SECTION 1

GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
SAFETY INFORMATION
Precautionary Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Precaution Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
HARDWARE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
HYDRAULIC TUBE AND FITTING INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
HYDRAULIC TUBE AND FITTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . . 1-17
PROPERLY SUPPORTING A RAISED MACHINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
CAB AND BOOM TILT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
CRANING THE SKID-STEER LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
DRILLING HOLES IN OVERHEAD DASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
ADAPTING ATTACHMENTS REQUIRING 12V ELECTRICAL
POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
ACCESSORY RELAY AND ENGINE FUSE BLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37

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INTRODUCTION
This service manual provides the technical Your New Holland dealer is interested in your
information needed to properly service and obtaining the most from your investment and will
maintain the Models L565, LX565, and LX665 be glad to answer any questions you may have
skid-steer loaders. Use it in conjunction with the about your loader. When major service is
operator’s manual which is supplied with the required, your dealer’s staff of trained service
loader. Keep both manuals available for ready technicians is ready to serve you.
reference.
When in need of parts, always order genuine
The L_ _ _ designates a factory standard built New Holland service parts from your New
unit. Holland dealer. Be prepared to give your dealer
the model and serial number of the engine and
The LX_ _ _ designates a factory deluxe built loader (the location of these numbers is
unit. Options factory installed include work lights, described later in this section). Record the serial
taillights, and auxiliary boom hydraulics. numbers here.
The L565, LX565, and LX665 have many Loader Model
similarities with the major differences being
engine horsepower and lifting capacity. Loader Serial Number

Whenever working on New Holland equipment, Engine Model

left and right sides of the machine are determined
by standing behind the unit, looking in the Engine Serial Number
direction of travel.
The easiest and least time-consuming removal,
disassembly, and reassembly procedures are
detailed in the manual. Modifying these CAUTION: THIS SYMBOL IS USED
procedures is not recommended. THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK WHENEVER
YOUR OWN PERSONAL SAFETY IS
New Holland skid-steer loaders are designed INVOLVED. TAKE TIME TO BE CAREFUL!
with emphasis on safety for operator protection.
However, careless and negligent operation can
still result in serious injury to persons or damage
to property. Be sure to read and follow all safety
instructions in this manual.

ABOUT IMPROVEMENTS
New Holland is continually striving to improve its products. We must, therefore, reserve the right to make
improvements or changes when it becomes practical and possible to do so, without incurring any
obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment sold previously.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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PRECAUTIONARY
STATEMENTS
PERSONAL SAFETY
Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“CAUTION”,
“WARNING”, and “DANGER”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the
personal safety of you and those working with you. Please take the time to read them.

CAUTION: THE WORD “CAUTION” IS USED WHERE A SAFE BEHAVIORAL PRACTICE AC-
CORDING TO OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND COMMON SAFETY
PRACTICES WILL PROTECT THE OPERATOR AND OTHERS FROM ACCIDENT INVOLVEMENT.

WARNING: THE WORD “WARNING” DENOTES A POTENTIAL OR HIDDEN HAZARD WHICH HAS
A POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY. IT IS USED TO WARN OPERATORS AND OTHERS TO EX-
ERCISE EVERY APPROPRIATE MEANS TO AVOID A SURPRISE INVOLVEMENT WITH MACHIN-
ERY.

DANGER: THE WORD “DANGER” DENOTES A FORBIDDEN PRACTICE IN CONNECTION WITH

A SERIOUS HAZARD.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE “CAUTION”, “WARNING”, AND “DANGER” INSTRUCTIONS MAY

RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

MACHINE SAFETY
Additional precautionary statements (“ATTENTION” and “IMPORTANT”) are followed by specific in-
structions. These statements are intended for machine safety.
ATTENTION: The word “ATTENTION” is used to warn the operator of potential machine damage if a
certain procedure is not followed.

IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of something he needs to know to
prevent minor machine damage if a certain procedure is not followed.

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SAFETY PRECAUTION INFORMATION

UNSAFE OPERATING PRACTICES AND IMPROPER USE OF THE SKID-STEER LOADER AND
ITS ATTACHMENTS ON THE PART OF THE OPERATOR CAN RESULT IN INJURIES. OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES:

1. FOR SERVICING, THE LOADER SHOULD BE ON LEVEL TERRAIN, ENGINE STOPPED WITH
THE WHEELS BLOCKED OR THE ENTIRE LOADER SOLIDLY SUPPORTED WITH THE
WHEELS OFF THE GROUND BEFORE SERVICING ANY COMPONENT OF THE DRIVETRAIN.

2. FOR SERVICING UNDER THE OPERATOR’S SEAT, RAISE THE SEAT AND PAN ASSEMBLY
TO THE RAISED LATCHED POSITION AND SECURELY LATCH.

3. DO NOT OPERATE THE LOADER UNLESS THE SEAT IS LATCHED IN THE OPERATE
POSITION.

4. DO NOT SERVICE THE LOADER WITH A RAISED BOOM UNLESS THE BOOM IS RESTING
ON THE BOOM LOCK PINS.
5. DO NOT SERVICE THE LOADER WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING UNLESS THE LOADER IS
PROPERLY AND SECURELY SUPPORTED WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS OFF THE GROUND.

6. USE CAUTION WHEN SERVICING THE UNIT AROUND MOVING PARTS.

7. DO NOT TILT THE BOOM AND CAB WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION.

8. DO NOT TILT THE BOOM AND CAB WITHOUT USING THE PROPER CAB TILTING TOOL.

9. REINSTALL ALL SHIELDS REMOVED FOR SERVICE.

10. NEVER LOOSEN ANY HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS BEFORE RELIEVING THE PRESSURE IN
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

11. WEAR EYE PROTECTION SUCH AS GOGGLES, ETC.

12. WEAR EAR PROTECTION SUCH AS EARPLUGS, ETC. WHEN YOU FEEL THE NOISE LEVEL
IS UNCOMFORTABLE.

13. IF ANY SERVICING OR ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRE THE BATTERY TO BE DISCONNECTED,

DISCONNECT THE (-) NEGATIVE GROUND CABLE.

14. WHEN SERVICING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, DISCONNECT THE (-) NEGATIVE

GROUND CABLE.
15. IF THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (EIC) REQUIRES REMOVAL FROM THE DASH
AREA OR THE SKID-STEER LOADER, DISCONNECT THE (-) NEGATIVE GROUND BATTERY
CABLE. THIS WILL SHUT OFF POWER TO THE EIC AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE EIC
BOARD OR BLOWING THE 5-AMP FUSES IF THE BOARD IS ACCIDENTALLY GROUNDED.

16. IF WELDING IS REQUIRED ON THE SKID-STEER LOADER, DISCONNECT THE (-) NEGATIVE
GROUND CABLE. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE EIC (ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) MONITORING SYSTEM AND OTHER
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.

17. IF WELDING IS REQUIRED ON AN ATTACHMENT, REMOVE THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE

SKID-STEER LOADER.

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18. GIVE COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED ATTENTION TO THE JOB AT HAND SO THAT COMPLETE
CONTROL OF THE LOADER IS MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

19. DRIVE SLOWLY OVER ROUGH GROUND AND ON SLOPES; KEEP ALERT FOR HOLES,
DITCHES AND OTHER IRREGULARITIES THAT MAY CAUSE THE LOADER TO OVERTURN.

20. AVOID STEEP HILLSIDE OPERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LOADER TO OVERTURN.

21. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED BUCKET AT FULL HEIGHT. OPERATE THE LOADER WITH
THE LOAD AS LOW AS POSSIBLE UNTIL IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO RAISE THE BOOM
TO DISCHARGE THE LOAD INTO A TRUCK, CONTAINER, ETC.

22. REDUCE SPEED WHEN TURNING SO THERE IS NO DANGER OF THE LOADER

OVERTURNING.

23. NEVER DRIVE UP OR BACK UP A HILL OR INCLINE WITH A RAISED BOOM OR THE LOADER
COULD OVERTURN.

24. ALWAYS LOOK BEHIND YOU BEFORE BACKING UP THE LOADER.

25. MAINTAIN PROPER TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL TO PREVENT LOSS OF HYDROSTATIC
BRAKING.

26. DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE ON THE LOADER AT ANY TIME.

27. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE LOADER OR RIDE ON THE LOADER AT ANY
TIME.

28. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THE LOADER WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION.
OSHA REQUIRES THAT ALL OPERATORS BE INSTRUCTED ON THE PROPER OPERATION
OF THE MACHINE BEFORE THEY OPERATE THE UNIT.

29. DO NOT OPERATE THE LOADER IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN WHILE IN THE
OPERATOR’S SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT SECURELY FASTENED.

30. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE, BE SURE THAT ALL OPERATING CONTROLS ARE IN
NEUTRAL AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED.
31. NEVER OPERATE THE LOADER ENGINE IN A CLOSED BUILDING WITHOUT ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.

32. REFUEL THE LOADER OUTDOORS WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. REPLACE THE FUEL
CAP SECURELY. USE AN APPROVED FUEL CONTAINER. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
HANDLING FUEL. AVOID SPILLING FUEL.
33. AFTER OPERATING THE ENGINE, NEVER TOUCH THE MUFFLER, EXHAUST PIPE, ENGINE
OR RADIATOR UNTIL THEY HAVE HAD TIME TO COOL.

34. DRESS APPROPRIATELY - WEAR RELATIVELY TIGHT-FITTING CLOTHING WHEN

OPERATING THE LOADER. LOOSE OR TORN CLOTHING CAN CATCH IN MOVING PARTS
OR CONTROLS.

35. BEFORE SERVICING THE LOADER, OR ANY OF ITS ATTACHED EQUIPMENT, BE SURE
THAT THE ATTACHMENTS ARE LOWERED TO THE GROUND OR THAT THE BOOM ARMS
ARE SUPPORTED BY THE BOOM LOCK PINS.

36. DO NOT WORK UNDER OVERHANGS, ELECTRIC WIRES, OR WHERE THERE IS DANGER
OF A SLIDE.

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37. WEAR AN APPROVED SAFETY HAT WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE AND WHILE IN ANY
WORK AREA.

38. WHEN DRIVING THE LOADER ON A ROAD OR HIGHWAY, USE WARNING LIGHTS OR
WARNING DEVICES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS. HEADLIGHTS, WARNING LIGHTS AND SMV SIGNS ARE AVAILABLE
THROUGH YOUR NEW HOLLAND DEALER.

39. KEEP THE LOADER CLEAN. DO NOT ALLOW TRASH, DEBRIS OR OTHER ARTICLES TO
ACCUMULATE IN THE CAB, FLOOR OR FOOT CONTROL PEDAL AREA THAT MAY HINDER
SAFE MACHINE OPERATION.

40. NEVER OPERATE THE LOADER WITH ANY OF THE SHIELDING REMOVED.

41. NEVER OPERATE THE LOADER WITHOUT WINDOWS AND/OR SCREENS IN PLACE.

42. NEVER EXTEND ANY PART OF THE BODY OUTSIDE OF THE OPERATOR’S AREA.

43. ALWAYS PROPERLY TIE DOWN THE SKID-STEER LOADER TO A TRUCK OR TRAILER
BEFORE TRANSPORT.

44. MAKE SURE ALL BYSTANDERS ARE AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE LOADER
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
45. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE NEAR THE LOADER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE
LOADER IS OPERATIONAL.

46. WHEN USING THE SKID-STEER LOADER TO CRANE OBJECTS, DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE
TO RIDE ON OBJECTS BEING CRANED.

47. DO NOT USE THE SKID-STEER LOADER AS A WORK PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING
MATERIALS.
48. DO NOT LIFT PERSONNEL OR ALLOW PERSONNEL TO WORK WHILE STANDING IN THE
BUCKET OR ON OTHER ATTACHMENTS. THIS IS NOT A MAN-LIFT.

OSHA REQUIREMENTS NOW MAKE IT THE EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY

INSTRUCT EACH OPERATOR IN THE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF ALL OPERATIVE
EQUIPMENT. BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE SHOULD THOROUGHLY FAMILIARIZE
THEMSELVES WITH THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS.

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CAUTION!
SOME PICTURES IN THIS MANUAL SHOW SAFETY SHIELDS REMOVED OR OPEN TO SHOW
PARTS BEING SERVICED OR FOR CLARITY. ALL SHIELDS SHOULD BE CLOSED OR
REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING THE MACHINE.

DANGER!

FASTEN SEAT BELT

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE!

THIS LOADER IS A VERY STABLE UNIT BUT IT CAN BE UPSET IF STOPPED SUDDENLY WHEN
THE BUCKET IS RAISED AND LOADED.

THEREFORE, DO NOT START THE ENGINE BEFORE SECURELY FASTENING THE SEAT BELT,
AND CARRY THE LOAD LOW.

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SAFETY DECALS
The following safety decals have been placed on location of these warning signs. Review these
your machine in the areas indicated. They are decals with your machine operators.
intended for the personal safety of you and those
working with you. Please take this manual, walk Keep the decals legible. If they are not, obtain
around your machine and note the content and replacements from your New Holland dealer.

1. DANGER: DO NOT ALLOW Part #86521685

PASSENGERS TO RIDE ON THE LOADER
AT ANY TIME. DO NOT GET UNDER
BOOM UNLESS SUPPORTED BY THE
BOOM LOCK PINS.

2. CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO

OPERATE THE LOADER WITHOUT
PROPER INSTRUCTION.

Part #86521688

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3. DANGER: BEFORE EXITING THE

LOADER, LOWER THE LIFT ARMS AND
ATTACHMENT TO THE GROUND OR
REST LIFT ARMS ON THE BOOM STOPS.
STOP ENGINE AND ENGAGE THE
PARKING BRAKE.

Part #86521683

4. WARNING: DO NOT OVERLOAD! NEVER

LIFT MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM SAE
LOAD RATING OF THE LOADER. NEVER
TRANSPORT A LOADED BUCKET AT
FULL HEIGHT. OPERATE THE LOADER
WITH THE LOAD AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Part #86521716
L565, LX565 - 682 kg/1500 lbs.
(Mfg. Rating)
Part #86521717
LX665 - 770 kg/1700 lbs.
(Mfg. Rating)

5. WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE

LOADER WITHOUT THE SEAT BELT
SECURELY FASTENED.

Part #86521686

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6. WARNING: KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING

PARTS. KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR OF
THE LOADER AT ALL TIMES UNLESS
THE BOOM IS DOWN ON THE GROUND
OR THE BOOM IS RESTING ON THE
BOOM LOCK PINS AND ENGINE IS OFF.
NEVER EXTEND ANY PART OF THE
BODY OUTSIDE OF THE OPERATOR’S
AREA.

Part #86521673

7. WARNING: KEEP CLEAR! ROTATING

FAN - STOP ENGINE.

Part #9828825

8. WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE

NEAR THE LOADER WHILE THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING AND THE LOADER IS
OPERATIONAL.

Part #86509972

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