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SECTION 10: OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY)
The operator should perform the following check list
before operating loader.
• Reviewandfollowallsafetyrulesandsafetylabels
on pages 3 through 5.
• Checkthatallsafetylabelsareinstalledandin
good condition. Replace if damaged.
• Checkthatequipmentisproperlyandsecurely
attached to tractor, and that the bucket is securely
attached to the loader using the pins and retain-
ing hardware supplied. Check that all hardware
(including all screws, nuts and pins) are properly
installed and secured.
• Checkalllubricationpointsandgreaseasin-
structed on Page 23 of this manual.
• Checkthatallhydraulichosesandfittingsarein
good condition and not leaking before starting
tractor. Check that hoses are not twisted, bent
sharply, kinked, frayed or pulled tight. Replace any
damaged hoses immediately.
• MakesuretractorROPSandseatbeltareingood
condition. Never operate the loader without the
tractor ROPS installed and in the up position, and
the seat belt securely fastened around you lap.
• DoNOTallowriders.
TRACTOR BALLAST
If installing only the front loader (without the backhoe),
weight must be added to the rear of the tractor. The
most common methods of adding weight are mounting
the rear weight box (Mod. No. 59A40013727) and/or
fillingtherearwheelswithliquidballast.
Rear Weight Box
Requiresaminimumtotalweightof500poundsin
a rear weight box, with the center of gravity of the
weight positioned approximately 41" from the center
of rear axle and 20" above ground. If the weight box
is positioned closer to the rear axle or carried higher,
additional weight must be added to effectively counter-
balance the front loader.
Liquid Ballast
A water solution of calcium chloride may be used
asliquidballastineachreartire.Refertothetractor
operator’smanualforinformationonaddingliquid
ballasttothereartires.Liquidballastalonemaynot
provideadequatecounterbalancetothefrontloader.
Becausespecialequipmentandafamiliaritywiththe
practiceisrequired,onlyaqualifiedtiretechnician
should perform this procedure. Consult with your
CubCadetYanmardealerabouthavingliquidballast
added to your tires, and for any special maintenance
instructions after the procedure is performed.
USING IMPLEMENT CONTROL LEVER
The tractor’s implement control lever is located at the
front/right corner of the operator’s seat and is used
to control the movements of the loader. All implement
control lever movements should result in the loader
movements described below. If loader movements
do not respond correctly, turn the tractor’s engine
off, set the parking brake and recheck all hydraulic
connections as described in “Pre-Charging Cylinders
for Initial Installation” in the “Initial Installation” section
earlier in this manual.
While seated in the operator’s seat of the tractor,
use the implement control lever to control the loader
movements as follows (Refer to Figure 14):
• Movethecontrolleverrearwardtoraisetheloader
boom.
• Movethecontrollevertotherighttodumpbucket.
• Movethecontrollevertothelefttorollback
bucket.
• Movethecontrolleverrearwardandtotherightto
raise the boom and dump the bucket.
• Movethecontrolleverrearwardandtotheleftto
raise the boom and roll back the bucket.
• Movethecontrolleverforwardtolowertheloader
boom.
• Movethecontrolleverforwardandtotherightto
lower the boom and dump the bucket.
• Movethecontrolleverforwardandtotheleftto
lower the boom and roll back the bucket.
• Movethecontrolleverfullyforwardpastthe
detent to place the boom in the float position. The
boom will float and allow the bucket will follow the
contour of the ground. The bucket control cannot
be used when the lever is in the float position.
Figure 14
Dump
Bucket
Boom
Float
Boom
Raise
Roll Back
Bucket
Lower
Boom
Raise/
Dump
Raise/
Roll Back
Lower/
Dump
Lower/
Roll Back