Grading - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

GRADING

WARNING: When operating the ride control system
equipped machine with the front attachment con-
trol lever in the float position when performing such
works as soil scooping, land grading, or snow remov-
al, be sure to turn the ride control switch OFF. Failure
to do so may allow the ride control system to operate
so that the front attachment may automatically move
up and down.
IMPORATNT: Be sure to perform grading work while driv-
ing the machine in reverse. Failure to do so
may result in overloading the machine.
1. After filling soil into the bucket, dump the bucket gradu-
ally 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 re-
verse with the bucket teeth tips dragging
3. After filling the bucket with a load such as soil, posi-
tion 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.
OPERATING THE MACIHINE
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