Truck Loading

Level and smooth loading area before loading trucks to increase machine stability.

Retract and lock backhoe and dipperstick. Install swing lock pin.

Ensure working area is clear of all persons, including truck driver, before loading truck.

Park truck close to stockpile to reduce backhoe travel time.

If possible, load truck on driver's side for easy communication with driver.

If possible, park truck so wind will be at your back to keep dust of the dumped load out of your eyes and away from engine air cleaner.

Follow a "V" path between truck and stockpile.

Raise loader while moving toward truck and lower while moving away from truck to save time.

Load truck box from center front to center rear.

Dump load into truck at a steady pace (rather than abruptly) to minimize stress on truck.

If loading large rock, first place a load of smaller rock into truck to cushion impact of large.

If loading with backhoe bucket, do not swing bucket over truck cab.

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