SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BE-BKxx Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is measured by how you service and operate this backhoe. Know the position and operations of all controls before you try to operate. Make sure you check all controls in all safe area before starting.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.) BE-BKxx Before applying hydraulic pressure, make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and components are in good condition. Contact with overhead power lines can cause severe electrical burn or death from the electrocution. Make sure there is enough clearance between raised equipment and overhead power lines. Add recommended rear tire liquid weight or rear wheel weights for increased stability.
SAFETY DECALS BE-BKxx SAFETY DECAL LOCATION IMPORTANT: Warning decals are visible when getting on backhoe. Refer to the left and right hands used in this manual, it’s the position of the operator when seated in the operating positions of the backhoe. CARE OF SAFETY DECALS 1.
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SAFETY DECALS (CONT.) BE-BKxx Location: Main Valve Cover Location: Right Leg Guard Location: Left Side Valve Lever Location: Right Side Valve Lever Location: Location: Side of Left Side of Right Inner Lever Inner Lever Location: Both Sides Location: Main Valve Cover of Dipper Stick...
BACKHOE SPECIFICATIONS BE-BKxx REF NO. DESCRIPTION BE-BK61 BE-BK71 Digging Depth (2ft Flat Boom) 1860mm 2160mm Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot 2820mm 3277mm Loading Height (Bucket At 60°) 1590mm 2032mm Maximum Leveling Angle 10° 10° Swing Arc 180° 180° Transport Height (Maximum) 1880mm 1930mm...
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INTRODUCTION BE-BKxx The purpose of this manual is to assist you in maintaining and operating your backhoe. Read it carefully, it furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. Some information may be general in nature due to unknown and varying conditions. However, through experience and these instructions, you should be able to develop operating procedure suitable to your particular situation.
TRACTOR PREPARATION BE-BKxx Rear Counterweight WARNING Do not exceed the manufacturer’s rating for maximum gross vehicle weight. Refer to Operator’s Manual or ROPS serial plate provided with tractor. Certain specific conditions may not permit safe use of backhoe at backhoe rating or may require more careful restricted operation at the rated load.
BACKHOE OPERATION BE-BKxx CAUTION The tractor/backhoe should only be operated with all safety equipment properly installed. Keep assistants or by standers a safe distance from the equipment operating area. PRECAUTIONARY NOTES • Check below items before operating for your safety. •...
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BACKHOE OPERATION BE-BKxx CAUTION When lowering a heavy load, ease it downward slowly. Never drop a loaded attachment and “catch it hydraulically”. Stopping a load after it has gained downward momentum places undue strain on the unit and may cause unnecessary damage to the backhoe or tractor or even worse, personal injury.
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BACKHOE OPERATION (CONT.) BE-BKxx Left and Right Stabilizer Controls Push the left-hand inner control lever, left stabilizer lowers. Pull up the lever, left stabilizer raises. Push the right-hand inner control lever, Right stabilizer lowers. Pull up the lever, right stabilizer raises. Do not dig near the stabilizers to avoid possible accident.
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BACKHOE OPERATION (CONT.) BE-BKxx These two levers (crowd & swing control lever, bucket & boom control lever) provide four simultaneous operations. Both experience and practice are needed to eliminate excess motion and increase operating e ciency. Swing Lock & Boom Lock When transporting or dismounting backhoe, you must lock the backhoe’s swing and boom.
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BACKHOE REMOVAL BE-BKxx CAUTION Move the backhoe to flat, firm and wide place to remove the equipment. Do not allow to be removed without bucket and stabilizers. Also, dump the remaining material from the bucket to empty. Use other lifting equipment to remove when the backhoe has damage. 1.
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE BE-BKxx SERVICE ITEM SERVICE INTERVAL Hydraulic System Oil Level Check Daily/10 Hours Hydraulic System Oil/Filter Replace As specified in Tractor Manual Tire Inflation Check Weekly/50 Hours Backhoe Pivot Points Lubricate Daily/10 Hours Backhoe Hydraulic Lines, Check for leaks, wear Daily/10 Hours Hoses, Connections Boom, Arm, Swing &...
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE (CONT.) BE-BKxx CAUTION Escaping fluid under pressure can have su cient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Before disconnecting lines, be sure to relieve all pressure. Before applying pressure to the system, be sure all connections are tight and that lines, pipes and hoses are not damaged.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE The trouble shooting chart is provided for reference to possible backhoe operational problems. Determine the problem that best describes the operational problem being experienced and eliminate the possible causes as listed by following the correction procedures. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Swing, Boom, Dipperstick &...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Slow or erratic movement of Cylinder • Low hydraulic fluid level. • Check & replenish hydraulic fluid. (Noisy operation of cylinder). • Cold hydraulic fluid. • Allow hydraulic system to warm up to operating temperature.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Backhoe drops with valve spool in • Cylinder piston assembly leakage. • Check cylinders for leakage. “centered” position (no external oil • Control valve internal leakage. • Replace control valve & recheck. leakage evident) Note: A gradual drop over an extended period of time is a normal condition.
GENERAL INFORMATION BE-BKxx ILLUSTRATIONS The individual parts in their normal relationship to each other. Reference numbers are used in the illustrations. These numbers correspond to those in the :Number” Column and are followed by the quantity required and description. DIRECTIONAL REFERENCE “Right-hand”...
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12.2 SEAT CONTROL ASSEMBLY BE-BKxx REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BK215.033 Seat GB5782-M12x100 Bolt - M12x100 GB5782-M12x115 Bolt - M12x115 BK215.104 Foot Plate - Center GB97.1-12 Washer - Plain 12 BK215.105 Top Cover BK215.016 Seat Plate BK215.107 Guide Bar GB97.1-8...
12.7 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ASSEMBLY BE-BKxx REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION BK215.410 Hose, Valve to In Out BK215.411 Hose, Valve to Boom BK215.412 Hose, Valve to Adapter BK215.413 Hose, Adapter to Bucket BK215.414 Hose, Valve to Stabilizer BK215.415 Hose, Valve to Swing BK215.416 Hose, Swing to Swing BK215.417...
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12.9 FRONT BRACE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) BE-BKxx REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION FEL - Φ5 Φ5 - R Pin BK215.132 Short Pin BK215.133 Square Tube BK215.034 Front Brace BK215.134 Long Pin...
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12.11 TANK MOUNT PARTS LIST BE-BKxx REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION GB/T5872-2000 Bolt - M10x25 GB/T97.1-2002 Plain Washer 10 GB/T889.1-2000 Nut - M10 BK215.07.048 Tank GB/T5872-2000 Bolt - M10x40 BK215.07.422 Tank Mount - Left BK215.07.421 Tank Mount - Right BK6N.07.001 Spline Hub Weldment BK6N.06.114 Mount Plate...
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