Figure 9-22.Bucket positioned for filling from a bank.

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Figure 9-24.Loading large rocks.

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Figure 9-21.—Loading the dump truck. Figure 9-22.—Bucket positioned for filling from a bank. shown in figure 9-21. Shake the bucket to loosen dirt from within. After the load is dumped, back away, lower the bucket to the carrying position, and return to the digging area. CAUTION A loaded bucket must never be transported in the fully raised position. NOTE: Dump trucks should be loaded from the driver’s side whenever possible. When the truck is being loaded, be sure the driver either stays in the cab (on cab-protected trucks) or away from the truck and loader. When loading from a bank, keep the cutting edge flat, as shown in figure 9-22. Tilting the bucket back too far forces the flat of the cutting edge against the bank, preventing the bucket from digging. This maneuver is nonproductive and causes waste of power, time, and possible damage to the bucket cylinders and linkage. When stockpiling material, move each load only once and keep the travel distance short. When possible, Figure 9-23.—Bucket positioned for clearing rocks or other solid objects. locate stockpiles as close to the jobsite as possible without hindering other work on the jobsite. When clearing a rocky area, remove the small and loose rocks first. Large rocks and other solid objects can then be loosened and moved easier. 9-10

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