Table of Contents

Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up

Land Pride

2.Back tractor against backhoe in mounting position.

3.Connect tractor’s upper 3-point to backhoe.

4.Apply hydraulic power to the backhoe.

5.Raise the boom to take the tension off of the boom lock so you can release the lock. Figure 1-6.

6.Remove the pin (#3) and extend the dipper stick cylinder until the rod end lines up with the holes in the dipper stick, re-install pin (#3), bolt (#1) & lock nut (#2). Refer to Figure 1-7.

Dipper Cylinder Installation

Figure 1-7

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! CAUTION!

Keep all people clear of your work area during the next steps. Until the backhoe is securely mounted, the operator should make sure that no portion of his body is beneath any part of the backhoe.

7. Extend boom and lower dipper stick until they contact the ground.

8. By manipulating the cylinder and placing down pressure on the boom and stabilizers, lift the backhoe vertically to approximately 10” to 12” of ground clearance.

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Transport Lock

Transport Lock

Figure 1-6

10” to 12”

Ground Clearance

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Figure 1-8

 

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Land Pride BH3512 manual Transport Lock