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  • Page 1 BACKHOE BH6500 BH7500 Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
  • Page 2 Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Woods, give one copy to the customer, and retain one copy. Failure to complete and return this card does not diminish customer’s warranty rights.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BH6500 ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    BH6500 SPECIFICATIONS REACH BELOW GRADE (STANDARD BUCKET) Maximum 79.5" 2019mm With two-foot flat bottom trench* 78" 198mm LOADER HEIGHT* 52.5" 1334mm REACH From center of swing mast pivot point* 94" 2388mm BUCKET ARC 180° SWING WORKING ARC 180° OPERATING PRESSURE...

  • Page 5: Bh6500

    BH6500 Introduction 3 37541 (Rev. 1/30/2004)
  • Page 6 BH7500 SPECIFICATIONS REACH BELOW GRADE (STANDARD BUCKET Maximum 91.8" 2332mm With two-foot flat bottom trench* 90.0" 2286mm LOADEDR HEIGHT* 68.0" 1727mm REACH From center of swing mast pivot point* 112" 2845mm BUCKET ARC 180° SWING WORKING ARC 180° OPERATING PRESSURE Digging* 2100 psi 14.5 MPa...

  • Page 7: Bh7500

    BH7500 Introduction 5 37541 (Rev. 1/30/2004)

  • Page 8: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION The purpose of this manual is to assist in setting up, operating and maintaining your backhoe. Read it care- fully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These instructions have been compiled from extensive field experience and engineering data.

  • Page 9: Safety Rules

    Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition. Make sure that all operating and service person- nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it (Safety Rules continued on next page) Safety 7 BH6500/7500/9000_SR (11/14/2003)
  • Page 10 The weight may be attained with a opening. loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front Use extreme care when working close to fences, tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate. ditches, other obstructions, or on hillsides. 8 Safety BH6500/7500/9000_SR (11/14/2003)
  • Page 11 Refer to Removing and Storing Backhoe in Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to Operation section of backhoe manual. modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way. Safety 9 BH6500/7500/9000_SR (11/14/2003)

  • Page 12: Safety Decals

    ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 4 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 3 - PN 33437 LOCK MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. 33437-E Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. REAR VEIW 6 - PN 37885 7 - PN 37884 FLOAT 37884-A 37885-A 10 Safety (Rev.
  • Page 13 PTO, relieve pressure on dipperstick and bucket, shut engine off, 3-POINT HITCH 9"-15" SUB-FRAME KIT SAF-T-LOK KIT and remove key. BH6500 / BH7500 37512-B 37511-B BH6500/BH7500 5 - PN 19924 WARNING IG -PRESSURE YDRAULIC OIL LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY, GANGRENE OR DEAT .

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION injury or death. The weight may be attained with a The operator is responsible for the safe operation of loader, front wheel weights, ballast in tires, or front the backhoe. The operator must be properly trained. tractor weights. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Operators should be familiar with the backhoe, the Do not estimate.
  • Page 15 CONTROL HANDLE OPERATION Refer to Figure 4. Assume your position in the operator's seat. When engaging optional PTO-mounted pump, engine rpm should always be low. Once engaged, engine rpm may be increased to desirable operation speed (not to exceed 540 rpm). When becoming familiar with backhoe controls, start with a lower rpm.
  • Page 16 1. Left stabilizer handle 2. Right stabilizer handle FLOAT 37885-A 37884-A CD4637 Figure 4. Operator’s Controls After becoming familiar with the backhoe operation, Actuate the dipperstick cylinder to start digging. practice coordinated use of the controls in a safe open Approximately halfway through digging cycle, start area at reduced engine speed.
  • Page 17 Only use dipperstick and bucket during the digging CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT cycle. As the dipperstick moves the bucket through the soil, curl bucket to maintain proper bucket position. At the end of the pass, or when bucket is full, curl bucket completely, lift bucket from excavation and swing boom to dump site.
  • Page 18 TRANSPORTING REMOVING AND STORING BACKHOE ARNING ANGER The only time the backhoe may be operated Always engage swing and boom transport locks from a position other than the operator seat is dur- and attach Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign before ing backhoe attachment and removal.
  • Page 19 pivot the front of the sub-frame down. Remove pins TRACTOR from the rear hanger bracket and roll tractor forward. TANK RETURN Place blocks under mainframe and raise the stabilizers to lower the backhoe mainframe onto the blocks. Block the backhoe as necessary to make it stable. Lower the backhoe to a stable position.

  • Page 20: Owner Service

    OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators Recommended Oils and Temperature Ranges who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, Do not mix oil grades or types your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- SAE Hydraulic tion in this manual.
  • Page 21 Should any loosen, or when replacing them during a repair operation, clean bolts and nuts, apply Loc- ® ® quic primer and Loctite 609. Tighten as outlined in Bolt Torque Chart on page 52. HYDRAULIC HOSES AND FITTINGS IMPORTANT ■ Fittings with O-rings and flange do not require additional sealant;...
  • Page 22 4. Guide link pivot 5. Bucket cylinder base end 6. Dipperstick pivot 7. Dipperstick cylinder rod end 8. Boom cylinder base end, BH6500 only 9. Boom cylinder base end, BH7500 only CD4651A 10. Dipperstick cylinder base end 11. Boom cylinder rod end 12.

  • Page 23: Trouble-Shooting

    ● Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of Periodically or Before Extended Storage matching color (purchase from your Woods ● Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass, dealer).

  • Page 24: Dealer Check List

    DEALER CHECK LIST PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) (DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the backhoe (and sub-frame when applicable) ___ Present Operator's Manual (and sub-frame thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is set up manual when applicable) and request that cus- properly before delivering it to the customer.
  • Page 25 DEALER SERVICE The information in this section is written for dealer ser- vice personnel. The repair described here requires CAUTION special skills and tools. If your shop is not properly Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing equipped or your mechanics are not properly trained in to avoid getting caught in moving parts.

  • Page 26: Dealer Service

    1. Piston rod 3A. O-Ring 3B. Retaining ring 3C. Wiper ring 3D. Rod seal 3E. Back-up washer 3F. O-Ring 3G. Piston ring 3I. Piston wear ring 4. Spanner nut 5. Rod guide assembly 6. Piston 7. Locknut 8. Cylinder barrel CD4687 Figure 16.
  • Page 27 2. Cylinder tie rod 3A. Rod wiper 3B. Rod seal 3C. O-Ring 3E. Piston seal 3F. Back-up ring 4. 7/16" Hex nut 5. Piston rod guide 6. Cylinder barrel 7. Piston rod Figure 17. Swing Cylinder Assembly OPTIONAL AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC PUMP Remove cap nut (6a).
  • Page 28 Figure 18. Hydraulic Valve Assembly 26 Dealer Service 37541 (Rev. 1/30/2004)
  • Page 29 1. Complete hydraulic valve c. Adjusting screw 8. Right stabilizer segment com- plete d. Retainer 2. Left stabilizer segment a. Plug e. Copper washer 3. Check valve assembly b. Housing f. Rear spring washer a. Poppet c. Connecting bolt g. Spring b.

  • Page 30: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ARNING GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Backhoe assembly is the responsibility of the WOODS dealer. The backhoe should be delivered to the owner Keep all persons away from operator control completely assembled, lubricated and adjusted for nor- area while performing adjustments, service, or mal operating conditions.
  • Page 31 Make sure hydraulic hoses are not twisted after boom and dipperstick are assembled. BUCKET INSTALLATION 8", 12", 16", 18" and 24" buckets are available with this backhoe. Remove pivot pins (2) from end of bucket link (5) and dipperstick (6). Attach bucket (1) to bucket link and dipperstick with pivot pins (2) and secure with bolts (3) and locknuts (4).
  • Page 32 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION 7 gallons per minute and 2100 PSI is necessary to operate the backhoe efficiently. 3/8" diameter hoses Refer to Figure 23. (SAE 100 R1 with 2500 PSI working pressure) should ARNING be used to connect the hydraulic source to the backhoe valve.
  • Page 33 HYDRAULIC PUMP INSTALLATION the filter is vertical; position filter base to accommodate this location. The filter may be moved to provide clear- IMPORTANT ance when attaching backhoe to tractor if necessary. Install filter in filter base. ■ Clean all fittings and use care to prevent for- To properly install hydraulic fittings with O-rings, com- eign material from entering hydraulic system.
  • Page 34 ATTACHING BACKHOE TO TRACTOR If you are using a sub-frame mounting, refer to the pump mounting instructions provided with the sub- Remove backhoe from pallet and position on level sur- frame. face. Back tractor as near as possible and center on The pump mounting bracket is designed to slip over backhoe.
  • Page 35 sively, check plumbing hook-up for reversed lines or a control lever stuck in an operating position. CD4667B 1. Ridge mounting half 2. Double link assembly 3. Single link 4. Left mounting bracket 14. 3/4" Lock washer 5. Right mounting bracket 15.
  • Page 36 On Ford 2600 & 3000 series tractors, a special For tractors with draft control, select hole closest to top link is required (Woods P/N 9032) to provide supporting point of floating link. Block or lock draft con- adequate clearance for double top link.
  • Page 37 Remove the backhoe from the tractor, tighten hitch pin nuts to 300 lbs.-ft. and secure with cotter pin. Mount the backhoe to the tractor and tighten Saf-T-Lok 2-1/2" 6-3/4" diagonal attachment and top link bolts to 300 lbs.-ft. ENGAGE PTO AND RUN AT IDLE FOR 5 MINUTES, THEN CHECK OIL LEVEL.
  • Page 38 NOTES 36 Assembly 37541 (Rev. 1/30/2004)
  • Page 39 BH6500 & BH7500 CONSOLE VALVE........48...
  • Page 40 BH6500 & BH7500 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (SN - 682897 AND BEFORE) CD4665E 28 - Complete decal et 29 - English safety decal set 30 - French safety decal set 38 Parts 37541 (Rev. 1/30/2004)
  • Page 41 BH6500 & BH7500 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (SN - 682897 AND BEFORE) Hardware PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 33500 High back seat 1266 3/16 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 37570 Seat bracket -or- 3145 * 3/32 x 1/2 Cotter pin 1008477 Seat bracket (after SN 916555)
  • Page 42 BH6500 & BH7500 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (SN - 682898 AND AFTER) 28 - Complete decal set CD4665E 29 - English safety decal set 30 - French safety decal set 40 Parts 37541 (Rev. 1/30/2004)
  • Page 43 BH6500 & BH7500 MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY (SN - 682898 AND AFTER) PART DESCRIPTION REF PART DESCRIPTION 3145 * 3/32 x 1/2 Cotter pin 33500 High back seat 62531 * 3/32 x 1-1/2 Cotter pin 37570 Seat bracket 62075 10 GA x 1 Bushing...
  • Page 44 BH6500 & BH7500 DIPPERSTICK ASSEMBLY (SN - 682897 AND BEFORE) PART DESCRIPTION 37692 1.0 x 4.86 x 5.31 Headless pin 37691 1.0 x 5.23 x 5.69 Headless pin 37690 1.0 x 7.30 x 7.69 Headless pin 37624 1.0 x 5.81 Clevis pin 37625 1.0 x 5.77 Clevis pin...
  • Page 45 BH6500 & BH7500 DIPPERSTICK ASSEMBLY (SN - 682898 AND AFTER) PART DESCRIPTION CD4654D 55242 1.0 x 5.15 x 5.69 Headless pin 55230 1.0 x 7.21 x 7.8 Headless pin 37624 1.0 x 5.81 Clevis pin 37625 1.0 x 5.77 Clevis pin...
  • Page 46 BOOM ASSEMBLY BH6500 BOOM ASSEMBLY (SN - 682897 AND BEFORE) PART DESCRIPTION 37592 2.00 x 16.75 Double-acting hydraulic cylinder - Dipperstick (see page 49) 37591 2.50 x 16.75 Double-acting hydraulic cylinder - Boom (see page 49) 62292 1.00 x 4.51 x 5.9 Headless pin 62295 1.00 x 5.92 x 6.31 Headless pin...
  • Page 47 BH6500 & BH7500 SAF-T-LOK ASSEMBLY CD4667B Hardware PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 31230 Ridge mounting half 10440 3/4 x 2 x 1/2 Flat washer 1007345 Double link assembly 735 * 3/4 NC x 2 Hex head cap screw 1006835 Single link weld assembly...
  • Page 48 BH6500 & BH7500 VALVE CONTROLS & HARDWARE PART DESCRIPTION 37573 Control handle 37613 5/16 NF Female rod end 37556 Valve mounting bracket 37761 JIC 8F x SAE 8F Hydraulic tube assembly JIC 8M x O-Ring 8M Adapter 62367 12 9/16-18 to O-Ring connector 37548 16 GA x .36 x .67 x .63 Clip...
  • Page 49 PUMP & TANK ASSEMBLY SC1545 REF PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 31414 Breather cap with dipstick 37502 Hose, 50" x 3/4 JIC F x 3/4 ORBM 37655 5.9 x 13.4 x 19.5 Tank 37504 Elbow, 3/4 JIC M x 1/2 NPT M x 90° 62420 Filter and housing assembly 37503...
  • Page 50 BH6500 & BH7500 CONSOLE VALVE 20 - Section Seal Kit PART DESCRIPTION 21 - Spool Seal Kit 37560 Control valve assembly 33341 Shock/dampening valve 2500 psi 38630 Port relief valve/anti-cav 2100 psi 38631-1 Plug, Port relief cavity 33343 Spool position control assembly...
  • Page 51 BH7500 Bucket- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Column A BH6500 Boom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Column B BH7500 Boom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Column B...
  • Page 52 BH6500 HOSES & FITTINGS CD4727A HOSES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 62367 17 9/16 - 18 To O-Ring connector (Yellow) 37860 Hose - 45" x 9/16 JICF x 9/16 JICF 63558 9/16 x 9/16 Swivel elbow 37860 Hose - 45" x 9/16 JICF x 9/16 JICF...
  • Page 53 BH7500 HOSES & FITTINGS CD4666A HOSES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 62367 21 9/16 - 18 To O-Ring connector (Yellow) 37860 Hose - 45" x 9/16 JICF x 9/16 JICF 63558 9/16 x 9/16 Swivel elbow 37860 Hose - 45" x 9/16 JICF x 9.16 JICF 37508 9/16 JIC M x 9/16 SAE M Adapter with 37862...

  • Page 54: Bolt Torque Chart

    BOLT TORQUE CHART Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific application. Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list. Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware. Make sure fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.
  • Page 55 BOLT SIZE CHART NOTE: Chart shows bolt thread sizes and corresponding head (wrench) sizes for standard SAE and metric bolts. SAE Bolt Thread Sizes 5/16 Metric Bolt Thread Sizes 10MM 12MM 14MM 16MM 18MM ABBREVIATIONS AG ............. Agriculture NC ............ National Coarse ATF.......Automatic Transmission Fluid NF ............

  • Page 56: Index

    INDEX ASSEMBLY OPERATION Attaching Backhoe to Tractor 32 3-Point Hitch Saf-T-Lok with Auxiliary Pump Mounting Bucket Installation 29 Removal 16 Dipperstick Installation 29 Tractor Hydraulic Hose Disconnection 16 General Assembly Instructions 28 Control Handle Operation 13 Hydraulic Installation 30 Dump and Return Cycle 15 Open-Center 30 Fill Bucket 14 Hydraulic Pump Installation 31...
  • Page 57 Under no circumstances will this Warranty apply in the event that the product, in the good faith opinion of WOODS, has been subjected to improper operation, improper maintenance, misuse, or an accident. This Warranty does not apply in the event that the product has been materially modified or repaired by someone other than WOODS, a WOODS authorized dealer or distributor, and/or a WOODS authorized service center.
  • Page 58 ©1995 Woods Equipment Company. All rights reserved. WOODS, the Woods logo, and "Tested. Proven. Unbeatable." are trademarks of Woods Equipment Company. All other trademarks, trade names, or service marks not owned by Woods Equipment Company that appear in this manual are the property of their respective companies or mark holders.

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