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Performing 3-Point Turns & Communicating with Ground Crew

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How to run a Skid steer

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Skid steers are called 'skid steers' because they literally skid and rip the ground when turning sharply. To avoid damaging surfaces, especially lawns, learn to perform a '3-point turn.' This involves driving forward, backing up, and driving forward again in multiple small movements rather than a single sharp turn. This method helps preserve the ground below. When someone approaches your machine, always remove your hands from the controls to signal that the machine is secure and you are aware of their presence.

Goal: Minimize ground damage during turns and ensure safety when interacting with people around the machine.

Tools and materials

  • ASV RT-75 Skid Steer ASV — The primary equipment being operated

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they call these skid steers because as they steer they are skidding and ripping up the ground below them there is a way to get away from that though so if you're turning on a fresh green lawn you're going to tear that grass up so you may have to do a three-point turn to do it soft and accurately that's a hard turn you guys see that that's a heart that's gonna tear stuff up three point it's gonna be a lot nicer you guys see that i'm controlling the machine now i'm controlling the bucket that's not a bad height he should have been a little bit more down with this front of his bucket it don't matter [Music] yep look at that there we go not the end of the world though ah he's going all the way down huh that's one way of doing it so when an operator or someone comes up to your machine it's always hands off the controls yeah that way they know it's safe to come inside [Music] like i just did it's not the end of the world but you've got to instantly take control of the situation by removing your hands and stopping the person or don't be afraid to just directly want things to be done so you guys this is for the noobs i'm trying to help the new guy that have never ran one every time he turns he's creating this but beautiful thing is once you start to get the hand with a skid loader knocking those ruts out is nothing but it takes a little bit more control and understanding of the bucket right so now when you go some machines well almost almost have what's called a float function so now you're basically familiar with the functions of the machine it's time to put it to work now let's put this down and get this to the grade that we think we want it controlling the height of the

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