Table of Contents Backhoes BH2585 340-130M 20566 Operator’s Manual ! Read the Operator’s manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious - follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it! © Copyright 2005 Printed 10/28/05 Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.
Land Pride Table of Contents Table of Contents Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Section 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . .17 Safety at All Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing For Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing The Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing The Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operating The Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land Pride ▲ Table of Contents Important Safety Information Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look For The Safety Alert Symbol Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Use Safety Lights and Devices Transport Machinery Safely ▲ Slow moving tractors, self- ▲ Comply with state and local laws. ▲ Maximum transport speed for propelled equipment, and towed implements can create a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to see, especially at night.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Practice Safe Maintenance ▲ Allow implement to cool ▲ Understand procedure before ▲ Do not grease or oil implement doing work. Use proper tools and equipment, refer to Operator’s Manual for additional information. ▲ Work in a clean dry area.
Table of Contents Land Pride Important Safety Information Safety Labels Your Backhoe comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your Backhoe. 1. Read and follow label directions. 2. Keep all safety labels clean and legible. 3. Replace all damaged or missing labels. 4. Some new equipment installed during repair require safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified 20566 by Land Pride.
Land Pride Table of Contents Important Safety Information 20566 818-339C Warning: High Pressure 20567 839-933C Warning: General 20567 839-932C Caution: Watch your step 10/28/05 5
Table of Contents Land Pride Introduction Introduction Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Backhoe has been designed with care and built by skilled workers using quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance, and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. Application The BH2585 Backhoe is the ideal tool for farms, drainage ditches, nurseries, golf courses, utilities and cemeteries.
Land Pride Table of Contents Introduction 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.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Tractor Requirements ! CAUTION! Your backhoe must be mounted only on a tractor equipped with a Category 1 or 2 hitch or Skid Steer Mounting. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. NOTE: In order to maintain steering control on your tractor, ballast may need to be added to your tractor. To determine whether or not to add the ballast, refer to your tractor’s operator’s manual.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Closed Center Hydraulic Systems Power Beyond & Closed Center Kit ! CAUTION! If you are going to use a closed center tractor hydraulic system to power your Land Pride Backhoe, A Power Beyond and Closed Center Kit must be purchased from your Land Pride Dealer, then you must carefully follow the directions below. Failure to do so may cause extensive damage to your tractor and/or Land Pride Backhoe. B Refer to Figure 1-2: 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Choose the Appropriate Hosing Independent PTO Hydraulic Pump System Install the independent hydraulic system onto the backhoe according to the following procedures. Refer to Figure 1-3 and Figure 1-4 for the identification of the parts. During the assembly, use pipe compound on all pipe fittings. Pipe compound is not required on the ORing fittings. a. Insert the filter into the SUCTION PORT of the reservoir.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Inlet Valve of Backhoe Valve Suction Filter Tank Press.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up For All Tractors If you wish to use the tractor hydraulic system, consult the dealer of your tractor for a safe and proper method of connecting the Land Pride Backhoe to your tractor. For John Deere Tractors The return hose supplied with your backhoe will not be long enough. You will have to purchase a 1/2” return hose with a length suitable for the following procedure.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Lower Link Hitch Bracket Installation 1. Install right hand (#2) and left hand (#1) lower link hitch brackets with bolts (#3) flat washers (#5) and lock nuts (#4). Assemble hitch pins (#7) to hitch brackets as shown. Refer to Figure Figure 1-8. 5. Raise the boom to take the tension off of the boom lock so you can release the lock. Refer to Figure 1-6. Transport Lock 20566 Transport Lock Figure 1-6 Lower Hitch Brackets Figure 1-8 19369 6.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up 7. Extend boom and lower dipper stick and stabilizers until they contact the ground. 8. By manipulating the cylinder and placing down pressure on the boom and stabilizers, lift the backhoe vertically to approximately 8” to 12” of ground clearance. See Figure 1-9. 9. Attach the backhoe to the lower lift arms of the tractor using the pins (#7) in Figure 1-8. Backhoe Stabilizer Kit Installation Refer to Figure 1-10: 1.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Seat Assembly Refer to Figure 1-11: Assemble the seat as shown with the 3/8” flange nuts. A seat adjustment lever is provided beneath the seat for operator comfort. Seat Assembly Figure 1-11 20572 Bucket Installation Refer to Figure 1-12: 1. Align bucket pivot holes as shown. 2. Assemble pin (#5) and secure with 3/8” bolt (#1) and lock nut (#4). 3. Assemble pin (#6) and secure with 5/16” bolt (#2) and lock nut (#3).
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 1 Assembly and Set-Up Optional Equipment Assemblies Locking Bar Refer to Figure 1-13: 1. After the backhoe is attached to the tractor in working position proceed with the following steps to install the locking bar. 2. Assemble eyebolts (#7), lockwashers (#4) and nuts (#2) as shown. Do not tighten. 3. Install pins (#5) through eyebolts (#7) with the eyebolts being located the inside of backhoe lower link brackets. Secure pins in place with lynch pins(#6). 4.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Section 2 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: When loading or unloading, dipper stick Must be extended to avoid contact with ground. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to backhoe assembly. Refer to Figure 2-1. Unloading Backhoe From Trailer Figure 2-1 19620 Preparing For Operation Preparing The Backhoe Unlock the boom lock. You may have to raise the boom in order to relax the tension on the lock.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions When hauling the backhoe on a trailer, lower the dipper stick to the trailer if possible. See Figure 2-2. Refer to “Description of Major Backhoe Parts” Figure 1-5 on page 12 for the following controls. Stabilizers In the center of the operator’s console are the controls for the stabilizers. The center left lever controls the left stabilizer, and the center right lever controls the right stabilizer.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 2 Operating Instructions Digging Suggestions ! CAUTION! Always be sure that the stabilizers maintain contact with the ground during digging operations. Take the time to readjust the stabilizers when necessary during digging. Before you begin digging, extend the stabilizers so that they make a firm contact with the ground. This is essential in order to gain the necessary stability and weight transfer to insure safe digging.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 2 Operating Instructions Bucket Angle After you have filled the bucket, do not pull the dipper stick any closer to the boom than is necessary in order to clear the hole. When the bucket is clear, swing it to the side to dump. Always start dumping far enough to the Correct Angle side so as not to run out of dumping room. It is desirable while swinging to the side to make contact with the already removed material in order to lessen shock on the machine.
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Proper servicing and adjustment can increase the life of any implement. With careful and systematic inspection, you can avoid costly maintenance, time and repair. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. Aerosol touch-up paint is available from your Land Pride dealer. Order Land Pride part # 821-002C for Black. Store backhoe in a clean, dry place.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Legend Multipurpose spray lube Multipurpose grease lube Multipurpose oil lube 50 Intervals at which lubrication is required 25 Bucket Pivot 20565 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Bucket Pivot (End of Stick) (Zerk inside end of Dipper Stick Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease 20567 Quantity = As required 25 Bucket Cylinder Base End 20565 Type of Lubrication: Multi
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication 25 Dipper Stick Cylinder Base End 20567 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Boom Cylinder Rod End 20567 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Boom Pivots (Both Sides) 20567 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Boom Pivot (Unerneath at end of Boom) 20566 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 10/28/05 23
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication 25 Boom Cylinder Base End Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease 20566 Quantity = As required 25 Stabilizer Cylinder Rod End (Both Sides) 20565 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Stabilizer Arms (Both Sides) 20565 Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Boom Swing Pivot Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease 20565 24 Quantity = As required 10/28/05
Land Pride Table of Contents Section 3 Maintenance and Lubrication 25 Boom Swing Cylinder Rod End (Both Sides) Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease Quantity = As required 25 Boom Swing Cylinder Base End Type of Lubrication: Multipurpose Grease 20567 10/28/05 Quantity = As required 25
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 4 Specifications and Capacities Section 4 Specifications and Capacities BH25 Series Backhoes BH2585 Tractor Horsepower Rating Maximum Digging Depth Digging Depth 2” Flat Bottom Reach from Swing Pivot 9’ 8’ 6” 11’ 2” Transport Height 7’ 8” Bucket Clearance or Loading Height 7’ 6” Bucket Curl Swing Arc Stabilizer Spread-Folded Down, Operating Position Stabilizer Spread-Folded Up, Transport Position Hydraulic System Main Circuit Relief 180 deg. 180 deg.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 5 Features and Benefits Section 5 Features and Benefits BH25 Series Backhoes Features Tractor HP Range Hitch – 3-Point Skid Loader Mountings Tubular Construction Relief Valve Protection Benefits 30 - 65 HP Rigid Hitch Mount with Stabilizing Kit for Maximum digging stability. Selected Mounting Kits available for added versatility. Tubular and box designed frame on boom and dipper stick assemblies for added strength and longer life.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Troubleshooting Section 6 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Sticking plungers in Hydraulic Valve Excessively high oil temperature. Eliminate restrictions in pipe lines and filtering system. Dirt in oil. Change oil-clean system. Pipe fittings too tight. Check torque. Valve warped from mounting. Loosen valve and check. Excessively high pressure in valve Check with gauge on inlet and cylinder lines. Handle or linkage binding. Free up linkage.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 6 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Slow operation and poor Hydraulic System performance Engine speed too low. Adjust RPM’s. Defective pump. Check pressure or replace. Load too heavy. Check line pressure. Faulty main relief valve. Clean or replace main relief valve. Internal valve crack. Replace valve section. Suction line filter plugged. Clean or Replace Filter. Oil too heavy for cold weather use. Replace with lighter oil.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Appendix Section 7 Appendix Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Size Bolt Head Identification Bolt Size (Inches) in-tpi 1 Grade 2 N · m ft-lb Grade 5 3 N·m ft-lb Bolt Head Identification Grade 8 N·m ft-lb Bolt Size (Metric) 5.8 8.8 10.9 Class 5.8 Class 8.8 Class 10.9 mm x pitch N · m ft-lb N·m ft-lb N·m ft-lb 1/4" - 20 7.4 5.6 11 8 16 12 M 5 X 0.8 4 3 6 5 9 7 1/4" - 28 8.
Table of Contents Land Pride Section 7 Appendix Warranty Land Pride warrants to the original purchaser that this Land Pride product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.
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