3. OPERATION 3.2 OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. When learning to use the loader operate at a slow rate. 2. Take advantage of the efficient operation of the loader. Keep the travel distance as short as possible. 3. Keep the work area as level as possible. 4. Decrease cycle times by “skid” turning (see Section 2.8) rather than a go backward - go forward turn. 5. Fill the bucket to rated capacity. Turning is easier with a full load than with a partial load. Keep the loaded bucket close to the ground when transporting. Track Derailment Fig. 3.3A C4383 6. Tilt the bucket as you raise the lift arms or drive up a slope. This will prevent material from falling off the back of the bucket. 7.
Do not drive across a slope. Always go up or down a slope with the heavy end of the loader pointing towards the top of the slope. 3. 3 OPERATING TRACK LOADER 1. Tracks are designed to provide you superior floatation and traction as compared to wheel loaders when working in soft ground conditions. Operating tracked vehicles on hard packed soil, rocks or asphalt and concrete surfaces will result in accelerated track wear and reduced service life. 2. Use a gradual turn (one lever farther forward than the other) instead of a fast turn (one steering lever forward, one backward) on asphalt or concrete surfaces to prevent reduced track life or derailing of tracks (Fig. 3.3A) 3.
Keep the full length of the tracks in contact with the ground for best traction. (Fig. 3.3B) 4. Raising the front end of the tracks off the ground will reduce traction and cause increased track wear (Fig. 3.3C). Fig. 3.3C C4385 25 C4384 Fig. 3.3B