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8 Safety
BH6500/7500/9000_SR (Rev. 6/23/2006)
(Safety Rules continued from previous page)
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Only mount this backhoe on Category 1 tractors
with 800 lb. lift capacity at 24" behind 3-point lift
arm hitch balls.
Never put backhoe into service unless backhoe
manufacturer's 3-point hitch Saf-T-Lok
®
limiter or
sub-frame has been installed and adjusted.
To avoid possible hitch failure, read and follow
the Saf-T-Lok Limiter Installation Instructions in the
Assembly section before mounting backhoe to
tractor 3-point hitch.
Remove seat and upper support assembly
before installing or removing backhoe from tractor.
Failure to comply may result in equipment failure
and/or personal injury.
Do not operate backhoe unless there is ade-
quate operator clearance as shown on safety
decal. (Refer to Danger decal in Safety Decal sec-
tion.)
Always use the special heavy-duty top link (pro-
vided with backhoe) and the OEM high-strength top
link pin (provided with tractor) to mount the top link
to tractor. Use 3/4" x 3-1/2" grade 5 bolt(s) to mount
top link to backhoe.
Be sure that backhoe is properly mounted,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Place and keep 3-point lift quadrant lever in low-
ered position at all times.
If tractor is equipped with draft sensing control,
set control to “HEAVY” (minimum sensitivity) posi-
tion.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment
weight must be on tractor front wheels with back-
hoe in transport position. Without this weight, trac-
tor could tip over, causing personal injury or death.
The weight may be attained with a loader, front
wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front tractor
weights. When attaining the minimum 20% weight
on the front wheels, you must not exceed the Roll
Over Protection Structure (ROPS) weight certifica-
tion. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not esti-
mate.
Do not install backhoe and required counter-
weights on tractor if the total tractor and equipment
weight then exceeds the ROPS weight certification
of the tractor. To reduce overall weight of unit,
remove liquid from rear tires and remove mid-
mount mower, if equipped.
Clean all dirt, trash, and grease from operator's
platform and steps.
OPERATION
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
Before operating, make sure stabilizer pads are
lowered firmly to the ground. Stabilizer arms pro-
vide support for the backhoe and support for the
backhoe mounting brackets.
Consult local utilities before working. Know
location of all underground cables, pipelines, over-
head wires, and other hazards in working area and
avoid contact.
Keep bystanders away from operator, stabilizer,
and maximum bucket swing areas.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Do not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody
on the power unit or attachments.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
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.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!