DR Power Towable Backhoe - Manual (Page 15)

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NOTE: Insert the Hitch Pin into the center hole of the Stabilizers for standard use to
keep the Hydraulic Tank level. Adjust to the holes on either side of the center hole to
keep the Tank level as needed.
9. Line up the holes in the Front Stabilizer and insert the Hitch Pin. Secure the
Hitch Pin with the Lynch Pin (Figure 16).
10. Repeat the last three steps for the other Front Stabilizer.
11. Start the Backhoe engine and get into the Operator seat. Raise the Boom to
lower the Backhoe onto the Front Stabilizers (Figure 17).
C. PRIMING THE SYSTEM
NOTE: When using the Backhoe for the first time after initial setup, you should first
cycle the Hydraulic Fluid through the cylinders to remove any air that might
be in the system (see the following steps). Recheck the Hydraulic Fluid Fill
Cap Dipstick and add fluid as needed.
1. Push the Swing Control Lever slowly all the way forward and pull all the way
back four to six times.
2. Push the Bucket Control Lever slowly all the way forward and pull all the way
back four to six times.
3. Push the Crowd Arm Control Lever slowly all the way forward and pull all the
way back four to six times.
4. Push the Boom Control Lever slowly forward to slowly lower the Boom.
5. Pull the Boom Control Lever slowly all the way forward and all the way back
four to six times.
Digging with the Backhoe
It is not difficult (but it does take practice) to become an efficient operator. A
control lever operating decal is located just under the control levers. Study this
decal; it will help you become familiar with the controls. See Figures 6 and 7 for
control locations and functions.
Smooth, light handling of the controls will result in the most efficient machine operation. Operate the backhoe control levers to
become familiar with their speed and movements. The engine speed will determine the speed of the cylinder operation. Slower
Engine speed means slower Boom, Swing Arm and Bucket movements.
Swing the boom several times to practice controlling the speed of the swing.
Best results are obtained by digging near the center of the swing arc so material can be dumped to either side.
Bucket Digging
To avoid damage to the Backhoe, do not slam the swing unit into the end of
the swing cylinder stroke.
Figure 17
Figure 16
Front
Stabilizer
Lynch
Pin
Hitch
Pin
Never dig with the Backhoe unless all Stabilizers are down and pinned securely.