SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Only mount this backhoe on 50 hp or greater, Category 2 or 3 tractors with 2000 lb. lift capacity and with OEM
Refer to “Mounting Guide” (available from your dealer) for some tractors not originally equipped with 1” diameter pins.
Never put backhoe into service unless backhoe manufacturer's
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment weight must be on the tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over, causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with a loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Clean all dirt, trash, and grease from operator's platform and steps.
Do not use a
To avoid possible hitch failure, read and follow the
Remove seat and upper support assembly before installing or removing backhoe from tractor. Failure to comply may result in equipment failure and/or personal injury.
Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due to incorrect spline or incorrect operating length and can result in personal injury or death.
Make sure safety chain is properly connected and secured to tractor.
Do not operate backhoe unless there is ade- quate operator clearance as shown on safety decal. (Refer to Danger decal in Safety Decal sec- tion.)
Always use the special
Be sure that backhoe is properly mounted, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Place and keep
If tractor is equipped with draft sensing control, set control to “HEAVY” (minimum sensitivity) posi- tion.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
OPERATION
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper- ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic- ing equipment.
Before operating, make sure stabilizer pads are lowered firmly to the ground. Stabilizer arms pro- vide support for the backhoe and support for the backhoe mounting brackets.
Consult local utilities before working. Know location of all underground cables, pipelines, over- head wires, and other hazards in working area and avoid contact.
Keep bystanders away from operator, stabilizer, and maximum bucket swing areas.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements.
Do not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody on the power unit or attachments.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
When operating controls, always sit in backhoe seat.
The only time the backhoe may be operated from a position other than the operator seat is dur- ing backhoe attachment and removal. Operator 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
8Safety
BH1050_SR (Rev. 1/30/2004)
