Operating Backhoe Mechanical Thumb (If Equipped)

IMPORTANT: Improper use of mechanical thumb will damage backhoe and/or thumb.

Do not use mechanical thumb:

• as a pry bar to loosen objects.
• to push or pull material or objects.
• to move objects from side to side.
• as an area to wrap a chain or rope for lifting purposes.

NOTE: Grasping large objects such as rocks and logs will increase momentum of the backhoe as it moves from side to side.

Do not make sudden start and stops when moving large objects.

Be aware when lifting and moving long objects that may extend beyond normal backhoe swing arc area.

Operate Mechanical Thumb

The mechanical thumb can be used to pick up objects and secure them between thumb and bucket.

To operate the mechanical thumb:

1. Remove hitch pin.
2. Slide column assembly to the desired position.
3. Secure using hitch pin and lock pin.

When thumb is not in use, it should be placed in the storage position.

To place the mechanical thumb in the storage position:

1. Remove hitch pin.
2. Slide column assembly to its shortest position.
3. Secure using hitch pin and cotter pin.