LOADER OPERATION
Suggested operating techniques for loader operation
are outlined in this section. Practice the lever movements
as you operate the loader through the various jobs de-
scribed.
Filling the Bucket
Set the bucket to the level position. Approach, then
enter the pile.
Ease the control levers to lift and roll back the bucket.
Lift and roll back of the bucket will increase efficiency
because a level bucket throughout the lifting cycle re-
sists bucket lift and increases breakaway effort.
NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not com-
pletely filled during each pass. Maximum pro-
ductivity is determined by the amount of
material loaded in a given period of time.
Time is lost if two or more attempts are made
to fill the bucket on each pass.
LIFTING THE LOAD
To lift and carry the load, without spillage, fully roll the
bucket back after filling and before moving the unit.
NOTE: Do not attempt to lift bucket loads in excess of
loader capacity.
PEELING AND SCRAPING
USe down pressure and a slight bucket angle to start
long cuts. Make a short angle cut and break out cleanly.
With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch approxi-
mately 2 inches (50.8 mm) deep. Hold the depth by feath-
ering the bucket to adjust the cutting lip up or down.
When the front of the tracks enter the notch, adjust the lift
arms to maintain the proper depth.
Make additional cuts until the desired depth is
reached.
After reaching the desired depth, actuate the loader
control lever to compensate for bucket lip action only; do
not move the lever for lift cylinder action. Doing this al-
lows you to concentrate on maintaining a precise cut.
If the lever is moved for lift cylinder action without con-
trolling the bucket angle, the bucket may gouge and leave
a series of ruts in the surface.
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