OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH120E 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. Sound the horn to warn persons in the immediate vicinity before starting work.
Raising and lowering the boom To raise the boom: pull control lever (116, Fig. 2-111:) 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.
Fig. 2-111:
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.
To retract the stick with pressure: (only on bottom-dump bucket equipment) depress button (102) and push control lever (115) backwards.
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