DR Power Towable Backhoe - Manual (Page 16)

16 DR ® TOWABLE BACKHOE
1. Lower the Bucket to the digging area with the Bucket pivot 18" to 24"
forward of the Boom/Crowd Arm pivot (Figure 18).
NOTE: It is important for the Bucket to be in the proper position for digging
efficiency. The Bucket will not dig as well if you attempt to dig with the Bucket in the
wrong position, tilted too far forward or too far back (Figure 19).
2. Using down pressure on the Bucket bottom, force the Bucket into the
ground.
3. With the Bucket in the ground, simultaneously retract the Crowd Arm and
load the Bucket until it is full (Figure 18).
4. If the Bucket stalls, raise the Boom slightly and continue to dig until the
Bucket is full.
5. Raise the Bucket to the top of the trench and dump it on the spoil pile.
6. When lifting the loaded Bucket high, continue rolling the Bucket in as it is
being raised to prevent spilling the contents.
NOTE: With a little practice, raising, swinging, and dumping can be accomplished in
one smooth operation.
Crowd Arm Digging
1. Lower the Bucket to the digging area with the Bucket pivot 18" to 24"
forward of the Boom/Crowd Arm pivot.
2. Rotate the Bucket until the cutting edge teeth are flat on the ground.
3. Using only the Crowd Arm Control Lever, retract the Crowd Arm, dragging
the Bucket through the trench until it is about half full. Roll the Bucket as
you continue to retract the Crowd Arm.
4. Raise the Bucket and swing the Boom until the Bucket can be dumped in the
spoil area.
Preparing the Backhoe for Moving/Towing
1. Lift the front of the Backhoe by lowering the Boom until the Front Stabilizers
lift slightly off the ground (Figure 20).
2. Move the Throttle Lever to the idle position (Figure 9) and turn the Ignition
Switch of the Engine to the “OFF” position (Figure 8).
Too Far Forward Too Far Back
Figure 19
Figure 18
18" to 24"
When the front stabilizers are lowered or raised there is a hazard of pinching
your hands. Keep your hands clear of the pinch point areas as indicated by the
labels.
When raising or lowering the Front Stabilizers do not position the Bucket out
more than 2 feet from the Swing Pivot when lifting the front of the Backhoe
(Figure 20) as this may cause the machine to tip forward.
Figure 20
No more
than 2 feet