Another method commonly used: Start at the bottom
and travel diagonally up the slope. In this way a windrow
will be continually drifted to one side and will tend to fill
low spots or irregularities.
When finishing in non-solid materials, such as earth,
drag the blade backwards for a smooth job. Rock, of
course, may damage the blade base, so such practice is
not to be recommended where abrasive material is
common.
CRAWLER TIPS
For Safety & Dozing Success
Don’t back up further than necessary and don’t push
earth for greater distances than required. These are
common faults of inexperienced operators. Always have
a plan of operation!
When dropping down a steep hill or over the side of a fill,
use blade for a brake.
When traveling, carry the blade low. This practice helps
protect drivetrain and other vital parts of the tractor.
If possible “slot doze” to keep load from spilling around
the sides of the blade.
TECHNIQUES FOR COMPLETING VARIOUS
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS
When enlarging ponds or streams, leave a ridge
between the water and the excavation. When a desired
depth is reached, dig out the ridge.
When excavating ponds or streams, leave a ridge
between the water and the excavation. When a desired
depth is reached, dig out the ridge.
When excavating wet soupy material construct a dry
soil dike and place watery mud behind this structure to
keep it from running back in the work area.
