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Front-End Loader Training
Front-End Loader Training
Training
General Traffic Guidelines
A. Proper Steering
1) Normal steering
Simply turn the steering wheel in the desired
direction
2) Tight Turns Three Point Turn
Reduce ground speed
Turn the wheels in the desired direction of
travel
Safe Operating Contd.
Move the loader as far forward as the turn will
allow
Put the loader in reverse and back up as far
backwards as the turn allows
Turn the wheel in the opposite direction so that
the loader lines up with the new direction of
travel
Go forward while turning the front wheels to the
new direction of travel
Safe Operating Contd.
B. Forward Motion
Before moving the front-end loader,
check for personnel and equipment
around the immediate area of the loader
Follow the start up procedures (see
operators manual)
Adjust and fasten your seat belt
Sound the horn twice, wait 10 seconds
Safe Operating Contd.
Apply the service brake pedal to hold the front end
loader stationary
Release the park brake
Lift the bucket off the ground
Push the transmission selector lever to the forward
position
Release the service brakes
Push down on the accelerator pedal gently to move
the loader forward
Always come to a complete stop before changing
direction of travel
Safe Operating Contd.
C. Reverse Motion
Before moving the loader, check the
immediate area around the loader for
other personnel and equipment
Sound the horn 3 times and wait 10
seconds
Apply the service brake pedal to hold the
loader stationary
Release the park brake
Safe Operating Contd.
Liftthe bucket off the ground
Pull the transmission selector to the
reverse position
Release the service brake
curve
Safe Operating Contd.
F. Safety Tips
Follow company traffic rules
Always be on the look out for pedestrian
and small vehicular traffic
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