Woods Equipment LF138, LF156 User Manual

LOADERS

LF138
LF156

MAN0556

(Rev. 1/6/2011)

Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.

TO THE DEALER:

Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods
and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual
are completed before releasing equipment to the owner.

The dealer must complete the online Product Registration form at the Woods Dealer Website which certifies that
all Dealer Check List items have been completed. Please contact your dealer to complete this form. Dealers can
register all Woods product at dealer.WoodsEquipment.com under Product Registration.

Failure to register the product does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.

TO THE OWNER:

Read this manual before operating your Woods equipment. The information presented will prepare you to do a better and
safer job. Keep this manual handy for ready reference. Require all operators to read this manual carefully and become
acquainted with all adjustment and operating procedures before attempting to operate. Replacement manuals can be
obtained from your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in
the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637.

The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered and manufactured to provide dependable and
satisfactory use. Like all mechanical products, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified.
Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment.

For service, your authorized Woods dealer has trained mechanics, genuine Woods service parts, and the necessary
tools and equipment to handle all your needs.

Use only genuine Woods service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for
safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of your equipment in the spaces
provided:

®

dealer. Read manual instructions

Model: _______________________________ Date of Purchase: _____________________

Serial Number: (see Safety Decal section for location) ____________________________________

Provide this information to your dealer to obtain correct repair parts.

Throughout this manual, the term NOTICE is used to indicate that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.
The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used in conjunction with the Safety-Alert Symbol (a triangle with
an exclamation mark) to indicate the degree of hazard for items of personal safety.

2 Introduction

Gen’l (Rev. 3/5/2010)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety & Instructional Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Owner Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Dealer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Dealer Check Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Parts Lists

LF138 & LF156 Loader Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 39

Quick Attach Bucket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Pin-on Bucket Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Quick Attach Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Hydraulic Hose Routing & Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hydraulic Cylinder Seal Kit & Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Grapple Assembly (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 45

Bolt Torque Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Bolt Size Chart & Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Product Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

Replacement Parts Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating
and maintaining your loader. Read it carefully. It
furnishes information and instructions that will help you
achieve years of dependable performance. These
instructions have been compiled from extensive field
experience and engineering data. Some information
may be general in nature due to unknown and varying
operating conditions. However, through experience
and these instructions, you should be able to develop
procedures suitable to your particular situation.

MAN0556 (9/21/2007)

The illustrations and data used in this manual were
current at the time of printing, but due to possible inline
production changes, your machine may vary slightly in
detail. We reserve the right to redesign and change the
machines as may be necessary without notification.

Throughout this manual, references are made to right
and left directions. These are determined by standing
behind the equipment facing the direction of forward
travel.

Introduction 3

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications will vary with tractor, tire size, hydraulic system and bucket used. The specifications are given for a
loader equipped with a 84" (LF138) and 96" (LF156) material bucket, operated with an average tractor hydraulic
system of 10-20 gpm with engine operating at rated PTO rpm and a control valve relief setting of 2750 psi.

Model LF138 Model LF156

A Maximum Lift Height 138" 156"
B Clearance with Attachment Dumped 103" 121"
C Reach at Maximum Height 32" 36"
D Maximum Dump Angle 50° 50°
E Reach with Attachment on Ground 85" 94"
F Attachment Rollback Angle 35° 35°
G Digging Depth 6" 6"

Overall Height in Carrying Position 74" 81"
Length of Attachment 42" 42"
Lift Capacity to Full Height at Bucket Pin 4280 lbs. 4850 lbs.
Lift Capacity to Full Height - 31.5" Forward of Bucket Pin 2940 lbs. 3480 lbs.
Breakout Capacity at Bucket Pin 6410 lbs. 7140 lbs.
Breakout Capacity - 31.5" Forward of Bucket Pin 4440 lbs. 4990 lbs.
System Pressure Tested 2750 psi 2750 psi
Recommended Hydraulic Flow 10-20 gpm 12-25 gpm
Recommended Tractor PTO Horsepower 65-105 hp 85-140 hp
Lift Cylinder Bore 2.76" 2.95"
Bucket Cylinder Bore 2.76" 2.76"

BUCKET HEAPED CAPACITY WEIGHT

84" QA 28.7 cu. ft. 690 lbs.
84" Pin 28.7 cu. ft. 660 lbs.
96" QA 33.0 cu. ft. 760 lbs.

4 Introduction

MAN0556 (9/121/2007)

LIFT CAPACITY & BREAKOUT VS PRESSURE



LF138 Lift

Capacity

Pressure (psi)

2250 3160 3410 3700 3820

2500 3720 3920 4270 4400

2750 4280 4440 4850 4990

Capacities measured in accordance with ASAE S301.4

at Bucket Pin (lbs.)

LF138 Breakout

31.5" Forward of
Bucket Pin (lbs.)

ATTACHMENTS

APPROVED FOR USE ON LF138 & LF156 LOADERS

Description Model Weight

LF156 Lift

Capacity

at Bucket Pin (lbs.)

LF156 Breakout

31.5" Forward of
Bucket Pin (lbs.)

Agricultural Grapple
Attachment

Bale Spear BS32E 275 lbs.

Bale Clamp BC22E 570 lbs.

Pallet Fork PF6048E 600 lbs.

GF5000 700 lbs.

MAN0556 (9/21/2007)

Introduction 5

INSTALLATION

Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.

In addition to the design and configuration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven­tion are dependent upon the awareness, con­cern, judgement, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of equipment.

It has been said, “The best safety device is an
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be
that kind of operator.

SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

 During installation, the tractor engine should be
off, the key removed and the brakes locked. Do not
disconnect hydraulic lines until attachments are
removed or lowered to the ground and system
pressure is released by operating valve levers.
Never operate any hydraulic cylinders during any
phase of the installation process.

 After connecting hoses, check that all control
lever positions function as instructed in the Opera­tor's Manual. Do not put into service until control
lever and equipment movements are correct.

TRAINING

 Safety instructions are important! Read all
attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace­ment manuals and safety decals are available from
your dealer. To locate your nearest dealer, check
the Dealer Locator at www.WoodsEquipment.com,
or in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-

6637.) Failure to follow instructions or safety rules
can result in serious injury or death.

 If you do not understand any part of this manual
and need assistance, see your dealer.

 Know your controls and how to stop engine and
attachment quickly in an emergency.

 Operators must be instructed in and be capable
of the safe operation of the equipment, its attach­ments, and all controls. Do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instruc­tions.

 Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.

6 Safety

Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.

 Make sure that all operating and service person­nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan­grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON­TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.

 Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.

PREPARATION

 Check that all hardware is properly installed.
Always tighten to torque chart specifications
unless instructed otherwise in this manual.

 Air in hydraulic systems can cause erratic oper­ation and allows loads or equipment components
to drop unexpectedly. When connecting equipment
or hoses or performing any hydraulic maintenance,
purge any air in hydraulic system by operating all
hydraulic functions several times. Do this before
putting into service or allowing anyone to
approach the equipment.

 After connecting hoses, check that all control
lever positions function as instructed in the Opera­tor's Manual. Do not put into service until control
lever and equipment movements are correct.

 Make sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings, and
valves are in good condition and not leaking before
starting power unit or using equipment. Check and
route hoses carefully to prevent damage. Hoses
must not be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed,
pinched, or come into contact with any moving
parts. Operate moveable components through full
operational range to check clearances. Replace
any damaged hoses immediately.

 Protective hose sleeves must cover all hydrau­lic hoses within 20 inches of the operator and be
secured onto metal hose fittings. Replace hoses or
sleeves if damaged or if protective sleeve cannot
be properly positioned or secured.

 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

 Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.

1020 Loader SR (Rev. 2/16/2007)

 Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or

SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.

 Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)

 Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam­aged.

 To provide stability, add tractor manufacturer's
recommended wheel ballast or rear weight.

 Move wheels to tractor manufacturer's widest
recommended setting to increase stability. Do not
use loader on tractors with single or double cen­tered front wheels.

 To help prevent tractor/loader instability, never
exceed the capacity of the tractor/loader used with
the pallet fork. To increase stability, adjust tires to
maximum possible width.

 Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

 Always comply with all state and local lighting

and marking requirements.

 Never allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody
on the loader or in the bucket or attachments.

 Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.

 Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged
before starting power unit engine.

 Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.

 Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica­tions and may be dangerous.

OPERATION

 Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper­ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic­ing equipment.

 Improper use of a loader can cause injury or
death.

 Consult local utilities before working. Know
location of all underground cables, pipelines, over­head wires, and other hazards in working area and
avoid contact.

 The bale spear is to be used only for handling
bales. Do not use for digging rocks, pulling out
fence, or as a craning device with a chain over the
spear.

 Do not attempt to lift loads in excess of the
loader capacity.

 Keep bystanders away from equipment.

 Do not walk or work under a raised loader,

bucket, or attachment.

 Never allow anyone to get under the loader
bucket or reach through the lift arms when the
bucket is raised.

 Avoid loose fill, rocks, and holes. They can be
dangerous for loader operation or movement.

 Stop the loader arms gradually when lowering
or lifting.

 Use caution when handling loose or shiftable
loads.

 Allow for extra attachment length and width
when making turns.

 The grapple fork is a clamping device and
should be used to clamp loose hay, straw, or
silage. It is not to be used to dig material loose
from a pile.

 AVOI D INJ URY OR DEAT H FRO M POWE R
LINES:

• Stay away from power lines.

• Electrocution can occur without direct con­tact.

• Check clearances before raising attachment.

• Consult local utilities before digging. Know
location of and avoid contacting all under­ground cables, pipelines, overhead wires, and
other hazards in digging area.

• Do not leave the operator's seat if any part of
the power unit or attachment contacts electric
lines or underground cables.

(Safety Rules continued on next page)

(Rev. 9/17/20107)
1020 Loader SR (Rev. 2/16/2007)

Safety 7

(Safety Rules continued from previous page)

SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

 AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER
ACCIDENTS:

• Move and turn tractor at less than 6 mph (10
km/h).

• Watch for hidden hazards such as holes,
ditches, and other obstructions which may
cause tractor and loader to tip over.

• Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibil­ity and lower center of gravity for improved sta­bility.

• Balance loads so weight is evenly distributed
and load is stable.

• Be extra careful when operating on a slope.

• Do not operate on steep slopes.

• Do not stop, start or change directions sud­denly on slopes.

• If loader is equipped with round bale attach­ments, always approach bale with tractor facing
uphill.

• Be sure tractor tire spacing and rear ballast is
correct before using loader.

• Tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
seat belt securely fastened and keep foldable
ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all
times.

 AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING
BALES AND OTHER OBJECTS:

• Do not carry hay bales, logs, fence posts,
stones, or any other loose objects that can roll,
shift, or fall from a raised bucket and crush
operator or bystanders.

• Do not handle round bales unless loader is
equipped with approved bale handling attach­ment.

• Handle raised loads with caution.

• Carry loads low and drive slowly.

MAINTENANCE

 Never work under a raised loader. Always lower
loader to the ground with bucket or loader attach­ment in full roll-back position. Shut off tractor, set
parking brake, and remove key. Operate valve
levers to release any hydraulic pressure. If loader
obstructs tractor maintenance, loader must be
removed from tractor.

 Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo­nents in any way.

 Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica­tions and may be dangerous.

 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

 Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.

 Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.

 Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)

 Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam­aged.

 Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until all sys­tem pressure is relieved. Lower unit to ground,
stop engine, and operate all hydraulic control
levers.

 When servicing or replacing pins in cylinder
ends, buckets, etc., always use a brass drift and
hammer. Failure to do so could result in injury from
flying metal fragments.

STORAGE

 Block equipment securely for storage.

 Stored loader can fall and cause serious injury

or death. Securely store loader and attachments to
prevent falling.

 To help prevent injury caused by a falling imple­ment, always detach on a hard level surface.

 Secure equipment parking stand(s) in park posi­tion before detaching.

 To provide necessary balance, loader frame
must be equipped with bucket or attachment
before attaching or detaching from tractor, or when
loader is in stored position.

 To help prevent personal injury from exposed
fork tines, always store bale spear with tines
pointed down, or against bale, building or other
stable object.

8 Safety

1020 Loader SR (Rev. 2/16/2007)

(Rev. 9/21/2007)

 Do not loosen hydraulic fittings or hoses while



SAFETY RULES

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

loader is in stored position.

 Do not climb or lean on equipment stored on
stand.

 Keep children and bystanders away from stor­age area.

 Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper­ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic­ing equipment.

(Rev. 9/21/2007)
1020 Loader SR (Rev. 2/16/2007)

Safety 9

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

7 - PN 56053

56053-A

DANGER

ROLLOVERS CAN

RESULT IN INJURY

OR DEATH

n

Always use ROPS and
seat belt.

n

Add rear tractor
ballast.

n

Move wheels to widest
setting.

n

Avoid slope operation.

n

Operate at low speeds.

n

Carry load low.

Serious injury or death
can result from contact
with electrical lines.

DANGER

FALLING LOAD

HAZARD

To avoid injury

or death

n

Do not handle round
bale or other shiftable
load unless loader is
equipped with
approved attachments.
(Read Operators
Manual.)

n

Lift and carry only one
bale at a time.

n

Handle raised load with
caution.

n

Carry load low.

WARNING

56052-A

9 - PN 56052

1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE

4 - PN 19924

HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN

RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY, GANGRENE OR DEATH.

n

Check for leaks with cardboard; never use hand.

n

Before loosening fittings: lower load, release pressure, and
be sure oil is cool.

n

Consult physician immediately if skin penetration occurs.

WARNING

19924-B

WARNING

n

Read and understand Operator’s
Manual before operating.
(Replacement manuals are
available from dealer or, in the
United States and Canada, call
1-800-319-6637.)

n

Keep others away when operating
loader.

n

Do not allow children or untrained
persons to operate equipment.

n

Lower loader to ground, stop en­gine, set park brake and remove
key before leaving tractor seat.

n

Failure to follow safety rules can
result in serious injury or death.

56051-A

6 - PN 56051

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

MODEL NO. SER IAL NO.

Replace Immediately If Damaged!

Woods Equipment Company

Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A.

10 Safety

MAN0556 (9/21/2007)

8 - PN 1025148A

5 - PN 56050

3 - PN 1026268

BE CAREFUL!

Use a clean, damp cloth to clean safety decals.

Avoid spraying too close to decals when using a
pressure washer; high-pressure water can enter
through very small scratches or under edges of
decals causing them to peel or come off.

Replacement safety decals can be ordered free
from your Woods dealer. To locate your nearest
dealer, check the Dealer Locator at
www.WoodsEquipment.com, or in the United

States and Canada call 1­800-319-6637.

10 - PN 1020371

WARNING

LOADER ATTACHMENT CAN FALL OFF IF NOT PROPERLYATTACHED.

Only use loader manufacturer approved attachments.

Failure to do so can cause serious injury or death.

45024-A

2 - PN 45024

SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

Replace Immediately If Damaged!

MAN0556 (9/212007)

Safety 11

OPERATION

DANGER

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

Be familiar with and follow all safety rules and safety
decals in the manual, on the loader, and on the tractor.

The safe operation of this loader is the responsibility of
the operator, who must be properly trained. The opera­tor should be familiar with the equipment and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the safety
rules and safety decals on pages 6 through 11.

 AVOI D INJ URY OR DEAT H FRO M POWE R
LINES:

• Stay away from power lines.

• Electrocution can occur without direct con­tact.

• Check clearances before raising attachment.

• Consult local utilities before digging. Know
location of and avoid contacting all under­ground cables, pipelines, overhead wires, and
other hazards in digging area.

• Do not leave the operator's seat if any part of
the power unit or attachment contacts electric
lines or underground cables.

 Make sure that all operating and service person­nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it

must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan­grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON­TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.

 AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING
OBJECTS:

• Do not carry shiftable items. Hay bales, logs,
fence posts, stones, and other objects can roll
or fall from a raised attachment and crush oper­ator or bystanders.

• This unit is not equipped with any method to
prevent objects such as round bales, posts, or
logs from rolling back onto operator.

• Do not handle round hay bales.

• Carry loads low and drive slowly.

• Do not carry large objects that can fall out of
attachment into operator zone.

• Never lift load higher than necessary to clear
the ground when moving.

 Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.

 Move wheels to tractor manufacturer's widest
recommended setting to increase stability. Do not
use loader on tractors with single or double cen­tered front wheels.

 To provide stability, add tractor manufacturer's
recommended wheel ballast or rear weight.

 Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.

 Keep bystanders away from equipment.

 Keep all persons away from operator control

area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.

 Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.

 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear

sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

TRACTOR PREPARATION

Before operating the loader, extra weight should be
added to the rear of the tractor with rear wheel weights
or liquid ballast for optimum stability. Refer to your trac­tor operator's manual for weight information.

The tractor rear wheels should be moved to the tractor
manufacturer's widest recommended settings to
increase the stability of the tractor.

For safety in preventing injury or death from rollover
accidents, the tractor must be equipped with an
approved ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt.

Pin-on bucket must be securely attached to the loader
using pins and retaining hardware supplied with the
bucket.

12 Operation

MAN0556 (9/21/2007)

CONNECT BUCKET OR ATTACHMENT

Open

DP1

Handle

WARNING

Closed

Handle

WARNING

USING QUICK ATTACH COUPLER

Position the hydraulic hoses so they will not be pinched
when connecting the attachment.

The quick attach coupler handle should be in the
unlocked (open) position with lock pins retracted, Fig­ure 1.

Shut off the engine, set brake, remove key, and remove
seat belt. Dismount the tractor.

Move the attachment coupler handle to the locked
(closed) position. The lockpins must be completely
extended and secured into the retaining slots, Figure 3.

 Attachment coupler handles must always be
rotated to LOCK POSITION to prevent coupler latch
from disengaging and attachment from falling off.

Connect hydraulic hoses to loader auxiliary quick cou­plers (optional).

Figure 1. Quick Attach Coupler Handle - Unlocked

Move to the operator seat, fasten seat belt, and start
engine.

Lower loader lift arms to their lowest position.

Carefully move and align the quick attach coupler to
the bucket or attachment. The top of the quick attach
coupler must completely engage the attachment or
bucket hook, Figure 2.

Roll the attachment coupler into the attachment flange
so the coupler handle can be engaged.

Figure 3. Attachment Coupler Handle - Locked

LOADER OPERATION

 Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper­ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic­ing equipment.

The loader should be operated with the tractor engine
running at a safe RPM. Excessive speeds are danger­ous, and may cause bucket spillage and unnecessary
strain on the tractor and loader.

Figure 2. Connecting Bucket or Attachment to Loader

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Filling Bucket

WARNING

WARNING

1. Approach and enter the pile with a level bucket.

Figure 4. Filling Bucket

2. Loaders with single handle controls: Ease the

lever back and toward you to lift and roll back the
bucket, Figure 5.

Lifting Load

 Do not attempt to lift loads in excess of the
loader capacity.

When lifting the load, keep the bucket positioned to
avoid spillage, Figure 7.

Figure 5. Single Handle Control

3. Lift and rollback bucket.

Figure 6. Lift and Rollback Bucket

The lift and rollback of the bucket will increase effi­ciency because maintaining a level bucket throughout
the lifting cycle resists bucket lift and increases break­away effort, Figure 6.

NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not com­pletely filled during each pass. Maximum productivity is
determined by the amount of material loaded in a given
period of time. Time is lost if two or more attempts are
made to fill the bucket on each pass.

Figure 7. Lifting Load

Carrying Load

Position the bucket just below the level of the tractor
hood for maximum stability and visibility, whether the
bucket is loaded or empty, Figure 8.

.

Figure 8. Carrying Load

Operating on a Slope

 AVOID INJURY OR DEATH FROM ROLLOVER
ACCIDENTS:

• Move and turn tractor at less than 6 mph (10
km/h).

• Watch for hidden hazards such as holes,
ditches, and other obstructions which may
cause tractor and loader to tip over.

• Carry loads close to the ground to aid visibil­ity and lower center of gravity for improved sta­bility.

• Balance loads so weight is evenly distributed

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and load is stable.

• Be extra careful when operating on a slope.

• Do not operate on steep slopes.

• Do not stop, start or change directions sud­denly on slopes.

• If loader is equipped with round bale attach­ments, always approach bale with tractor facing
uphill.

• Be sure tractor tire spacing and rear ballast is
correct before using loader.

• Tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
seat belt securely fastened and keep foldable
ROPS systems in “locked up” position at all
times.

Use extreme care when operating the loader on a
slope, keeping the bucket as low as possible. This will
maintain a low center of gravity for the bucket and trac­tor and will provide maximum tractor stability.

Lift the bucket high enough to clear the side of the vehi­cle. Move the tractor in as close as possible, then
dump the bucket. See Figure 10.

Lowering Bucket

After the bucket is dumped, back away from the vehicle
while lowering and rolling back the bucket.

When transporting the load, keep the bucket as low as
possible to avoid tipping in case a wheel drops in a rut.

Figure 9. Operating on a Slope

Dumping Bucket

Figure 11. Control Handle Function

Operating with Float Control

During hard surface operation, keep the bucket level
and put the lift control in the float position to permit the
bucket to float on the working surface. If hydraulic
down pressure is exerted on the bucket, it will wear
faster than normal.

The float will also prevent the mixing of surface mate­rial with stockpile material. The float position will
reduce the chance of surface gouging when removing
snow or other material.

Figure 12. Float Position

Figure 10. Dumping Bucket

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Loading from a Bank

See Figure 13.

Exercise caution when undercutting high banks. Dirt
slides can be dangerous. Load the bucket from as low
a position as possible for maximum efficiency. Loader
lift and break-away capacity diminish as loading height
is increased.

Keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or
pile. This will help prevent gouging in the work area.

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