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Introduction
10/28/05
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Backhoe Operation, Maintenance &
Safety Tips
1.
Your backhoe must be mounted only on a tractor
equipped with a Category 1 or 2 hitch or Skid Steer
Hitch. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
2.
When servicing the backhoe, make sure all moving
parts are on the ground.
3.
To avoid injury from escaping pressurized hydraulic
fluid, move the control levers in all directions before
disconnecting any hoses, steel lines, or couplers.
4.
Keep footpads clean to prevent feet from slipping
while mounting backhoe.
5.
Do not transport your backhoe with the bucket fully
raised.
6.
Be sure your tractor has sufficient front end weight to
operate and transport the backhoe.
7.
When traveling on highways and roads, be sure the
boom and stabilizers are in the fully raised position
and transport lock is in the transport lock position.
8.
When traveling on a road with your backhoe, use
proper safety lights and warning sign. Check local
regulations.
9.
When traveling with your backhoe, do not make
sudden starts, stops or turn at high speeds. Do not
exceed safe speed limits on rough ground. Do not
make sudden starts when climbing grades.
10. Always wear protective headgear while operating
backhoe.
11. Be sure to lower the stabilizers to the ground before
operating the backhoe.
12. Lookout for overhead low hanging wires. Do not touch
wires with any part of the backhoe.
13. Do not operate from any position other than the
backhoe’s operator’s seat.
14. Before swinging the backhoe for any reason, make
sure you have room to swing and that all persons are
clear of the backhoe.
15. Be extra careful when working on hillsides and close
to ditches or any place where danger of tipping or
sliding is possible.
16. Do not dig under the stabilizers or backhoe, as a
cave-in could occur.
17. Be sure you are not digging over underground wiring
or other underground obstructions.
18. When digging to either side and close to the tractor, be
extremely careful that the backhoe does not contact
the stabilizers as serious damage could occur.
19. Do not attempt to raise the tractor off the ground or
move the tractor forward or backward using the boom
or stabilizers.
20. When leaving the backhoe for any reason, lower the
bucket to the ground for safety.
21. Never leave the backhoe unattended with tractor
engine running.
22. To prevent injury during assembly, installation,
operation, adjustment, or removal of the backhoe, it is
recommended that gloves, safety glasses or face
shield, and safety toe shoes be worn.
23. Do not wear loose clothing while operating or working
near the backhoe. Keep hair and clothing away from
all moving parts of the backhoe.
24. Only the operator should be near the backhoe during
operation. Keep all others a minimum of fifty feet away
from your work area.
25. Keep your work area clear of obstacles at all times.
26. Children should never be permitted to operate the
backhoe.
27. Do not attempt any repairs, maintenance, or
adjustments of your backhoe while it is in operation.
Always turn off your tractor before making repairs or
adjustments or performing maintenance procedures.
28. When the use of hand tools is required to perform any
part of assembly, installation, removal or adjustment
of the backhoe, be sure that the tools are designed
and recommended by the tool manufacturer for the
specific task in which they are being used.
29. Keep all bolts and nuts tight. Replace any damaged or
worn parts such as hydraulic hoses and fittings
immediately. Always use Land Pride replacement
parts.
30. Perform all maintenance procedures as
recommended.
31. Anytime hoses are disconnected from your backhoe,
cover all open ports with protective caps or plugs in
order to prevent contamination of the oil supply.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that there is sufficient
clearance for the operator if the backhoe is mounted to
a tractor with a cab or is equipped with a ROPS. The
ROPS may need to be extended or flipped around to
obtain sufficient clearance.