Vermeer S450TX, Quick Start Manual

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S450TX Mini Skid Steer Operating the Machine 50-9
Filling the Bucket
Step 1: Fully lower loader arms.
Step 2: Tilt bucket forward until cutting edge of bucket contacts the ground, and bottom of bucket is level with
the ground.
Step 3: Move machine forward slowly into the material while gradually tilting bucket backward as it fills.
Step 4: Move machine backward away from the material.
Digging with the Bucket
Step 1:
Fully lower loader arms.
Step 2: Tilt bucket forward until cutting edge of bucket contacts the ground.
Step 3:
Move machine forward slowly, continuing to tilt bucket down until it enters the ground to desired
depth.
Step 4:
Tilt bucket backward slightly to increase traction and maintain an even digging depth.
Step 5: Continue driving machine forward until bucket is full.
If ground is hard, tilt bucket forward and backward while driving slowly forward.
Step 6: When bucket is full, tilt bucket fully backward.
WARNING: Cliff and high banks can fall on you. Take care when working below
overhangs. Do not dig away beneath them. Look out for rock falls and soil slips.