LOADER OPERATION
(Figs.
20 - 26)
ARNING
ALWAYS
maintain
a
safe
distance
from
electric
power
lines
and
avoid
contact
with
any
electrically
charged
conductor
or
gas
line!
Accidental
Contact
or
rupture
can
result
in
electrocution
or
an
explosion!
Contact
the
"Digger's
Hotline"
or
proper
local
authorities
for
utility
line
locations
BEFORE
starting
to
dig!
Digging
with
and
Loading
a
Bucket
To dig with and load a Bucket, first lower the Lift Arm
down into contact with the Loader Frame and then roll
the Bucket's Cutting Edge down into contact with the
ground. Move the Loader into material and, as Engine
loads, roll Bucket back slowly and, at same time, pull
back gradually on Propulsion T-Bar(s) to decrease
travel speed while still maintaining Wheel torque.
When attempting to fill the Bucket while working with
most hard-packed materials, it will usually be neces-
sary to raise the Lift Arm while rolling the Bucket
back. Also, avoid driving onto the material to be
picked-up,
if
at all possible.
WARNING
ALWAYS
carry
loaded
Bucket
with
Lift
Arm
resting
on
Loader
Frame.
For
additional
stability
when
operating
on
inclines,
AL
WA
YS
travel
with
heavier
end
of
Loader
to
the
top
of
the
incline.
With the Bucket filled, back the Loader away from the
material and rest the Lift Arm against the Loader
Frame before proceeding to the dumping area.
Dumping
the
Load
Onto
a
Pile
Carry loaded Bucket as low as possible until reaching
the pile. Slowly stop forward motion and raise the Lift
Arm high enough so that the Bucket clears the top
of
the pile. Then, slowly move the Loader ahead to posi-
tion the Bucket to dump the material on top
of
the pile.
Empty the Bucket and back the Loader away while
lowering the Lift Arm and rolling the Bucket back.
Fig. 20: Loading the Bucket
Fig. 21: Digging in Hard-packed Materials
Fig. 22: Digging in Loose Materials
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