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Make sure that the hydraulic pump
PTO
spring activated locking pin slides freely
and
Is seated firmly in the tractor
PTO
spline groove.
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Before working on backhoe, extend boom
and dipperstick and place bucket on
ground. Make sure that ail system pressure
has been relieved by operating controls
before maintenance, service or
disconnecting any hydraulic lines.
Hydraulic system
leak down and failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause
equipment to drop.
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Clean all dirt, trash and grease from
operator’s platform and steps.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
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Consult local utilities before digging. Know
location of and avoid contacting all
underground cables, pipelines, overhead
wires and other hazards
in
digging area.
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Keep bystanders away from operator,
stabilizer and maximum bucket swing
areas.
Operate only In daylight or good artificial
light.
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When transporting, you must wear a seat
belt
if
your tractor
Is
equipped with a
ROPS.
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Always comply with all state and local
lighting and marking requirements.
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No
riders are allowed on tractor or backhoe.
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When Operating controls, always sit in
backhoe seat.
c]
Disengage Power Take
Off
(PTO),
shift
tractor into neutral or park, and place all
controls
In
neutral before starting tractor
engine.
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Operate tractor
PTO
at
540
rpm.
0
Always dump spoll at least
two
feet away
0
Always provide a means to exit from trench
0
Use extreme care when working close to
from opening.
If
It
is
25
feet or longer.
fences, ditches or on hillsides.
0
Be careful when swinging loaded bucket on
a hillside; always dump spoll on uphill side
of backhoe to
minimize upset possibility.
0
Always engage swing and boom transport
locks and attach Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV)
sign before transporting backhoe.
0
Never leave equipment unattended with
engine running or with bucket
In
raised
position. Always rest bucket on ground and
remove
Ignition key before leaving tractor.
0
Do
not use backhoe for craning;
It
Is
designed for digging.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
0
Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement
in
moving
parts. Wear sturdy, rough
-
soled work
shoes and protective equipment for eyes,
hands, hearing and head.
c]
Never perform service or maintenance with
tractor engine running.
Before working on backhoe, extend boom
and dipperstick and place bucket on
ground. Make sure that all system pressure
has been relieved by Operating controls
before maintenance, service or
disconnecting any hydraulic lines.
Hydraulic system leak down and failure
of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause
equipment to drop.
0
Keep all persons away from operator
control area while
performing adjustments,
service or maintenance.
0
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws, and
check that all cotter pins are Installed
securely to ensure backhoe
Is
In
a safe
condition before operating.
0
Ensure all safety labels are installed and
in
good condition. (See page
7
Illustration.)
0
Ensure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition.
STORAGE
0
Refer to Removing and Storing Backhoe on
page
33.
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