CAUTION 
To avoid possible injury, observe the following safety rules when transporting the backhoe:
1.ALWAYS engage safety locks as shown on Figs. 1 and 3 when transporting backhoe.
2.TRAVEL SLOWLY over rough terrain, on hillsides, and around curves to prevent tipping.
3.DO NOT drive the tractor near the edge of a ditch or excavation.
4.USE accessory lights and SMV emblem when trav- eling on highways.
Before leaving backhoe operator’s seat, position the backhoe for transport by raising boom, crowding dip- perstick in, swinging to center and raising the stabiliz- ers.
When transporting for long distances, periodically examine the backhoe and raise stabilizers and buck- et back up to the full transport height. It is normal for the backhoe to slowly settle while being transported.
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DO NOT CHAIN BACKHOE DOWN IN ORDER
TO SECURE TRACTOR TO TRAILER
Note:
Bucket should be lowered to bed when possible.
DO NOT attach hold down chains anywhere on backhoe assembly.
Block and secure tractor only.
Placing the Stabilizers
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Digging
Depth
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Stabilizers Properly PositionedStabilizerStabilizers Improperly Positioned
Platform
Set the stabilizers to remove weight from the rear wheels. The wheels are to remain touching the ground as this provides for the widest stabilizer stance and the lowest center of gravity. Raising the wheels off the ground will not only reduce stability and digging depth, but will impair performance and impose unnecessary stress on the unit.
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