III - OPERATION
15
1.
To level a filled area, tilt bucket
forward and drive machine
backwards to drag bucket and
spread material, as shown in
Figure 17.
2.
Another method of leveling is to
travel forward with bucket down
and level, full of material and
pushing excess into low areas.
Depth is controlled by tilting the
bucket slightly up or down, as in
Figure 18.
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19
BACKFILLING
1.
When filling a trench or a hole,
drive up to the hole with bucket
low or push material up to edge,
as in Figure 19.
2.
Tilt bucket forward as soon as it
reaches the edge of the hole and
when necessary raise the arms
to empty the bucket.
TRANSPORTING THE MINI-SKID
When the machine is transported on
a truck or trailer, proper ramps must
be used for loading.
A Mini-Skid with an empty bucket, or
no attachment should be driven
backwards up a ramp onto the
trailer or forward down a ramp, as
shown in Figure 20
.
After the Mini-Skid is driven onto the
transporting vehicle, lower any
attachments, and install chains to
hold Mini-Skid from moving during
sudden stops or when traveling up
and down
grades.
Close the fuel valve when the Mini-
Skid is to be transported. Vibration
during transport could cause the
carburetor to flood.
Figure 20
WARNING
When Transporting on a Road or
Highway During the Day or at Night,
Be Sure That the Trailer is Equipped
with Lights and Signs as Required by
Law
IMPORTANT
Never Tow the Mini-Skid, Damage
May Result.
