Transportation; Maintenance - Woods BH85 Operator's Manual

ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
 Keep materials & equipment a minimum of 2 ft.
from the edge of excavation.
 Never enter a trench over 4 feet deep without
protective shoring and a way to climb out.
 Provide barricades to prevent people from fall-
ing into trench.
 Keep bystanders away from operator, stabilizer,
and maximum bucket swing areas.
 Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
 Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
 Do not allow riders. Do not lift or carry anybody
on the power unit or attachments.
 Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat
belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in "locked
up" position at all times.
 When operating controls, always sit in backhoe
seat.
 The only time the backhoe may be operated
from a position other than the operator seat is
during backhoe attachment and removal. Operator
must:
• Read Mounting Kit Manual instructions on
attaching and removing backhoe and use
extreme care.
• Always stand between rear tire and backhoe
stabilizer arms or along side of tractor to avoid
being trapped should the boom swing control
be accidentally activated.
 Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM. Do not exceed.
 Always dump spoil at least two feet away from
opening.
 Use extreme care when working close to fences,
ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides.
 Be careful when swinging loaded bucket on a
hillside. Always dump spoil on uphill side of back-
hoe to minimize the possibility of upset.
 Never leave equipment unattended with engine
running or with bucket in raised position. Always
engage swing, stabilizer and boom transport locks,
Relieve system pressure by operating controls,
and remove ignition key before leaving equipment.
BH90-X_SR (Rev. 7/14/2006)
SAFETY RULES
 Do not use backhoe for craning; it is primarily
designed for digging. Mechanical failures such as
hose rupture will cause a load to drop suddenly.

TRANSPORTATION

 Always engage swing, stabilizer and boom
transport locks and attach Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) sign before transporting backhoe.
 Power unit must be equipped with Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat
belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off
power unit can result in death from being run over
or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in "locked
up" position at all times.
 Never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) during trans-
port.
 Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
 Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
 Do not operate PTO during transport.
 Do not drive tractor with material in backhoe
bucket.
 Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
 Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

MAINTENANCE

 Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
 Do not allow bystanders within 25 feet of the
area when operating, attaching, removing, assem-
bling, maintaining, or servicing equipment.
 Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
 Adjustment of system relief pressure must be
done by a qualified, experienced dealership. Incor-
rect adjustment can result in system failures and
serious personal injury.
 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
 Dealer service personnel must perform work
that requires engine operation during service.
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