Woods Equipment 1050 manual Start Excavation, Fill Bucket

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1.Left stabilizer handle

2.Right stabilizer handle

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Figure 4. Operator’s Controls (Typical View)

After becoming familiar with the backhoe operation, practice coordinated use of the controls in a safe open area at reduced engine speed. Gradually increase engine speed as the technique is mastered.

Operate backhoe gently and smoothly. Avoid swinging boom into mainframe. Sudden stopping or jerking could result in serious damage to tractor and backhoe.

Strive to develop a smooth digging cycle. Avoid abrupt or jerky movements. This￿￿￿￿￿￿￿is accomplished by operating two or more controls at the same time and not allowing the cylinders to reach the limit of travel.

Should you become confused during operation, simply let go of the controls. The valve control handles will automatically return to neutral.

START EXCAVATION

„Consult local utilities before working. Know location of all underground cables, pipelines, over- head wires, and other hazards in working area and avoid contact.

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Figure 5. Starting Position

To start the excavation, position backhoe as shown in Figure 5 for maximum breakout force.

Actuate the dipper cylinder to start digging. Approxi- mately halfway through digging cycle, start bucket curl while continuing crowding dipper in. Should bucket stall, raise boom slightly.

Do not use down pressure on the boom when starting to dig, as this will lift the machine and move it out of alignment with the work.

FILL BUCKET

Control bucket attitude throughout digging cycle to keep teeth parallel to bottom of excavation. This will provide best penetration angle and minimize dragging and scraping bucket through the ground.

Penetration depth is determined by soil condition and type.

Only use dipper and bucket during the digging cycle. As the dipper moves the bucket through the soil, curl bucket to maintain proper bucket position.

At the end of the pass, or when bucket is full, curl bucket completely, lift bucket from excavation and swing boom to dump site.

To obtain a cleaner trench and avoid material buildup directly in front of backhoe, extend dipper and curl bucket completely while starting to lift it out of the exca- vation. This will allow excess material to fall back into the excavation.

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