DRESSTA 515C, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 4
OPERATING
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OM515C520C99/1E DRESSTA
LOADER TECHNIQUES
8. When transporting trees or other large objects, always balance the load as shown in Fig. 4.49.
Balance the load when picking it up to prevent twisting the boom assembly and linkage.
Fig. 4.49. Transporting Trees with Multi-purpose Bucket
9. Lower loaded or unloaded bucket to the ground when waiting for any length of time.
10. Put enough loose rock or dirt into the truck first to act as cushioning material before proceeding
to load larger rocks (Figure 4.50). Place large rocks into the center of the truck from the lowest
possible height.
Fig. 4.50. Dumping Large Rocks Into Truck
Plan excavating jobs so that most of the work can be done with the loader being driven forward,
rather than being backed out. Use as flat a ramp as possible. A steeper ramp can be used when
driving forward rather than in reverse.
Always feed the bucket into the ground gradually until the desired depth of cut is obtained. When
selecting the gear range and determining the depth of cut, allow for an increase in resistance as
the load increases. It may be necessary to raise the lift arms slightly to obtain greater traction.
Less loading effort is required when the material can be moved downhill.
WARNING! Never travel with an unstable and solid rock.