Owner Assistance If customer service or repair parts are required please contact WoodMaxx at 1-855-966-3629. WoodMaxx has trained personnel, repair parts and equipment needed to service this machine. The parts on your machine have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine WoodMaxx parts.
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. CAUTION This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, lungs, head. hands and feet when operating, servicing, or repairing equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that may catch and entangle on equipment moving parts. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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• DO NOT attempt to raise the tractor off the ground or move the tractor forward or backward using the backhoe dipper stick or bucket. • Do not attempt to use the bucket as a tow hitch by attaching chains to the bucket and driving the tractor forward to drag logs, stumps, etc. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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• ALWAYS use accessory lights and devices when transporting on a road or highway to warn operators of other vehicles. Check your local government regulations. • Maximum transport speed for any WoodMaxx implement is 20 mph on paved surface and 10 mph maximum on unpaved surface. Do not exceed. Never travel at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering and stopping.
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List of warnings and cautions cannot be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense and operate this Backhoe Attachment in a safe manner. If you have any questions, please contact WoodMaxx at (855) 966-3629. www.WoodMaxx.com...
(optional hydraulic thumb zip ties (2) 1/4” x 13” pictured) You will need the tools and • 5-7 gallons of hydraulic oil supplies listed for the assembly. (see the chart on page 22 for proper oil viscosity for your region) www.WoodMaxx.com...
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This can be accomplished by standing on the support foot and pulling upward on the cylinder. Air and some residual oil will escape from the cylinder fittings during this step, this is normal. Cover the fitting with a rag to prevent spray. (wear safety glasses) www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Attach the washer and install the cotter pin as Attach the hydraulic hoses from the backhoe shown, bend the cotter pin using pliers. to the cylinders as directed by the tag on the controls. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Hose 6N (yellow arrow) should be attached to Left support leg complete the top fitting on the left support leg. (3/4” wrench) Hose #6F (green arrow) should be attached to the lower fitting on the right support leg. (3/4” wrench) www.WoodMaxx.com...
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(blue arrow) from the backhoe to larger of the two hoses, the pressure hose is the pump as shown. Pay attention to how the smaller in diameter. suction hose is laying overtop of the pressure hose (green arrow). www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Part # SP16612 PTO shaft extender installed (red arrow) This Pump slides right onto the PTO shaft, there are quick release PTO extender part # SP16612 no pins required. can be purchased through WoodMaxx or at most agricultural supply store. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Assembly Instructions (continued) This is the NEW Woodmaxx PTO pump for all models of WM series backhoe. It requires no gear oil and is sealed and maintenance free. Simply attach your hoses, slide the pump over the tractor PTO output shaft and affix the chain to a place on your tractor so that the pump cannot rotate due to the torque of the PTO or slide off.
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WoodMaxx does not backhoe (see red arrow). provide this pin since it is part of your tractor.
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Standing on the side of the step. machine and clear of any pinch points, slowly push the support leg levers forward so that the frame of the backhoe lifts off of the crate slightly. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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(red arrows) Install the draw arm pin on the left and right Right side view. side. Hint – a spud wrench aligning tool may be helpful to accomplish this step. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Install the 2 joint plates that make up the top information on page 23-24. link assembly as shown. Temporarily secure the joint plates to the top link using (2) - 1/4” x 13” zip ties as shown ( black arrows). www.WoodMaxx.com...
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• Start your tractor and engage the PTO at Store the travel pin. idol. (Right) • Pull back slightly on the right side control Keep the engine lever to take the pressure off of the travel pin. running for the next step. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Note – The (2)-M20 x 120 bolts must be installed in holes as far apart as possible, this allows for the most strength. Adjust and tighten if necessary all turnbuckles and anti sway linkage on your 3-point hitch to prevent the backhoe from moving “side to side” www.WoodMaxx.com...
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21” seat height. (18mm wrench, 3/4” wrench) Attach the seat using the seat pin (red arrow) If equipped, install the hydraulic grab thumb and the thumb screw (blue arrow) as shown, or the mechanical grab thumb. (13mm or 1/2” wrench) www.WoodMaxx.com...
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25° - 145 ° F 40° - 100° F 30° - 160° F 50° - 100° F 35° - 185° F ISO 46 (also referred to as AW 46) is a good all around grade of hydraulic oil suitable for most situations. www.WoodMaxx.com...
OEM components and re-evaluate the stresses that have been applied and make corrections to prevent it from happening again. NOTE - BENT OR DAMAGED TOP LINK COMPONENTS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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The stabilizer legs are not intended to support the weight of your tractor, and are present ONLY for stabilizing the backhoe on the ground. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in serious injury or death and will damage your backhoe attachment. www.WoodMaxx.com...
HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY The WoodMaxx WM-series backhoe can be powered by either a self-contained hydraulic pump and tank, or directly from the hydraulic remotes of your tractor. PTO Pump (standard equipment) A self-contained hydraulic system that contains an oil reservoir, one piece gear pump, and hoses.
Raising the wheels off the ground will not only reduce stability and digging depth, but will perform and impose unnecessary stress on the tractor, top link, and the backhoe attachment. Decreased Digging Depth Narrower Stabilizer Stabilizers Properly Positioned Stabilizers Improperly Positioned Platform www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Pile the spoil on the out between the two trenches. opposite side of the trenches. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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IMPORTANT: Do not backfill by using the swing tile. Start the next trench, using the spoil to fill the circuit and dragging the bucket sideways. Doing so previous trench. can cause damage to the dipper stick boom swing cylinders or mainframe. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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GENERAL OPERATION GENERAL OPERATION Your WoodMaxx backhoe is one of kind in the industry. It is the The lever is located near the only backhoe in its class that allows the user to switch between left foot of the operator.
• Stabilizer Pivot Pins • Control Handle Linkage • Seat Bracket Pivot HYDRAULIC OIL – See page 22 of this manual for the proper oil viscocity IMPORTANT: Avoid excessive greasing. Dirt collects on exposed grease and increases wear greatly. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Some of the grease points are too small to be featured on this diagram. You will need to grease all grease fittings on the machine. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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This is particularly important for the pressure hose and the return hose to the hydraulic pump. These hoses must be secured by the end user to prevent them from rubbing on the frame of backhoe, or coming in contact with the ground. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Be prepared for oil that is trapped in filter housing to spill from cap area when opened. Unscrew cap from filter housing exposing filter bracket. Securely grab filter bracket as shown and firmly pull straight back towards your body. www.WoodMaxx.com...
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Oil/Filter Changing Instructions (continued) Remove bracket and filter from filter housing and separate filter from bracket by pulling directly away from each other. Replace filter and reverse steps to re-install. www.WoodMaxx.com...
Do not forget to check the safety labels. Replace worn labels. • Store unit inside if possible for longer life. Alternatively, cover with a tarp to reduce exposure and prevent weather damage. • Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to prevent rust. www.WoodMaxx.com...
Torque figures indicated above are valid for non-greased or non-oiled threads and heads otherwise specified. Therefore, do not grease or oil bolts or cap screws unless otherwise specified in this manual. When using locking elements, increase torque values by 5%. www.WoodMaxx.com...
WoodMaxx Power Equipment Ltd. at 855-966-3629. • Some new equipment installed during repair requires safety labels to be affixed to the replaced component as specified by WoodMaxx. When ordering new components make sure the correct safety labels are included in the request.
PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-6600/7600/8600 – Boom/Dipper/Bucket – Diagram 1 www.WoodMaxx.com...
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M10x1.5x45 HHCS M10-1.5x45 Hex head cap screw GR 8.8 M10 SLW M10 Med split lock washer zinc WMBH-1-29 Swing frame weldment M10 FW M10 Flat washer zinc WMBH-1-31 Tube clamp plate (Same as WMBH-1-20) Boom cylinder pin II (25x143mm (5-5/8”) www.WoodMaxx.com...
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PARTS & DIAGRAMS PARTS & DIAGRAMS WM-6600/7600/8600 – Sub Frame/Stabilizer Assembly – Diagram 2 www.WoodMaxx.com...
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M8 Med split lock washer zinc M8x1.25x20 HHCS M8x1.25x20 Hex head cap screw GR8.8 zinc M10 SLW M10 Med split lock washer zinc M8x1.25x35 SHCS M8x1.25x35 Socket hea dcap screw M8x1.25x80 HHCS M8x1.25x80 Hex head cap screw GR8.8 zinc www.WoodMaxx.com...
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Oil tank cap WMBH-2-53 Stabilizer leg WMBH-2-54 Stand foot (See Diagram 6-48) Stabilizer leg cylinder WMBH-2-56 Stabilizer leg cylinder pin (20x140mm (5-1/2”) WMBH-2-57 Stabilizer leg cylinder fix pin WMBH-2-58 Stabilizer leg fix pin (20x95mm (3-3/4”) WMBH-2-59 Rubber foot pad www.WoodMaxx.com...
WOODMAXX warranty. Repairs made ™ under this warranty will not extend the warranty period. If you are unwilling or unable to perform the labor required on your WOODMAXX ™ product, WOODMAXX will return the machine to the WOODMAXX facilities.
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