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Section 2: Operating Instructions
BH3512 Backhoes 340-131M
7/14/08
Land Pride
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When hauling the backhoe on a trailer lower the dipper
stick to the trailer if possible. See Figure 2-2.
Observe the following precautions while transporting the
backhoe with tractor:
1.
When traveling on roads, use the proper safety lights
and warning signs. (Check your local regulations.)
2.
When traveling over rough ground, do not exceed
safe speed limits.
3.
Do not make sudden starts or stops.
4.
When climbing grades, be particularly careful not to
make sudden starts.
Transporting on Trailer
Figure 2-2
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Control Functions
Refer to Figure 2-3:
In front of you there are four control levers. Right and Left
are determined from a seated position in the operator’s
seat.
Refer to “Description of Major Backhoe Parts”
Figure 1-5 on page 13 for the following controls.
Stabilizers
To the outside of the operator’s console are the controls
for the stabilizers. The left lever controls the left
stabilizer, and the right lever controls the right stabilizer.
To raise the stabilizers, pull the levers towards yourself.
To lower the stabilizers, push the levers forward (away
from yourself).
Boom
The center lever on the left side of console controls the
boom up and down. Pulling the lever towards you raises
the boom; pushing the lever forward lowers the boom.
Pushing the lever further into detent float position
renders the valve functions inoperable.
Moving this lever to the left swings the boom to the left;
moving the lever to the right swings the boom to the right.
Dipper Stick And Bucket
The centered lever on the right side of console controls
the dipper stick in and out and the bucket curl and uncurl.
Pulling lever towards yourself moves the dipper stick in;
pushing the lever forward moves the dipper stick out.
Moving this lever to the left curls the bucket; moving the
lever to the right uncurls the bucket.
Familiarize yourself with these controls before beginning
to operate the backhoe. After a little experience, you will
be able to operate the unit with a smooth, steady motion.
STABILIZER
DOWN
STABILIZER
UP
LEFT
BOOM
UP
DIPPER
IN
STABILIZER
UP
STABILIZER
DOWN
DIPPER
OUT
SWING
LEFT
SWING
RIGHT
BUCKET
CURL
BUCKET
UNCURL
RIGHT
BOOM
DOWN
UNLOAD
Control Levers
Figure 2-3
