Operation
Working with the Dozer Blade
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Working with the Dozer Blade
General
When you work with the dozer blade, remember that you will be driving the machine. Keep alert for bystanders,
animals and possible hazards.
When you work with the dozer blade, make sure the slew lock is engaged.
When possible, do not slew the machine to do a dozer blade task. If you must slew the machine to do a dozer
blade task, use a smooth slew action and make sure there are no obstacles.
When the machine is slewed to do a dozer blade task, it will create large side loads on the dig end and this
will cause twisting and bending.
Figure 62.
Dozing and Grading
Keep the bottom of the dozer parallel to the ground. When grading a site remove high spots first, then use this
soil to fill in troughs. Do not use excessive downward pressure on the dozer or machine traction could be lost.
When working with the dozer, set the excavator straight with the machine, as for road travel. Keep the dozer
high during travel as this increases the machines ground clearance.
Figure 63.
Scraping and Cutting
If a deep cut is to be made, do it in steps of about 50mm.
Do not forget to adjust the height of the dozer blade when the machines tracks enter the cut.
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