KCM 70Z7, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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OPERATING THE MACHINE
5-16
Grading
WARNING: When operating a machine equipped
with ride control and the lift arm control lever in
the float position, when performing works as soil
scooping, land grading, or snow removal, be sure to
turn the ride control switch OFF. Failure to do so may
allow the ride control system to operate so that the
front attachment may automatically move up and
down.
IMPORTANT: Perform grading work while moving the
machine in reverse. If grading work is performed
by moving the machine forward, severe loads are
applied to the front attachment, possibly creating
cracks or damage to the front attachment.
1. After filling the bucket, dump the bucket gradually to
spread soil while moving the machine in reverse.
2. Lower the bucket teeth tips onto the ground.
Grade and level the ground surface while driving
the machine in reverse with the bucket teeth tips
dragging.
3. After filling the bucket with a load such as soil, position
the bucket level with the ground surface. Finish the
ground surface utilizing the bucket weight.
At this time, move the machine in reverse with the lift
arm held in the FLOAT position.
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