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Section 2: Operating Instructions
7/14/08
BH3512 Backhoes 340-131M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
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Unloading Backhoe From Trailer
Figure 2-1
Preparing For Operation
Preparing The Backhoe
Unlock the boom lock. You may have to raise the boom in
order to relax the tension on the lock.
Preparing The Tractor
Move the tractor’s gearshift lever to a neutral position.
Set the engine throttle to the correct RPM. For added
stability, lower the front-end loader to the ground (if
equipped). Move the draft control lever to the bottom-
most position (Refer to your Tractor Operator’s Manual
for Draft Control Terminology). If you are using an
independent hydraulic system, engage the PTO.
Operating The Backhoe
!
CAUTION!
Operate the backhoe only from the backhoe operator’s seat. Be
sure to place your feet on the footpads during operation. This
protects them from injury that could result from moving parts.
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CAUTION!
For tractors with a top link draft control system, make sure the
draft control is in its heavy position. It is very important to
prevent the top link from exerting pressure that may activate the
draft control system. Continued operation with the draft control
system activated can cause overheating of the hydraulic fluid
and can cause tractor hydraulic pump failure. Put the draft
control lever to the bottom of the quadrant.
Transporting The Backhoe
!
CAUTION!
While traveling with the backhoe, the tractor must have at least
20% of the combined tractor and backhoe weight on its front
wheels. Add additional front-end weight, if necessary, to meet
this requirement. This is necessary in order to maintain
complete control of the tractor during travel.
When loading or unloading from the trailer, you may
need to extend the dipper stick out to keep the bucket
from dragging. Refer to Figure 2-1.
Your backhoe comes equipped with a transport lock. See
Figure 1-6 on page 14. This transport lock should be put
into proper position anytime you are transporting your
backhoe. To ready your backhoe for transport, perform
the following:
IMPORTANT: If you are not familiar with the
operation of the Backhoe, DO NOT PROCEED until
you have studied the following “Transporting the
Backhoe” section.
Section 2: Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: When loading or unloading, dipper stick Must be extended to avoid contact with ground. Failure to
do so may result in serious damage to backhoe assembly. Refer to Figure 2-1.