning operation, inspect the work area for
unsafe conditions.
Look for sharp drop-offs or rough terrain. Have
underground utility lines (gas, water, sewer, irrigation,
etc.) located and marked.
Remove objects or other construction material that could
damage the loader or cause personal injury.
Operating With A Full Bucket
When operating on a public road or highway, always
follow local regulations. For example: Slow Moving
Vehicle Sign or direction signals may be required.
Always warm the engine and hydrostatic system before
operating the loader.
IMPORTANT
Machines warmed up with moderate engine speed
and light load have longer life.
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Operate the loader with the engine at full speed for
maximum horsepower. Move the steering levers only a
small amount to operate the loader slowly.
New operators must operate the loader in an open area
without bystanders. Operate the controls until the loader
can be handled at an efficient and safe rate for all
conditions of the work area.
Figure 89
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
• Keep the lift arms as low as possible.
• Do not travel or turn with the lift arms up.
• Turn on level ground.
• Go up and down slopes, not across them.
• Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.
• Do not overload the machine.
Failure to obey warnings can cause the machine to
tip or roll over and cause injury or death.
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Figure 90
With a full bucket, go up or down the slope with the heavy
end toward the top of the slope [Figure 89] and
[Figure 90].
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WITH BUCKET FULL
Going Up Slope
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WITH BUCKET FULL
Going Down Slope