Skid Steer Rental 1650 lbs. (Mustang 2054) SS15

Operating Information

Note: The following skid steer safety & operating information is intended as a basic guide only. Operators should thoroughly acquaint themselves with the "Owner/Operator's Manual" specific to the make and model they have rented. OSHA requires that an "Owner/Operator's Manual" be present in the cab of a rented skid steer. If the complete manual is not present in your rented skid steer, call your rental dealer immediately. BE SAFE! BE AWARE!


What should I check before starting the engine?

Check the following before starting the engine:

• Fuel and oil,
  
• Hydraulic fluid,
  
• Cooling system fluid,
  
• Operator cab, seat belt and seat bar,
  
• Lift arm and cylinder pivot points, and tires.
  
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations about how often to lubricate all the "lube" points.

• Read, understand, and follow instructions in the manufacturer's operating manual and safety decals on the loader.
  
• Know how to operate the equipment safely and be familiar with the location and function of all the controls.
  
• Know how to load, tie-down, transport, and unload the loader safely.
  
• Wear hearing and head protection.
  
• Use the safety treads and grab handles to get on and off the loader.
  
• Use seat bar and fasten seat belt.

Lower the bucket before dismounting from the loader.

What should I avoid when operating a loader?

• Do not use loader without an approved roll-over protection (ROP) and falling object protection (FOP) cab.
  
• Do not exceed rated operating capacity.
  
• Do not carry passengers.
  
• Do not use the bucket lift people or use as a work platform.
  
• Do not make sharp, fast turns or move bucket controls abruptly.
  
• Do not travel or turn with lift arms up.
  
• Do not leave loader with engine running or with lift arms up.
  
• Do not travel across a slope: go straight up or down slopes with the "heavy" end of the loader pointed uphill.
  
• Do not approach overhead wires.

How should I go up and down a slope with a full bucket?

Keep the heavy end up!



How should I go up and down a slope with an empty bucket?

Keep the heavy end up!



What kind of loaders does this information apply to?

This information applies to smaller, front-end loaders called skid steer loaders. "Smaller" is a relative term; compact is another name for smaller loaders. Different manufacturers may rate their loaders up to 40 - 80 horsepower (or about 30 - 40 kW) as compact loaders. Some manufacturers use the term "compact loader" to mean what is usually called a skid steer loader or skidsteer loader used in landscaping. More commonly, "compact loader" refers to an articulating wheel loader; i.e., a loader that has two sections connected by a flexible joint and that can be steered by "bending" at the joint. Although many of the main safety principles for skid steer loaders apply to articulating wheel loaders, there are additional safety practices that relate to the operation and maintenance of articulated vehicles that are not covered in this document.