
TM 5-3805-261-10
ADVANCED OPERATION AND OPERATOR TIPS - CONTINUED 0006 00
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TRAVELING AND EARTH MOVING OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Left-Hand “V” Ditching - Continued
6. Keep the left front tire in the bottom of the ditch. Con-
tinue ditching to the desired depth.
Ditch Back Sloping
Make sure the blade is lowered to the ground before retracting the centershift lock pin. Failure to follow this
caution may result in damage to machine.
1. Tilt the blade forward.
2. Shift the centershift pin to the top position by using
both blade lift controls. Move the centershift lock pin
lever to INDEX and RUN position.
3. Extend the centershift cylinder as needed.
4. Rotate the circle to the left.
5. Lower the left lift cylinder while the circle is turning.
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