Alamo RHINO 95C - Manual (Page 32)

ASSEMBLY
F-4145 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBL
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MOUNTING BACKHOE TO
TRACTOR
1. Back tractor close enough to backhoe 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 8 to 12 inches off
ground when attaching to tractor lower 3-point arms.
3. Connect lower 3-point hitch members to backhoe and
secure using linch pins from 3-point hitch.
4. Connect link assembly to upper connecting point on 3-
point hitch using clevis pin and linch pin from 3-point
hitch.
NOTE: Insert adapter tube (5) in end of link assembly if
necessary to adapt to smaller 3-point connecting pin.
5.
Adjust link assembly length if necessary for backhoe
mainframe to rest in vertical position.
NOTE: Adjustment limitations are shown in Figure 3.
6.
Check for proper operator head clearance with ROPS
and cab (Figure 4).
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.