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How to Efficiently Move a Skid Steer Load
Posted on May 16th, 2009 No commentsFirst drive carefully and slowly into the material pile, and then tilt up the bucket or fork. Slowly back away with the loaded, tilted attachment. Next, with the loaded arms down, drive slowly to the site you wish to unload at until the skidsteer attachment is just over the area you wish to dump. Keep the bucket level with the hydraulics while you slowly raise the loader arms… Read More >> -
Operate Your Skid Steer Safely
Posted on May 15th, 2009 No comments- Take your time to become familiar with the operating procedures outlined in the manual. Also ensure that you know and are educated about the controls, warning devices and other gauges.
- Check the work area for soft conditions and obstacles.
- Be aware of clearances such as overheard power lines.
- Never allow extra riders on skid steer loaders.
- Never operate a skid steer as a personnel carrier or a work platform
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Safe Skid Steer Travel
Posted on May 14th, 2009 No commentsWhen traveling and turning it is important to keep the bucket low and close to the skid steer. When the loader arms are raised the stability of the skid steer decreases. Rough terrain and steep slopes should always be avoided to reduce the chance of getting stuck or rolling over. When traveling on inclines always move up and down and never across. In addition, when moving up and down inclines keep the… Read More >> -
Know Your Skid Steer
Posted on May 13th, 2009 No commentsWeight balance is an important key to the turning capability and stability of a skid steer loader. About two-thirds of a skid steers weight is placed on the rear wheels with no load in the skid steer bucket. When the bucket is loaded the weight is shifted to the front axles. Exceeding the rated operating capacity of a loader can make the skid steer excessively front heavy… Read More >>
