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Operating the Machine
Operating on a firm, level surface optimizes machine
stability.
To create a level surface:
Counterrotate tracks 30 to each side.
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Use bucket to add or remove material to level the
worksite. When adding material to the worksite, drive
over new material to compact it until the worksite feels
stable.
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USING QUICK-DISCONNECT HITCH
1. The cylinder in the Quick-Disconnect Hitch is powered
by hydraulic oil from the excavator bucket cylinder
which is diverted to the Quick-Disconnect by an electric
NOTE: The solenoid coil is energized only in the unlatch
position.
2. To attach the Quick-Disconnect Hitch to an attachment
manually lift and rotate the safety lock pin lever on the
top rear of the Quick-Disconnect Hitch. Fully extend
the bucket cylinder and set the Quick-Disconnect Hitch
switch (A) to the unlatch position. Extend the bucket
cylinder again to place the oil over relief. This will
activate the cylinder to the open position.
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