CONTINUOUS TRENCHING WITH SPACED
BELLHOLES
Begin by digging the trench to the desired grade.
Progress along the trench to the bellhole locations and
dig as much of the bellhole as possible without moving
the backhoe from the trench line setting.
Move to the side as previously described and
complete the bellhole. Realign the backhoe with the
trench, and proceed trenching to the next bellhole.
When finishing straight walls or bellholes in sandy
soil, use a platform under the rear of tracks and the
stabilizers. The platform distributes the load over a larger
area and lessens the possibility of a cave-in. The
platform also tends to keep the unit from creeping
rearward if hard digging is encountered.
DIGGING STRAIGHT WALL SHALLOW BASEMENTS
Begin at one corner, removing a much material as
possible to grade level. Then, reset the unit forward and
continue digging to grade. Progress around the edge of
the basement, finishing each corner as you come to it.
DIGGING UNDER A SIDEWALK OR CURB
To continue a trench or excavation under a sidewalk
or curb, position the backhoe as shown.
GRAVE DIGGING
For the best grave digging position, back the tractor
straight in toward the grave site.
49
