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Installation 9
MAN0549 (6/30/2006)
Remove Backhoe
The only time the backhoe may be operated
from a position other than the operator seat is
during backhoe attachment and removal. Opera-
tor must
• Read Mounting Kit Manual instructions on
attaching and removing backhoe and use
extreme care.
• Always stand between rear tire and back-
hoe stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to
avoid being trapped should the boom swing
control be accidentally activated.
1. Remove the seat assembly.
2. Start the tractor. Engage hydraulics at slow idle
speed. Curl the bucket all the way towards the
operator.
3. On a hard level surface, center the boom, remove
transport lock bar, and extend boom and dipper-
stick.
4. Rest bucket on the ground and lower stabilizers
to take backhoe weight off tractor.
5. Remove high-strength tractor top link pin from top
link.
6. Remove lower 3-point arms from backhoe.
7. Place 6" blocks under backhoe mainframe and
raise stabilizers to lower the backhoe onto the
blocks as shown in Figure 7. Adjust blocks to
make backhoe stable.
8. Disengage PTO, turn off engine, set brakes, and
remove key before leaving tractor seat.
9. Remove the backhoe hydraulic pump from the
PTO shaft or disconnect hydraulic hoses from
tractor.
10. Start tractor and drive the tractor away.
11. Reinstall seat assembly.
Figure 7. Backhoe Storage Position (Typical)
Store Hydraulic Pump (If Equipped)
Store pump on back side of backhoe to prevent dirt
and debris from accumulating in pump adapter.
6" Blocks
BH1