Alamo 60C Operator’s Operator's Manual

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Published 01/10

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must

be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety

and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-

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ALAMO (SMC)

300 East 60th Street North

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101

(605) 336-3628

info@alamo-smc.com

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

60C

BACKHOE

F-4163C

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Page 1 READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01- Cover ALAMO (SMC) 300 East 60th Street North Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101 (605) 336-3628 info@alamo-smc.com ©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00...
Page 2 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ..........................1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ................1-2 Connecting and Disconnecting Safety Instructions and Practices .......... 1-5 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ............1-6 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ..............1-11 Storage Safety Instructions and Practices ................1-13 Maintenance Safety Instructions and Practices ..............
Page 4 RIGHT HAND STABILIZER ..................... 3-3 OPERATING BACKHOE ......................3-3 FILLING BUCKET ........................3-4 DUMPING BUCKET ........................ 3-4 TRENCHING BETWEEN A BUILDING & OPEN EXCAVATORS ........... 3-4 SIDE SLOPE EXCAVATING OR TRENCHING ..............3-5 MISCELLANEOUS ........................3-6 FINISHING STRAIGHT WALLS ....................3-6 BACKFILLING .........................
Page 5: Safety Section
SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1...
Page 6: General Safety Instructions And Practices
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 7 Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. (SG-30) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 8 Only stand on solid flat surfaces to ensure good footing. Use a ladder or raised stand to access high spots which cannot be reached from ground level. Slipping and falling can cause serious injury or death. (SG-33) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 9: Connecting And Disconnecting Safety Instructions And Practices
Backhoe into position. Improper mounting of the Backhoe onto the tractor can result in the Backhoe falling causing serious injury. (SBH-22) Make sure all tractor and Backhoe guards are in place and properly functioning. (SBH-26) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 10: Equipment Operation Safety Instructions And Practices
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) Do not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped. (SG-12) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 11 Never dig with backhoe unless stabilizers are lowered and properly seated. Do not dig under stabilizers or tractor with backhoe. Soft ground or sandy soil could cause cave in and tractor rollover. (SBH-43) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 12 REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer. If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 13 Do not use Backhoe as a jack to raise the tractor tires off the ground. The Backhoe could fail causing the tractor and Backhoe to fall to the ground resulting in serious injury. (SBH-24) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 14 (SBH-45) Always lower bucket and stabilizer feet to the ground, and shut off the engine before dismounting from the unit. (SBH-11) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 15: Transporting Safety Instructions And Practices
Dropping implement in transport can cause serious damage to the tractor and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator or others to be injured or killed. (SBH-38) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 16 Tractor wheel contact with any wash out, drop off or ground obstruction with a raised Backhoe could result in the tractor tipping over and causing serious injury. (SBH-36) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 17: Storage Safety Instructions And Practices
(STL-17) Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is running. (SG-20) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 18: Concluding Safety Instructions And Practices
Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Equipment Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and Equipment. (SG-18) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 20 48280 INFORMATION Universal One Call 44907 WARNING To Prevent Instability 45970 WARNING To Prevent Bodily Injury 44896 WARNING To Prevent Bodily Injury 44895 DANGER Crushing Hazard 52154 LOGO Alamo SMC 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 21: Decal Description
SAFETY Decal Description 8 -- 44901 9 -- 44900 6 -- 44909 2 -- 54687 7 -- 44908 3 -- 54686 17 -- 52154 10 -- 44899 11 -- 44898 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 22 Replace decal if damaged or illegible. Replacement decals are available from dealer. 15 -- 44896 14 -- 45970 16 -- 44895 1 -- 44897 12 -- 48280 13 -- 44907 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 23: Federal Laws And Regulations
(Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.) 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 25: Introduction Section
INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1...
Page 26 INTRODUCTION Alamo SMC C Series Backhoes are designed to provide years of outstanding service. C Series Backhoes are designed to fit on a wide range of compact and utility class tractors operating in a wide range of conditions. C Series backhoes should be mounted to a sub-frame.
Page 27: Specifications
Boom 2.5” 12.37” 20.44” 32.82” 1.375” Dipperstick 2.5” 12.01” 20.25” 32.26” 1.375” Bucket 2.25” 13.87” 21.25” 35.12 1.375” Swing 2.5” 8” 15.22” 23.22” 1.375” Stabilizer 2.25” 10.66” 17.44” 28.09” 1.375” 60C 01/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 29: Assembly Section
ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3-1...
Page 30: Mounting Backhoe To Tractor
• Stop engine and relieve pressure before connecting or disconnecting lines. • Tighten all connections before starting engine or pressurizing lines. If any fluid is injected into skin, obtain medical attention immediately or gangrene may result. 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 33: Mainframe Assembly Parts List
48280 DECAL, UNIVERSAL ONE CALL 52454 DECAL, ALAMO SMC 54687 DECAL, 60C SMALL 54427 MAINFRAME 54884 BUMPER, 2” DIAMETER 41838-95 SCREW, CAP 1/2-13 X 0.75 GR5 41837-5 WASHER, LOCK 1/2 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 34: Mainframe Assembly W/O Seat
ASSEMBLY Mainframe Assembly w/o Seat 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 35: Mainframe Assembly W/O Seat Parts List
48280 DECAL, UNIVERSAL ONE CALL 52454 DECAL, ALAMO SMC 54687 DECAL, 60C SMALL 54427 MAINFRAME 54884 BUMPER, 2” DIAMETER 41838-95 SCREW, CAP 1/2-13 X 0.75 GR 41837-5 WASHER, LOCK 1/2 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 37 BUSHING, MACHINERY 54476 LOCK, BOOM 41867-1 PIN, 1 X 5.69 45252-1 BUSHING, SLEEVE 42502-8 WASHER, FLAT 3/8 45252-3 BUSHING, 1 I.D. X 1.25 O.D. X 1.00 48948-3 NUT, JAM 3/8-16 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 39: Boom Assembly Parts List
NUT, ELASTIC STOP 3/8 6079-9 GROMMET, RUBBER 53297 CLAMP 13722 CLAMP 41838-23 SCREW, CAP 3/8-16 X 1.50 GR5 44908 DECAL, BOOM LOCK 52154 DECAL, ALAMO SMC 54686 DECAL, 60C BIG 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 40: Dipperstick And Bucket Assembly
ASSEMBLY Dipperstick and Bucket Assembly 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 41: Dipperstick And Bucket Assembly Parts List
SCREW, CAP 5/16-18 X 2 GR5 41840-2 NUT, LOCK 5/16-18 45252-3 BUSHING, SLEEVE 45252-1 BUSHING, SLEEVE 6075-4 FITTING, GREASE 1/4-28 42577-5 BUSHING, MACHINERY 41903-13 PIN, COTTER 1/4 X 1.50 44867-1 TOOTH, BUCKET 41703 SHANK, BUCKET 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 43: Valve Assembly Parts List
SCREW, CAP 5/16-18 X 3.25 GR5 42502-7 WASHER, FLAT 1/2 53716 SPACER, 0.62 O.D. X 0.39 ID X 0.94 LG 41840-2 NUT, LOCK 5/16-18 54407 KIT, SEAL 54413 CONTROL, JOYSTICK 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 45: Hydraulic Schematic Parts List
TIE STRAP, ADJUSTABLE 3/16 X 11 34853-21 NYLON SLEEVE, 33” 34853-91 NYLON SLEEVE, 110” 34853-72 NYLON SLEEVE, 94” 34853-78 NYLON SLEEVE, 72” 34853-30 NYLON SLEEVE, 50” 34853-33 NYLON SLEEVE, 38” 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 47: Seat Assembly Parts List
PIN, CLEVIS 41901-1 HAIR PIN COTTER 49722 CANISTER, WITH CAP NOTE: Refer to Swivel Seat Instruction Sheet provided with optional Swivel Seat Mechanism for Parts List of Swivel Seat Mechanism. 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 48: Cylinder Assembly - Swing
SEAL, O-RING SEAL, PISTON SEAL, CAST 32903-2 NUT, LOCK, FLANGE 1-14 54499 CYLINDER TUBE, WELDMENT LOCKWIRE 45252-3 BUSHING, 1 I.D. X 1.25 O.D. X 1.00 54981 REPAIR KIT, INCLUDES (*) ITEMS 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 49: Cylinder Assembly - Bucket
RING, BACKUP 41488+ HEAD, CYLINDER O-RING 35519 PISTON SEAL, O-RING SEAL, PISTON SEAL, PISTON WIPER 38998-3 NUT, LOCK 1-14 54513 CYLINDER TUBE, WELDMENT LOCKWIRE 41555+ REPAIR KIT, INCLUDES (*) ITEMS 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 50: Cylinder Assembly - Boom
RING, BACKUP 44043 HEAD, CYLINDER O-RING 44041 PISTON SEAL, O-RING SEAL, PISTON SEAL, PISTON WIPER 32903-2 NUT, LOCK FLANGE 1-14 54492 CYLINDER TUBE, WELDMENT LOCKWIRE 43754 REPAIR KIT, INCLUDES (*) ITEMS 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 51: Cylinder Assembly - Dipper
RING, BACKUP 44043 HEAD, CYLINDER O-RING 44041 PISTON SEAL, O-RING SEAL, PISTON SEAL, PISTON WIPER 32903-2 NUT, LOCK FLANGE 1-14 54506 CYLINDER TUBE, WELDMENT LOCKWIRE 43754 REPAIR KIT, INCLUDES (*) ITEMS 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 52: Cylinder Assembly - Stabilizer
RING, BACKUP 41488+ HEAD, CYLINDER O-RING 35519 PISTON SEAL, O-RING SEAL, PISTON SEAL, PISTON WIPER 38998-3 NUT, LOCK FLANGE 1-14 47271 CYLINDER TUBE, WELDMENT LOCKWIRE 41555+ REPAIR KIT, INCLUDES (*) ITEMS 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 53: Operation Section
OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1...
Page 54: Pre-Operation Checklist
Move dipperstick away and extend bucket by moving lever engine RPM. Use a moderate engine speed to start and forward and to the right. increase it as your experience permits. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 55: Left Hand Stabilizer
Best results are obtained by digging near center of swing arc so material can be dumped on either side. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 56: Filling Bucket
In this way, excess material will fall back into the excavation. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 57: Side Slope Excavating Or Trenching
Start the next trench, using the spoil to fill the previous trench. SIDE SLOPE EXCAVATING OR TRENCHING Dig with the backhoe uphill whenever possible. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 58: Miscellaneous
To finish the rear wall, lift up and crowd in. Keep the edges of the bucket horizontal. OPTIONAL SWIVEL SEAT MECHANISM Refer to instruction sheet provided with swivel mechanism for installation and operation instructions. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 59: Mounting And Dismounting Buckets
Use swing lock when transporting or dismounting backhoe. Position boom straight back and drop pin through holes in swing frame and mainframe. Store pin in bushing provided on mainframe. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 60: Transporting The Backhoe
• Do not permit bystanders within 15 feet. • Dismount backhoe on firm level ground. • Always shut off tractor engine, disengage PTO and relieve pressure before disconnecting oil lines. 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 62: Cylinder Service
(13). Apply pressure to wire ring to thread it into groove while turning cylinder head. dirt or excess solvent from all parts. Examine all parts for wear or damage and replace, if necessary. 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 63: Beginning Of Season
Sharpen or replace worn bucket teeth. Operate backhoe slowly for a short time before placing unit under full load. Fully cycle backhoe through all movements several times to purge air from system. 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 64: Bucket Tooth Points
Grease hourly any joints that operate in water. Rod, Bucket Cylinder Control valve handle linkage should be oiled with SAE 30 Bucket, 4-Bar Link oil. 4-Bar Link Dipperstick, Bucket Pivot 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 65: Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Unable to push valve spool 16, 17, 20, 21 Swing linkage Remove interference. jammed. Spring centered spools do not 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 return to neutral. 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 66 See Item 30. Valve cap and Loosen screws holding center return cap on valve (ref. Valve mechanism binding. Service image). Operate valve spool and retighten screws. 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 67: Valve Service
Reinstall the mechanical joystick kit on the top of the valve and return kit on the bottom. TORQUE SETTINGS Main Relief Body: 60 ft./lbs. Load Check Valve: 15 ft./lbs. Screws: 4 ft./lbs. 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 69: Parts List
COPPER GASKET 14 X 20 X 15 REGISTER SPRING PISTON VALVE BODY/RELIEF O-RING 17.17 X 1.78 O-RING PLUG O-RING 17.17 X 1.78 O-RING PLUG SPRING O-RING 11.11 X 1.78 BODY PLUG LEVER RUBBER BELLOWS HOUSING/LEVER 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 70: Proper Torque For Fasteners
MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 72: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo SMC warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship.
Page 73 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety require- ments of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:...
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