
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse.................................................................................... 1
1.3 Components................................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Serial Number Plate.................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Operator Orientation .................................................................................................................. 3
1.6 OEM Engine ................................................................................................................................ 3
2 SAFETY................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words.................................................................................... 4
2.2 Operational Hazards................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Maintenance Hazards................................................................................................................. 8
3 SAFETY SIGNS................................................................................................................................... 9
4 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Preparation For Use ................................................................................................................. 12
Electrical Line ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Utility Locating.......................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Before Operation ...................................................................................................................... 13
Test Operator On Board Safety Switch................................................................................... 13
Fill Fuel Tank ............................................................................................................................. 14
Check Engine Oil Level............................................................................................................ 15
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level.................................................................................................... 16
Check Engine Coolant Level ................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Machine Controls ..................................................................................................................... 18
Engine Throttle ......................................................................................................................... 18
Park Brake................................................................................................................................. 18
Drive Joystick ........................................................................................................................... 18
Boom Joystick .......................................................................................................................... 19
Key Switch................................................................................................................................. 19
Auxiliary Hydraulic Control ..................................................................................................... 19
Engine Preheat.......................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Start And Stop Engine.............................................................................................................. 20
Start Engine - Above 40° F (4° C) ............................................................................................ 20
Start Engine - Below 40° F (4° C)............................................................................................. 20
Stop Engine............................................................................................................................... 20
4.6 Attachments .............................................................................................................................. 21
Connect Attachment................................................................................................................. 21
Connect Hydraulics.................................................................................................................. 22
Disconnect Attachment............................................................................................................ 22
4.7 Transporting.............................................................................................................................. 23
4.8 Lift Arm Lock............................................................................................................................. 23
Engage Lift Arm Lock............................................................................................................... 23
Disengage Lift Arm Lock ......................................................................................................... 24
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