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For scraping a hard surface, use a bit of down pres-
sure on the cutting edge by taking the primary SDLA
lever out of the float position and slightly lowering
the bucket. NOTE: this will take some weight off the
power unit's front axle, reducing the power unit's
steering ability.
WARNING
Lifting the front tires off the ground will cause the
steering ability to be lost or greatly reduced.
Do not lift the front tires off the ground when apply-
ing down pressure.
Continue to fill the bucket by driving forward slowly
while beginning to raise the bucket. To complete the
fill, roll the bucket back and lift the bucket.
If your forward motion stalls while attempting to take
a large scoop of material, stop or slightly reverse the
power unit to reduce penetration force on the bucket,
then take a smaller scoop of material.
The power unit's weight transfer system (if equipped)
can be engaged to increase the lifting and digging ca-
pacity when required. NOTE: the float capability of the
front hitch will not work in this mode.
While hauling the loaded material to another location,
use speeds that are safe for the terrain and surface
conditions.
Optional teeth can be installed on the cutting edge.
The teeth can help penetrate and break up hard or
compacted material.
Smoothing and Leveling Loose Materials
For smoothing or leveling while moving forward, tilt
the front of the bucket down 0-15 degrees.
For smoothing or leveling while moving in reverse, tilt
the bucket down 30-45 degrees. The best smoothing
results are usually obtained when pulling a relatively
small amount of material in reverse.
GENERAL OPERATION
Brush and Log Removal with the Optional
Grapple
Overloading the bucket and grapple can compro-
mise the machine stability or operator safety.
If the load affects the machine stability, reduce the
size of the load before continuing operation.
Open the grapple jaws, lower and/or tilt the bucket
until the cutting edge is below the log or brush, and
drive forward slowly. When the log or brush is posi-
tioned in the bucket, close the grapple jaws, pull the
secondary SDLA lever to the left while cycling the
button to alternately roll the bucket back and apply
additional clamping force on the load, and lift the
bucket. The grapple jaws will hold the log or brush in
place while transporting to another location.
While hauling the loaded material to another location,
use speeds that are safe for the terrain and surface
conditions. Be aware of the width of the log or brush
you are transporting and make sure your travel path is
wide enough to accommodate your load.
When you reach the desired location, tip the bucket
forward and open the grapple jaws to release the log
or brush.
Operation - 16
WARNING
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