from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Never leave equipment unattended with engine running or with bucket in raised position. Always engage swing and boom transport locks, relieve system pressure by operating controls, and remove ignition key before leaving equipment.
Transport and Swing Lock Installation
IMPORTANT
■Before operating backhoe, disengage transport lock bar and store swing lock pin. Push transport lock bar down fully to prevent damage.
Engage transport lock by fully retracting boom and dip- per. Position transport latch plate (1), located on right side of swing frame, over transport lock pin (2). Secure with safety pin (4). See Figure 10.
Center boom from side to side and install swing lock pin (6) through plates (8) and swing frame (7). Place swing lock pin (6) in storage hole (9) when not in use.
Always raise stabilizers before transporting backhoe.
REMOVING AND STORING BACKHOE
The only time the backhoe may be operated from a position other than the operator seat is dur-
ing backhoe attachment and removal. Operator
•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.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.must:
Figure 10. Transport and Swing Lock Installed
3-Point Hitch Saf-T-Lok®
Center the boom, install swing lock pin, then extend boom and dipperstick. Rest bucket on the ground. Lower stabilizers to take backhoe weight off of tractor.
Remove pin that attaches top link to tractor. Remove lower
Disconnect hydraulic pump from tractor and store off ground. Slowly drive tractor away from backhoe.
CLEANING
After Each Use
●Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, crop residue, etc. from machine.
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