Control and operation

Working with the machine

3.4.4Working position

Every time it is possible, work on a level, flat and firm ground. If necessary arrange the working place and free it of obstacles. As a general rule, work with the attachment over the idler wheels.

Note!

Drive backwards when you are working lengthwise with a backhoe bucket attachment.

3.4.5Working attachment control

Caution!

The joystick functions described below refer to the normal control, fitting out the machine at delivery.and according to ISO-standards, On machines equiped in addition with a special control system, and if this special control system is activated by the operator, the joystick functions correspond to the information on the label which is sticked on the side window of the cab and is specific to the installed special control system.

Control of the stick cylinder

The stick cylinder is operated using the left joystick 4

Pull the joystick 4 back (a) The stick is moved in.

Push the joystick 4 forwards (b). The stick is moved out.

Control of the boom cylinders

The boom cylinders are operated using the right joystick 3.

Fig. 3-75 Boom cylinders control

Pull the joystick 3 back (g) The working attachment is raised. Push the joystick 3 forwards (h). The working attachment is lowered.

Float position of the boom with shovel attachment

When operating a machine fitted with a shovel attachment, it is possible to turn on the float position of the boom cylinders. Therefore: push the right joystick 3 foreward h. press the touch S6M at the top of the handle of the right joystick 3 and keep it depressed.

the float position of the boom cylinders is now engaged, the working attachment can move up and down freely, depending on the backlash opposed by the excavated materiel.