Calder Brothers Corporation
Model: M415XT Maintainer
M415XT
Section D – Operations
LOADER MODE – Using the Front-End Loader
On the operator’s display, select “Loader Mode” to activate the front-end loader.
The Bucket of the Maintainer can be used for loading loose material or back-blading (pulling out)
loose material from tight areas.
CAUTION
The Front-End Loader Boom is equipped with a safety prop bar. Failure to… injury/death… Make sure…
disengaged… damage can result
Raise / Lower Loader Boom
The front-end loader boom is controlled by the Joystick. Forward and Back raise and lower the boom.
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Bucket Controls
The front-end loader bucket is controlled by the left and right motion of the Joystick.
Bucket Control Leveling System
This unit comes standard with a bucket auto leveling feature. The bucket will always maintain its level
while the boom is raised and lowered. This is automatically controlled by the on-board computer system.
You can monitor the level of the bucket on the display screen.
WORKING APPLICATION TIPS
The type of terrain, grading or backfilling application should determine the best choice for using
hydraulic equipment and attachments on the machine.
Back Blading with the Bucket
1.
To back-blade loose material in front of a wall, tip the Bucket down past the level position and
position the Cutting Edge as close to the wall as possible.
2.
Lower the Boom to the “float” position and reverse the Maintainer, pulling the loose material
with the Bucket as you go.
3.
Level the material by gradually raising the Bucket.
Loading the Bucket
1.
Lower the Boom to ground level and level the Bucket according to the Bucket Level Sight
Gauge.
2.
Approach loose material from a head-on angle so that the Bucket will be evenly filled.
3.
As the Bucket penetrates the loose material, tilt the Bucket completely back using the BUCKET
TILT Control Lever and begin to raise the Boom using the BOOM Control Lever.
4.
Reverse the Maintainer away from the pile and carry the loaded material to the desired dumping
spot.
5.
If dumping material into a truck, raise the Boom completely and approach the side of the truck
slowly.
6.
When the Bucket clears the sideboard of the truck, tilt the Bucket completely forward.
7.
When the Bucket is empty, tilt it back completely and back the Maintainer away from the truck.
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