Safety 9
BH6000_SR (Rev. 7/14/2006)
MAINTENANCE
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
Adjustment of system relief pressure must be
done by a qualified, experienced dealership. Incor-
rect adjustment can result in system failures and
serious personal injury.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
Dealer service personnel must perform work
that requires engine operation during service.
Before working on backhoe, extend boom and
dipperstick and place bucket on ground. Make sure
that all system pressure has been relieved by oper-
ating controls before performing maintenance or
service or before disconnecting any hydraulic lines.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
Refer to Removing and Storing Backhoe in
Operation section of backhoe manual.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!