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MAN0450 (10/28/2005)
Figure 8. Transport and Swing Lock Installed
REMOVING AND STORING BACKHOE
The only time the backhoe may be operated
from a position other than the operator seat is dur-
ing backhoe attachment and removal. Operator
must:
• Read Mounting Kit Manual instructions on
attaching and removing backhoe and use
extreme care.
• Always stand between rear tire and backhoe
stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to avoid
being trapped should the boom swing control
be accidentally activated.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Remove seat and upper support assembly
before installing or removing backhoe from power
unit. Failure to comply may result in equipment fail-
ure and/or personal injury.
3-Point Mount Removal
Position tractor on a hard level surface, remove swing
lock pin and transport bar, and center the backhoe
boom.
Lower stabilizers and take weight of backhoe off of rear
tractor tires.
Lower boom and dipper to form 90-degree angle and
rest bucket on the ground.
Remove pin that attaches top link to tractor. Remove
lower 3-point arms from backhoe. Place blocks under
mainframe and raise stabilizers to lower backhoe main-
frame onto blocks. Block backhoe as necessary to
make it stable.
Disconnect hydraulic system.
4-Point Sub-Frame Mount Removal
NOTE: See the sub-frame mounting kit manual that fits
your tractor for specific instructions.
Position tractor on a hard level surface, remove swing
lock pin and transport bar, and center the backhoe
boom.
Lower stabilizers and take weight of backhoe off of rear
tractor tires.
Lower boom and dipper to form 90-degree angle and
rest bucket on the ground.
Remove the seat assembly.
Remove klik pins from bolt and nut assemblies.
Use 1-1/2 inch open end wrench supplied with the
mounting kit to remove hex nuts. Return wrench to
storage position.
Use the boom to relieve excess pressure on 1-inch
bolts and remove bolts.
Tilt backhoe mainframe forward and away from sub-
frame.
Raise stabilizers (to lower backhoe) until backhoe
brackets slide out of hooks on the sub-frame. Lower
backhoe approximately 1-1/2 inch.
Move tractor forward to clear backhoe brackets.
Place 6 inch blocks under backhoe mainframe and
raise stabilizers to lower backhoe to the storage posi-
tion on blocks. Boom and dipper should be at 90-
degree angle.
Disconnect hydraulic system.
Disconnect Tractor Hydraulics
For Backhoe Powered with Auxiliary Pump
Disengage the PTO, stop tractor engine and remove
key. Remove pump from PTO and secure it on back-
hoe. Move tractor carefully away from backhoe.
For Tractors with Open-Center Valves (Figure 9)
Stop tractor and remove key.
Disconnect pressure and return hoses. Connect tractor
pressure and return hoses together to complete open-
center circuit. Connect backhoe pressure and return
hoses together for storage.
1. Transport lock bar
2. Transport lock pin
3. Swing lock pin
4. Safety pin
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