SAFETY 3BH6500/7500 SFMK 11/1/00
check and comply with these instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
nRemove seat and upper support assembly
before installing or removing backhoe from tractor.
Failure to comply may result in equipment failure
and/or personal injury.
nIf tractor is equipped with draft sensing control,
set control to “HEAVY” (minimum sensitivity) posi-
tion.
nOn tractors equipped with optional “Draft Con-
trol Hitch,” you must install the “Draft Lockout”
(provided in sub-frame kit) into position as shown.
Failure to install the “Draft Lockout” will allow
upper hitch to move during backhoe operation and
could result in operator injury.
nMake sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
nA 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.
OPERATION
nDo not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
nBefore 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.
nDo not operate equipment while under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs.
nAlways comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
nDo not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody
on the power unit or attachments.
nThe 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 Sub-Frame Mounting Kit Manual
instructions on attaching and removing back-
hoe 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.
nNever 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.
MAINTENANCE
nRefer to backhoe manual and follow all mainte-
nance safety rules and instructions.
nDo not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
nYour dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
nAlways wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head.
nDo not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
nMake sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
nKeep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
n
Before working on backhoe, extend boom and
dipperstick and place bucket on ground. Make sure
that all system pressure has been relieved by oper-
ating controls before performin g mainte nance or
service or before disconnecting any hydraulic lines.
nTighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is i n a saf e
condition before putting unit into service.
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