Woods Equipment BH9000 manual Backhoe SUB-FRAME Installation

BACKHOE SUB-FRAME INSTALLATION

Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our			WARNING
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by an operator’s single careless act.		■ Only use #1001378 Sub-Frame Mounting Kit for
In addition to the design and configuration of
		mounting Woods BH9000 backhoe on John Deere
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-		5200, 5300, 5400, 5210, 5310, 5410 and 5510 trac-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,		tors equipped with either Woods model 1020/1027
judgement, and proper training of personnel		loaders or John Deere 520 and 540 loaders. Any
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance		other use or modification of this mounting kit may
and storage of equipment.		result in serious injury or death.
It has been said “The best safety device is an		ν Safety instructions are important! Read all
informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that		attachment and power unit manuals; follow all
kind of operator.	DANGER	safety rules and safety decal information. (Replace-
		ment manuals are available from dealer or, in the
		United States and Canada, call 1-800-319-6637.)
		Failure to follow instructions or safety rules can
		result in serious injury or death.

νThe sub-frame mount is designed to provide secure mounting and adequate operator clearance when properly installed. Check clearance dimen- sions shown in figure 1 to be sure you have installed sub-frame correctly. Follow all mounting instructions in this manual. Do not operate back- hoe unless there is adequate clearance. Failure to check and comply with these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

νThe 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 Operator's Manual instructions on attaching and removing backhoe and use extreme care

•Engage swing lock to prevent boom rotation

•Always stand rearward of backhoe stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to avoid being trapped should the boom swing control be acci- dentally activated.

νKeep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.

νBefore 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 performing maintenance or service or before disconnecting any hydraulic lines.

νA 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.

νMake sure all hydraulic hoses, fittings, and valves are in good condition and not leaking before starting power unit or using equipment. Check and route hoses carefully to prevent damage. Hoses must not be twisted, bent sharply, kinked, frayed, pinched, or come into contact with any moving parts. Operate moveable components through full operational range to check clearances. Replace any damaged hoses immediately.

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