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Backhoe Operation
Levers
The backhoe is equipped with two hydraulic stabilizers that keep the backhoe in place and stabilize digging especially while
dumping to the side. Digging is more effective with stabilizers and should be used during digging. Stabilizers extend wider
than tractors rear wheels giving balance to digging.
Your backhoe is operated by four different control levers. Two are for stabilizer operation and the other two operate the swing,
boom, dipperstick, and the bucket functions. The information contained below will help you become familiar with the
operation of each control lever. Read the safety precautions of this manual before attempting to use the backhoe. Remember,
right and left when referred to on this page are determined by the operator’s position seated at the backhoe controls facing
the bucket.
Left Stabilizer Decal Right Stabilizer Decal
Crowd and Swing Controls Decal Boom and Bucket Controls Decal
Do Not dig near the stabilizers to prevent an accident. Do Not lift the tractor tires with the stabilizers. Ensure that the
stabilizers are set on firm ground to support tractor and backhoe.
Stabilizer Levers
Moving the stabilizer lever(s) forward will bring the backhoe stabilizer(s) “down”. Moving the stabilizer lever(s) backward will
raise the backhoe stabilizer(s) “up”. Both stabilizers are required to be down for proper stability of the backhoe when in
operation.
Boom/Swing Lever (Left Hand Lever)
Pushing the boom/swing lever forward will “lower” the boom dipstick and bucket. Full forward is the “float” position. Pulling
the lever backward will “lift” the boom, dipperstick, and bucket. Pushing the boom/swing lever to the left will swing the boom
and bucket to the “left”. Pushing the boom/swing lever to the right will swing the boom and bucket to the “right”.
Dipperstick/Bucket Lever (Right Hand Lever)
Pushing the dipperstick/bucket lever forward will move the dipperstick “out” or away from the operator. Pulling the lever
backward will mover (crowd) the dipperstick “in” or toward the operator. Pushing the dipperstick/bucket lever to the left will
“fill” or curl the bucket (move inward). Pushing the lever to the right will “dump” the bucket (move outward).
Bucket and Boom Levers
These two levers (crowd and swing control lever, bucket and boom control lever) provide four simultaneous operations. Both
experience and practice are needed to eliminate excess motion and increase operating efficiency.
