III - OPERATION
14
FILLING AND DUMPING A BUCKET
1.
Approach the pile with the lift arms
fully down and bucket cutting edge
just skimming the top of the ground
as in Figure 12.
2.
When the bucket is full, tilt bucket
back and back away from the pile,
as shown in Figure 13 and 14.
3.
When dumping, raise bucket high
enough to clear stockpile or sides of
container being loaded.
4.
Drive slowly forward until bucket is
over dumping area and tilt bucket
forward until it completely empties.
5.
Tilt bucket, back up if necessary, to
clear container side and back away.
DIGGING WITH A BUCKET
1.
Lower lift arms fully and tilt bucket
forward until cutting edge is on the
ground.
2.
Drive Machine forward slowly and
continue to tilt bucket forward until it
enters the ground to desired depth
and then tilt it back a small amount
to keep an even depth, as show in
Figure 15.
3.
Continue driving forward until bucket
is full and then tilt bucket fully back
while driving slowly forward or
stopping the machine
.
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
LEVELING
1.
To spread material on uneven
ground, raise lift arms and tilt
bucket forward while driving
slowly forward, as shown in
Figure 16.
WARNING
Use Extreme Caution when Stopping. If
the Bucket or Attachment is Raised the
Machine Can Tip. Keep All Movements
Smooth and Gradual when Maneuvering
with Lift Arms Raised. Do Not Cross
Obstructions with Arms Raised. All New
Operators Must Work the Machine in a
Safe, Open Area to Become Familiar
with its Operating Characteristics.
WARNING
Never Step Off the Operator Platform
with the Load Raised.
