OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL
During hard surface operation, keep the bucket level
and put the lift control 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.
FLOAT
The float will also prevent the mixing of surface
material with stockpile material. The float position
will reduce the chance of surface gouging when
removing snow or other material.
FLOAT
SURFACE MATERIAL
LOADING FROM A BANK
Choose a forward gear that provides sufficient
ground speed for loading.
Exercise caution when undercutting high banks. Dirt
slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possi-
ble for maximum efficiency. Loader lift and break-
away capacity diminish as loading height is
increased.
It’s important to keep the bucket level when
approaching a bank or pile. this will help prevent
gouging the work area.
Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp
approach to the pile.
If the piles are too high and liable to cause cave-in,
use the loader to break down the sides until a slot
can be cut over the top.
Sidecutting is a good technique for cutting down a
big pile.
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