Adjustable Forks

Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.

• Do not transport an attachment with the arms raised or extended; always transport the attachment close to the ground, with the loader arms retracted; refer to Transport Position.

• Read and understand the content of this Operator’s Manual before starting the engine.

• Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.

• Never allow children or untrained people to operate the machine.

• Keep your hands and feet away from the moving components and attachments.

• Do not operate the machine without the guards and other safety protective devices in place and working on the machine.

• Keep bystanders and pets away from the machine.

• Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and remove the key before servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.

Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety-alert symbol , which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

You can find additional safety information where needed throughout this Operator’s Manual.

• Operate the machine up and down slopes with the heavy end of the machine uphill. Weight distribution changes with attachments. An empty load-bearing attachment makes the rear of the machine the heavy end, and a full load-bearing attachment makes the front of the machine the heavy end. Most other attachments make the front of machine the heavy end.

• Keep the attachment in the lowered position with the loader arms retracted when on slopes. Raising the attachment or extending the loader arms on a slope affects the stability of the machine.

• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operating the machine on any slope or uneven terrain requires extra caution.

• Establish your own procedures and rules for operating on slopes. These procedures must include surveying the site to determine which slopes are safe for machine operation. Always use common sense and good judgment when performing this survey.

• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Ground conditions can affect the stability of the machine.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the machine loses traction, proceed slowly, straight down the slope.

• Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly and keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.

• Keep all movements on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

• If you feel uneasy operating the machine on a slope, do not do it.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, as uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use caution when operating on wet surfaces. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

• Evaluate the area to ensure that the ground is stable enough to support the machine.

• Use caution when operating the machine near the following:

  • Drop-offs

  • Ditches

  • Embankments

  • Bodies of water

  The machine could suddenly roll over if a track or tire goes over the edge or the edge caves in. Maintain a safe distance between the machine and any hazard.

• Do not remove or add attachments on a slope.

• Do not park the machine on a hillside or slope.

• Always lower the attachment and shut off the machine each time you leave the operating position.

• Clean any dirt or debris that may hinder connecting the attachment to the machine. Ensure that the attachment-locking pins are fully seated in the holes of the attachment-mount plate. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for the machine for detailed information on safely connecting an attachment to your machine.

• When lifting the attachment keep it level and prevent the load from spilling backward.

• Inspect the forks for damage after each use.

For each fork, hang the upper hook over the center of the frame, insert the bottom hook through the bottom notch as shown in Figure 3, then slide it to the desired location.

Figure 3

Refer to the Operator’s Manual for the traction unit for the installation and removal procedure.

Important: Before installing the attachment, position the machine on a level surface, ensure that the mount plates are free of any dirt or debris, and ensure that the pins rotate freely. If the pins do not rotate freely, grease them.

Important: Before you operate the attachment with the Outcross machine, refer to the machine Operator’s Manual for load limits and proper ballast requirements.

Note: Always use the traction unit to lift and move the attachment.

When transporting a load, keep the attachment as close to the ground as possible, no more than 15 cm (6 inches) above the lowest position. Tilt it rearward to keep the load level.

Figure 5

1. No more than 15 cm (6 inches) above the lowest position
2. Tilt the load rearward

• To adjust the forks, slide them along the frame to the desired width. Adjust the forks to the widest possible setting to ensure that the load is as stable as possible.

• When transporting a load, keep the attachment as close to the ground as possible.

• Never use the forks for prying as damage may occur.

• Never attempt to lift more than the rated lift capacity of the traction unit.