16 Installation
MAN0131 (Rev. 12/23/2005)
Remove Backhoe With Sub-Frame
The only time the backhoe may be operated
from a position other than the operator seat is
during backhoe attachment and removal. Opera-
tor must:
• Read Mounting Kit Manual instructions on
attaching and removing backhoe and use
extreme care.
• Always stand between rear tire and back-
hoe stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to
avoid being trapped should the boom swing
control be accidentally activated.
Remove seat and upper support assembly
before installing or removing backhoe from trac-
tor. Failure to comply may result in equipment
failure and/or personal injury.
1. On a hard level surface, center the backhoe
boom.
2. Remove the seat assembly.
3. Remove retaining pins from front sub-frame
bracket and clevis pins from rear hanger bracket
OR from sub-frame hooks.
4. Start the tractor. Engage PTO pump, if equipped,
at slow idle speed. Curl the bucket all the way
towards the operator.
5. Remove transport lock.
6. Extend boom and dipperstick so that dipperstick
is vertical.
7. Rest bucket on the ground and lower stabilizers
to take backhoe weight off tractor. Extend boom
and stabilizers to release sub-frame.
8. Keeping the bucket and stabilizers in contact with
the ground, raise the rear of the backhoe to pivot
the front of the sub-frame down.
NOTE: For removal, the front of the sub-frame
must be low enough to clear the lowest point of
the tractor. Maintain clearance throughout this
procedure.
9. Move the tractor far enough to release the
sub-frame from the brackets OR from the 3-point
lift pins.
10. Place blocks under backhoe mainframe and raise
stabilizers to lower backhoe onto the blocks.
11. Disengage PTO, turn off engine, set brakes, and
remove key before leaving tractor seat.
12. Remove the backhoe hydraulic pump, if
equipped, from the PTO shaft (see Store Hydrau-
lic Pump section), or disengage the tractor
hydraulic circuit and disconnect the hydraulic
quick couplers.
13. If equipped connect PBY hose from loader valve
to PBY port on tractor hydraulic manifold
14. Reinstall seat assembly.
15. Make sure backhoe and sub-frame clear the trac-
tor chassis. Start tractor and drive the tractor
away.
NOTE: For instructions on extended storage, see
backhoe operator’s manual.
Store Hydraulic Pump if Equipped
1. Disconnect pump from tractor PTO.
2. Store pump on back side of backhoe to prevent
dirt and debris from accumulating in pump
adapter.