12.10 WORK POSSIBLE USING BULLDOZER In addition to the following, it is possible to further increase the range of applications by using various attachments. 12.10.1 DOZING A bulldozer digs and transports dirt in a forward direction. Slope excavation can always be most effectively carried out by proceeding from the top downward. When dozing toward one side only, operate with angled blade (angledozer only). 12.10.2 SMOOTHING NOTICE Avoid smoothing on rocky or stony ground. It can damage the blade. Uneven ground surfaces remaining after digging can be levelled off by fine operation of blade. The basic method is to operate the machine at low steeds with the blade fullv loaded with soil and sand.
A flat finished surface is also possible by slowly backing the machine with the blade “floating” so it is dragged across the surface. However, avoid this on rocky or stony ground, as it may damage the blade. 12.10.3 DITCHING OR EXCAVATING HARD OR FROZEN GROUND Tilt the blade when digging hard or frozen ground. Tilting the blade is effective for digging even on hard ground. For even harder ground, using the ripper (optional) to break up the hard ground first makes it possible to carry out efficient blade operations. AE077730 2-34