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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH170 Operation
Working movements
When released, all control levers for working operation return automatically to position "0".
Level a surface only in the bucket's digging direction. Never "beat" or "sweep" with the bucket. Do not level off a surface with the front shell of the bucket open. Close bucket completely before beginning to dig.
Before starting work, activate the horn to give a warning signal to all people around.
Raising and lowering the boom
To raise the boom: pull control lever (116, Fig. 2-112:) backwards.
To lower the boom: push control lever (116) forwards.
To lower the boom with pressure: depress button (103) and push control lever (116) forwards.
Extending and retracting the bucket or backhoe bucket stick
To extend the stick: push control lever (115) forwards.
To retract the stick: pull control lever (115) backwards.
To retract the stick with pressure: (only on bottom-dump bucket equipment) depress button (102) and push control lever (115) backwards.
Filling and emptying the bucket or the backhoe
To fill/tip back the bucket: shift control lever (116) to the left.
To empty the bucket by dumping/tipping: shift control lever (116) to the right.
Opening and closing the bottom-dump bucket
To open the bucket: press pedal (111) forwards or press button (117) to the left.
To close the bucket: press pedal (111) backwards or press button (117) to the right.
