PEELING AND SCRAPING
BACKFILLING
6”
Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward, and hold the
lift control forward to start the cut. Make a short, angle
cut approximately 6” deep and break-out cleanly.
With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch approx-
imately 2” 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
cylinder to maintain proper depth.
3RD CUT , 4TH CUT, ETC.
Make additional passes until the desired depth is
reached. During each pass, only use the bucket con-
trol while at working depth. This will allow you to
concentrate on controlling the bucket angle to main-
tain a precise cut.
LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADERS FROM
A PILE
For faster loading, minimize the angle of turn and
length of run between pile and spreader.
Backgrade occasionally with a loaded bucket to
keep the working surface free of ruts and holes.
Hold the lift control forward in float position so the
full weight of the bucket is scraping the ground.
Use only the heel of the bucket while backgrading.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to cylinders:
(1) Do not backgrade with bucket cylinders extended.
(2) Always backgrade with valve in float position.
DO THIS
Approach the pile with a flat bucket.
NOT THIS
Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make
it more difficult to hold a level grade.
Do not use the bucket in the dumped position for
bulldozing or backgrading. This method, shown
above, will impose severe shock loadings on the
dump linkage, the bucket cylinder, and the tractor.
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