Woods Equipment BH9000 manual Remove Backhoe With Sub-Frame

SUB-FRAME & BACKHOE to TRACTOR Cont.

Remove Backhoe With Sub-Frame

νThe only time the backhoe may be operated from a position other than the operator seat is during backhoe attachment and removal. Operator must

•Read Operator's Manual instructions on attach ing an d removingW backhoe and use extreme care WARNING

•Engage swing lock to prevent boom rotation

•Always stand rearward of backhoe stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to avoid being trapped should the boom swing control be acci- dentally activated.

νRemove seat and upper support assembly before installing or removing backhoe from tractor. Failure to comply may result in equipment failure and/or personal injury.

1.On a hard level surface, center the backhoe boom.

2.Extend boom and dipperstick so that dipperstick is perpendicular the bucket all the way towards the operator (90°) to the ground.

3.Rest bucket on the ground and lower stabilizers to take backhoe weight off tractor.

4.Turn off engine, set brakes, and remove key before leaving tractor seat.

5.Remove the seat assembly.

6.Remove top link pins and top link assembly.

7.Remove retaining pins from front sub-frame bracket and clevis pins from rear hanger bracket.

8.Roll the tractor far enough to release the sub- frame from the brackets.

9.Start engine and raise the rear of the backhoe with stabilizers to pivot the front of the sub-frame down.

10.Place blocks under backhoe mainframe and raise stabilizers to lower backhoe onto the blocks.

NOTE: The front of the sub-frame must be low enough to clear the tractor chassis for removal.

11.Turn off engine, set brakes, and remove key before leaving tractor seat.

12.Disengage the tractor PTO and remove the backhoe hydraulic pump from the PTO shaft, if equipped, or disengage the tractor hydraulic circuit and disconnect the hydraulic quick couplers.

13.Make sure backhoe and sub-frame clear the tractor chassis and drive the tractor away.

MAN0047 (9/15/00) INSTALLATION 13