Removing and Storing Backhoe

Removing Backhoe

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.

2. Start engine and run at slow idle.

3. Lower stabilizers to the ground.

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4. Center boom and install swing lock pin (A) if not installed.

5. Remove boom locking pin (B) if installed.

6. Extend dipperstick and lower boom.

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

8. Stop engine.

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9. Remove step pins (D) from both front hangers.

10. Start engine and run at slow idle.

11. Lower boom and stabilizers alternately, pivoting subframe on rear hanger, to lower front hanger end of subframe to ground.

12. Lower boom or stabilizers slightly to free rear mounting support of subframe weight.

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13. Drive tractor ahead slowly until both subframe hooks (E) clear mounting support draft link pins (F).

14. Lower backhoe until main frame is resting on ground.

15. Park tractor safely.

16. Cycle boom control lever to relieve backhoe system pressure.

17. Disconnect hydraulic hoses:

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before removing hydraulic hoses, be sure boom lock pin and swing lock pin have been installed. Cycle boom control lever to relieve backhoe system pressure before attempting to remove quick disconnect couplers.

a. Disconnect backhoe hoses from tractor Power Beyond.

b. Connect hoses together and store hoses out of way on backhoe.

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c. Connect Power Beyond hose (G) to female coupler (H).

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. Clean backhoe with water pressure.

7. Paint worn or scratched areas.

8. Lubricate all grease points.

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

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

11. Put waterproof cover over backhoe if stored outside.