Preparing Vehicle

Required Equipment

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate backhoe without front loader installed on tractor. Loader provides front ballast to make machine more stable during backhoe operation and provides better steering control during tractor operation. Mount rear wheels in the widest position to provide maximum machine stability. Adequate headroom is required for the operator when sitting in backhoe seat. Do not operate backhoe if Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) does not provide adequate headroom.

Before operating the backhoe, tractor rear wheels must be mounted in widest position, and the following equipment must be installed on the tractor. See your John Deere dealer.

Front Loader - Follow ballast requirements in loader operator's manual, except 260 Backhoe replaces 3-point hitch ballast.

Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)

Power Beyond hydraulic kit

2305 and 2210 only: Replace 1/2 inch couplers on backhoe with 3/8 inch couplers.

Install Bracket for Slow Moving Vehicle Sign

MX24246

Picture Note: 1023E shown.

1. Remove hardware from lower hole in ROPS bracket (A).

2. Install SMV bracket (B) in hole with bolt and nut retained when removing SMV sign from tractor.