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OPERATION
F-4139 01/11 Operation Section 3-6
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
MISCELLANEOUS
When finishing straight walls or bell holes in sandy soil, use
a platform under the rear tires and stabilizers. The platform
distributes the load over a larger area and lessens the
possibility of a cave-in. The platform also tends to keep the
unit from creeping rearward if hard digging is encountered.
FINISHING STRAIGHT WALLS
Finish the far wall by crowding out while forcing the bucket
down with the bottom. Actuate the bucket (curl out) to keep
the bottom of the bucket vertical.
To finish the rear wall, lift up and crowd in. Keep the edges
of the bucket horizontal.
BACKFILLING
Backfill by lifting the bucket over the spoil pile and then
crowding in. Pull both the crowd and lift levers for smooth,
even backfilling.
IMPORTANT: Do not backfill by using the swing circuit and
dragging the bucket sideways. Doing so can cause
damage to the dipstick, boom, swing cylinders, or
mainframe.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust seat up or down, remove clevis pin (1) and hair
pin (2) which secures seat bracket (3) to seat post (4) and
raise or lower the seat. Adjust seat forward or rearward by
repositioning seat on mounting plate (5).
OPTIONAL SWIVEL SEAT MECHANISM
Refer to instruction sheet provided with swivel mechanism
for installation and operation instructions.