RT45 Operator’s Manual Backhoe - 91
Operate
4. Use boom/swing control and bucket/
dipper control to dig hole or trench. For
more information about backhoe controls,
see “Backhoe Console” on page 52.
• Keep dipper and boom at right angles as
much as possible for maximum power.
• Keep bucket in line with dipper as much
as possible.
• Position bucket so teeth cut soil. As soil is
cut, curl bucket under dipper.
• Move dipper and bucket together.
Increasing engine speed will not increase
backhoe force.
Move Unit
1. Clear the area around the machine of all
bystanders.
2. Raise stabilizers enough to clear ground.
3. Ensure ground drive direction control is in
neutral.
4. Move attachment speed/direction control to neutral position.
5. Move ground drive control to neutral position.
6. Use remote ground drive switch to move unit.
7. Lower stabilizers.
NOTICE: Only use this method to move unit
less than 30’ (10 m) at one time.