Kubota LA463, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATING THE LOADER 14
LOADING FROM A BANK
Choose a forward gear that provides a safe ground speed
and power for loading.
To avoid serious personal injury:
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Be extra careful when working on inclines.
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When operating on a slope, always operate up
and down the slope, never across the slope.
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Loader lift and break-away capacity diminish as
loading height is increased.
Side cutting is a good technique for cutting down a big
pile. Wheel width should not exceed the bucket width for
this procedure.
If the pile sides 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.
Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp to
approach the pile.
It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching
a bank or pile. This will help avoid gouging the work area.