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MAN0556 (9/21/2007)
Figure 13. Loading from a Bank
Peeling and Scraping
Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward, and hold the
lift control forward to start the cut. Make a short 5-inch
to 8-inch angle cut and break-out cleanly, Figure 14.
With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch approxi-
mately 2 inches deep. Hold the depth by feathering the
bucket control to adjust the cutting lip up or down.
When the front tires enter the notch, adjust the lift cylin-
der to maintain proper depth, Figure 15.
Figure 14. Angle Cut
Figure 15. Peeling/Scraping
Make additional passes until the desired depth is
reached. During each pass, only use the bucket control
while at working depth. This will allow you to concen-
trate on controlling the bucket angle to maintain a pre-
cise cut, Figure 16.
Figure 16. Additional Passes
Loading Low Trucks or
Spreaders from a Pile
For easier loading, minimize the angle of turn and
length of run between pile and spreader, Figure 17.
Figure 17. Loading
Backgrade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep
the working surface free of ruts and holes. Also, hold
the lift control forward so the full weight of the bucket is
scraping the ground. Use the heel of the bucket.
Figure 18. Backgrading
Backblading
Position the bucket at an angle of less than 45 degrees
and back up slowly, Figure 19.
Backgrading with the bucket tilted too far will result in
damage to bucket cylinders and void warranty, Figure
20.
Figure 19. Backblading