SAFETY
SAFETY
Make sure the hydraulic quick disconnects are fully seated into the connections. Do not use the Backhoe if the hydraulic connection is leaking. Leaking oil could allow the Backhoe to fall resulting in a serious crushing injury.
Make sure all air is purged from the hydraulic system before using the Backhoe. Air in the system can cause the Backhoe to respond sluggishly or with unexpected movement. The air can be purged from the cylinder lines by fully cycling the cylinders several times from the fully closed to fully open position. Sudden or unexpected movement or dropping of the Backhoe and attachment could result in serious injury.
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Backhoe mounting bolts and nuts must be kept tightened. Retighten the bolts and nuts after the first 10 minutes of operation, and every 8 hours after that.
Do not lean over controls. Engage and disengage the boom and stabilizer transport locks and the swing lock pin with the engine off. Do not operate the backhoe control from outside of the operator’s area.
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
Do not use the backhoe hydraulic control levers as grab handles. Activation of the control levers can cause unexpected movement of the boom, arm, bucket or stabilizers. Always enter and exit the backhoe from the ground using the steps and grab handles.
Operate the tractor only while seated in the tractor seat with the seatbelt fastened. Operate the backhoe only while seated in the backhoe seat.
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
Do not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completelystopped.
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