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Connect the quick couplers to the vehicle's auxiliary hydraulic outlets.
Ensure quick couplers are clean prior to connection.
Test the vehicle to make sure you have adequate hose length throughout the full
operating range of the vehicle's loader arms. Adjust the position of the hoses as
necessary to avoid pinching, kinking, or stretching.
Hose routing is the responsibility of the operator. Pinched, kinked, and/or stretched
hoses are not covered under the warranty.
With the vehicle set at idle, engage the auxiliary hydraulics and verify output spindle
rotation. The output spindle should rotate clockwise when viewed from above
.
Check the hydraulic system for leaks.
Proceed to Assembly & Installation: Auger, Extension, & Adapter section.
Assembly &
Installation
(continued)
Never check pressurized system for leaks with your bare
hand. Wear proper hand and eye protection and use wood
or cardboard when searching for suspected leaks. Oil
escaping from pinhole leaks under pressure can penetrate
skin and create a serious medical emergency. If any fluid
is injected into the skin, gangrene, blood poisoning, even
death may result. Obtain medical attention immediately.
STEP 12:
STEP 13:
STEP 14:
STEP 15:
Before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines or
fittings, be sure to relieve all pressure by cycling all
hydraulic controls after shutdown. Remember hydraulic
systems are under pressure whenever the engine is
running and may hold pressure after shutdown.
Keep hands, feet, hair,
jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving
and/or rotating parts.
Assembly &
Installation
Backhoe & Excavator
Quick Attach Mounting Kit
Personal protection
equipment including
hard hat, safety glasses,
safety shoes, and gloves
are recommended during
assembly, installation,
operation, maintenance,
service, removal, or
movement of the earth
auger. Do not allow long
hair, loose fitting
clothing, or jewelry to be
around moving and/or
rotating parts.
Bolt left and right cradle arms (1, 2) and cradle center plate (3) together hand-tight
with 3/8" carriage bolts (4) and 3/8" nuts (5).
Align cradle assembly (7) onto quick attach plate assembly (6) such that the bolt
holes in the quick attach plate align with the cradle mounting bolt holes closer to
the drive unit.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
3
2
5
1
4
Recommended Tools
• 1-1/8" wrench • Torque wrench • 1-1/8" socket • 9/16" socket
Install cradle mounting bolts in
bolt holes closer to drive unit
Bolt holes further from drive unit
are not used with the Backhoe &
Excavator Quick Attach Mounting Kit
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