OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D) Backfilling
Driving The Excavator When operating on uneven ground, operate as slow as possible and avoid sudden changes in direction.
IMPORTANT
Avoid travelling over objects such as rocks, trees, stumps, etc.
Avoid impacting objects with the blade. Damage to blade and undercarriage components may occur.
When working on wet or soft ground, put planks on the ground to provide a solid base to travel on and prevent the excavator from getting stuck.
I-2256-0507
Figure 145 Figure 146
Plank
NA1423
NA1440
If one or both tracks have become stuck in soft or wet ground, raise one track at a time by turning the upperstructure and pushing the bucket against the ground [Figure 146].
Use the blade to backfill the trench or hole after excavating [Figure 145].
Put planks under the tracks and drive the excavator to dry ground. Figure 147
NA1422
The bucket may also be used to pull the excavator. Raise the blade, extend the arm and lower the boom. Operate the boom and arm in a digging manner [Figure 147].
94 96 of 178
E45 Operation & Maintenance Manual
