Using Controls

causym CAUTION: DO NOT USE CONTROL LEVERS TO HELP YOU MOUNT OR DISMOUNT THE BACKHOE. ALWAYS USE HAND RAIL. DO NOT OPERATE CONTROLS WHILE STANDING ON THE GROUND. BACKHOE MOVEMENTS COULD STRIKE AND/OR CRUSH YOU AGAINST FRAME.

NOTE: All movement directions shown below (left, right, forward and rearward) are described as viewed from the backhoe operator's seat.

Boom and Swing Control Lever (A):

  • To raise boom: pull lever rearward.
  • To lower boom: push lever forward.
  • To swing boom to left: push lever to left.
  • To swing boom to right: push lever to right.

Dipperstick and Bucket Control Lever (B):

  • To retract dipperstick: pull control lever rearward.
  • To extend dipperstick: push control lever forward.
  • To curl bucket in: push lever to left.
  • To roll bucket out: push lever to right.
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A-Boom and Swing Control Lever
B-Dipperstick and Bucket Control Lever

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Stabilizer Control Levers; Left (C), and Right (D):

  • To raise stabilizer: pull control lever up.
  • To lower stabilizer: push control lever down.


C-Backhoe Left Stabilizer Control Lever
D-Backhoe Right Stabilizer Control Lever

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