DR Power Backhoe 2008 - Manual (Page 3)

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 ..........................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCING THE DR DIRT BOSS TOWABLE BACKHOE.....................................................1
Conventions used in this manual.................................................................................................1
Specifications ................................................................................................................................2
Serial Number ...............................................................................................................................3
Order Number...............................................................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 ..........................................................................................................................................5
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................................5
Labels.............................................................................................................................................5
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You.................................................................................7
Safety for Children and Pets..........................................................................................................7
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines ...................................................................................8
Hydraulic Safety.............................................................................................................................9
Safety When Digging Near Utilities..............................................................................................9
Towing ........................................................................................................................................10
General Safety..............................................................................................................................11
A Note to All Users......................................................................................................................13
Additional Information and Potential Changes .........................................................................13
CHAPTER 3 ........................................................................................................................................15
SETTING UP YOUR DR DIRT BOSS TOWABLE BACKHOE .....................................................15
DR Dirt Boss Towable Backhoe Controls and Features.............................................................15
Adding Oil and Gasoline.............................................................................................................16
Adding Hydraulic Fluid ...............................................................................................................17
Check the Tire Pressure ..............................................................................................................18
CHAPTER 4 ........................................................................................................................................19
OPERATING YOUR DR DIRT BOSS TOWABLE BACKHOE .....................................................19
Control Levers .............................................................................................................................19
Starting the Engine......................................................................................................................19
Stopping the Engine....................................................................................................................20
Stabilizing the Backhoe for Digging ...........................................................................................20
Digging with the Backhoe ...........................................................................................................23
Preparing the Backhoe for Towing .............................................................................................24
Towing the Backhoe ....................................................................................................................27
Hitch Coupler Adjustment Check...............................................................................................29
Hitch Coupler Adjustment..........................................................................................................29
CHAPTER 5 ........................................................................................................................................31
MAINTAINING THE DR DIRT BOSS TOWABLE BACKHOE....................................................31
Regular Maintenance Checklist ..................................................................................................31
Greasing the Backhoe .................................................................................................................32
End of Season and Storage.........................................................................................................33
CHAPTER 6 ........................................................................................................................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting Table ................................................................................................................35