4. USING THE SKID STEER BACKHOE ATTACHMENT
When attaching the skid steer backhoe attachment for the first time, make sure it is compatible with the base
machine by following the instructions below. Always check the compatibility when attaching the collecting
sweeper to a new base machine.
4.1. Attaching the skid steer backhoe attachment to the base machine
The skid steer backhoe attachment is attached to the base machine by welded or bolted quick hitches. The
machine is connected to connected to a hydraulic system.
Before using the skid steer backhoe attachment, MAKE SURE
all locking cotters are secured and intact.
When coupling skid steer backhoe attachment to the base machine, please pay attention to the instructions on
the use of the base machine.
1. Make sure that the attachment and the base machine are compatible in terms of mechanical solutions,
hydraulics and electricity.
2. Apply parking brake. The skid steer backhoe attachment is attached to the coupler on the base machine.
Attach the skid steer backhoe attachment to the base machine, and make sure the locking cotter are secured.
3. Turn off the base machine and make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Make sure there is no pressure in the base machine hydraulic system. When connecting, always make sure
the hydraulic connectors are clean and the hoses are intact.
5. Check carefully the attachment’s, the base machine’s and the fitting’s trajectory for collision. Make sure that the
needed space for hydraulic hoses and -attachments is adequate. Check that the brush roll rotates outwards from
the. If not, switch hoses in the base machine.
6. During first hours of operating the attachment, bolts, nuts and connectors might loosen up. Retighten them
after the first day of operating the attachment.
5. OPERATING THE SKID STEER BACKHOE ATTACHMENT
Check following before using the skid steer backhoe attachment:
- skid steer backhoe attachment is installed properly to the base machine
- All locking cotters are in place
- Hydraulic hoses are attached properly
- Hoses are intact
- There are no oil leaks in attachment
- All functions are in order
- Learn the functions of the skid steer backhoe attachment in an enclosed area before actual usage.
- Observe all unusual activity and oil leaks when operating the skid steer backhoe attachment.
5.1. Using the skid steer backhoe attachment
1. Make sure that the attachment and the base machine are compatible in terms of mechanical solutions,
hydraulics and electricity.
2. Apply parking brake. The skid steer backhoe attachment is attached to the coupler on the base machine.
Attach the skid steer backhoe attachment to the base machine, and make sure the locking cotters are secured.
3. Turn off the base machine and make sure the parking brake is applied.
4. Make sure there is no pressure in the base machine hydraulic system. When connecting, always make sure
the hydraulic connectors are clean and the hoses are intact.
5. Check carefully the attachment’s, the base machine’s and the fitting’s trajectory for collision. Make sure that the
needed space for hydraulic hoses and -attachments is adequate. Check that the brush roll rotates outwards from
the. If not, switch hoses in the base machine.
6. Lift skid steer backhoe attachment front and back support legs. Lock them in upward position with locking
cotters.
