CYLINDER AS 6E3296 - Caterpillar

Move the bucket tilt lever to the TILT BACK detent position.
Before you lower the bucket, make sure that the hauling unit is not under the bucket.
Lower the bucket while you position the loader for the next load.Loading with a Bucket from a Bank
Personal injury or death can result from falling material.Remove any overhang and watch for sliding material.
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Start at the base of the bank in order to load the bucket and follow the face upward.
Raise the bucket slightly and move away from the bank.Multipurpose Bucket Operation
Loading with a Bucket
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Open the bowl and position the bucket over the material that will be loaded. Lower the bucket and close the bowl.
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The multipurpose bucket can be used when increased dump height is desired or when you are unloading sticky material. Position the bucket over the dump area and open the bowl.Dozing
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To use the bucket for dozing, open the bowl. Maintain a level cut.Scraping
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To use the bucket for scraping, raise the bowl slightly and position the bucket as if the bucket is used for dozing. When the bucket is loaded, tilt back the bucket and close the bowl. The bucket is dumped in the normal tilt forward position.Pallet Forks
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Slowly, move the machine into position and engage the load. The machine should be square with the load. Space the forks as far as possible from each other.
Move the machine forward until the load touches the carriage.
Push the kickout control to the OFF position in order to disable the lever detents. This will prevent the lever from being pulled into the DETENT position when you are handling delicate loads.
Lift the load carefully.
Operate the machine in reverse until the load is clear enough to lower.
Lower the load to the travel position.Travel with the load as low as possible while you still maintain ground clearance.Travel with the load uphill on upgrades and on downgrades.For better visibility, travel in reverse with bulky loads.Logging Fork Clamp
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Open the top clamp. Position the fork in the center of the load.
Close the top clamp. Tilt the forks backward in order to hold the load against the uprights on the forks.
For the best operator vision and stability for the loader, carry the load as low as possible to the ground.
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Position the load over the loading area. Tilt the fork downward and raise the clamp in order to release the load.Material Handling Arm
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Remove the retainer pins from the arm in order to extend the arm or retract the arm.To lock the arm into position, replace the retainer pins after the arm has been extended or retracted.Push the kickout control to the OFF position in order to disable the lever detents. This will prevent the lever from being pulled into the DETENT position when you are handling delicate loads.Lift the load close to the machine for best stability. Move the machine slowly in order to avoid excessive load swing.Do not apply side loads on the hook and on the shackle. Check the condition of the