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OPERATION
F-4145 01/11 Operation Section 4-8
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
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.
TRANSPORTING THE BACKHOE
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe the
following safety rules BEFORE OPERATING
backhoe.
• Travel slowly over rough terrain, on hillsides, and
around curves to prevent tipping.
• Do not drive tractor near the edge of a ditch or
excavation.
• Use accessory lights and slow moving vehicle
emblem when traveling on highways.
Before leaving backhoe operator’s seat, position backhoe
for transport by raising boom, swinging to center, curling
bucket in, crowding dipperstick in and raising stabilizers.
Install swing, boom and stabilizer locks.
When transporting for long distances, periodically examine
backhoe and raise boom, stabilizers and bucket back up to
full height. It is normal for backhoe to slowly settle while
being transported.
IMPORTANT: Position SMV sign on mounting bracket
located on bucket cylinder when transporting backhoe.
During backhoe operation, position SMV sign on bracket
located on tractor.