Woods Equipment BH6000 manual Position the Machine, Control Handle Operation

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Mechanical failures such as a hose rupture will cause a load to drop. Lifting a heavy load with the dipperstick, then operating the boom, could cause boom to drop. In either case, if anyone is in the operating area (maxi- mum reach of bucket) as shown in Figure 1, serious injury or death could occur.

Do not dig with backhoe unless stabilizers are down and on a firm surface. Stay clear of steep areas or excavation banks that are soft or could give way.

POSITION THE MACHINE

Before operating in an unfamiliar area, walk around the full length of the proposed site and check for hidden holes, drop-off or obstacles that could cause an acci- dent.

Lower stabilizers until they carry the weight of the back- hoe. If tractor is equipped with a front loader, place the bucket flat on the ground. Lower loader lift arms until weight is removed from front tractor tires.

Level the machine using stabilizers and front loader before starting to dig.

Stability is very important when operating backhoe in the extreme swing positions as this causes weight transfer.

CONTROL HANDLE OPERATION

Refer to Figure 2.

Assume your position in the operator's seat.

When becoming familiar with backhoe controls, start with a lower rpm.

Set tractor RPM to a speed that moves the backhoe at a rate that you are comfortable with.

Before operating, perform a functional test by placing control handles in their various positions and making certain correct operation occurs, matching decals on operator's console. Pay specific attention to float posi- tion of boom. Do not operate backhoe if functions differ from decal; serious injury or death could occur.

It is not difficult to become a successful operator. Con- trol lever operating decals (shown in Figure 2) are next to the operating control levers. Study these decals; they will assist you in becoming familiar with the con- trols.

Pushing handle 1 forward will lower left stabilizer; pull- ing back raises it.

Pushing handle 2 forward will lower right stabilizer; pulling back raises it.

Pulling left control back (toward A) raises boom; push- ing it forward (toward C) lowers it. Full forward (toward C) is the float position.

Moving left handle left (toward B) swings boom left; moving it right (toward D) swings boom right.

Pulling right control back (toward E) moves dipperstick down and toward operator; pushing it forward (toward G) moves it up and away from operator.

Moving right handle left (toward F) curls bucket toward operator; moving it right (toward H) extends bucket out away from operator.

Operate the control levers, swinging the boom several times to practice control. Do not operate the swing more than 45 degrees each way the first few times. Gradually increase arc.

Figure 2. Operator’s Controls

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Contents Backhoe To the Dealer IntroductionTable of Contents English Metric Bucket Description Illustration BH6000 SpecificationsIntroduction Backhoe Components General InformationSafety Rules SafetyInstallation TrainingTransportation OperationStorage MaintenanceLock Safety & Instructional DecalsCrushing Hazard Operation OperationControl Handle Operation Position the MachineFill Bucket Start ExcavationDump and Return Cycle Trenching and ExcavatingThumb Operation Side Slope Trenching or ExcavatingTransport Transport and Swing Lock InstallationTransport Backhoe and Tractor on a Trailer Backhoe Tie Down Location Remove and Store BackhoePRE-OPERATION Check List Owners Responsibility Owner Service Owner ServiceRelief Valve Hydraulic Hoses and FittingsLubrication Points LubricationCleaning TroubleshootingAfter Each Use Periodically or Before Extended StorageDealer Service Dealer ServiceHydraulic Valve Repair Disassemble Spool RepairAssemble Hydraulic Cylinder Repair Adjust Control Valve LinkageGeneral Hydraulic Repair Information Boom, Dipperstick, Bucket & Stabilizer CylindersSwing Cylinder Assembly AssemblyGeneral Assembly Instructions Install StabilizerInstall Bucket Install Dipperstick CylinderInstall Hydraulic Hoses Install Backhoe BracketsStabilizer Pad Point Down Install Optional Stabilizer Street PADDealer Check List Dealer Check ListsPRE-DELIVERY Check List DEALER’S Responsibility Delivery Check List DEALER’S ResponsibilityMAN0306 Rev /23/2008 Parts Parts IndexBH6000 Main Frame Assembly Part QTY Description BH6000 Dipperstick Assembly BH6000 Boom Assembly BH6000 Cylinders BH6000 Valve Controls & HardwareBH6000 Control Valve BH6000 Hoses & Fittings Optional Stabilizer Street PAD BH6000 Hoses & Fittings Parts ListBH6000 Mechanical Thumb SAE Series Torque Chart Bolt Torque ChartAppendix Metric SeriesAbbreviations Bolt Size ChartIndex IndexWarranty Rev /23/2005 MAN0306