New South Wales Excavator Licence Practice Exam

The recommended position for the excavator bucket after parking is ground level with the cutting edge touching. This position ensures that the bucket is stable and minimizes the risk of accidentally causing damage to the bucket, the excavator, or the surrounding environment.

Setting the bucket to ground level allows for better stability and can help distribute the weight of the excavator more evenly. This practice is also important for safety, as it prevents the possibility of the bucket inadvertently falling or moving due to shifting ground or other factors. Additionally, having the cutting edge touching the ground can prevent unnecessary wear on the bucket and its components, which can extend the life of the equipment.

Other positions, such as raising the bucket at an angle or elevating it, could create instability and pose safety risks. Keeping it in a vertical position might be impractical and could lead to tipping hazards. Therefore, maintaining the bucket in a position where it is flat against the ground with the cutting edge touching is ideal for both safety and equipment care.