OPERATION 12.10.5 LOADING OPERATIONS WARNING Select the method of operation that will give the minimum amount of turns and travel, providing the most efficient method for the jobsite. NOTE If the tires slip, the life of the tires will be reduced. Thus, avoid slipping or spinning the tires during operation. Avoid excess shaking of the bucket. CROSS-DRIVE LOADING Always set the wheel loader facing at a right angle to the stock pile. After digging in and scooping up the load, drive the machine straight back in reverse, then bring the dump truck in between the stock pile and the wheel loader. This method requires the least time for loading, and is extremely effective in reducing the cycle time.
V-SHAPE LOADING Position the dump truck so that the direction of approach of the wheel loader is approximately 60 to the stockpile. After loading the bucket, drive the wheel loader in reverse, then turn it to face the dump truck and travel forward to load the dump truck. The smaller the turning angle of the wheel loader is, the more efficient the operation becomes. When loading a full bucket and raising it to maximum height, first shake the bucket to stabilize the load before raising the bucket. This will prevent the load from spilling to the rear.
Precautions when piling up loads When forming products into a pile, be careful not to let the rear counterweight come into contact with the ground. Do not set the bucket to the DUMP position when performing piling-up operations. 12.11 PRECAUTION FOR OPERATION 12.11.1 PERMISSIBLE WATER DEPTH WA450-3MC 2-67