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Safe skid steer travel
Skid steer stability decreases as the loader arms are raised. Always keep the bucket as low as possible
when traveling or turning.
Avoid steep slopes and rough terrain. Always travel up and down slopes, never across.
Move up and down slopes with the heavy end of the loader pointed uphill. Remember, no load=most
weight on the rear of the skid steer; loaded bucket=more weight on the front.
Stay as far away from creeks, gullies and ravines as the banks are deep.
Road travel with a skid steer is not recommended.
Work efficiently
Drive slowly into the manure pack or material pile, then raise the front of the attachment. Back away
with the load in the tilted-up bucket or fork.
Drive to the unloading site with loader arms down. Stop, raise the arms, and drive forward slowly
until the bucket is just over the spreader or pile.
Use the hydraulics to keep the attachment level while raising the lift arms at a slow, even rate.
Be prepared to lower the load quickly if the skid steer becomes unstable.
Work safely
Familiarize yourself with warning devices, gauges, and controls. Study operating procedures
outlined in the manual.
Check for obstacles or soft soil conditions in the work area.
Check for overhead power lines.
Riders must never be permitted on skid steers.
Never use a skid steer as a work platform or personnel carrier.
Adjust speed to suit working conditions and terrain. Avoid sudden stops, starts, or turns.
Never lift, swing, or otherwise move a load over anyone.
Take care when handling loose materials, such as rocks. Lifting the arms too high and rolling the
bucket back too far could cause the objects to fall into the cab.
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