Towing the backhoe – DR Power Backhoe 2008 User Manual

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13. Remove the Hitch Pins of the Rear Stabilizers and

rotate them into their upright position until the
holes are aligned (Figure 28).

14. Reinstall Hitch Pins into the Rear Stabilizers and

secure with the Lynch Pins.

Towing the Backhoe

The Backhoe must be prepared for towing by following the
procedures in the previous “Preparing the Backhoe for
Towing” section first.

1. Position the Backhoe behind the tow vehicle and raise

or lower the Jack to position the Tow Hitch just over
the Tow Ball (Figure 29).

2. Pull the Latch Assembly of the Tow Hitch Assembly up

and into the open position.

3. Lower the Hitch Coupler of the Backhoe onto the tow

vehicle’s Tow Ball (must be a 2" tow ball) by lowering
the Jack until all the weight is on the Tow Ball and the
Jack Base comes off the ground (Figure 30).

Hitch
Pin

Figure 28

Lynch Pin

Rear
Stabilizers

Figure 29

Tow
Hitch
Assembly

2" Tow Ball

Latch
Assembly

Figure 30

Tow Hitch
Assembly

Jack
Base

Tow Ball

Jack Handle