Operating Tips
Reducing speed when driving over rough terrain, carrying a heavy load, or working in a congested area will increase your ability to control the machine. Avoid rough terrain, rocks, curbs, and ditches whenever possible.
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.
Keep site clean and level to maximize machine stability.
Do not knock down stakes or grade markers to avoid re-work due to losing sight guides.
Use proper equipment to best suit terrain and debris being worked with.
Loose, fragmented material will dump quickly from the bucket. To break up material as it enters bucket and avoid sticking, excavate in thin layers.
If cleaning bucket by rapping against stops, use MINIMUM amount of force to avoid cylinder damage. If rapping bucket lightly does not work, clean bucket out by hand. Do not attempt to clean bucket out by striking against the ground or another object.
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