Backfilling

causym CAUTION: To avoid injury due to an overturn when backfilling, DO NOT position machine at an angle to excavation. To ensure best possible traction and stability, approach excavation straight on.

IMPORTANT: To prevent machine damage, DO NOT use loader bucket in dump position or side of bucket to backfill.

Use bucket side or loader in dump position only if finish grading with front boom in float position.

Backfilling Next To a Building:

NOTE: If operating in an area with limited work space, use backhoe bucket instead of loader for easier maneuvering.

Extra dirt can be backfilled around foundations to allow for settling.

When backfilling next to a building, push load as close as possible with loader bucket, then backdrag to pull excess material away.

Backfilling An Excavation:

As an excavation is filled nearly to grade, begin to compact material by slowly moving front wheels onto fill material while gradually emptying loader bucket. Front wheels will compact loose soil which will support machine as it moves further onto filled area.

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NOTE: To level surface and fill tracks as grade is reached, backdrag when backing out over filled area. (See Backdragging in this chapter for backdragging procedure.)

Backfilling Large Areas:

To bring a large area up to grade, while being able to drive in, spread material in thin layers over entire area. Operate at nearly full engine speed while in first gear and dump material on-the-go. Reverse direction just prior to emptying bucket. Tractor will compact fill material as it moves back and forth.

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