OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
35 AU103170 H5B
BACKHOE OPERATION
General
Be a careful operator, you can prevent accidents. Read
the following information and the Safety section of this
manual.
The backhoe will dig more material in less time when a
smooth, short dig cycle is used. A good operator is not
just a fast operator. Keep each dig cycle smooth.
IMPORTANT:
Before you operate the backhoe for the
first time, read and understand the Before You Dig with
the Backhoe instructions on the next page. Then, move
the machine to an open area. Run the engine at 1/3
throttle. Actuate each backhoe control lever until each
movement is smooth.
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Before You Dig with the Backhoe
1. Know the location of any underground cables,
pipelines or overhead electric lines.
2. Remove large rocks, stumps or other obstructions
before you begin to dig.
3. Place the transport links in the storage position.
4. Align the machine with the new digging area.
5. Move the ground drive hand control to NEUTRAL.
6. Apply the parking/emergency brake.
7. Increase engine speed to mid throttle.
Filling the Bucket
Fill the bucket by operating the dipper, boom and bucket
as necessary to keep the bottom of the bucket parallel
with the cut.
Let the bucket teeth and cutting edge cut through the
ground the same as a knife blade. The type of material
that you dig determines the depth of cut
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IMPORTANT:
Do not backfill a trench with the backhoe
by swinging the bucket against the soil.
WARNING:
Before you operate the backhoe in
an area where your visibility is reduced, such as
next to a building, etc., always install a guard rail
and warning signs to keep other persons away
from your machine.
WARNING:
Before operating the backhoe,
always be in the operators seat. Serious injury or
death can result if you do not follow these
instructions.
WARNING:
A working backhoe can injure or kill.
Before you start, always make sure that all
persons are away from the DANGER AREA.
WARNING:
Before each period of operation,
check the backhoe for correct function of each
control. A backhoe that operates correctly can
prevent accidents. Make all necessary repairs or
adjustments before you operate the backhoe.
DANGER
AREA
DANGER
AREA
(SHADED)
(SHADED)
WARNING:
Before you operate the backhoe in
an area where your visibility is reduced, such as
next to a building, etc., always install a guard rail
and warning signs to keep other persons away
from your machine.
WARNING:
Always know the location of all
workers in your area. Warn them before you start
working the machine. Always keep all other
persons away from your area. Serious injury or
death can result if you do not follow these
instructions.
CORRECT
WRONG
WRONG
BUCKET WILL DIG IN
AND CAUSE A STALL
BUCKET IS PUSHED UP.
THIS WILL SLOW THE
CYCLE TIME.
CORRECT TRENCHING METHOD
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