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SKID STEER BACKHOE SERIAL NUMBER: ___________________ Manual Number: MR25515 Models: LAF2301, LAF2302 MODEL NUMBER: ___________________ & LAF2303 Date: August 2007 800-747-2132 I www.paladinbrands.com 100 East Lee Road, Lee, IL 60530, United States of America...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new FFC Backhoe. This product has been designed and built to dig holes and trenches up to 60” deep. You or any other person who will be assembling, operating, maintaining, or working with this product are required to read and completely understand the information and instructions contained in this manual.
FFC. The best safety device is a careful operator. FFC and your dealer ask that YOU be that careful, responsible YOU can reduce the risk of injury or death by following equipment operator.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS !! Use the right tool for the job at hand. SECTION 1 Make sure that your tools are in good condition for WARNING SECTION performing the desired function. When using tools, wear the protective equipment WARNING specified by the tool manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS !! If this product does not fit properly, contact FFC before operating. WARNING SECTION [CONTINUED] Never place your finger into the mounting plate or 3- point hitch or loader holes. A slight movement of the WARNING power unit or this product could cause serious injury.
Replacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached. Safety signs are available free of charge from your dealer or from FFC. PLACEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF ITEM 1 SAFETY SIGNS 1. Clean the area of application with non-flammable solvent, then wash the same area with soap and water.
POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT Exceeding any of the recommended power unit specifications CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and WILL void all FFC warranties LOADER DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM BUCKET SIZE LESS THAN 25 HORSEPOWER DO NOT USE MINI-HOE 25 –...
BACKHOE OPERATION SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY BACKHOE OPERATION DANGER Failure to obey the following procedures will result in death or serious injury. Avoid contacting overhead wires and underground pipes or cables. Failure to heed may result in electrocution or explosion.
The tilt circuit of your power unit must be protected with a port relief; ignoring this precaution IMPORTANT CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and WILL void all FFC warranties WARNING Always back away from trenches before turning.
BACKHOE MAINTENANCE SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY BACKHOE MAINTENANCE BEFORE FIRST USE Inspect the attachment for shipping damage. If damage does exist, do not operate until the damaged parts have been replaced or repaired.
BACKHOE SERVICE (continued) SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 2-5 of this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY BACKHOE SERVICE Locate a convenient place to “tee” into the loader’s tilt circuit lines after they have passed through any self- leveling devices or any other devices which may be present on these lines (refer to your loader’s service manual).
Failure to install a Relief Cartridge as specified below IMPORTANT CAN result in damage to the power unit and WILL void all FFC warranties NEW HOLLAND LOADERS: Install relief cartridge in bucket cylinder base end port of control valve before operating the Mini Hoe.
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(to replace the plug). John Deere 4475, 5575, 6675, 7775, and 8875 power units require the JD part # MG86529091 cartridge. John Deere 240, 250, 260, 270 and 280 power units with serial number lower than 400000 must use FFC part # LAF4264.
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NOTE! Make one copy each for the dealer’s and owner’s records. Mail original to FFC Attachments. Form MR00000-000 Rev. 09/04 FFC Attachments • 100 E. Lee Road • PO Box 122 • Lee, IL 60530 • 800-747-2132 • Fax 815-824-2071 www.ffcattachments.com...
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Our obligation under the warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at FFC, of Lee, Illinois, or at a service facility designated by us, or such part or parts as inspection shall disclosed to have been defective. We are not responsible for unauthorized repairs or replacements.
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