TM 5-3805-260-10Straddle Loading (Typical Examples)WARNINGShearing protection must be worn when working within 33 feet of the tractor-scraper.Leave a ridge about 1.5 to 1.8 m (5 to 6 feet) wide for the entire width of the cut. On succeeding passes, pick up theridges at a depth below previous cuts. Repeat this cycle until finished depth is reached.Large ObjectsCAUTIONDo not drive over large objects, or attempt to loadthem with the elevator. Damage to the transmissioncase or elevator can occur.1.Maneuver along the side of the object to be pickedup. Raise the bowl and open the floor.3.To unload the object, open the floor and raise thebowl.4.Turn the tractor sharply to the left or right.2.Turn the tractor sharply. When the bowl is over theobject, lower the bowl and close the floor to trap theobject.5.When the bowl clears the object, close the floor.1-38
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