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3. 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. When learning to use the loader operate at a slow rate.
2. Take advantage of the efficient operation of the loader.
Keep the travel distance as short as possible. Keep the
work area small so the cycle time is short.
3. Keep the work area as level as possible.
4. Decrease cycle time by “skid” turning (See Section
2.7) rather than a go backward-go forward turn.
5. Fill the bucket to rated capacity. Turning is easier with
a full load than with a partial load. Keep the loaded
bucket close to the ground when transporting.
6. Tilt the bucket as you raise the lift arms or drive up a
slope. This will prevent material from falling off the
back of the bucket.
7. Do not drive across a slope. Always go up or down a
slope with the heavy end of the loader pointing up
towards the top of the slope.
3. 3 FILLING FROM A PILE
Push down on the toe of the lift arm pedal and lower the lift
arms completely down (Fig. 3.3A). Push the toe of the bucket
pedal and place the cutting edge of the bucket on the ground.
For hand control units, move the L.H. control lever towards
you and lower the lift arms completely down. Move the R.H.
control lever away from you (Fig. 3.3A) and place the cutting
edge of the bucket on the ground.
Drive the loader forward slowly. As the bucket begins to fill
push on the heel of the bucket pedal to raise the front of the
bucket (Fig. 3.3B) and push on the heel of the lift arm pedal
to raise the lift arms. When the bucket is full back away from
the pile. For hand control units, move the R.H. control lever
towards you to raise the front of the bucket, and move the
L.H. control lever away from you to raise the lift arms (Fig.
3.3B). When the bucket is full back away from the pile.
To dump the bucket (Fig. 3.3C) push down on the heel of the
lift arm pedal to raise the lift arms. Push down on the toe of
the bucket pedal small amounts as the lift arms are raising to
stop material from falling off the back of the bucket. When
the bucket is at the correct height for dumping, push on the toe
of the bucket pedal to empty the bucket.
For hand control units, move the L.H. control lever away
from you (Fig. 3.3C) to raise the lift arms. Move the R.H.
control lever away from you in small amounts as the lift arms
are raising to stop material from falling from the back of the
bucket. When the bucket is at the correct height for dumping,
move the R.H. lever away from you to empty the bucket.
* Hand controls not available on all machines.
Always let the engine
warm completely before
you begin operation each
day.
IMPORTANT
3. OPERATION
Fig. 3.3A
Fig. 3.3B
C706
Fig. 3.3C
C709
C707
LH
R H
LH
RH
C710
LH
RH
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