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6.4. DUMPING THE BUCKET
Lift the bucket just high enough to clear the side of the
vehicle. Move the tractor in as close to the side of the
vehicle as possible, then dump the bucket.
6.5. LOWERING THE BUCKET
After the bucket is dumped, back away from the vehicle
while lowering and rolling back the bucket.
6.6. OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL
During operation on hard surface, keep the bucket level
and position the lift control in the float position to permit
the bucket to float on the work surface.ı If hydraulic
down pressure is exerted on the bucket, the cutting
edge will wear faster than normal.
The float position will also avoid mixing of surface
material with stockpile material. The float position will
reduce the chance of surface gouging while removing
snow or other material, or when working with a blade.
6.7. LOADING FROM A BANK
Choose a forward gear that provides a safe ground
speed and power for loading.
CAUTION: Exercise caution when
undercutting high banks. Dirt slides can be
dangerous. Load from as low as possible
for maximum efficiency. Loader lift and
breakaway capacity diminish as loading
height is increased.
Side cutting is a good technique for cutting down a big
pile.
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
approach to the pile.
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