Loading From A Bank; Peeling And Scraping - Kubota LA555 Operator's Manual

14 OPERATING THE LOADER

LOADING FROM A BANK

Choose a forward gear that provides a safe ground speed
and power for loading.
To avoid serious personal injury:
A Be extra careful when working on inclines.
A When operating on a slope, always operate up
and down the slope, never across the slope.
A Loader lift and break-away capacity diminish as
loading height is increased.
Side cutting is a good technique for cutting down a big
pile. Wheel width should not exceed the bucket width for
this procedure.
If the pile sides are too high and liable to cause cave-in,
use the loader to break down the sides until a slot can be
cut over the top.
Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ramp to
approach the pile.
It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching
a bank or pile. This will help avoid gouging the work area.

PEELING AND SCRAPING

Use a slight bucket down angle, travel forward, and hold
the lift control forward to start the cut. Make a short cut
and break-out cleanly.
With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch
approximately 2 in. deep. Hold the depth by feathering the
bucket control to adjust the cutting edge up or down.
When the front tires enter the notch, adjust the boom
cylinder to maintain proper depth.
Make additional passes until the desired depth is reached.
During each pass, use only the bucket control while at
working depth. This will allow you to concentrate on
controlling the bucket angle to maintain a precise cut.