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Installation 15
PN-59756 (Rev. 4/9/01)
SUB-FRAME & BACKHOE to TRACTOR Cont’d
Remove Backhoe With Sub-Frame
n 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 Sub-Frame Mounting Kit Manual
instructions on attaching and removing back-
hoe 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.
n Remove seat and upper support assembly
before installing or removing backhoe from trac-
tor. Failure to comply may result in equipment fail-
ure and/or personal injury.
1.
On a hard level surface, center the backhoe
boom.
2. Remove the seat assembly.
3. Remove retaining pins from front sub-frame
bracket and clevis pins from rear hanger bracket OR
from sub-frame hooks.
4. Start the tractor. Engage PTO pump at slow idle
speed. Curl the bucket all the way towards the opera-
tor.
5. Remove transport lock.
6. Extend boom and dipperstick so that dipperstick
is vertical.
7. Rest bucket on the ground and lower stabilizers
to take backhoe weight off tractor. Extend boom and
stabilizers to release subframe.
8. Keeping the bucket and stabilizers in contact with
the ground, raise the rear of the backhoe to pivot the
front of the sub-frame down.
NOTE: For removal, the front of the sub-frame must
be low enough to clear the lowest point of the tractor.
Maintain clearance throughout this procedure.
9. Move the tractor far enough to release the sub-
frame from the brackets.
10. Place blocks under backhoe mainframe and raise
stabilizers to lower backhoe onto the blocks.
11. Disengage PTO, turn off engine, set brakes, and
remove key before leaving tractor seat.
12. Remove the backhoe hydraulic pump from the
PTO shaft (see Store Hydraulic Pump section).
13. Reinstall seat assembly.
14. Make sure backhoe and sub-frame clear the trac-
tor chassis. Start tractor and drive the tractor away.
NOTE: For instructions on extended storage, see
backhoe operator’s manual
Store Hydraulic Pump
1. Disconnect pump from tractor PTO.
2. Store pump on backside of backhoe to prevent
dirt and debris from accumulating in pump adapter.