Removing and Storing Backhoe

Preparing Backhoe for Removal

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep people away from tractor while removing backhoe. Run engine just above slow idle to keep tractor movements slow and controllable.

1. Park tractor safely.

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Picture Note: Model 46 shown.

2. Raise boom to highest position and install boom locking pin (A).

3. Center boom and install swing lock pin (B).

4. Retract dipperstick to full back position.

5. Rotate bucket until top edge (C) is parallel with ground.

6. Fully raise both stabilizers.

7. Stop engine.

8. Cycle boom control lever to relieve backhoe system pressure and allow boom to come to rest on boom lock pin.

9. Remove hitch pins from L-pins. Do not remove L-pins.

10. Flip up backhoe seat.

Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing hydraulic hoses, be sure locking device has been installed. Cycle boom control lever to relieve backhoe system pressure before attempting to remove quick disconnect couplers.

4200-4410 Tractors

1. Disconnect backhoe hoses from tractor Power Beyond.

2. Install dust caps on hoses and store hoses out of way on backhoe.

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3. Connect Power Beyond hose (A) to female coupler (B). Install dust cap on fitting (C).

4500-4710 Tractor

1. Disconnect backhoe hoses from tractor Power Beyond.

2. Install dust caps on hoses and store hoses out of way on backhoe.

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3. Connect Power Beyond hose (A) to female coupler (B). Install dust cap (C) on fitting (D).

Removing Backhoe

1. Start engine and run at slow idle.

2. Pull rockshaft position control lever rearward to lift rockshaft arms.

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3. Pull L-pins (A) from backhoe.

4. Push rockshaft position control lever forward to lower backhoe to ground.

5. To aid installation, position backhoe on ground as shown, leaning away from tractor about 5°, and resting on bucket and boom pivot pin.

6. Be sure hoses are clear of pinch points.

7. Slowly move tractor forward and back until rock shaft pins clear hooks on backhoe.

Removing Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) Sign

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1. Remove SMV sign from the backhoe bucket cylinder bracket (A).

2. Install sign on tractor.

Storing Safety

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death: • Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage. • Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.

Storing

1. Position boards under bucket and backhoe frame to prevent corrosion.

2. Keep drain holes in bucket clear and positioned at bottom.

3. Store backhoe in clean, dry place.

4. Raise seat to vertical position.

5. Keep hydraulic hoses off ground and not kinked.

6. Install dust covers on ends of hydraulic hoses (47, 48).

7. Clean backhoe with water pressure.

8. Paint worn or scratched areas.

9. Lubricate all grease points.

10. Keep boom lock pin and swing lock pin in locked position.

11. Coat exposed cylinder rods and hooks on backhoe with thin film of grease.

12. Put waterproof cover over backhoe if stored outside.