Operator's Manual

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m–4548
1
2
Figure 17
1. Pin 2. Linch pin
m–4550
1
2
Figure 18
1. Pin 2. Linch pin
m–4549
1
2
Figure 19
1. Pin 2. Linch pin
Digging a Hole
Using a backhoe with precision and proficiency takes time
and practice. In general you dig a hole by extending the
dipperstick and bucket, lowering them into the ground,
and then pullback on the dipperstick while raising the
boom and curling the bucket rearwards (Fig. 20).
A
B
C
m–4554/4555/4556
Figure 20
To empty the bucket you swing it to the left or right and
extend the dipperstick and uncurl bucket, dumping the
load (Fig. 21).
m–4557/4558
A
B
Figure
21
The distance you extend the dipperstick and bucket and
the size of bite you take will vary greatly with the soil
type, moisture content of the soil, and obstructions in the
soil, such as tree roots and rocks.
Spend some time practicing with the backhoe to get the
feel for how it operates and how to best use it in the
conditions in which you work. Please read and use the
following tips when operating the backhoe: