Alamo 60C - Manual (Page 57)

OPERATION
60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-5
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OPERA
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© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Position the unit so the backhoe swing post is over
the center line of the trench connection. Dig with the
backhoe at extreme swing positions, and in as close
to the stabilizers as possible. Pile the soil on the
opposite side of the trenches.
Position the unit forward with the lift and crowd levers so
the two trenches can be connected. Pile the spoil on the
opposite side of the trench.
SIDE SLOPE EXCAVATING OR TRENCHING
Dig with the backhoe uphill whenever possible.
Level the backhoe on slopes with the stabilizers to dig
plumb trenches, or use the backhoe or loader to cut a level
slot for the uphill wheel and stabilizer. Pile the slot on the
low side.
When on the side of a steep slope, cut a level surface
along the uphill side of the trench with the loader.
Pile the spoil of the cut downhill. When digging, pile the
spoil of the trench uphill.
Dig field trenches progressively. As soon as one trench is
completed, have the work men lay the tile. Start the next
trench, using the spoil to fill the previous trench.