CONTROL GP 10R9404 - Caterpillar

Dozing
Straight Dozing: If the blade digs in and the rear of the machine rises, raise the blade to continue even cut. When moving a heavy load causes travel speed to drop, shift to a lower speed and/or raise the blade up slightly.When doing finishing or leveling work, a full blade handles easier than a partially loaded blade. Slot Dozing: This allows larger loads to be carried in front of the blade. It is used in stockpiling and high production bulldozing. Side-by-Side Dozing: Use when moving large quantities of loose material. Keep the blades close together and the machines parallel. Tilt Dozer Ditching: Tilt the blade and work with the low side in the ditch center. Level the blade when the required depth and slope are reached. Straight Dozer Ditching: Tilt the blade to cut shallow "V" ditches. For larger ditches, doze at right angles to the center line of the ditch. When the desired depth is reached, doze the length of ditch to smooth the sides and bottom. Angle Dozer Backfilling: Travel parallel to the ditch. Straight Dozer Backfilling: Push at a 90° angle to ditch.Land Clearing
Install protective screen on machine when land clearing. Install logging sweeps when the trees are also being cleared. Back away immediately when the tree starts to fall.
Tree Removal:
1. Remove all dead limbs. Cut roots on side opposite direction of fall. 2. Cut roots on sides parallel to direction of fall. 3. Ease into the tree. Push in direction of fall with blade high. Build an earth ramp if higher contact is needed. 4. Do not drive onto stump while tree is falling. Large Brush and Medium Size Trees: Contact the tree 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches) above the ground. Move forward while lifting the blade. Brush Clearing: Lower the blade slightly into the ground and move forward. Lift the blade when the brush is out, to loosen the earth from the roots. Stump Removal: Lift the blade while pushing. Side Hill Cut: Start the cut downgrade if possible. Slope to the inside of the cut. Doze a bench wide enough for machines that will follow. Straight Dozer: Contact rock at one side of the blade. Angle Dozer: Contact rock at the center of the blade.Ripping
Personal injury or death can result from machine tipping or sudden machine movement. Take extra precautions when crossing side hills, ridges, logs and ditches.
Do not turn or back the machine while shanks are in the ground. Twisting strain on the shanks and tips can cause a failure. Inspect the ripper tips frequently, for excessive wear.
Use first speed for most ripping operations. It is better to use additional shanks, where practical, rather than to increase speed.Always use center shank when ripping with one shank. If material breaks up satisfactorily, more shanks may be used. Cross rip only when necessary. When ripping for scraper loading, rip in same direction that scrapers will load.Rip downhill whenever possible.Ripper Operating Hints:
In most cases it is desirable to rip as deep