Dumping the Bucket
When dumping a load into a truck or hopper, gradually spill the load out of
the bucket to ease the strain of added weight on the truck or receptacle.
Dumping a load quickly in one big mass puts a sudden load shock on the truck
or receptacle.
If part of the load remains in the bucket after dumping, knock the bucket
against its stops to loosen any remaining material.
Truck Loading
Keep the wind to your back when dumping into a truck. This eliminates a
change of dust and loose material blowing into your face and impairing visibil-
ity. This also reduces engine air cleaner maintenance.
Start raising the bucket so it will just reach dumping height at the time you
arrive at the dump area. See Bucket Height Control, pages 66 and 134.
If one side of the truck is lower than the other, try to spot the truck so you
dump over the low side. This improves reach and distribution of the load in the
truck.
Reach over and dump into the far side of the truck first. Fill the truck
gradually from the far side to the near side in order to distribute the load in the
truck properly.
Return- To-Dig Operation
The loader bucket can be returned automatically to the digging position
after a load has been dumped. This permits faster cycle time by letting the
operator concentrate on maneuvering the machine.
After the bucket has been dumped, pull the bucket lever back into Roll-
back position, and push the lift arm lever forward into Float position. The
bucket will lower and automatically return to digging position. Engine speed
must be high enough so that the bucket bottom returns to a horizontal position
before it reaches ground level.
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