I have been working with a 16H, and at times an older 16G, at the mine and have a few questions. My basic training is only so good as our roads are pounded out by the 1.1 million pound trucks. Finesse is something you have to look into on your own time.
1. My basic understanding is for a "normal" windrow I should:
- shift the Drawbar towards the heel
- lean the wheels over towards the heel
- pitch the moldboard so that the top is even with, or just behind the cutting edge
Is this true?
2. Should I treat low spots the same as I would on a Dozer? I have been able to "smooth" out my roads so there are no potholes but they still rise and fall gently between 2-3% +/- grade.
3. If I "comb" the big bony stuff out of a windrow/dumped load where should I put it? I have heard back into the ditch?
4. Any tricks for cutting ditches in hardened material? I am having a heck of a time on roads that have never had ditching. I keep sliding all over the place, leaves the road looking like Modern Art.
1. My basic understanding is for a "normal" windrow I should:
- shift the Drawbar towards the heel
- lean the wheels over towards the heel
- pitch the moldboard so that the top is even with, or just behind the cutting edge
Is this true?
2. Should I treat low spots the same as I would on a Dozer? I have been able to "smooth" out my roads so there are no potholes but they still rise and fall gently between 2-3% +/- grade.
3. If I "comb" the big bony stuff out of a windrow/dumped load where should I put it? I have heard back into the ditch?
4. Any tricks for cutting ditches in hardened material? I am having a heck of a time on roads that have never had ditching. I keep sliding all over the place, leaves the road looking like Modern Art.