3-34 BA 5001-6001 US – Edition 1.2 * 6001b330.fm
Operation
3.19 Front dump bucket operation
Important
Do not drive the machine with a raised dump bucket.
☞ Make sure the dump bucket is completely lowered before driving the
machine.
The working speed of the dump bucket is set with the bucket control lever and
the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE: Lowering the dump body too rapidly and knocking it against the chassis
may cause machine damage
WARNING
Crushing hazard. Lowering the dump bucket rapidly may cause the machine to
tip over.
☞ Do not lower the dump bucket rapidly
When dumping into a pit:
• Always be certain the ground around the pit can support the weight of the machine
and the load.
• Always place the forward-reverse control in the neutral position.
• Always use a secondary means of braking such as a beam to chock the front wheels.
Fig. 57: Front dump bucket operation
A
B
Position Lever Function
A
☞ Lever pushed forward ➥ Dumps out the dump bucket
B
☞ Lever pulled backward ➥ Lowers the dump bucket
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