RHINO 95HD, Operator'S Manual

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F3788-7-04 Operation Section 4-2
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe
the following safety rules BEFORE
OPERATING backhoe.
•
Be sure area is clear of underground utilities or
other hazards.
•
Position a barricade around work area.
•
Keep bystanders a safe distance away.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
This backhoe is designed for safety, durability and opera-
tor convenience. To insure satisfactory performance com-
plete the following check list and make all necessary
adjustments before initial operation.
1. All safety shields must be in place.
2. Safety and operation decals must be in place,
undamaged and clean.
3. Hydraulic hookup must be correct and all connections
tight.
4. All bolts and pins which attach backhoe to tractor must
be in place. Check tightness of bolts and check that all
pins are retained.
5. Tractor must be in proper operating condition.
6. Lubricate backhoe, see “MAINTENANCE SECTION”.
7. Controls must operate properly. See "OPERATION
SECTION”.
8. Cycle all cylinders slowly to purge air from hydraulic
system.
9. Hydraulic system oil level must be correct. Reservoir
level should be 2" from top of tank.
OPERATING DIRECTIONS
The terms right, left, front and back shall be from the
position of the operator when seated in the operating
position on the backhoe.
ENGINE SPEED
Speed at which backhoe operates is dependent on tractor
PTO RPM. Use a moderate engine speed to start and
increase it as your experience permits.
CONTROLS
The backhoe has two major control levers, Boom/Swing
and Dipperstick/Bucket. These controls are located on the
control panel directly ahead of the operator .
The stabilizer control levers are located between the two
major control levers.
BOOM/SWING
Push lever forward, boom moves down, away from
operator. Pull lever back, boom moves up, toward
operator.
Pushing lever farther forward into detent position puts
boom into “float”. Float detent position allows boom to drift
up or down.
Move lever to left, backhoe swings left. Move lever to
right, backhoe swings right.
By moving lever to one of the intermediate positions,
boom can be swung left or right at the same time as it is
being raised or lowered, performing two operations
simultaneously.
Swing left and lower boom by moving control lever
forward and to the left.
Swing left and raise boom by moving control lever back
and to the left.
Swing right and lower boom by moving control lever
forward and to the right.
Swing right and raise boom by moving control lever back
and to the right.
OPERATION
OPERATION
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
DIPPERSTICK /
BUCKET
BOOM /
SWING
LEFT
STABILIZER
RIGHT
STABILIZER
Backhoe
Valve
Quick
Coupler
Tractor
Sump Port
Power Beyond
Port
Loader
Valve
Tractor
Hydraulic
Manifold
Power
Beyond
Port
Quick
Coupler
Out
In
General Hydraulic Circuit—
Disables 3-pt. Hitch