DR Power Backhoe 2008 - Manual (Page 27)

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16. Start the Backhoe engine and get into the Operator
seat to raise the Boom to lower the Backhoe onto the
Front Stabilizers (Figure 17).
Digging with the Backhoe
It is not difficult (but it does take practice) to become an
efficient operator. A control lever operating decal is located
just forward of the control levers. Study this decal; it will
help you become familiar with the controls. See Figures 6
and 7 for control locations and functions.
Smooth, light handling of the controls will result in the
most efficient machine operation. Operate the backhoe
control levers to become familiar with their speed and
movements. The engine speed will determine the speed of
the cylinder operation.
Swing the boom several times to practice controlling the
speed of the swing. Do not operate the swing more than
45 degrees each way for the first few times. Gradually
increase the arc.
Best results are obtained by digging near the center of the
swing arc so material can be dumped to either side.
Bucket Digging
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.
Figure 18
18" to 24"
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE BACKHOE, DO NOT SLAM THE
SWING UNIT INTO THE END OF THE SWING CYLINDER
STROKE.
Figure 17
Too Far Forward Too Far Back
Figure 19