OPERATING THE MACHINE
5-17
Operating Backhoe
Use the appropriate arm and bucket for the work.
(Refer to the "Bucket Types and Applications" in the
Specifications chapter.)
Pull the bucket toward the machine using the arm as the
main digging force.
When soil sticks to the bucket, remove it by moving the
arm and/or bucket rapidly back and forth.
Place the bucket teeth on the ground with the bottom of
the bucket at a 45 degree angle to the ground.
When trenching a straight line, position the tracks parallel
to the trench. After digging to the desired depth, move
the machine as required to continue the trench.
When operating front attachment with some room left
before the stroke end of the cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
When digging at an angle, avoid striking the tracks
with the bucket teeth.
Lower the boom smootly. Avoid stopping suddenly
as this may impact the machine.
When digging a deep excavation, avoid striking the
boom or bucket cylinder hoses against the ground.
When operating the machine with the blade (if
equipped) positioned towards the front, the bucket
teeth may come in contact with the blade.
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