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Your Safety Guide to Operating a Wheel Loader

Oct. 26 2022 Safety By RECO Equipment

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Your wheel loader helps reduce manual labor on your worksite and keeps your construction business rolling. That’s why you want to be extra vigilant when using your machine. Our experts at RECO Equipment have created this guide to discuss a few safety tips for using a wheel loader. Read on to learn more, and for more advice, visit our dealership for a friendly chat with our team.

Before Starting Out

Each day before you start up your machine, make sure that you ensure

  • Your seatbelts are in tip-top shape.
  • The mirrors are clean and positioned suitably.
  • The controls are functional and smooth to operate.
  • The bucket of your machine is placed flat on the ground.
  • The mechanical lockout system locks the lift arms.

Next, you want to follow the three-point mounting system (two hands and one foot) to step on and off your machine.

When Operating Your Wheel Loader

Prioritize safety when operating your wheel loader and ensure your workers, especially those around you, are safe. Here are a few things to keep in mind for the safe operation of your equipment:

  • Stay focused and vigilant of your machine’s maneuvers.
  • Consider your machine’s operating capacity and avoid exceeding the limits.
  • Pay attention to any strange sounds or vibrations while your equipment is working.
  • Improve visibility and your equipment’s stability by keeping any attachments as close to the ground as possible when moving from spot to spot.

Safe Parking

Finally, act responsibly when parking your wheel loader after work. Keep in mind to:

  • Park your machine on a level surface.
  • Lower the attachments to the ground.
  • Allow the turbocharger to cool down before calling it a day.
  • Set the RPM at low idle before shutting off the engine.

We hope you find this guide handy when operating your wheel loader. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your machine to the latest model, visit RECO Equipment. We have dealerships throughout Ohio, Indiana, & Pennsylvania, so reach out today.