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Do not use the backhoe without the supporting bracket. The purpose of the bracket is
to lock the tilting and to make the backhoe more stable for more effective operation.
On inclined terrains drive carefully. Do not operate the backhoe at horizontally tilted
terrains. Transport the backhoe as low and close to the loader as possible.
6.1.1.
Using the outriggers
The backhoe is equipped with outriggers, which are intended to stabilize the backhoe during operation and
when moving material to the sides. Using the backhoe is more efficient with the use of the outriggers, so it is
advisable to set them correctly.
In delivery configuration the outriggers are placed upside down. The
outriggers are mounted so that their feet point to forward direction. Note the
markings on the outriggers; the left and the right ones are dissimilar.
The height of the outriggers can be adjusted for operation on uneven
terrains. There are several holes on the backhoe frame and the outrigger.
Use the cotter pin to lock the adjustment pin.
Adjust the outriggers so that the front tires of the loader will
rise slightly of the ground when the loader boom is set to its
lowest position. This way the control levers will be easy to
reach and the best stability can be achieved.
The outriggers are equipped with spikes, which can be used to keep the backhoe better in place during
digging in soft ground. The spikes should sink into the ground for a better grip from the ground. However,
when operating on hard surfaces, the spikes can be turned facing upward, making the outriggers function as
usual. The spikes are attached to the outriggers with ring splints, which makes it easy to use them.
6.1.2.
Digging with the backhoe
The backhoe is controlled with its two control levers. The backhoe has relatively many simultaneous
movements, to which it is advisable to become familiar with time and away from other persons or buildings.
The operation of the control levers is shown in the figure below and on the next page. See also instructions
to adjust the speed of the movements of the backhoe from section 6.3.
Backhoe controls, left and right control lever
