Operation 17
51861 (Rev. 6/16/2006)
●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
●Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
●Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
●Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
●Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
●Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
See Safety Decals section for location drawing.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY)
The operator should perform the following check list
before operating the backhoe.
___ Check that backhoe is properly and securely
attached to tractor.
___ Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight
and all hydraulic lines and hoses are in good
condition before engaging tractor PTO.
___ Check that there are no leaks in the hydraulic
system. Before operating, all hydraulic hoses
must be routed properly and not be twisted,
bent sharply, kinked, pulled tight or frayed.
___ During inspection, check that all nuts and bolts
are secure and clevis pins are properly cotter
pinned.
___ Be sure special heavy-duty top link, provided
with backhoe, is installed.
___ Make sure only original equipment high-
strength top link pin, provided with tractor, is
used to attach top link to tractor.
___ Use a 1" x 5" grade 5 bolt to mount top link to
backhoe.
___ Make sure tractor lower lift arm stabilizers
(blocks or chains) are positioned to prevent lift
arms and backhoe from swaying.
___ Place all backhoe controls in neutral position
before starting tractor engine.
___ Check hydraulic reservoir level.
___ Remove transport lock bar from the boom.
Push transport lock bar down fully to prevent
damage.
___ Place and keep 3-point lift quadrant lever in
lower position at all times.
___ Set draft sensing control to “heavy” (minimum
sensitivity) position. The minimum sensitivity
setting indicates to the tractor lift system that a
heavy load is being applied to the lift arms and
will minimize the potential for the lift arms to
raise. Raising lower lift arms would apply
greater loads to the Saf-T-Lok® diagonal
braces, which is not desirable.