Leave dirt in the bucket because dumping on each
pass wastes time.
Operate at right angles to the ditch. Take as big a
bite as the tractor can handle without lugging down.
DITCH
SOIL PILE
Leave dirt which drifts over the side of the bucket for
final clean-up.
DITCH
Pile dirt on the high side for easier backfilling on a
slope.
HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS
WARNING
Do not use front end loaders for handling
large heavy objects such as logs or oil
drums. Handle large round hay bales only
when loader is equipped with Bush Hog
Bale Spear Attachment.
Handling large heavy objects can be
extremely dangerous due to:
★
Possibility of rolling the tractor over.
★
Possibility of upending the tractor.
★
Possibility of the object rolling or sliding
down the loader arms onto the operator.
3-15 BALE SPEAR OPERATION
The bale spear (Figure 3-4) is intended for handling
large round bales. Before operation, set tractor
wheels to tractor manufacturer’s widest recommend-
ed settings and add ballast as necessary to provide
adequate stability for handling round bales. It is rec-
ommended that tractor be equipped with a ROPS
and seat belts. Approach bale from downhill side
with tractor in low gear.
Run spears all the way
into bale with long spear as close to center as
possible. Lift bale just high enough for adequate
ground clearance to transport, maintaining good
visibility. Always carry load as low as possible
when transporting, for improved stability
. Use
low gear on downhill grades. Unload round bales on
a level surface.
Figure 3-4 Bale Spear
Quick Hitch Long Spear Round Bale
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