OPERATION
Operation Techniques
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Hill Side Operation
By design, Rubber Track
Loaders are very stable on
inclines. Machine weight is dis-
tributed evenly throughout the
chassis and the suspended
undercarriage track system pro-
vides excellent traction and
floatation on nearly all surfaces.
Even with these capabilities,
caution should always be exer-
cised while operating the
machine on an incline. Never
operate the PT-80 on an incline
in excess of 18° or an PT-70 on
an incline in excess of 15°. Do
not make sudden changes in
direction, move slowly, and
always carry loads low to maxi-
mize machine stability.
When turning on an incline, back
down the hill while slowly turning
until the machine is pointed in
the desired direction. Then pro-
ceed forward.
Operation On Turf
One of the many features of a
Rubber Track Loader is the abili-
ty to work on turf and similar fin-
ished surfaces with minimal sur-
face disturbance.
The suspended undercarriage
and track assemblies distribute
machine weight extremely well.
However, care should still be
taken while operating on these
surfaces to prevent blemishes.
Turning poses the greatest risk
of surface disturbance during
operation. Moving in a straight
line across turf will cause little or
no disturbance, whereas counter
rotation will most likely cause
blemishes.
While working on turf, make
gradual turns. (see item D) If
space is limited, turn gradually
by moving back and forth until
facing the desired direction. (see
item C)
C
D
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