Loader Operations
(Figs. 6-8 to 6-14)
WARNING
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
North American One Call Referral System at
(888) 258-0808 for the local “Digger’s Hotline”
number or the 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 the engine
loads, roll the bucket back slowly and, at same time,
gradually pull back the drive control handle(s) to
decrease the travel speed while still maintaining wheel
torque.
When filling the bucket with hard-packed materials, it
may be necessary to raise the lift arm while rolling the
bucket back. Avoid driving onto the material to be
picked-up, if at all possible.
WARNING
ALWAYS carry the loaded bucket with the lift
arm resting on the loader frame. For additional
stability when operating on inclines, ALWAYS
travel with the heavier end of the loader toward
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 a 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 position 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.
PRINTED IN USA 43 907808/CP0300
Fig. 6-8: Loading the Bucket
Fig. 6-9: Digging in Hard-packed Materials
Fig. 6-10: Digging in Loose Materials
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