Grading - Hitachi ZW 310-6 Operator's Manual

Grading

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CAUTION: Turn the Ride Control Switch OFF when
performing work with the front attachment in the float
position.
Performing work with the Ride Control Switch ON and
the front attachment lever in the float position, ride
control is active and may allow the attachment to drop
while the machine is driving.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to perform grading work while
driving the machine in reverse. If grading work is
performed by driving the machine forward, severe
loads are applied to the front attachment, possibly
creating cracks or damage to the front attachment.
1. After filling soil into the bucket, dump the bucket
gradually to disperse soil while driving the machine in
reverse.
2. Lower the bucket teeth tips onto the ground. Grade and
level the ground surface while driving the machine in
reverse with the bucket teeth tips dragging.
3. After filling the bucket with a load such as soil, position
the bucket level with the ground surface. Finish the
ground surface utilizing the bucket weight.
At this time, drive the machine in reverse with the lift
arm held in the FLOAT position.
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