Operating Tips

Reduce speed when driving over rough terrain, carrying a heavy load, or working in a congested area. When possible, avoid obstacles, rough terrain, rocks, curbs, and ditches. In general, decreasing speed increases control.

When backhoe is not being used, backhoe boom must be locked in full raised position. Curl backhoe bucket and retract dipperstick.

While driving, carry loader bucket low for good visibility and machine stability.

Before starting work, walk the site to uncover hazards and to plan the job.

Keep site clean and level to maximize machine stability, reduce operator fatigue, and increase productivity.

Do not knock down stakes or grade markers. If you lose sight of your guides, you may have to re-work the job.

Match bucket, bucket teeth, or attachment to type of material being handled.

Loose, fragmented material dumps quickly from the bucket. To break up material as it enters the bucket, excavate material in thin layers rather than jamming it into the bucket. This is especially important with sticky materials.

Prevent cylinder damage If you clean the bucket by rapping it against the stops, use the MINIMUM amount of force to rap dirt out. Clean the bucket by hand if rapping bucket lightly does not work. Do not try to remove material from bucket by striking bucket against the ground or another object.

Work perpendicular to or at an angle to the stockpile to prevent stockpile above machine collapsing onto machine. Use backhoe bucket to remove material that may fall onto machine.

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To prevent cave-ins, work perpendicular to or at an angle to excavation. Do not drive near the edge of an excavation or trench.

The backhoe bucket can also be used to fill in excavated areas where cave-ins might occur.

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