bjcsc
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- Joined
- Feb 20, 2007
- Messages
- 559
- Location
- Johns Island, SC
- Tractor
- JD 5225, JD 555B, JD 333E, JD 225DLC
Float means that the FEL will follow the ground, just like the 3pt. does when you float it. If you put your bucket flat on the ground and then push your control into the float detent and then backup your bucket will stay on the ground regardless of what your tractor does. When you smooth or backfill, you put the bucket on the ground flat, float the FEL, and then roll the bucket (dump) to get some angle on the bottom (by raising the heel). You'll notice your FEL arms raise up when you roll the bucket. Check your owner's manual as most specify ~ 40 degrees or less for the angle. As you back up, the weight of the FEL will keep the bucket cutting edge on the ground and there will be a smooth path behind it. The amount of angle determines how much material you move as you're backing: less angle and it will flatten more than drag and vice-versa...