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OPERATING
TECHNIQUES
SECTION 6
Page
5
DIGGING, CLEARING AND LEVELING
When digging or excavating, level the bucket with the
ground. Use the boom control lever to force the bucket
cutting edge into the ground as the tractor movesforward
(1IIust.
7).
If the cutting edge does not penetrate the ground
immediately, usethe bucket control leverto incline the angle
of the cutting edgeslightly to give better penetration. As the
cutting edge penetrates, use the bucket control lever to
adjust the bucket cutting depth to prevent excessive
penetration. Manipulate the boom and bucket control levers
slightly to maintain as good a grade as possible. When the
bucket is full or at the tractor end of the cut, roll the bucket
back and raise it to clear the ground. Carry the load to the
desired dump area.
When clearing a rocky area, removethe small and loose rocks
first; large and solid rocks can then be loosened and moved
with lessdifficulty.
DIGGING
OR
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Illust.8
Large Rock Removal.
When backdraggingor leveling, keepthe bucket cutting edge
level with the ground as the tractor is moved backward
(Illust. 9). Lift the bucket off the ground when moving
forward to begin a new drag so it will not cut in.
NOTE: Never travel forward with the bucket in a
complete DUMP position on the ground. Serious
damageto loading mechanismcan result.
lIIust.
7
Digging or Excavating.
When loosening large or solid rocks, greater force and pene-
tration can be obtained by digging under the rock with the
bucket (1IIust. 8). Lifting the rock with the bucket while
pushing will increase traction and reduce wheel spinning.
lIIust. 9
Backdraggingor Leveling.
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