Allmand Brothers Allmand 8.5 10 FT BACKHOE - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS
BACKHOE STABILIZER LEVERS
Moving the stabilizer lever(s) forward will bring the backhoe stabilizer (s)
"Down". Moving the stabilizer lever(s) rearward will raise the backhoe stabilizers "Up".
Both stabilizers are required to be down for proper stability of the backhoe when in
operation.
BOOM/SWING LEVER (LEFT HAND LEVER)
Pushing the boom/swing lever forward will "Lower" the boom dipstick and
bucket. Pulling the lever rearward will "Lift" the boom, dipstick, and bucket.
Pushing the boom/swing lever to the left will swing the boom and bucket to the
"Left". Pushing the lever to the right will swing the boom, and bucket to the "Right".
DIPPER/BUCKET LEVER (RIGHT HAND LEVER)
Pushing the dipper/bucket lever forward will move the dipper "Out" or away from
the operator. Pulling the lever rearward will move (crowd) the dipper "In" or toward the
operator.
Pushing the dipper/bucket lever to the left will "Fill" or curl the bucket (move
inward). Pushing the lever to the right will "Dump" the bucket (move outward).
BOOM/SWING LEFT RIGHT DIPPER/BUCKET
CONTROL LEVER STABILIZERS CONTROL LEVER
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your backhoe is operated by four different control levers. Two are for stabi-
lizer operation and the other two operate the swing, boom, dipper, and bucket
functions. The information contained below will help you become familiar with the
operation of each control lever. Read the safety precautions (Section B) of this
manual before attempting to use the backhoe. Remember, right and left when
referred to on this page are determined by the operator’s position seated at the
backhoe controls facing the bucket.