Installation 13
MAN0715 (Rev. 10/31/2008)
Remove Backhoe from Tractor
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 backhoe
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 power
unit. Failure to comply may result in equipment
failure and/or personal injury.
1. Position tra ctor on a hard, level surface and cen-
ter the backhoe boom.
2. Lower stabilizer s and take backhoe weight off
tractor.
3. Lower boom and dipper to for m 90-degree angle
and rest bucket on the ground.
4. Remove the seat ass embly.
5. Remove klik pins f rom bolt and nut assemblies.
6. Use 1-1/2 inch open end wrench supplied with the
mounting kit to remove hex nuts. Return wrench
to storage position (see Figure 16).
7. Use the boom to reli eve excess pressure on 1
inch bolts and remove bolts.
8. Tilt backhoe main fra me to separate slots on the
backhoe brackets from the tractor brackets.
9. Raise stabili zers until backhoe brackets slide out
of hooks on the bottom of the tractor brackets.
10. Move tractor forward to clear backhoe brackets.
11. Lower backhoe until backhoe main frame is firmly
on the ground. Retract boom and dipper and
place bucket cutting edge flat on the ground. See
Figure 17. Connect transport lock and insert
swing lock pin.
NOTE: It may be necessary to place backhoe
main frame on 6" blocks if backhoe hose lengths
are not long enough to achieve proper clearance
when separating backhoe from tractor.
12. Turn off engine, set brak es, and remove key.
13. Disconn ect backhoe hydraulic system. See
“STORAGE” on page14.
13. Reinstall s eat assembly.
NOTE: For instructions on extended storage, see
backhoe operator’s manual.
Figure 17. Backhoe Storage Position
BH2