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OPERATION
F-4139 01/11 Operation Section 3-8
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
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 if it does not interfere with the backhoe
operation. When backhoe is removed from the tractor,
place SMV sign on bracket located on tractor.”
REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR - STORAGE
Backhoe is self-assisting during installation and removal
procedures.
1. Put stabilizers down and lift backhoe slightly. Rotate
boom straight back.
2. Install swing lock pin.
3. Complete raise boom and lower dipperstick. Curl
bucket until bottom of bucket is level with ground.
Lower boom until bucket rests firmly on ground.
4. Remove pins which secure backhoe to tractor.
5. Lower front of subframe to rest on ground.
6. Slowly drive forward until tractor clears backhoe.
Engage tractor brakes.
7. Lower backhoe by raising stabilizers and boom until
backhoe or subframe rests on suitable blocking. Leave
stabilizers touching ground.
NOTE: For added stability, rest backhoe or subframe on
wood blocks or plywood.
8. Shut off tractor. Work handles back and forth to relieve
hydraulic pressure. Disconnect hydraulic lines or pump
from backhoe.
9. For long term storage, coat all exposed cylinder rods
with grease.
10. Lubricate all grease fittings, stabilizer pivot pins and
complete handle linkage.
WARNING: To avoid injury during removal of
backhoe:
• Do not permit bystanders within 15 feet.
• Dismount backhoe on firm level ground.
• Always shut off tractor engine, disengage PTO and
relieve pressure before disconnecting oil lines.