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7483 10-23-12-8
800-456-7100 I www.paladinattachments.com 503 Gay Street, Delhi, IA 52223, United States of America Copyright ©
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
509 & 511 POWER BACKHOES
SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________ Manual Number: OM575
Part Number: 75475
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________ Rev. 6
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Summary

PREFACE

BEFORE OPERATION

Operator's primary responsibility for safety and understanding manual.

SERVICE

Use only manufacturer replacement parts for product maintenance and repairs.

SAFETY STATEMENTS

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read manual, know equipment, wear safety gear, and follow all safety instructions.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for operating, transporting, and maintaining the backhoe safely.

DECALS

DECAL PLACEMENT

Diagrams show locations of all decals used on the 500 series backhoes.

PRE-OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Manual provides information and instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining the backhoe.

PREPARING THE VEHICLE

Ensure operator understands safety and operating instructions; park on level ground.

BACKHOE BUCKET OPTIONS

Details available severe duty power dig bucket assemblies and capacities.

NOMENCLATURE

Diagram of backhoe components to identify names for reading manual or ordering parts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROLS

Details operation of four control levers for backhoe functions: stabilizers, boom, dipper, and bucket.

BEFORE YOU START DIGGING

Planning the excavation, inspecting the site, and understanding job requirements before digging.

BASIC DIGGING TECHNIQUE

Procedure for effective digging, including bucket entry angle and cycle repetition.

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Guidance for specific tasks like trenching between buildings and open excavations.

TRANSPORTING

TRANSPORTING THE BACKHOE

Procedure for safely transporting the backhoe, including engaging locks and raising stabilizers.

LUBRICATION

BACKHOE LUBRICATION DIAGRAM

Visual guide to all backhoe lubrication points and recommended intervals for maintenance.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Covers lubrication every 8 hours and hydraulic fluid checks every 40 hours.

COMPONENT SERVICE PROCEDURES

Details on control valve, bucket teeth, and bucket replacement.

ADJUSTING DIGGING POSITIONS

How to change bucket link mounting for different digging requirements.

HYDRAULIC HOSE ROUTING

Diagrams illustrating hydraulic hose connections for troubleshooting cylinder and valve issues.

CYLINDER SEAL REPLACEMENT

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Detailed steps for disassembling threaded type glands and cylinder rods.

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

Instructions for installing new seals, piston, and securing the rod assembly.

BACKHOE STORAGE

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

Wash unit, coat cylinder rods with grease, lubricate fittings, and seal hydraulic system.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIFTING AND SWINGING ISSUES

Addresses problems with backhoe lift/swing capability and speed, including oil, pump, and linkage issues.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PROBLEMS

Covers load holding, oil heating, leaks, and control valve performance issues.

CONTROL VALVE AND CYLINDER MALFUNCTIONS

Troubleshooting external leaks, swing cylinder issues, and sticking control valves.

BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

SAE BOLT TORQUE DATA

Table of torque specifications for various SAE bolt sizes and grades.

METRIC BOLT TORQUE DATA

Table of torque specifications for various metric bolt sizes and grades.

SPECIFICATIONS

BACKHOE DIMENSIONS

Diagram and table detailing transport and operational dimensions of the 509 and 511 backhoes.

CYLINDER AND BUCKET SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for backhoe cylinders (bore, stroke, rod diameter) and bucket capacities and teeth.

BACKHOE CHECKLIST

DEALER AND MOUNTING PROCEDURES

Checklist for dealers covering backhoe inspection, mounting, and customer instruction.

OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring correct installation and owner's understanding of manual and operation.

LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Covers excluded products, warranty period, repair/replace options, and return of defective parts.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

Details limitations on express/implied warranties and liability for consequential damages.

Bradco 511 Specifications

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BrandBradco
Model511
CategoryCompact Excavator
LanguageEnglish

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