Woods Equipment BH80X, MANO472, BH70X manual Installation, Attach Backhoe to Tractor

Attach Backhoe to Tractor

„This mounting kit is designed to provide secure mounting and adequate operator clear- ance when properly installed. Check clearance dimensions shown in Figure 1 to be sure you have installed mounting kit correctly. Follow all mounting instructions in this manual. Do not operate backhoe unless there is adequate clear- ance. Failure to check and comply with these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

1.Remove the backhoe seat assembly.

2.Back tractor up to backhoe and 3-point mount, center between the tractor rear tires. Position tractor so that the hydraulic system can be con- nected. Shut off tractor, set brake, remove key.

3.Connect hydraulic pump or hydraulic hose kit.

4.With transmission in neutral, start tractor engine at idle speed and engage PTO or start hydraulic flow.

NOTE: Very little engine power is required to power hydraulic system in this mode. Should engine pull down excessively, check plumbing hook-up for reversed lines or a control lever stuck in an operating position.

Use the backhoe hydraulics to maneuver the 3- point mount into position. Use care in this proce- dure to avoid being trapped between tractor and backhoe or between backhoe parts.

5.Raise the 3-point mount up by lowering stabilizers and boom section until even with tractor 3-point lift arms. Attach tractor 3-point lift arms to right and left rear brackets using washers (17) and klik pins (14). See page 12 for parts list.

6.Raise backhoe with stabilizer and boom section to establish ground clearance between 15-1/2 to 17-1/2 inches from boom pivot to ground.

7.Level backhoe from side to side and front to back with stabilizer control. It may not be possible to obtain the ground clearance on small tractors and also maintain minimum head clearance for trac- tors with ROPS and cabs. Head clearance must take priority.

8.Align 3-point mount top link with tractor top link attachment point using the boom section and sta- bilizers. Attach top link using only original equip- ment high-strength tractor top link pin.

9.Reinstall seat.

10.Run at idle for 5 minutes, then check oil level. Add fluid as necessary.

11.Operate all functions through full cylinder stroke to purge air from system. Check oil level again and add fluid as necessary.

12.Raise stabilizers and boom section secure in transport position (see Backhoe Operator’s Man- ual).

NOTE: Install swing lock before transporting.

10 Installation MAN0472 (9/23/2005)