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S600TXMini Skid Steer

Operator’s Manual

S600TX_o1_01Serial No. 101 - Order No. 105400X58Cabled Assembly Order No. 26220200

S600TX Mini Skid Steer

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Introduction

IntroductionThis manual explains the proper operation of your machine. Study and understand thes

aintaining the machine. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment o not understand the instructions in this manual, or need additional information.

he instructions, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latestour machine may have product improvements and features not yet contained in this m

ermeer Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice or

peration instructions are included in the two Operator’s Manuals provided wanual must remain attached to the machine for ready reference. Store it in the manu

ubrication and maintenance procedures are in the Maintenance Manual prolubrication and maintenance procedures.

Additional copies of the manuals are available from your dealer. Use the reorder numbemanuals.

Copies of this manual are available in Spanish from your dealer.

Se dispone de ejemplares de este manual en español.

NOTICE TO OWNER

You are requested to notify Vermeer Corporation when you have purchased a used VerDepartment by telephone: 800-829-0051 or 641-628-3141; email: [email protected]; or letter: Customer Data Dept., Vermeer Corporation, PO Box 200wner of a used Vermeer machine will receive one free set of Operator’s, Maintenance a

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ses while seated at the controls.

turing Company.


NOTE: Right and left sides of the machine are determined by facing the power vi

TRADEMARKS

VERMEER and VERMEER Logo are registered trademarks of Vermeer ManufacCAT is a trademark of Caterpillar Inc.TRIHAWK is a trademark of Earth Tool Company.


PATENTS

US 6,588,516 US 6,880,430

US 6,651,755 US 6,886,644

US 6,659,202 US 6,910,541

US 6,668,946 US 6,929,075

US 6,684,538 US 6,948,265

US 6,701,647 US 6,975,942

US 6,719,069 US 7,036,609

US 6,725,579 US 7,044,684

US 6,729,050 US 7,055,270

US 6,749,029 US RE39,259

US 6,751,553 US 7,121,363

US 6,751,893 US 7,143,844

US 6,752,043 US 7,152,348

US 6,755,263 US 7,172,035

US 6,766,869 US 7,182,151

US 6,804,903 WO N1468166

US 6,814,164

US 6,833,795

US 6,839,991

US 6,845,825

US 5,148,880 US 5,799,740

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This machine may be covered by one or more of the following patents:

(Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.)

AU 756,936 US Des. 396,837 US 5,944,121 US 6,435,286

CA D 79,593 US 5,237,888 US 6,109,367 US 6,439,319

CC 961801735 US 5,291,964 US 6,119,376 US 6,446,365

CC ZL00818814.9 US 5,509,220 US 6,154,987 US 6,454,025

CC ZL01801755.X US 5,544,055 US 6,161,630 US 6,470,976

CC ZL01809457.0 US 5,553,407 US 6,195,922 US 6,474,931

DE 696 11 846.7 US 5,556,253 US 6,247,544 US 6,474,932

DE 202 14 959.5 US 5,574,642 US 6,289,997 US 6,477,795

DE Des. 96 006 85.4 US 5,590,041 US 6,308,787 US 6,484,818

DE 600066479 US 5,607,280 US 6,315,062 US 6,491,115

EP 772,543 US 5,611,496 US 6,332,502 US 6,497,296

EP 830,522 US 5,659,985 US 6,357,537 US 6,511,260

EP 885,343 US 5,687,807 US 6,360,830 US 6,516,899

EP 1,153,194 US 5,704,142 US 6,367,564 US 6,517,733

EP 1 242 710 US 5,720,354 US 6,374,928 US 6,533,046

GB 2,053,636 US 5,746,278 US 6,382,330 US 6,533,052

HK 1015859 US 5,768,811 US 6,389,360 US 6,554,082

NL 1153194 US 5,778,991 US 6,390,207 US 6,557,651

RU 2,158,952 US 5,819,859 US 6,408,952 US 6,577,954

SW 524 375 US 5,904,210 US 6,408,954 US 6,585,062

This machine may be covered by one or more of the following licensed patents:

US 4,694,913 US 4,858,704 US 4,867,255 US 4,953,638

US 5,867,117 US 6,050,350

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WARRANTY PERIOD: 12 Months / 1000 Hoursct of Vermeer's manufacture to be free from defects

after initial purchase/retail sale or 1000 operating e machines of Vermeer's manufacture, parts are NOT OF VERMEER'S MANUFACTURE ARE

RER'S WARRANTY AND SUBJECT TO UCH MANUFACTURER.

orkmanship in any warranted item of Vermeer er's option without charge by any authorized by a Vermeer independent authorized dealer at the aler's labor in accordance with Vermeer's labor acement parts as it deems appropriate.

roper maintenance and periodic inspections of the hed with each new Industrial Equipment. The cost purchaser. The retail purchaser is required to keep

ncellation if the above requirements are not

ediately removed from service.


VERMEER NEW INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

(EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008)Vermeer Corporation (hereinafter “Vermeer”) warrants each new Industrial produin material and workmanship, under normal use and service for one (1) full yearhours, whichever occurs first. This Limited Warranty shall apply only to completcovered by a separate Limited Warranty. EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES WARRANTED ONLY TO THE EXTENT OF THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTUTHEIR ALLOWANCE TO VERMEER ONLY IF FOUND DEFECTIVE BY S

EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

WARRANTY TERMS

During the Limited Warranty period specified above, any defect in material or wIndustrial Equipment not excluded below shall be repaired or replaced at Vermeindependent Vermeer dealer. The warranty repair or replacement must be made dealer's location. Vermeer will pay for replacement parts and such authorized dereimbursement policy. Vermeer reserves the right to supply remanufactured repl

RETAIL PURCHASER RESPONSIBILITY: This Limited Warranty requires pIndustrial Equipment as indicated in the Operator’s/Maintenance Manual furnisof routine or required maintenance and services is the responsibility of the retaildocumented evidence that these services were performed.

This Vermeer New Industrial Equipment Limited Warranty may be subject to caperformed.

Vermeer Industrial Equipment with known failed or defective parts must be imm

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EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

l use and service of the Industrial ) overloading (iv) lack of reasonable and (vii) non-Vermeer approved alteration or talled on Industrial Equipment which were (xii) collision or other accident.ltered or removed or whose hourmeter has

inspection or services have been performed cifications including, but without limitation, filters. nty registration has not been completed and

dustrial Equipment not abiding by standard

y of the respective product’s manufacturer.s, if any, of transporting replacement parts to

he retail purchaser’s site or other location.

dental or consequential damages (including t any time.rranty Policy. Oils and fluids are not covered

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The warranties contained herein shall NOT APPLY TO:(1) Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer’s sole judgment) by other than norma

Equipment, or by any of the following; (i) accident (ii) misuse or negligence (iiiproper maintenance (v) improper repair or installation (vi) unsuitable storage modification (viii) natural calamities (ix) vandalism (x) parts or accessories insnot manufactured or installed by Vermeer authorized dealers (xi) the elements

(2) Any Industrial Equipment whose identification numbers or marks have been abeen altered or tampered with.

(3) Any Industrial Equipment which any of the required or recommended periodicusing parts not manufactured or supplied by Vermeer or meeting Vermeer Speengine tune-up parts, engine oil filters, air filters, hydraulic oil filters, and fuel

(4) New Industrial Equipment delivered to the retail purchaser in which the warrareturned to Vermeer within ten (10) days from the date of purchase.

(5) Any defect which was caused (in Vermeer’s sole judgment) by operation of the Inoperating procedures outlined in the Operator’s Manual.

(6) Engine, battery, and tire Limited Warranties and support are the responsibilit(7) Transportation costs, if any, of transporting to the Vermeer dealer. Freight cost

the Vermeer dealer. (8) The travel time of the Vermeer dealer’s service personnel to make a repair on t(9) In no event shall Vermeer’s liability exceed the purchase price of the product, (10) Vermeer shall not be liable to any person under any circumstances for any inci

but not limited to, loss of profits, out of service time) occurring for any reason a(11) Diagnostic and overtime labor premiums are not covered under this Limited Wa

under this Limited Warranty.

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per maintenance, failure to follow operating

ranted only to the extent of such manufacturer’s

Parts, Chain, Clutches, Clutch Components, es, Infeed Conveyor Belts, Infeed Conveyor Chains, hear Bar/Bedknife, Sprockets, Teeth, Wear Blocks,

, Clutches, Cups, Digging Chain, Digging Rims, s, Rooter Bands, Scraper Knives, Sprockets, Teeth, llers, Wear Plates.

s, Fan Belts, Jaws, Leaf Chain, Lights On Light Track Guides, Track Idlers, Track Pads, Track ear Bars.

ushings, Chains, Clutches, Conveyor Belts, End Teeth, Tires, Track Chain, Track Idlers, Track

w Industrial Equipment Limited Warranty, during er the original machine warranty, are warranted to r replaced, without labor coverage for removal and


(12) Depreciation damage caused by normal wear, lack of reasonable and proinstructions, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage.

(13) Accessory systems and electronics not of Vermeer’s manufacture are warrespective Limited Warranty if any.

(14) Downhole toolage is not covered under this warranty.(15) Wear items which are listed by product group as follows:

ENVIRONMENTAL: Bearing Seals, Bearings, Belts, Brake Pads, Bolts/TorquedCurtains, Cutter Wheels, Discharge Conveyor Belts, Fuel Filters, Hammers, HosKnives, Oil Filters, Pockets, Rods, Rollers, Rotor Plates, Screens, Service Items, SWear Strips.

TRACK: Base Plates, Boom Wear Items, Buckets, Cable Fingers, Conveyor BeltsDrums, End Idler, Flashings, Pins and Bushings, Pivot Rings, Plastic Wear StripTrack Chain, Track Rollers, Trench Cleaner (Crumber), Trip Cleaners, Truck Ro

TRENCHLESS: Brushes, Clamping Vise Parts, Dies, Drive Chuck, Earth StakeKits, Packing Assemblies, Rod, Rod Loader Parts, Rollers, Tooling, Track Chain, Sprockets, Valve Seats, Wear Bars, Wear Blocks, Water Hoses, Water Swivels, W

UTILITY PRODUCTS: Augers, Belts, Bearings, Booms, Brake Pads, Bucket, BRollers, Flashings, Pins, Pivot Rings, Plow Blades, Rubber Shielding, Sprockets, Sprockets, Trench Cleaner (Crumber).

PARTS WARRANTY:

Parts replaced in the warranty period will receive the balance of the first year Nethe first (12) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first. Replacement parts aftbe free from defects of material for ninety (90) days or the part will be repaired oreinstallation.

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EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTIES: EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY MADE LIABILITY OF VERMEER ED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT

N FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. V PRODUCT WITHOUT INCURRING ANY O MODIFICATION. NO PERSON IS A TIONAL OBLIGATION ON VERMEER’S B

N ealer has no authority to make any r this warranty in any way.

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HEREIN, VERMEER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, AND ANY POSSIBLEHEREINUNDER IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLI

OT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSERMEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, ALTER AND IMPROVE ANY BLIGATION TO REPLACE ANY PRODUCT PREVIOUSLY SOLD WITH SUCHUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, OR TO ASSUME ANY ADDIEHALF.

O DEALER WARRANTY. The selling dealer makes no warranty of its own and the depresentation or promise on behalf of Vermeer or to modify the terms or limitations of

MANUFACTURED BY:VERMEER CORPORATION

Pella, Iowa 50219 USA

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DEALER PREPCheck or perform the following:

General___ Check that all optional and loose items are included with the machine.

___ Check that small Operator’s Manual is cabled to machine.

___ Check air cleaner condition.

___ Check engine oil level.

___ Check engine operation.

___ Check machine lubrication.

___ Check bolts for tightness.

___ Check shield installation and condition.

___ Check that auxiliary attachment drive neutral start interlock functions.

___ Check that Ground Drive Joystick and Attachment Joystick spring-retur

___ Check that Operator Presence system functions.

___ Check that machine does not move when controls are in NEUTRAL and trunning (operator standing on foot platform).

___ Check that attachment does not tilt with engine off and tilt lever pushed

___ Check that linkage arms do not lower with engine off and lift lever push

___ Check forward and reverse ground drive operation.

___ Check that park brake functions.

___ Check track tension.


___ Check condition of all safety signs and decals.

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___ Check all phases of operation.

Hydraulics ___ Check hydraulic fluid level.

___ Check hydraulic components for leaks or damage.

___ Check hydraulic controls for proper function.

Attachments___ Check that Operator’s Manuals supplied by the attachment manufacturer are

manual storage box. Bucket attachment instructions are contained in this S60Manual. Contact your authorized Vermeer dealer, or visit www.vermeer.com foattachments authorized for use by Vermeer Manufacturing Company.

DELIVERYCheck and perform the following with the customer:

___Review all sections of the Operator’s Manual.

___Grease or oil all lubrication points.

Review of OperationReview and demonstrate with the customer the various aspects of machine operatio

___overall explanation of how the machine works

___machine safety

___preparing the machine for operation

___operating the machine

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DEALER/CUSTOMER INFORMATION

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS - RECORD

Machine Model Number ________________

Machine Serial Number ________________

dealer owner

address address

city city

state / province state / pr

zip / postal code zip / pos

country country

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Kohler Engine Model Number ________________

Kohler Engine Serial Number ________________

Kubota Engine Model Number ________________

Kubota Engine Serial Number ________________

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Bucket Model Number ________________

Bucket Serial Number ________________

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Kubota Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-2er Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-2ic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3Explosion - Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-3Burns - Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-4tarting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-4

rocedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-1

the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1loading the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1election . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1reparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1/Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-1onto Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-2off Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-4 with Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-4etrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5kes Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1ualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1rotection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-1els. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2ngine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2


Table of Conten

Receiving and Delivery Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iDealer Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iHydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiAttachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiReview of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Dealer/Customer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiiIdentification Numbers - Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Safety Symbol Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1Crystalline Silica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-1Engine Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-1Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-4Control Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-5Operator Presence System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-7Park Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-7Boom Lift/Attachment Tilt Lockout Override . . . . . . . . . . . .21-7Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-8

Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-1Starting the Kohler Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-1

Starting theCold Weath

Engine Hydraul

Jump-StartBattery Battery Jump-S

Shutdown P

TransportingLoading/Un

Trailer STrailer PLoadingDriving Driving Loading

Machine RPark Bra

Preparation Operator QPersonal PSound Lev

Kohler E


Kubota Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2

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Hourmeter - Check for Maintenance Interval . . . . . . . . . . . .60-1ar - Install/Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-2p Bar - Latch/Unlatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-3val Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-4enance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-6

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Vibration Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-2Prepare the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3

Locate Buried Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-3Striking a Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-4Work Site Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-5

Prepare the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-7Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-7

Install/Remove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-7Attachment - Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-8Attachment - Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-9

Hydraulics - Attach/Detach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-9Hydraulics - Attach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-10Hydraulics - Detach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-10

Operating the Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1Load Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1Driving the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-1Bucket Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4

Bucket - Install/Remove. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-4Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5Moving Machine with Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-5Filling the Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-6Digging with the Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-6Emptying the Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-7Backdragging with the Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-7Backfilling with the Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-8

Operating with Other Vermeer-Authorized Attachments . . 50-8

aintenance Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1Safety Sign Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-1

Lift Arm Support BEngine Shield ProMaintenance InterAttachment Maint

Safety Messages 10-1

ty messages are located in instructions or procedures are not chment manual.

fety alert symbol.

located near specific hazards.

us personal injury or death.

, could result in serious personal

could result in minor personal

ation with an l for bodily injury or

before operating machine.


Section 10: Safety MessagesGeneral safety messages appear in this Safety Messages section. Specific safeappropriate sections of the manual where a potential hazard may occur if the followed. Messages that are specific to an attachment will be found in the atta

A signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” is used with the sa

Safety signs with signal word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION” are

DANGER Imminent hazards which, if not avoided, will result in serio

WARNING Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoidedinjury or death.

CAUTION Potential hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided,injury or product or property damage.

SAFETY SYMBOL EXPLANATION

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol is used in combinexclamation mark or other symbols to alert you to the potentiadeath.

WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and safety signs


be in good operating condition

-fitting clothing and confine long aces or bracelets. Always wear:

tdoors.

10-2 Safety Messages

WARNING: Check machine before operating. Machine must and all safety equipment installed and functioning properly.

WARNING: Wear personal protective equipment. Wear closehair. Avoid wearing jewelry such as rings, wristwatches, neckl• a hard hat• safety glasses• hearing protection• safety shoes

WARNING: Keep spectators away.

WARNING: Engine exhaust can asphyxiate. Operate only ou


, cleaning, repairing, or transporting structions.

e and result in serious injury or death. eak. Relieve pressure in the hydraulic or performing any work on the system. If , use an object such as a piece of wood or

tting where some residual pressure may ait for leaking to stop before

must be removed immediately by a

.


WARNING: Use Shutdown Procedure before servicingmachine. Refer to Shutdown Procedure, page 23-1, for in

WARNING: Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissuLeaks can be invisible. Keep away from any suspected lsystem before searching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, you must pressurize the system to find a suspected leakcardboard rather than your hands. When loosening a fiexist, slowly loosen the fitting until oil begins to leak. Wdisconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected under the skin surgeon familiar with this type of injury.

WARNING: Fuel and fumes can explode and burn.

Shut off engine before refueling. No flame. No smoking


ible and sometimes fatal for the work site. Avoid

t construction sites such as . When working in soils ob site conditions expose results, the following dust:

ther applicable

othing away from power-driven

10-4 Safety Messages

CRYSTALLINE SILICABreathing crystalline silica dust over time can cause silicosis, a disabling, nonreversdisease of the lungs. United States Federal O.S.H.A. has established exposure limitsexposure to dust containing crystalline silica particles in excess of these limits.

Because crystalline silica is a basic component of sand and granite, many activities atrenching, sawing, and boring of material, produce dust containing crystalline silicacontaining sand or granite, air monitoring may be necessary to determine whether jworkers to excessive levels of crystalline silica dust. Depending upon air monitoringmeasures may be necessary to avoid exposure to excessive levels of crystalline silica

• Be aware of and follow the guidelines of United States O.S.H.A. 29CFR1926.55regulatory guidelines.

WARNING: Moving parts can crush. Keep hands, feet, and clparts. Keep shields in place and properly secured.

WARNING: Hot fluid under pressure can scald.

Allow engine to cool before opening radiator cap.

, or o


ite. Shower and change into clean

e there is dust containing products.

tions or those that follow within e is to be used only for those r’s Manual.


• Reduce dust concentration using water spray or other methods.

• Use a respirator approved for protection from crystalline silica dust.

• If possible, change into disposable or washable work clothes on the work sclothing before leaving the work site.

• Do not eat, drink, use tobacco products, or apply cosmetics in areas whercrystalline silica dust. Wash hands before eating, drinking, or using these

Store food, drink, and personal belongings away from the work area.

WARNING: Failure to follow any of the preceding safety instructhis manual, could result in serious injury or death. This machinpurposes for which it was intended as explained in this Operato

.

Intended Use 20-1

or light and medium duty work. e list of authorized attachments. ed by Vermeer Corporation and

s manual and the attachment chments, and other materials

eration. Do not use the machine if

control operations.

important for your safety. topping, stability and other orized attachments.


Section 20: Intended UseThe S600TX Mini Skid Steer can be equipped with a variety of attachments fContact your Vermeer dealer, or visit www.vermeer.com, for information on thThe S600TX must not be used with attachments which have not been evaluatauthorized for use.

Always use this machine in accordance with the instructions contained in thimanuals supplied with the attachments; safety signs on the machine and attaprovided by Vermeer Corporation and the attachment manufacturers.

Proper maintenance and repair is essential for safety, and efficient machine opit is not in suitable operating condition.

In addition, ensure the new operator is familiar with all the safety signs and

WARNING: Using attachments authorized by Vermeer Corporation is Using unauthorized attachments may cause difficulties with steering, sundesirable performance or handling characteristics. Never use unauth

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Controls 21-1

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Section 21: Controls

ENGINE CONTROLS

(1) Choke (Gasoline Engine Only)

Push in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . full open

Pull out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . close

(2) Ignition Switch

STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shuts off engine and electrical system

RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .turns on electrical system

START . . . . . . . . . . . .starts engine; returns to RUN when released

ACCESSORIESFully counterclockwise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hydraulic cooling fan ONNOTE: Low engine oil pressure light also comes on.


3

4

A

B

21-2 Controls

(3) Throttle Lever - Kohler Engine

Pull up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .increase engine speed

Push down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease engine speed

(4) Throttle Knob - Kubota Diesel EngineWith throttle button pressed in:

Pull out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .increase engine speed

Push in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease engine speedTurn knob (A) clockwise to slowly increase engine speed; turn knob counterclockwise to slowly decrease engine speed.Turn lock ring (B) clockwise to lock throttle control; turn ring counterclockwise to unlock.

Controls 21-3

5

6

7


(5) Glow Plug Button - Kubota Diesel Engine OnlyTurn ignition key to ACCESSORIES or RUN position, then press Glow Plug Button and hold for 10–15 seconds. Release button, then start engine.

(6) 12V DC Auxiliary Electrical Outlet

(7) HourmeterIndicates total number of hours of engine has been in operation.


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21-4 Controls

INDICATOR LIGHTS

(1) Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator LightLight monitors engine oil pressure and comes on when the ignition switch is ON. If the light does not shut off within 30 seconds after starting the engine, shut off the engine and correct the problem.

(2) High Engine Temperature Indicator Light Light turns on when engine temperature is too high. If light turns on during operation, shut off engine and correct the problem.

(3) High Hydraulic Oil Temperature Indicator LightLight turns on when hydraulic oil becomes too hot. If light turns on during operation, shut off engine and correct the problem.

Controls 21-5

ecure est for

2

1

Steering Operation Note:Front of machine moves sidewaysin same direction as control leveris moved when traveling bothFORWARD and REVERSE.


CONTROL STATIONHand grip bar (1) enables the operator to keep both hands on the bar to remain sduring machine travel and operation. The hand grip bar also provides a steady rsmooth control of joysticks.

(2) Left Joystick - Ground Drive Controls

Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . variable speed forward

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . variable speed reverse

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . counter-rotate left

Right. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . counter-rotate right

Forward left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steers left when moving forward

Forward right. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steers right when moving forward

Back left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .front turns left when moving in reverse

Back right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front turns right when moving in reverse


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21-6 Controls

(3) Right Joystick - Lift/Tilt ControlsForward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lower boomForward to detent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . boom FLOAT

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . raise boom

Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tilt attachment forward

Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tilt attachment back

(4) Auxiliary Attachment Drive LeverForward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . auxiliary attachment forwardCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OFFBack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . auxiliary attachment reverseNOTE: Lever must be in NEUTRAL for engine to start.

NOTE: If operator leaves the platform with the Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever engaged, the auxiliary drive, ground drive and lift/tilt function will stop. The Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever must be returned to OFF before the auxiliary drive circuit will function again.

Controls 21-7

t the operator chment

nd/or ment e can be

ained in correctly.

e engine is OFF or the operator of travel.

hment tilted by turning the e of a discharged battery, connect dure,” page 22-4.

1


OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEMThe Operator Presence system uses a switch in the operator platform to detecpresence of an operator. The operator must be standing with both feet on the presence foot plate (1) for the ground drive, lift/tilt functions, or auxiliary attadrive to be engaged.

If the operator leaves the platform while the ground drive, lift/tilt functions, aattachment drive are engaged, these functions will stop. The Auxiliary AttachDrive Lever must be returned to OFF before ground drive and attachment drivre-engaged.

The Operator Presence system is intended for your safety and must be maintgood functional condition. Contact your Vermeer dealer if it does not function

PARK BRAKEA spring-applied, hydraulic-released park brake engages both tracks when thleaves the platform with the engine on. The brakes will engage within 4″ (10

BOOM LIFT/ATTACHMENT TILT LOCKOUT OVERRIDEIn the event of a non-functioning machine, the boom can be lowered and the aignition key to the RUN position and then moving the Lift/Tilt joystick. In casjumper battery to the discharged battery posts. Refer to “Jump-Starting Proce

cm)

ttac


1

2 3

4

6

5

21-8 Controls

FUSESFuses protect electrical circuits and are located in the engine compartment. Replacefuses with the correct rating to prevent damaging electrical system.

Fuse Location Function

(1) 30A Starter Solenoid

(2) 20A Spare

(3) 20A Hydraulic Oil Cooling Fan

(4) 20A Ignition Breaker/All Solenoid Cartridges

(5) 30A Main Power

(6) 30A Glow Plug (Diesel Engine Only)

Starting Procedure 22-1

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has

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Section 22: Starting Procedure

STARTING THE KOHLER ENGINEStep 1: Stand with both feet on operator platform.

Step 2: Move Ground Drive Joystick (1) to NEUTRAL.

Step 3: Move Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever (2) to NEUTRAL.

Step 4: Move Throttle (3) to half throttle position.

Step 5: Pull out Choke (4) to closed position.

NOTE: Applies to cold engine only. When restarting a warm engine, keep That half open position and Choke at open position.

Step 6: Turn ignition key to START position; release when engine starts.

Step 7: Check to see that Oil Pressure Warning Light (5) goes out.

Step 8: Warm up engine. Do not operate the engine under load until enginewarmed up for approximately three to five minutes at low speed.

Step 9: Push Choke in gradually to open position.


g

and correct problem.

ntil engine has warmed up.

s for cold weather starting

er temperature may drop e use.

ngine warranty.

2

3

1

4

22-2 Starting Procedure

STARTING THE KUBOTA ENGINEStep 1: Stand with both feet on operator platform.

Step 2: Move Ground Drive Joystick (1) to NEUTRAL.

Step 3: Move Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever (2) to NEUTRAL.

Step 4: Move Throttle (3) to half throttle position.

Step 5: Move ignition key to ON position.

Step 6: If ambient temperature is below 50°F (10°C), turn ignition key counterclockwise to ACCESSORIES position, then press and hold Glow PluButton (4) for 10–15 seconds.

Step 7: Turn ignition key to START position; release when engine starts.

IMPORTANT: If engine does not start within 10 seconds, turn key OFF, wait 30 seconds, then start engine starting sequence over again. Do not allow the starter motor to run continuously for more than 20 seconds.

Step 8: Check to see that oil pressure warning light goes off. If not, shut off engine

Step 9: Warm up engine at medium speed. Do not operate the engine under load u

COLD WEATHER STARTING

Engine

Refer to the Kohler engine manual for alternative procedures or fuel/oil specificationof the Kohler gas engine.

Refer to Step 6 above for cold-weather starting of the Kubota diesel engine. Whenevbelow 5°F (-15°C), remove battery from machine and store indoors until next machin

IMPORTANT: Do not use ether starting aid. Ether may cause engine damage and vo
id e

Starting Procedure 22-3

Refer to the Specifications section

which can damage the pump.

ssories contain lead and lead to cause cancer and

e. Keep all burning materials ind and burn. Tools and cable


Hydraulic Fluid

Allow adequate time for hydraulic oil to warm up, especially in cold weather. of the Maintenance Manual for recommended hydraulic fluids.

NOTE: Reduce engine speed if hydraulic pump squeals, indicating lack of oil

JUMP-STARTING

Battery Explosion - Avoid

Do not jump-start or charge a battery that is frozen or low on electrolyte.

WARNING: Battery post, terminals, and related accecompounds, chemicals known to the state of Californiareproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: Battery fumes are flammable and can exaway from battery. Battery explosion can blind. Acid caclamps can make sparks.

Do not smoke. Shield eyes and face. Read instructions.

Pb

plodn bl


Do not allow vehicle used to jump-start to be in contact with the disabled machine. Vehicles in contact have a mper cable is connected or k of battery explosion.

s, skin, and clothing.

r 15 minutes and get

ten egg, or vegetable oil.

nd latch battery access

Dischargedbattery

Boostbattery

RED

BLACK

Machineframe

4

1

2 3

22-4 Starting Procedure

ground connection which allows a spark to occur at the battery when the positive juremoved. If equipped with battery caps, they must be in place and tight to reduce ris

IMPORTANT: Use only a 12-volt system for jump-starting.

Battery Burns - AvoidBattery contains sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with eye

In case of acid contact:

External: Flush with plenty of water. If eyes have been exposed, flush with water foprompt medical attention.

Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk, follow with milk of magnesia, beaCall a physician immediately.

Jump-Starting ProcedureStep 1: Turn ignition switch to OFF and open battery access shield.

Step 2: Connect jumper cables in the following order:

a. Red to discharged battery POSITIVE (+) terminal (1).

b. Red to boost battery POSITIVE (+) terminal (2).

c. Black to boost battery NEGATIVE (-) terminal (3).

d. Black to frame (4) of machine with the discharged battery. Make connection away from battery, hydraulic lines, and moving parts.

NOTE: To avoid sparks, disconnect black cable at point (4) before adjusting red cable at point (1).

Step 3: Start engine.

Step 4: Remove cables in REVERSE order and install covers over cable clamps. Clshield.

ose a

Shutdown Procedure 23-1

edure before working on the ine.

anual or if an emergency requires it.


Section 23: Shutdown ProcedureIMPORTANT: For your safety and the safety of others, use the shutdown procmachine for any reason, including servicing, cleaning, or inspecting the mach

NOTE: Park machine on a level surface.

Step 1: Move Ground Drive Joystick to NEUTRAL.

Step 2: Move Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever to OFF.

Step 3: Fully lower attachment onto the ground.

Step 4: Move Throttle to half throttle and run for a minimum of 15 seconds.

Step 5: Move Throttle fully back to idle.

Step 6: Shut off engine and remove key.

A variation of the above procedure may be used if so instructed within this m

NOTE: Park brake engages automatically when engine is shut off.

.

Transporting the Machine 30-1

e

.

ht limits of the trailer and towing

ing/unloading.

towing vehicle.

less than 200 lb (90 kg), such as a ving with operator downhill may

nt. Driving with the heavy

er if loaded incorrectly. Serious low the information provided below


Section 30: Transporting the Machin

LOADING/UNLOADING THE MACHINE

Trailer Selection

• Read the truck and trailer manual for safety precautions and information

• Ensure gross weight of the machine, with attachments, is within the weigvehicle.

Trailer Preparations

• Trailer bed and ramps must be free of debris that may interfere with load

• Place trailer on a level surface and block wheels or set park brake of the

• Do not load if trailer bed or ramps are slippery.

• Excessive ramp angle may increase difficulty in loading/unloading.

Loading/Unloading

• Back up the ramp when there is a light attachment on the front weighingstandard bucket or forks, or when the attachment has been removed. Driresult in machine tipping backward.

• Drive forward up the ramp when there is a heavier attachment on the froattachment downhill may result in machine tipping forward.

• Always travel on ramp with attachment as low as practical.

WARNING: Machine can slide off loading ramps, or machine can tip ovcrushing injury or death can result if struck or crushed by machine. Folregarding trailer selection, trailer preparation and loading/unloading.


• Never stop or start suddenly while on ramp. Sudden stopping or starting may result in tipping forward or

l off ramp, or cause ramp to

ded by the trailer

ttachments in a sequence the machine. Backing down

on the ramps:

e attachment will not

ved rearward while standing roperly. Never move machine

ring machine travel. Sudden ne, or the machine could tip platform and stand as far to ground.

30-2 Transporting the Machine

backward. Drive slowly and smoothly while on ramp.

• Avoid steering on ramps. Steering may cause machine to turn suddenly and falmove and fall.

• Position machine and attachments to provide the trailer tongue load recommenmanufacturer.

• Securely attach loose attachments and machines to trailer.

Driving onto Trailer

NOTE: Machine is not intended to be driven on public roads.

Step 1: Follow Starting Procedure, page 22-1.

Step 2: Prepare machine to drive onto the trailer. Load and unload machine and athat does not require you to back off the trailer without an attachment on a ramp without an attachment may cause the machine to tip rearward.

Step 3: Position loader arms to avoid having to move the attachment while driving

• Before backing onto the ramps, the attachment should be raised so thcontact the ground as the tracks start up the ramps.

WARNING: Operator’s leg can be crushed if machine is moon the ground. Operator Presence foot plate must function pwith one or both feet on the ground.

WARNING: Machine travel stops if foot platform lifts up dustops from higher travel speeds could throw you from machiover. To help avoid sudden stops, keep both feet fully on the the rear as practical. Slow down when traveling over uneven


e raised just enough to prevent the

hile on the ramps. Steering while amps or cause ramps to move and

he attachment as low as possible.

ts provided on the machine. secured for transport.

2


• Before driving forward onto the ramps, the attachment should battachment from contacting the ramps.

Step 4: Slowly move the machine up the trailer ramps. Minimize steering won the ramps may result in the machine driving off the side of the rdrop off the trailer deck.

Step 5: Once the machine is off the ramps and onto the trailer deck, lower t

Step 6: Stop machine when tie-down position is reached. Tie-down position distributes machine weight on the trailer as recommended by the trailer manufacturer.

Step 7: Lower lift arms and adjust tilt until attachment is firmly on trailer deck.

Step 8: Shut off engine and remove key.

Step 9: Fasten machine to trailer using front (1) and rear (2) tie-down poinAttachments that are detached from the loader need to be properly

1


Driving off Trailer

e.

down the ramps:

e attachment will not

ed to prevent the d of the ramps.

ile on the ramps. Steering se the ramps to move and

1

30-4 Transporting the Machine

Step 1: Remove tie-down straps or chains.

Step 2: Follow Starting Procedure, page 22-1.

Step 3: Prepare machine to be unloaded.

Step 4: Align machine with the trailer ramps, with the heavy end on the uphill sid

Step 5: Position loader arms to avoid having to move the attachment while driving

• Before backing down the ramp, the attachment should be raised so thcontact the ramps as the tracks leave the ramp.

• Before driving forward down the ramp, the attachment should be raisattachment from contacting the ground as the machine reaches the en

Step 6: Slowly move machine down the ramp to the ground. Minimize steering whwhile on the ramps may result in the machine driving off the ramps or caudrop off the trailer deck.

Loading with Crane

A lift eye (1) is provided to hoist the machine onto the transport vehicle with a crane. Fully raise lift arms before lifting for proper balance of the machine.


screws

2

1

2


MACHINE RETRIEVALAttach a suitable towing chain to front tie-down point (1) or rear tie-down points (2) to retrieve the machine in the event that the machine becomes mired or disabled.

Park Brakes Release

Release park brakes by manually pushing pistons (1) in and locking with set (2).

Place park brakes back into service by unscrewing set screws before driving machine.

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.

Preparation 40-1

e supervision of a trained and

ns, and must be mentally and

ould always wear a hard hat, ou may have to wear reflective

on devices provide differing levels ropriate for your specific work

before operating.

educe the risk of being caught and thing and confine long hair. Avoid elets.


Section 40: Preparation

OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS

Allow only responsible, properly instructed individuals to operate machine.

Become familiar with the controls, operation and use of the machine under thexperienced operator.

The operator must be familiar with the workplace’s safety rules and regulatiophysically capable of operating the machine safely.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Operating the machine will require you to wear protective equipment. You shsafety shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection. If working near traffic, yclothing.

Hearing protection is required when operating the machine. Hearing protectiof sound reduction. It is important to select a device that is adequate and app

WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and safety signs

WARNING: Wear personal protective equipment. To rentangled in moving components, wear close-fitting clojewelry, such as rings, wristwatches, necklaces, or brac


environment. Actual sound levels may vary widely, depending on your working conditions. To determine the ocal environmental noise

g protection, and eye

s specified in ISO 3744

dB(A)

dB(A)

y ISO 6394 . .LAeq = 92 dB(A)

. . . . . . . . . . . LWA = 102 dB(A)

ating conditions may vary ay be different.

is less than 0.5 m/s2.

40-2 Preparation

level of hearing protection your work environment requires, enlist the help of your lspecialist.

Eye protection must consist of wraparound safety glasses or goggles.

Other workers in the immediate area must also wear hard hats, safety shoes, hearinprotection.

SOUND LEVELSSound pressure and sound power levels were determined according to test procedureand ISO 6393 and 6394.

Kohler Engine

Equivalent Continuous A-Weighted Sound Pressure at Operator’s Ear as specified by ISO 6394. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAeq = 87

Representative Sound Power Level as determined by directive2000/14/EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LWA = 104

Kubota Engine

Equivalent Continuous A-Weighted Sound Pressure at Operator’s Ear as specified b

Guaranteed Sound Power Level as determined by directive 2000/14/EC . . . . . . . . . .

NOTE: Stated sound levels are representative for a given operating condition. Operat each site. The actual sound levels for your application and operating conditions m

VIBRATION LEVELSWhole body vibration exposure has been measured according to ISO 2631. The level

Preparation 40-3

stem in your area and any utility ented by One-Call Systems g authority to locate and mark fer injuries; cause interruption of

r proposed digging activities. If Call representative in your area, ormation. Utilities will then mark es:

ay from the machine and work

r light in cut cable can cause eye

.S. or Canada) or local utility


PREPARE THE AREA

Locate Buried Utilities

Call Your One-Call System First

Before you start any digging project, do not forget to call the local One-Call sycompany that does not subscribe to the One-Call system. For areas not represInternational, contact the appropriate utility companies or national regulatinunderground installations. If you do not call, you may have an accident or sufservices; damage the environment; or experience job delays.

The One-Call representative will notify participating utility companies of youyou are in the U.S. or Canada, and do not know the number for the local One-you can dial the North American One-Call number 1-888-258-0808 for this inftheir underground facilities by using the following international marking cod

WARNING: Keep all spectators and other workers awarea while in operation.

WARNING: Electricity or gas explosion can kill. Lasedamage.

Locate utilities before digging. Call 1-888-258-0808 (Ucompanies or national regulating authority.


es be determined before beginning aches an estimated utility safe, acceptable and dependable any.

ion

ground while stepping y breaking contact with act the utility company

pany has declared h the machine.

40-4 Preparation

OSHA CFR 29 1926.651 requires that the estimated location of underground utilitiexcavation or underground drilling operation. When actual excavation or bore approlocation, the exact location of the underground installation must be determined by amethod. If utility cannot be precisely located, it must be shut off by the utility comp

Look for Evidence of Underground Placement

Visually check for:• notices of underground placements• manhole covers• drop boxes• recent trenching activity

Striking a Utility

Electricity

Red Electric Green/Brown Sewer

Yellow Gas, Oil or Petroleum White Proposed Excavat

Orange Communication, Telephone, TV Pink Surveying

Blue Potable Water

DANGER: Electric shock can kill.

If strike occurs, stay on machine. Contacting the machine andoff may result in injury or death. Raise auger or trencher to trelectric powerline. Have someone who is clear of the area contto shut off electrical power. Do not continue work until utility the area safe to resume operation. Do not allow anyone to app

comroac

Preparation 40-5

manently disconnected until you

air machine operation or s manual combined with your idance measures.

evacuate area immediately. Contact pany gives permission to do so.

into the end. Fiber optic cables carry sure what type of cable it is, do not for assistance.

e ground to give way. Machine can eep well away from cliff edges. Do en backfilling. Do not go too close


Some circuit breakers automatically reset. Do not assume power has been perconfirm that the utility company has locked out power to that line.

Gas

Fiber Optic

Work Site Assessment

Examine work area for any obstructions, conditions, or situations which may create a safety hazard for the operator or other persons. Use the information iown good judgment when identifying these hazards and implementing hazard

Check for steep slopes, banks, overhangs, drop-offs, and trenches.

DANGER: If you strike a gas line, shut off engine andutility company and do not return until the utility com

WARNING: Laser light may damage eyes. Do not looklaser light which may damage your eyes. If you are notlook into the end. Contact appropriate utility company

WARNING: The weight of your machine may cause thfall and tip over. Death or serious injury could result. Knot dig under the machine or attachment. Take care whto edges.

impn thi avo


-hanging tree limbs, check oom.

e.

haust can cause an ne in an area with

rovide adequate ventilation

hen working below alls and soil slips.

tly or continuously, the ous and/or lethal for the , take all necessary he respiratory tract using

40-6 Preparation

When work is planned inside or around structures such as buildings, bridges, and lowfor adequate overhead and side clearances. Be sure to account for the height of the b

The operator or job foreman should also inspect the job site for:

• holes, rocks, or other hidden hazards

• traffic/site access

Remove any obstacles or materials that could result in injury or damage the machin

Good ventilation is very important. Sparks from the electrical system and engine exexplosion or fire in a flammable or explosive atmosphere. Do not operate this machiflammable dust or vapors.

Carbon monoxide fumes from the engine can asphyxiate. Operate only outdoors or pif indoor operation is essential.

WARNING: Cliff and high banks can fall on you. Take care woverhangs. Do not dig away beneath them. Look out for rock f

WARNING: Engine exhaust can asphyxiate. If inhaled direccombustion fumes produced by the engine can be very dangerhuman body. If work has to be done in enclosed environmentsprecautions to ensure the circulation of fresh air and protect ta suitable mask.

Preparation 40-7

pply to your work situation.

traffic. Use all necessary signs,

achine and attachment can be properly connected.

must be in good operating condition erly.

portant for your safety. Using g, stability and other orized attachments.

ent mounting plate if esult.ap into place, pin tops are

h attachment mount.


PREPARE THE MACHINE

• Ensure you understand and comply with all work site rules that might a

• If operating along a road, properly warn and divert motor and pedestriancones, flag persons, or lighting devices needed for the work situation.

ATTACHMENTS

Install/Remove

IMPORTANT: Before connecting any attachment to the machine, ensure all mmounting plates are free of dirt and debris in order to ensure the attachment

WARNING: Check machine before operating. Machineand all safety equipment installed and functioning prop

WARNING: Using attachments authorized by Vermeer Mfg. Co. is imunauthorized attachments may cause difficulties with steering, stoppinundesirable performance or handling characteristics. Never use unauth

WARNING: Attachment can fall off loader attachmincorrectly attached. Serious injury or death could rWhen installing attachment, be certain that pins snrotated 90° inward, and pin ends are visible beneat


Attachment - Install

nt.

shown ket.

ck

RAL.

ment nward

mount.

2

1

3

40-8 Preparation

Step 1: Position attachment on a level surface with sufficient area behind it to accommodate the machine.

Step 2: Ensure pins are rotated 90° so that tops of pins face outward as shown (1).

Step 3: Start machine, and lower lift arm. Tilt loader mounting plate forward slightly.

Step 4: Drive machine FORWARD, aligning loader mounting plate with attachme

Step 5: Once top edge of mounting plate enters under lip of attachment mount as (2), raise lift arm while tilting mounting plate back to securely engage buc

Step 6: Raise attachment sufficiently to clear the ground. Tilt attachment plate bafully.

Step 7: Ensure Ground Drive and Attachment Lift and Tilt Controls are in NEUT

Step 8: Rotate pins 180° so that pins engage and extend through bottom of attachmount and are visible beneath attachment mount. Tops of pins must face ias shown (3).

IMPORTANT: Ensure pin ends extend through and are visible beneath attachment

1

Preparation 40-9

ground, locate the attachment to

from the machine, away from the side of a he trailer.

and result in serious injury or death. Leaks lieve pressure in the hydraulic system before y other work on the system. If you must

ect such as a piece of wood or cardboard rather sidual pressure may exist, slowly loosen the

fore disconnecting the fitting. Fluid injected n familiar with this type of injury.

2


Attachment - Remove

Step 1: Lower lift arms until attachment rests on the ground. Ensure Ground Drive and Attachment Lift and Tilt Controls are in NEUTRAL.

Step 2: To unlatch attachment, rotate pins (1) 90° so that top of pin faces outward as shown.

Step 3: Tilt loader mounting plate (2) forward slightly. Lower lift arms if necessary.

Step 4: Drive machine in REVERSE to detach loader from attachment.

If detaching an attachment onto a trailer with the machine positioned on the prevent it from falling off.

HYDRAULICS - ATTACH/DETACH

WARNING: Attachments could slip off the trailer after being disconneresulting in a crushing injury. When disconnecting and backing the mactrailer, take precautions to assure the attachments are properly secured

WARNING: Pressurized fluid can penetrate body tissuecan be invisible. Keep away from any suspected leaks. Researching for leaks, disconnecting hoses, or performing anpressurize the system to find a suspected leak, use an objthan your hands. When loosening a fitting where some refitting until oil begins to leak. Wait for leaking to stop beunder the skin must be removed immediately by a surgeo

1

ctedhine to t


making connections.

d,

is

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UTRAL position to relieve

machine.

parts may result in burns.il unit has cooled before touching

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40-10 Preparation

IMPORTANT: Ensure all foreign matter is cleaned from hydraulic connectors before

Hydraulics - Attach

If attachment requires hydraulic power, after securing attachment to the machine:

Step 1: Shut off engine. Move Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever forward, backwarand back to NEUTRAL position to relieve hydraulic pressure.

Step 2: Connect hoses to auxiliary hydraulic couplers (1). Confirm that connectionsecure by pulling on couplers.

Hydraulics - Detach

Step 1: Lower lift arms until attachment rests on the ground. Ensure Ground Driand Auxiliary Attachment Levers are in NEUTRAL. Shut off engine.

Step 2: Move Auxiliary Attachment Drive Lever forward, backward, and back to NEhydraulic pressure.

Step 3: Unhook hoses from auxiliary hydraulic couplers. Remove attachment from

WARNING: Hydraulic couplers, hoses, and fluid may be hot. Contact with hotWear gloves when connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses, and wait unthydraulic components.

Operating the Machine 50-1

s not exceed the machine’s ls; reduce load size when lifting weights.

pes may result in tipover. Serious crushing

red when traveling up or down slopes. You end uphill for added stability.

acity.d. load raised.


Section 50: Operating the Machine

LOAD CAPACITIESIMPORTANT: Ensure weight of attachment plus materials being handled doeoperating capacity. Very dense materials weigh more than less dense materiadense materials. Refer to manuals supplied with attachments for attachment

DRIVING THE MACHINE

WARNING: Traveling on sloinjury or death can result.

Always travel with load lowemay also need to keep heavy

Do not exceed rated load capLoad on firm and level grounDo not step off platform with


ain can throw operator off machine.

Slow down on rough and uneven terrain.

Keep both feet on platform.

50-2 Operating the Machine

WARNING: Abrupt movement and uneven terr

Avoid abrupt starts, stops, and turns.

Keep both hands firmly on grips.

WARNING: Rider may fall out and be injured or killed.

Do not carry riders.

WARNING: Objects behind can crush you.

Look behind when moving rearward.


ds the capability of the machine, erating in rough terrain or in

re on the forward area of the bar tween your thumb and forefinger.

to allow the operator to keep both mly on the hand grip before r operating ground drive controls. bar.

oid sudden stopping, starting, or s the incline. Use extra care when

is moved rearward while standing ction properly. Never move machine

tform lifts up during machine throw you from machine, or the ep both feet fully on the platform hen traveling over uneven ground.


IMPORTANT: This machine is not intended to be driven on public roads.

IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the controls and understanuse a slower ground speed to move the machine. Use reduced speeds when opconfined areas.

NOTE: Place your hands, palms down, on the hand grip bar so your fingers aand the palms on the rear portion of the bar, with the joystick knob cradled beThis provides a secure grip and good lever control.

Drive machine at a speed suitable for the terrain. A hand grip bar is providedhands on the bar to securely ride on the machine. Always keep both hands firstarting to move the machine. Keep both hands on the grip whenever moving oReturn controls to NEUTRAL before removing your hands from the hand grip

Move Ground Drive Joystick slowly to start moving the machine smoothly. Avturning unless necessary. Operate machine up and down an incline, not acrosworking on inclines.

WARNING: Operator’s leg can be crushed if machineon the ground. Operator Presence foot plate must funwith one or both feet on the ground.

WARNING: Machine travel stops suddenly if foot platravel. Sudden stops from higher travel speeds could machine could tip over. To help avoid sudden stops, keand stand as far to the rear as practical. Slow down w


When driving over an object such as a curb, the machine can pitch forward or backward quickly. Watch for these a ramp with dirt to make

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perator. The operator must hment drive to be engaged.

ng procedures.

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2


objects and travel very slowly. If you will encounter the same object repeatedly, buildtraveling smoother.

Step 1: Follow the Starting Procedure, page 22-1.

Step 2: Move Throttle (1) to full open position.

Step 3: Ensure attachment is in transport position (as low as practical and tilted back).

NOTE: If operator weight is removed from platform, machine hydraulic functions wistop.

Step 4: Use Ground Drive Joystick (2) to move and steer the machine. Do not jerkcontrol lever. Hold firmly onto hand grip (3) with both hands while operating.

Step 5: When parking the machine, always follow Shutdown Procedure, page 23-1.Never leave machine with engine running or attachment raised.

The Operator Presence system in the operator platform detects the presence of an obe standing on the platform for the ground drive, lift/tilt functions, or auxiliary attacKeep both feet on the platform.

BUCKET OPERATION

Bucket - Install/Remove

Refer to the Preparation section, “Attachments,” page 40-7, for attaching and removi


heavy end of machine) facing wn slope with bucket (light end of

ugh to clear any ground obstructions. machine unstable. Wherever

ation.ity is reduced and may cause

it is adequately supported to


Safety Precautions

Moving Machine with Load

• When moving the machine with a full bucket, go up or down slope with lotop of slope. When moving the machine with an empty bucket, go up or domachine) facing bottom of slope.

• Keep bucket level and as low as practical (carry position), raised only eno• Watch terrain and avoid slopes, bumps, or depressions which could make

practical, drive directly up or down a slope or curb.• Do not overload machine.• Refer to the “Driving the Machine,” page 50-1, for additional safety inform• Do not step off the operator’s platform with a raised load. Machine stabil

machine to tip forward when you step off.

WARNING: Never work under an attachment unlessprevent it from falling unexpectedly.

WARNING: Falling load can crush.

Keep load level when raising lift arms.

ad (


Filling the Bucket

ttom of bucket is level with

ket backward as it fills.

s the ground to desired depth.

gging depth.

ward.

hen working below alls and soil slips.


Step 1: Fully lower lift arms.

Step 2: Tilt bucket forward until cutting edge of bucket contacts the ground, and bothe ground.

Step 3: Move machine forward slowly into the material while gradually tilting buc

Step 4: Move machine backward away from the material.

Digging with the Bucket


Step 2: Tilt bucket forward until cutting edge of bucket contacts the ground.

Step 3: Move machine forward slowly, continuing to tilt bucket down until it enter

Step 4: Tilt bucket backward slightly to increase traction and maintain an even di

Step 5: Continue driving machine forward until bucket is full.

NOTE: If ground is hard, tilt bucket forward and backward while driving slowly for

Step 6: When bucket is full, tilt bucket fully backward.

WARNING: Cliff and high banks can fall on you. Take care woverhangs. Do not dig away beneath them. Look out for rock f


ed.

lting bucket to keep load from

or bin. If possible, avoid steering ch could make the machine eering motion.

tribute materials in the truck box

ner to lower the bucket. Lower reduces stability.

utting edge force is applied to

ucket cutting edge off the


Emptying the Bucket

Step 1: Move machine with bucket in carry position until dump site is reach

Step 2: Raise lift arms just enough to clear side of truck box or bin, while tispilling. Always load on firm and level ground.

Step 3: Move machine forward slowly until the bucket is over the truck boxwhile load is raised. Steering results in side motion of the load, whiunstable. If steering is necessary, move very slowly using smooth st

Step 4: Tilt bucket forward until it empties. If necessary, use bucket to redisor bin.

Step 5: After dumping load, back away just far enough from truck or contaibucket before steering. Moving the machine with the bucket raised

Backdragging with the Bucket

Step 1: Push Lift/Tilt Joystick fully forward into FLOAT position.

Step 2: Tilt bucket forward. The farther forward the bucket is tilted, the momove loose material.

Step 3: Move machine in reverse to level loose material.

Step 4: Before moving forward, raise loader arms or tilt bucket back to lift tground.

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he b


Backfilling with the Bucket

ntacts the ground.

to it.

ench to dump material out

TSting and maintenance the S600TX.

nd to give way. Machine can ell away from cliff edges.



Step 2: Use Lift/Tilt Controls to tilt bucket forward until cutting edge of bucket co

Step 3: Move machine forward to the edge of the hole or trench to push material in

Step 4: Tilt bucket forward as soon as cutting edge is over the rim of the hole or trof the bucket.

Step 5: If necessary, raise lift arms and tilt bucket forward to empty the bucket.

OPERATING WITH OTHER VERMEER-AUTHORIZED ATTACHMENRefer to the attachment manual supplied by the attachment manufacturer for operainstructions for the attachment and additional instructions that may be required for

WARNING: The weight of your machine may cause the groufall and tip over. Death or serious injury could result. Keep wTake care when backfilling. Do not go too close to edges.

Maintenance Intervals 60-1

Vermeer Manufacturing Company.

n that will help you operate your -1, for other information.

structions given below:

ve cleaners, or other similar

s, the temperature of the t also be clean and dry.e safety sign also.t dealer.

he hourmeter indicates the total

ting under severe conditions, the

e machine, use Shutdown e maintenance sections.


Section 60: Maintenance Intervals

Visually inspect machine daily before starting the machine.

Make no modifications to your equipment unless specifically recommended by

SAFETY SIGN MAINTENANCESafety signs located on your machine contain important and useful informatioequipment safely. Refer to the Parts Manual for locations and Controls, page 21

To assure that all safety signs remain in place and in good condition, follow in

• Keep safety signs clean. Use soap and water—not mineral spirits, abrasicleaners that will damage the sign.

• Replace any damaged or missing safety signs. When attaching safety signmounting surface must be at least 40°F (5°C). The mounting surface mus

• When replacing a machine component with a safety sign attached, replac• Replacement safety signs can be purchased from your Vermeer equipmen

HOURMETER - CHECK FOR MAINTENANCE INTERVALThe hourmeter is used to determine maintenance intervals for the machine. Tnumber of hours the engine has been in operation.

Maintenance intervals are based on normal operating conditions. When operamaintenance intervals should be shortened.

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance on thProcedure, page 23-1, unless instructed differently in th


3

60-2 Maintenance Intervals

LIFT ARM SUPPORT BAR - INSTALL/REMOVE

Always install lift arm support bar before working beneath a raised attachment.

Step 1: Remove pins (1) and red support bar (2) from stow location shown in left photo.

Step 2: Install support bar over lift arm cylinder as shown in right photo. Secure with pins in two outer holes (3).

Step 3: When work is finished, return support bar to stow location. Install pins in two inner holes.

WARNING: Falling loader arms can crush.

Engage lock bar before working under arms.

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in place as

Support lift arms

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ENGINE SHIELD PROP BAR - LATCH/UNLATCHBefore performing engine maintenance, open engine shield and latch prop barfollows:

Step 1: If lift arms are raised, install lift arm support bar (refer to “Lift ArmBar - Install/Remove,” page 60-2). Engine shield can be opened withfully lowered.

Step 2: Raise engine shield high enough that prop bar (1) clears latch mech

Step 3: Lower shield until prop bar rests securely in latch mechanism as sh

Step 4: When finished with work, raise engine shield until prop bar is relealatch, then lower shield.


to the appropriate chapter for instructions. structions.

250Hours

500Hours

1000Hours

AsNeeded


MAINTENANCE INTERVAL SCHEDULEEach maintenance interval is also the title of chapter following this schedule. Refer Refer to the Engine Operation Manuals supplied with each machine for complete in

5 HrsHalf Day

10 HrsDay

50 HrsWeek

100HrsMonth

200Hours

Kohler Engine Oil and Filter Change

Initial

Fuel Tanks - Fill XEngine Oil - Check XAir Cleaner Restriction Indicator - Check/Replace

X

Kubota Air Cleaner - Check/Service

X

Kohler Cooling Fan - Check/Service

X

Kubota Coolant Level - Check XKubota Daily Checks XHydraulic Fluid - Check XHydraulic Oil Cooling Fan - Check/Service

X

Machine - Grease XKohler Fuel Filter Element - Check

X

Kubota Fuel Lines and Clamp Bands - Check

X

Kubota Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Initial


X

X

X

X

00urs

250Hours

500Hours

1000Hours

AsNeeded


Hydraulic Filter - Replacement

Initial

Track Tension - Check XEngine Oil - Change XAir Cleaner Element - Replace

X

Kohler Spark Plug - Check Condition and Gap

X

Kohler Cooling Areas - Check/Clean

X

Kubota Fan Belt Tightness - Check

X

Machine - Overall Check XNeutral Start Interlocks - Check

X

Operator Presence System - Check

X

Hydraulic System - Check XPark Brake - Check XEngine Oil Filter - ReplaceKubota Radiator Hoses and Clamps - CheckHydraulic Filter - ReplaceKohler In-Line Fuel Filter - Replace

5 HrsHalf Day

10 HrsDay

50 HrsWeek

100HrsMonth

2Ho


X

X

X

X

X

XX

XXXXXXXX

250Hours

500Hours

1000Hours

AsNeeded


ATTACHMENT MAINTENANCERefer to the attachment manuals included with the machine.

Kohler Hydraulic Pump Spline Joint - GreaseKubota Engine Cooling System - Drain and CleanKubota Fuel Tanks Sediment - RemoveKubota Fan Belt - ReplaceBattery Electrolyte Levels and Terminals - Check/CleanHydraulic Fluid - ChangeHydraulic Strainer - ServiceEngine System - CheckKohler Fuel Filter - ReplaceKohler Carburetor - AdjustBattery - ReplaceHand Grip Bar - AdjustLift Arm Cylinders - AdjustTrack Tension - AdjustStorage

5 HrsHalf Day

10 HrsDay

50 HrsWeek

100HrsMonth

200Hours

Index

Bucket, 50-7ols, 21-1 Prop Bar - Latch/Unlatch, 60-3

cket, 50-6

heck for Maintenance Interval, 60-1id, 22-3ttach, 40-10ttach/Detach, 40-9etach, 40-10

Numbers - Record, iiits, 21-4e, 40-7, 20-1

Procedure, 22-4, 22-3


INDEXAAttachment - Install, 40-8Attachment - Remove, 40-9Attachment Maintenance, 60-6Attachments, 40-7

BBackdragging with the Bucket, 50-7Backfilling with the Bucket, 50-8Battery Burns - Avoid, 22-4Battery Explosion - Avoid, 22-3Boom Lift/Attachment Tilt Lockout Override, 21-7Bucket - Install/Remove, 50-4Bucket Operation, 50-4

CCold Weather Starting, 22-2Control Station, 21-5Controls, 21-1Crystalline Silica, 10-4

DDealer/Customer Information, iiiDigging with the Bucket, 50-6Driving off Trailer, 30-4Driving onto Trailer, 30-2Driving the Machine, 50-1

EEmptying theEngine ContrEngine ShieldEngine, 22-2

FFilling the BuFuses, 21-8

GHHourmeter - CHydraulic FluHydraulics - AHydraulics - AHydraulics - D

IIdentification Indicator LighInstall/RemovIntended Use

JJump-StartingJump-Starting


K Prepare the Machine, 40-7

ery Report, i

0-150-5ance, 60-1nation, 10-1

e, 23-1

22-1ngine, 22-1

Engine, 22-24

, 30-1-1chine, 30-1

-2

nt, 40-5

Index

Kohler Engine, 40-2Kubota Engine, 40-2

LLift Arm Support Bar - Install/Remove, 60-2Load Capacities, 50-1Loading with Crane, 30-4Loading/Unloading the Machine, 30-1Loading/Unloading, 30-1Locate Buried Utilities, 40-3

MMachine Retrieval, 30-5Maintenance Interval Schedule, 60-4Maintenance Intervals, 60-1Moving Machine with Load, 50-5

NOOperating the Machine, 50-1Operating with Other Vermeer-Authorized Attachments, 50-8Operator Presence System, 21-7Operator Qualifications, 40-1

PPark Brake, 21-7Park Brakes Release, 30-5Personal Protection, 40-1Preparation, 40-1Prepare the Area, 40-3

QRReceiving and Deliv

SSafety Messages, 1Safety Precautions, Safety Sign MaintenSafety Symbol ExplaShutdown ProcedurSound Levels, 40-2Starting Procedure, Starting the Kohler EStarting the Kubota Striking a Utility, 40-

TTrailer PreparationsTrailer Selection, 30Transporting the Ma

UVVibration Levels, 40

WWork Site Assessme

S600TX Mini Skid Steer Revision History

Revision History

Revision Date Page(s) Description

o1_00 06/05 All First edition Operator’s Manual released.

o1_01 09/08 Warranty Warranty updated

WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIAProposition 65 Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

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1210 Vermeer Road East, P.O. Box 200Pella, Iowa 50219-0200

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