OPERATION
60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-7
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING BUCKETS
Mount buckets using 1 x 6-5/8 anti-rotation pins (1), 5/16 x
2” cap screws (2) and lock nuts (3).
PLACING THE STABILIZERS
Set the stabilizers to remove weight from the rear wheels.
Rear wheels are to remain touching the ground as this
provides for the widest stabilizer stance and lowest center
of gravity.
Raising the wheels off the ground will not only reduce
stability and digging depth, but impair performance and
impose unnecessary stress on the backhoe and tractor.
SWING LOCK
Use swing lock when transporting or dismounting backhoe.
Position boom straight back and drop pin through holes in
swing frame and mainframe. Store pin in bushing provided
on mainframe.
BOOM LOCK
Use boom lock when transporting backhoe.
1. Completely raise boom and lower dipperstick.
2. Secure boom using boom lock bracket.
STABILIZER LOCK
Use stabilizer lock when transporting backhoe.
1. Completely raise stabilizers.
2. Secure each stabilizer using stabilizer lock brackets.