DR Power Backhoe 2008 - Manual (Page 24)

20 DR ®
DIRT BOSS™ TOWABLE BACKHOE
2. Make sure the Fuel Shut-off is in the “OPEN” position
(Figure 9).
3. Move the Choke Control Lever to the left to the choke
position (leave in the run position to the right if the
engine is already warm).
4. Move the Throttle Control Lever to about half way
between Slow and Fast position.
5. Slowly pull the Starter Cord until you feel resistance,
then pull quickly. The Cord will recoil back into
position.
6. As the engine warms up, slowly adjust the Choke to
the right towards the run position. Wait until the
engine runs smoothly before each Choke adjustment.
7. When the Engine is warmed up and running smoothly
with the Choke in the run position, move the Throttle
Control Lever to the fast position for operating the
Backhoe.
Stopping the Engine
1. Slowly move the Throttle Control Lever to the idle
position (Figure 9).
2. Turn the Ignition Switch to the “Off” position (Figure
8).
Stabilizing the Backhoe for Digging
A. LOWERING THE REAR STABILIZERS
1. Pull the Rear Stabilizer Lynch-Pin from the Hitch pin
and remove the Hitch Pin (Figure 10).
2. Rotate the Rear Stabilizer towards the Tow Hitch
until the holes line up and allow you to reinstall the
Hitch Pin. Secure the Hitch Pin with the Lynch Pin.
NOTE: If the Stabilizer hits the ground before the holes line up,
then the Jack must be jacked up more to provide the needed
clearance.
3. Repeat for the other Rear Stabilizer.
Throttle
Lever
Figure 9
Choke
Lever
Fuel
Shut-off
Starter
Cord
Hitch
Pin
Figure 10
Lynch Pin
Rear
Stabilizers