Patent ID: 6481749
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
A method of individually extending and simultaneously retracting a pair of stabilizer legs for a work machine, the work machine having a control device for selecting forward or reverse directions of movement for the work machine and being operatively associated with a power source, comprising the steps of:activating a pair of control switches in communication with the power source, one of the pair of control switches being operatively associated with a respective one of a pair of stabilizer legs for individually moving the stabilizer legs from a retracted position to an extended position; activating a singular auto-up switch in communication with the power source, the auto-up switch being operatively associated with the pair of stabilizer legs for moving both of the pair of stabilizer legs simultaneously from the extended position to the retracted position; and selecting the forward or reverse direction of the work machine subsequent to retraction of the stabilizer legs.