How to Run a Bulldozer
A bulldozer is made of two main parts: a tractor base and a blade. Most of the driver's devices control the tractor; only one controls the blade. The best way to learn how to run a bulldozer is to watch a professional, and then to practice under the professional's supervision. However, understanding how each of the devices in a bulldozer work is essential before you begin.
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Instructions
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Turn the key in the ignition to start the bulldozer's engine.
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Let your foot hover over the brake as you begin to drive. Be ready to stop the bulldozer if necessary.
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Use the joystick to your left to control the movement of the bulldozer. Push the joystick in the direction you would like the bulldozer to go.
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Press the decelerator pedal to slow down the bulldozer. The decelerator pedal is located next to the brake.
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Use the joystick to your right to control the blade of the bulldozer.
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To level an area of land, lower the blade until it is against the ground. Then move the bulldozer forward. The blade will scoop up earth, leaving a flat area behind it. Lift the blade to take the earth elsewhere to dispose of it.
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Tips & Warnings
The first time you use a bulldozer, work on an unimportant plot of land. Using the mechanisms correctly can take time and experience.
Do not try to run a bulldozer on a slope, steep or otherwise.
