OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL
During hard surface operation, keep the bucket level
and put the lift lever in the float position to permit the
bucket to float on the working surface. If hydraulic
down pressure is exerted on the bucket, it will wear
faster than normal.
The float position will also prevent the mixing of
surface material with stockpile material. The float
position will reduce the change of surface gouging
when removing snow or other material, or when
working with a blade.
PEELING AND SCRAPING
Use down pressure and a slight bucket angle to start
long cuts. Make a short angle cut and break out
cleanly.
With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch
approximately two inches deep. Hold the depth by
feathering the bucket lever to adjust the cutting lip up
or down. When the front tires enter the notch, adjust
the lift and bucket lever to maintain proper depth.
2ndCut
Make additional cuts until the desired depth is
reached.
3rd Cut 4th Cut, etc.
During peeling operations, use lift cylinder down
pressure and a slight bucket angle for penetration to
the desired working depth. After reaching the desired
working depth, use only the bucket lever, leaving the
lift lever in either the float or neutral position. This
allows the operator to control the bucket angle and
maintain a precise cut.
If the lever is used without controlling the bucket
angle, the bucket will gouge and leave a series of ruts
in the surface.
BACKFILLING
Approach the pile with a level bucket. When adjusting
the cut to a load that the tractor can push, actuate the
lift lever and maintain a level bucket.
Leave the soil in the bucket because dumping on each
pass wastes time. Lift and level the bucket for the next
pass while backing from the excavation.
Operate at right angles to the ditch. Take as big a bite
as the tractor can handle without lugging the engine.
Leave the soil which drifts over the side of the bucket
for final cleanup.
Efficient backfilling occurs when the tractor pushes
the maximum amount of soil without losing speed or
traction. If the tractor slows, reduce the width of cut.
If the tractor is not working at capacity, increase the
width of cut.
When backfilling on a slope, have the soil piled on the
high side for easier backfilling.
