OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation

Working

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.

Loading bucket: Close bucket completely before beginning to dig. Do not level off a surface with the front shell of the bucket open.

Raising and lowering the boom

To raise the boom: pull control lever (116, Fig. 2-82:) 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 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: 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.

To close the bucket: press pedal (111) backwards.

Emergency lowering of the equipment

In case of a failing out of the electronic excavator control and / or the engines lower the equipment as follows:

Switch on the electric system with switch (32, Fig. 2-83:)

Operate switch (91)

Push control lever (116) forwards