3.Remove parts bag containing bucket pins from backhoe. Attach bucket (D) to dipperstick (B) using one pin, 3/8” bolt, and locknut.
4.Attach bucket link (E) to bucket, using same hard- ware as listed for step #3.
5.Reposition hoist on backhoe to prevent tipping and raise mainframe (G) slightly. Remove all remaining strapping and attach stabilizers (F) to mainframe (G) using pins and hardware from parts bag.
6.Attach stabilizer cylinders (H) to stabilizers (F) using pins and hardware from parts bag.
7.Using caution to prevent tipping, raise mainframe
(G) with hoist to a height of approximately 17” and remove skid. Block mainframe (G) and swing frame (J) securely.
8.Follow the Attaching Kit Assembly Instructions to mount the backhoe to the tractor. Check the installa- tion carefully and make sure that all members are cor- rectly installed and securely fastened.
Assembly: (2165 & 2175) -Figure12
(See “General” note, page 24)
IMPORTANT: Tighten all hardware to torque requirements specified in torque chart on page 45.
CAUTION 
DO NOT cut any strapping that fastens the back- hoe mainframe and swing frame to the skid at this time.
1.Remove the stabilizer assemblies and any miscella- neous items which have been fastened to skid and arrange conveniently. Be sure hoses to stabilizer cylin- ders are routed above the
2.Support boom (A) and dipperstick (B) with hoist attached at (C) and remove boom transport lock pin. Lower boom and extend dipperstick until end of dip- perstick is approximately 16” above the ground. Move control handles to “BOOM DOWN” position and “CROWD OUT” position as required to aid move- ment.
CAUTION 
Be sure hoist being used is suitable, has suffi- cient capacity, and is in the proper position. Do not allow anyone under a backhoe member sup- ported by hoist.
3.Remove parts bag containing bucket pins from backhoe. Attach bucket (D) to dipperstick (B) using one pin, 3/8” bolt, and locknut.
4.Attach bucket link (E) to bucket, using same hard- ware as listed for step #3.
5.Reposition hoist on backhoe to prevent tipping and raise mainframe (G) slightly. Remove all remaining strapping and crate base. Using caution to prevent tipping, raise mainframe (G) to approximately 13” and block mainframe and swing frame (J) securely.
6.Attach stabilizers (F) to mainframe (G) using pins and hardware from parts bag.
7.Attach stabilizer cylinders (H) to stabilizers (F) using pins and hardware from parts bag.
8.Follow the Attaching Kit Assembly Instructions to mount the backhoe to the tractor. Check the installa- tion carefully and make sure that all members are cor-
MOUNTING KITS AND OPTIONAL KITS ASSEMBLY
3- POINT HITCH LINKAGE (For 2165 & 2175)
General Description
Mounting and hydraulic kits do not include hoses to connect the backhoe to the tractor hydraulic system. Additional hydraulic components, hoses, and/or kits will be required to complete the
Mounting Backhoe to Tractor or Skid Steer loaders
The Bush Hog backhoe can be mounted to the power source using three different attaching kits.
1.To an agricultural tractor’s
same regardless of tractor model and the instructions for attaching the kit to the backhoe are included below. See Figure 13 for general appearance.
2.To an agricultural tractor using a subframe kit specifically offered for the tractor model and backhoe being mounted: The subframe kit instructions differ with each tractor/backhoe combination and come included with the individual subframe kit.
3.To a skid steer loader using a skid steer adaptor kit offered for the skid steer model and backhoe series being mounted. The skid steer adapter kit instructions differ with each skid steer model/backhoe combina- tion and come included with the individual skid steer adapter kit.
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