Attach Backhoe to Tractor

CAUTION:

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X9811-UN-23AUG88

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

CAUTION: Operator must be seated in tractor seat when positioning tractor for backhoe installation.

  1. Park tractor safely on a flat level surface.

  2. Remove tractor 3-point hitch assembly.

  3. Lift seat up to clear tractor.

  4. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to tractor and hydraulic hose. Check to be sure that all hydraulic hoses are routed away from pinch points before installing backhoe to tractor.

    Lower rockshaft to lowest position.

  5. Start engine and run at low idle.

  6. Back up tractor to within 8 inches of backhoe.

  7. Stop tractor engine and engage parking brake.

  8. Ensure swing lock pin is installed.

  9. CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve hydraulic system pressure by moving hydraulic controls in all directions before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines.

    LV27217
    LV27217-UN-02FEB17

    Disconnect tractor power beyond hydraulic coupler behind tractor and connect to backhoe coupler tip (A).


  10. Connect backhoe hydraulic return line coupler to tractor coupler tip (B).

  11. Start tractor and set engine to low idle.

  12. Lower backhoe stabilizers to raise backhoe up so that the lower pins are above slots.

  13. Back up tractor until backhoe pins contact tractor frame.

  14. LV27039
    LV27039-UN-05JAN17

    A - Backhoe Pin

    B - Frame Slot

    Lower stabilizers until backhoe pins (A) engages into frame slots (B).


  15. Lower backhoe boom until cross holes in mount frame and backhoe align.

  16. LV27204
    LV27204-UN-05JAN17

    A - Lock Pin

    B - Retainer Pin

    Install lock pin (A) through backhoe and mount frame from inside, and secure by inserting retainer pin (B) into slot on frame. Repeat for other side.


  17. From the backhoe operator seat, bleed the hydraulic system by doing the following:

    1. Check to be sure that operating area is clear.

    2. Raise and lower both stabilizers.

    3. Raise and lower boom.

    4. Extend and retract dipperstick.

    5. Curl and dump bucket.

    6. Swing boom from side to side.

  18. LV27287
    LV27287-UN-13JAN17

    A - Boom Lock Pin

    B - Swing Lock Pin

    Raise backhoe to transport position and install boom lock pin (A).


  19. Center backhoe and install swing lock pin (B).

  20. LV27203
    LV27203-UN-05JAN17

    A - Stabilizer Locked

    Raise both stabilizers until they lock (A) as shown.

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