backhoe at extreme swing position, and in close to the
stabilizers as possible. Pile the spoil on the opposite side
of the trenches.
Continue the trench by moving the Tractor forward.
Moving too far will require excessive down pressure for
digging, plus hand clean-up of the trench bottom. It is
better to move a lesser amount than to move too far.
Position the unit forward so the two trenches can be
connected. Pile the spoil on the opposite side of the
trench.
SIDE SLOPE EXCAVATING OR TRENCHING
Dig with the backhoe uphill whenever possible.
Level the backhoe on slopes with the stabilizers to dig
plumb trenches, or...
...use the backhoe or loader to cut a level slot for the
uphill track and stabilizer. Pile ten spoil from the slot on
the low side.
When on the side of a steep slope, cut a level surface
along the uphill side of the trench with the loader. Pile the
spoil of the cut downhill. When digging, pile the spoil of
the trench uphill.
Dig field tile trenches progressively. As soon as one
trench is completed, have the workmen lay the tile. Start
the next trench, using the spoil to fill the previous trench.
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