FHM BACKHOE BH 8, Operation And Parts Manual

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Farmer-Helper BH 8 & 9 17 Revision 08 - 2017
5. Don't hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new backhoe and tractor.
CAUTION
When lowering a heavy load, ease it downward slowly. Never drop a loaded attachment and
"catch it hydraulically". Stopping a load after it has gained downward momentum places
undue strain on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage to the backhoe or tractor or even
worse, personal injury.
Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure. Escaping hydraulic oil
under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury. If
injured by escaping hydraulic oil, seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
Do not operate the backhoe if the fittings are leaking or if the hoses are damaged. A sudden line
burst would cause the boom, or dipperstick bucket to drop suddenly, causing damage to the
tractor or backhoe or injury to personnel.
Initial Backhoe Operation
Before operating the backhoe, fully raise and lower the boom, arm, swing and stabilizers two or three
times. Then raise the bucket above the ground and cycle the bucket cylinders three times. Lower
the bucket to the ground.
Check the tractor hydraulic oil and the correct oil level.
CAUTION
Before leaving the machine, stop the engine, remove the key, place all controls in neutral, and
either set the parking brake or place tractor in park as equipped.
CAUTION
Operate controls only when seated in the operator's seat.
Always keep cylinders in a retracted position when the backhoe is not in use to guard
against rust and contamination which may cause damage to the cylinder rods or hydraulic
system. Also, lock the swing and boom while tractor is moving and storing for an extended
period of time.
Cold Weather Operation
For smooth operation in cold weather, let the tractor warm up. Slowly cycle all of the cylinders
several times to warm the oil in the hydraulic system. The backhoe may operate erratically until the
hydraulic oil has warmed to operating temperatures.