REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR - STORAGE

Figure 9

Backhoe Fully Extended

Place Blocking Under

Backhoe Frame For Support

The ba ckhoe is self-as sisting during the installation and re moval procedures. For removal and storage, follow these steps:

1. Install the swing safety l ock pin as shown in Figures 1 and 3.

2. Stretch out the boom, dipper stick and bucket as shown in Figure 9. Lower the bucket to the ground so that it rests there solidly.

3. Ra ise the backhoe ope rator’s seat to the raised position.

4. Pla ce su itable blocking under the backhoe fr ame to support it adequately as indicated in Figure 9.

5. Detach t he backhoe from the tra ctor mechanically only, not hydraulically at this point. Move the tractor a few inches away from the backhoe.

Note: To facilitate this procedure, the backhoe can still be hydrau lically moved , raised or lowered, to release the connection points of the carrying forces. 6. Gently lower the bac khoe onto th e blocki ng as ind icated in F igure 9 . Leave th e stabi lizers out - stretched and fi rmly in con tact with t he ground f or added stability.

7. The hydraulic system can now be disconnected.

! CAUTION

Make sure tractor PTO is disengaged and engine shut off before disconnecting pump or hydraulic lines.

a. On PTO pump self-contained systems, the pump should be remove d from the PTO shaft. The hydraulic system should always remain complete. No hoses or oil lines should be disconnected during cor - rect removal and storage procedure.

b. On systems that tap i nto the tractor f or hyd raulic power, these lines can be disconnected now.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to mark the lines to prevent mix-up during hook- up when t he hoe is again attached to the tractor.

Be sure to ca p the ends of the lines to keep cle an while in storage.

8. No w sl owly driv e the tract or forwa rd and aw ay from the backhoe. Be careful that all parts clear each other during separation.

9. Refer to the installation instructions for the a ttach- ing kit. This will help with the removal and reattach - ing.

10. For long term stora ge, coat exposed lift, swing and stabilizer cylinder rods with grease.

11. Lubricate all grease fittings and oil all handle link-

17 ages and seat bracket pivot.

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Bush Hog CBH60 Place Blocking Under Backhoe Frame For Support, Install the swing safety l ock pin as shown in Figures 1

CBH60, CBH70, CBH80 specifications

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