Hey rob, nice post.:thumbup1gif:
Just a few thought of mine though,:think: Your son was correct in suggesting you raise or even remove the thumb while digging. They are a great tool for picking rocks, but when digging they prevent you from getting a full bucket, meaning more duty cycles and unnecessary hours on the meter.
I know you are just getting started and learning about your BH, but if you will raise your RPM, instead of working at a Idle you will find the machine is easier to run and will not labor as hard when working, just make sure everybody stands clear of the swing area for safty reasons.
Good luck in your adventures and don't work:lol: too hard:laugh: :drinks:
Just a few thought of mine though,:think: Your son was correct in suggesting you raise or even remove the thumb while digging. They are a great tool for picking rocks, but when digging they prevent you from getting a full bucket, meaning more duty cycles and unnecessary hours on the meter.
I know you are just getting started and learning about your BH, but if you will raise your RPM, instead of working at a Idle you will find the machine is easier to run and will not labor as hard when working, just make sure everybody stands clear of the swing area for safty reasons.
Good luck in your adventures and don't work:lol: too hard:laugh: :drinks: