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Loading a Bucket
Approach the pile with the lift arm fully
lowered and the bucket tilted slightly for-
ward until the edge contacts the ground.
Drive forward, lifting the lift arm and
tilting back the bucket to fill it. Back
away from the pile.
Always carry the loaded bucket with the lift arm
resting on the loader frame. For additional sta-
bility when operating on inclines, always travel with the heavier end
of the loader toward the top of the incline.
Digging with a Bucket
Approach the digging site with the lift
arm slightly raised and the bucket tilted
forward until the edge contacts the
ground. Break the ground by driving for-
ward and gradually lowering the lift arm.
With the bucket filled, tilt the bucket
back, and back the loader away from the
material. Rest the lift arm against the
loader frame before proceeding to the
dumping area.
Dumping the Load onto a Pile
Carry a loaded bucket as low as possible until reaching the pile. Gradually stop
forward motion and raise the lift arm high enough so that the bucket clears the
top of the pile. Then slowly move the loader ahead, to position the bucket to
dump the material on top of the pile. Empty the bucket and back the loader away
while tilting the bucket back and lowering the lift arm.
Never push the controls into the float position
with the bucket or attachment loaded or raised,
because this will cause the lift arm to lower rapidly.
Figure 16 Loading
WARNING
Figure 17 Digging
WARNING