Moving the Machine with Backhoe Bucket
Normally, as the operator finishes a section, he places the backhoe in transport position and drives the machine forward.
When digging on level ground, an experienced operator may instead use the backhoe to move the machine forward.
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Wheels must be pointed straight ahead and the path must be clear. The backhoe and machine must be in line.
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Make sure there are no bystanders in the area.
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Move FNR range lever to neutral "N".
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Release park brake.
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Raise loader bucket.
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Raise stabilizers so tires are on ground.
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Retract backhoe boom and dipperstick. Place bucket teeth firmly in the ground.
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Slowly extend dipperstick and lower boom to move machine forward.
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After machine has been moved, lower stabilizers and loader bucket. Set park brake.
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