Skid Steer Loader Service Safety Training Course

• The importance of reading and following all instructions and workplace rules.
• Basic hydraulic fundamentals and proper hydraulic system maintenance and service procedures.
• The proper way to engage and disengage an approved lift arm support.
• The loader's components and safety features.
• How the operator controls and steering levers work.
• How to get on and off the loader safely.
• The proper methods for transporting a loader.
• The right way to check a loader's service history and inspect it when it comes in for service.
• And much more.

Course Overview

1. Introduction
   1. Introduce Scope and Content
   2. Discuss Objectives
   3. Introduce Video
2. Video Presentation: A Safe Working Environment
   1. Safety Message
   2. Sources of Information
   3. Basic Workplace Rules
   4. Avoiding Rotating and Hot Components
   5. Working With Fluids and Mechanical Devices Under Pressure
   6. Servicing Batteries
   7. Servicing Tires and Rims
3. Group Exercise One: Workplace Rules
4. Group Exercise Two: Identifying Skid-Steer Loader Components
5. Group Exercise Three: Bobcat® Skid-Steer Loader Visual Inspection
   1. Machine Signs and Decals Pertaining to Service
   2. Locations of Rotating Components When Cab Is Tipped-Up With Tailgate Open
   3. Locations of Components That Can Become Hot
6. Video Presentation: Working With Hydraulics
   1. Hydraulic Fundamentals
   2. Hydraulics and Bobcat Skid-Steer Loaders
   3. Proper Hydraulic System Service and Maintenance Procedures
7. Group Exercise Four: Hydraulics Review
   1. Review Questions
8. Video Presentation: Safe Servicing and Maintenance Guidelines
   1. What Is a Skid-Steer Loader?
   2. Bobcat Skid-Steer Loaders Have Easy Access for Service
   3. Transporting a Skid-Steer Loader to the Area It Will Be Serviced
   4. Know the Service History, or Inspect the Loader, Before Starting the Engine
   5. Check the Safety Components When the Loader Is Being Serviced
   6. Entering and Exiting the Loader
   7. Engaging an Approved Lift-Arm Support
   8. Tipping-Up the Cab
   9. Positioning Jackstands
   10. Installing and Using Remote Start Switches
9. Group Exercise Five: Loader Operation Skills
   Demonstrations and Hands-On Experience:
   1. Getting On and Off the Loader
   2. Using Operator and Steering Controls
10. Group Exercise Six: Loader and Worksite Preparation
    Demonstrations and Hands-On Experience:
    1. Attaching and Removing a Bucket
    2. Entering and Exiting a Loader Without Attachments
    3. Using the Lift-Arm Bypass Control Knob
    4. Engaging and Disengaging an Approved Lift-Arm Support
    5. Positioning Jackstands
    6. Tipping-Up the Cab
    7. Connecting a Remote Start Switch
11. Review/Discussion Session
12. Attendance Acknowledgement
    1. Registration Cards
    2. Hand Out Attendance Certificates

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