F3788-7-04
Assembly Section 3-4
MOUNTING BACKHOE TO
TRACTOR
1. Back tractor close enough to tractor to connect hose kit
or pump to tractor.
WARNING: BEFORE leaving the Power Unit
Seat, always engage the brake and set the
Power Unit transmission in parking gear,
disengage the auxiliary hydraulics, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
2. Using backhoe hydraulics, lower stabilizers until
backhoe can be connected to 3-point hitch. Bottom of
backhoe boom pivot should be 15 to 18 inches off
ground when attaching to tractor lower 3-point arms.
LOWER LINK:
3. CATEGORY I 3-PT HITCH - Connect to backhoe and
secure using hitch pins (6) and lynch pins (10).
CATEGORY II 3 PT HITCH - Use 1-7/8 long x 1-1/8
O.D. bushings (20) hitch pins (6) and lynch pins (10).
CATEGORY III 3-PT HITCH - Use 1-7/8 long x 1-7/16
O.D. bushings (21) hitch pins (6) and lynch pins (10).
UPPER LINK:
4. CATEGORY I, II OR III 3-PT HITCH - Connect center
link assembly to upper connecting point on tractor 3-
point hitch using clevis pin and lynch pin from tractor. If
required, insert bushing (8, 9 or 22) into center front
link (5) to match tractor clevis pin diameter.
CAUTION: Upper connecting point where
backhoe fastens to tractor is under high load
when backhoe stabilizers lift rear of tractor.
Check backhoe and tractor components in
this area often for signs of fatiguing, loose
hardware and wear.
5. Adjust link assembly length if necessary for backhoe
mainframe to maintain 90° and 15-18 inch positions
(Figures 1 & 2). If upper link interferes with seat, move
seat bracket into forward set of holes.
6. Check for proper operator head clearance with ROPS
and cab (Figure 3B).
7. Tighten all hardware in upper link assembly to torque
specifications in backhoe manual.
WARNING: Escaping hydraulic fluid under
pressure can penetrate skin causing serious
injury.
•
DO NOT use your hands to check for leaks.
Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for
leaks.
•
Stop engine and relieve pressure before
connecting or disconnecting lines.
•
Tighten all connections before starting engine or
pressurizing lines.
•
If any fluid is injected into skin, obtain medical
attention immediately or gangrene may result
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Figure 3B
Clearance
Figure 3A
Assembly
© 2004
Alamo Group Inc.
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