10 HT 12 Unimog 1.96
4 Mounting and dismounting instructions
4.1 Mounting
Note
The host vehicle must be equipped with the appropriate mounting group.
• The host vehicle must be driven backwards to the backhoe excavator.
• Establish hydraulic connection for excavator by connecting the hydraulic hoses to the quick
couplings.
• Connect the connection hoses of the tilt cylinder with the Unimog-connecting boxes.
• Switch on power take-off.
• Adjust the excavator with stabilisers and dipperstick to level.
• Drive host vehicle backwards and hook the backhoe excavator in slide (6/1).
• Fasten and secure the excavator using retaining blocks (6/2) and pins (6/3).
• Attach the arm (6/4) in the middle of the vehicle on the „center of the underslung frame“ (6/5).
• Bring the excavator to working position and check functions.
• The backhoe excavator is now ready for operation.
4.2 Dismounting
• Move the slide to the middle of the mounting plate.
• Place the working equipment to the ground.
• Lift the backhoe excavator by actuating the stabilisers to such a degree that the Unimog is no
longer burdened by the excavator.
• Loosen the excavator fastening (retaining blocks and arm ).
• Move the host vehicle forward so that the backhoe excavator stands free.
• Retract the stabilisers, turn off the power take-off and stop the engine.
• Loosen the hydraulic connection for the excavator and the tilt cylinders. Connect the air hose
to the return line hose on the host vehicle.
• Protect the connection hoses of the backhoe excavator from contaminations.
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