Servis-Rhino 95HD - Manual (Page 28)

F3788-7-04 Operation Section 4-5
SWING LOCK
Use swing lock when transporting or dismounting
backhoe.
Position boom straight back and drop pin through holes in
swing frame and mainframe. Store pin in hole provided on
mainframe.
BOOM LOCK
Use boom lock when transporting backhoe.
1. Completely raise boom and lower dipperstick.
2. Secure boom using boom lock pin and hair pin clip.
TRANSPORTING THE BACKHOE
CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe
the following safety rules WHEN
TRANSPORTING the backhoe.
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Travel slowly over rough terrain, on hillsides,
and around curves to prevent tipping.
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Do not drive tractor near the edge of a ditch or
excavation.
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Use accessory lights and slow moving vehicle
emblem when traveling on highways.
Before leaving backhoe operators seat position backhoe
for transport by raising boom, swinging to center, curling
bucket in, crowding dipperstick in and raising stabilizers.
Install swing and boom lock pins.
When transporting for long distances, periodically
examine backhoe and raise boom, stabilizers and bucket
back up to full height. It is normal for backhoe to slowly
settle while being transported.
IMPORTANT: Position SMV sign on mounting bracket
located on bucket cylinder when transporting backhoe.
During backhoe operation, position SMV sign on bracket
located on tractor.
REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR-STORAGE
Backhoe is self assisting during installation and removal
procedures.
1. Put stabilizers down and lift backhoe slightly. Rotate
boom straight back.
2. Install swing lock pin.
3. Completely raise boom and lower dipperstick. Curl
bucket until bottom of bucket is level with ground.
Lower boom until bucket rests firmly on ground.
4. Remove pins which secure backhoe to tractor.
5. Slowly drive forward until tractor clears backhoe.
Engage tractor brakes.
6. Lower backhoe by raising stabilizers and boom until
backhoe or subframe rests on suitable blocking. Leave
stabilizers touching ground.
NOTE: For added stability, rest backhoe or subframe on
wood blocks or plywood.
7. Shut off tractor. Work handles back and forth to relieve
hydraulic pressure. Disconnect hydraulic lines or
pump from backhoe.
8. For long term storage coat all exposed cylinder rods
with grease.
9. Lubricate all grease fittings, stabilizer pivot pins and
complete handle linkage.
WARNING: To avoid injury during removal of
backhoe:
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Do not permit bystanders within 15 feet.
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Dismount backhoe on firm level ground.
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Always shut off tractor engine, disengage PTO
and relieve pressure before disconnecting oil
lines.
OPERATION
OPERATION
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