How Do You Drive A Skid Steer Loader?
A skid steer loader is a machine used in many farm and construction tasks. It has lift arms that can have different devices attached to them, from buckets to pallet forks to snow blowers. The skid steer has separate drive wheel controls, meaning the wheels on the left side are controlled separately from the wheels on the right side. This feature gives it great maneuverability, allowing it to do complete turns in tight spots for example. It also requires that the operator know the basics of operating it. Driving a skid steer well takes practice, but there are a few basic steps that will get you on your way. Some models of skid steers use hand controls to operate the bucket, but the directions that follow are for the models that use foot pedals. Locate the control arms and foot pedals inside the skid steer cabin. Push both control arms forward to move the skid steer forward. Pull back on both control arms to move the skid steer backwards. Push forward on the left lever and pull back on t