Attach Backhoe to Tractor

NOTE: If your tractor has the downforce kit, it needs to be removed when backhoe is installed.

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A - Crossbar

B - Clips

C - Crossbar Assembly

D - Backhoe Slot

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

1. Park tractor safely on a flat, level surface. Engage park brake.

2. Slowly lower tractor rockshaft to lowest position.

3. Install crossbar (A) and retain with clips (B).

   NOTE: The bends in the crossbar plates point away from tractor.

4. Level crossbar (A) side to side.

5. Retract tractor drawbar to middle storage position.

6. Remove tractor centerlink.

7. Lower rockshaft to lowest position.

8. Start engine and run at low idle.

9. Back tractor up into backhoe until crossbar assembly (C) fully engages backhoe slots (D).

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    375A and 385A Mount Shown

    
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    E - Mount Frame

    F - Backhoe Bracket

    G - Mount Pin

    H - Retainer Pin

    Raise rockshaft lever to highest position so holes in mount frame (E) and backhoe bracket (F) align.

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11. Stop tractor engine and engage park brake.

12. Install mount pins (G) through backhoe and mount frame on each side of the backhoe.

    • 375A and 385A—Mount pins install from inside.

    • 485A—Mount pins install from outside.

13. Secure mount pins with retainer pins (H) on each side of backhoe.

    • 375A and 385A—Install retainer pins in brackets above head of mount pins.

    • 485A—Install retainer pins through holes in mount pins.

14. Slowly lower rockshaft lever to lowest position.

15. CAUTION:

    
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    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.

    
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    I - Backhoe Connector

    J - Power Beyond Coupler

    K - Backhoe Hydraulic Return Line Coupler

    Disconnect tractor power beyond hydraulic coupler and cap the end.

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16. Connect backhoe connector (I) to power beyond coupler (J) on tractor.

17. Connect backhoe hydraulic return line coupler (K) to power beyond tank connector on tractor.

18. Ensure that the tractor park brake is engaged. Start tractor engine and run at low idle.

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    375A and 385A Pin Holders

    
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    L - Boom Lock Pin

    M - Swing Lock Pin

    N - Boom Lock Pin Storage

    O - Retainer Clip Storage

    P - Swing Lock Pin Storage

    Remove the boom lock pin (L), retainer clip, and swing lock pin (M) from the boom assembly.

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20. Place lock pins and retainer clip in appropriate storage location.

    N—Boom Lock Pin Storage

    O—Retainer Clip Storage

    P—Swing Lock Pin Storage

21. Lower stabilizer to the ground.

22. 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.