Cub Cadet 59A40003727, Operator'S Manual

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Peeling and Scraping

Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward, and hold 
the lift control forward to start the cut. Make a five- to 
eight-inch angle cut and break-out cleanly. See Figure 
24.

figure 24

With the bucket level, start a cut at the notch approxi-
mately four 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 
cylinder to maintain proper depth. See Figure 25.

figure 25

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 
concentrate on controlling the bucket angle to main-
tain a precise cut.

Operating with a Float Control

During hard surface operation, keep the bucket level 
and put the lift control in the float position to permit 
the bucket to float on the working surface. If hydraulic 
down pressure is exerted on the bucket, it will wear 
faster than normal. See Figure 22.

figure 22

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The float will also prevent the mixing of surface 

material with stockpile material. The float position will 
reduce the chance of surface gouging when removing 
snow or other material.

Loading from a Bank

Exercise caution when undercutting high banks. Dirt 
slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possi-
ble for maximum efficiency. Loader lift and break-away 
capacity diminish as loading height is increased.
It’s important to keep the bucket level when approach-
ing a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging in the 
work area. See Figure 23.

figure 23

Surface Material