Moving With Backhoe
Use one of the following procedures to move machine forward and continue digging in the same excavation.
DRIVE FORWARD
Place backhoe in transport position, turn seat to face front, and drive machine forward.
BACKHOE
NOTE:
Moving the machine with backhoe is recommended for experienced operators.
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Swing backhoe to center position and check area in front of machine for bystanders.
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Move gear shift and FNR levers to neutral.
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Release park brake.
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Raise loader bucket.
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Raise stabilizers so tires are on ground supporting rear of machine.
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Retract backhoe boom and dipperstick and place bucket teeth firmly in the ground.
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Slowly extend dipperstick and lower boom to move machine forward.
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When machine is in desired position, lower stabilizers and loader bucket to level machine, engage park brake and continue digging.
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