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Tractor Preparation
Tractor Requirements
Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted below. Tractors outside the horsepower range must not be used.
Hitch Category----------------3-Point Cat. I & II
Power Take-Off Speed-----------------540 rpm
Horsepower Requirements-----------40-100 hp
Rear Counterweight
Do not exceed the manufacturer’s rating for maximum gross vehicle weight. Refer to operator’s manual or ROPS serial plate
provided with tractor.
Certain specific conditions may not permit safe use of backhoe at backhoe rating or may require more careful restricted
operation at the rated load.
ROPS System
The tractor must be equipped with an approved ROPS System to ensure adequate operator’s protection.
Tractor Hydraulic System
Tractor operation in a backhoe application significantly increase demands on the tractor Hydraulic System. Check the tractor
Hydraulic system fluid level daily. Refer to your tractor Operator’s Manual maintenance section for instructions regarding
tractor hydraulic system maintenance. Adhere to recommendation in your Tractor Operator's Manual concerning hydraulic
fluid and filter specifications, and change intervals.
Tire Inflation
Front tires must be maintained at the maximum recommended inflation to maintain normal tire profile with the added weight
of backhoe/material. Rear tires must be maintained at equal pressure within the recommended tire inflation range. Unequal
rear tire inflation can prevent backhoe attachment from contacting the ground across its full width.
Wheel Tread Settings
Tractor front wheel tread setting must be restricted to wheel tread spacing recommended in the tractor Operator's Manual.
Backhoe Mounting
The following instructions will help you mount the backhoe to the tractor 3-point hitch. Read all safety instructions, decals and
operating instructions before operation.
Mounting Instructions
1.
Reverse the backhoe to the tractor.
2.
Remove the top link from the tractor.
3.
If the tractor is equipped with draft control, render it inoperable. If this is not possible, adjust the draft lever to its heaviest
load position.
4.
Attach the 3-point hitch to the tractor using the cap screws from the single and double link, and remove the double link.
Allow the hitch lock out arms to drop.
5.
Check to be sure that the single link is installed onto the backhoe with pin, thrust washers, and snap rings.
6.
Install the center double link onto the tractor top link location using the existing high strength pin supplied by your tractor
manufacturer.
7.
Connect hoses to the 180°bulkhead connectors on the console that are coming from the backhoe valve.(Left connector
goes to backhoe inline filter and the right connector comes from backhoe shut-off valve). Install the connectors (from
your dealer) to the hoses. Connect the male connector to the hose coming from the right side shut-off valve and the
female connector to the hose coming from the left side inline filter.
8.
Following the proper operating procedures listed in your tractor operator’s manual, slowly back the tractor up to the
backhoe. (Backhoe the tractor only close enough to connect the hydraulic system.)
