WORK SAFETY; Don’t obstruct your vision when traveling or working. Carry the bucket low for maximum stability and
vision when traveling. Operate at speeds slow enough so you have complete control at all times. Travel slowly over
rough or slippery ground and on hillsides. Avoid steep slopes. If you must drive on a slope, keep the load low and
proceed with extreme caution. Do not “drive across” a steep slope under any circumstances. Drive straight up and
down the slope. Avoid turning on inclines, if at all possible. If it is necessary, use extreme caution and make the turn
wide and slow with the bucket carried low Before operating the (digging aspect) backhoe, engage the parking brake,
lower the front mounted equipment (loader bucket) to the ground. Shift the transmission controls to neutral, lower the
stabilizers and level the machine as much as possible. If ground is soft, place pads or timbers under each stabilizer.
However the ground must be adequate to support the machine’s weight. Always follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations before operating. Do not dig under the machine or stabilizers. A cave-in could result and the
machine could fall into the excavation. Never enter or allow anyone else to enter the backhoe swing pivot area. Use
extreme caution around utilities. Electrocution can result from contacting or approaching underground or overhead
power cables. Never approach overhead power lines with any part of the machine unless all local, state and federal
(OSHA) required safety requirements have been taken. Electrocution can also result from touching or being near a
machine that is in contact or near an electrical source. Know where the locations of gas lines and water pipes or
cables before digging. A cut fiber optic line can cause severe eye injury when looking into the damaged end of cable.
F. STARTING and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS;
1. Before starting, walk completely around the equipment. Make sure no one is under the machine, on it or close to
it. Let all other workers, bystanders, etc., know you are starting up. Check and make sure the backhoe boom
has been unlocked from transporting. Do not start until all personnel are clear.
2. When mounting or dismounting the machine, always maintain a three point contact with the steps and hand holds.
3. Sit in the operator’s seat and adjust the seat so you can operate all the controls properly. Fasten the seat belt.
Familiarize yourself with the warning devices, gauges and safety instructions.
4. Engage the braking Brake and put all controls in the neutral/park position.
5. Start the engine from the operator’s seat only.
6. After starting, observe all gauges, instruments and warning lights to assure that they are functioning and their
readings are within the operating range. The following is an explanation of them. We ask that you be aware
of these when starting and operating. NEVER ATTEMPT REPAIRS, CONTACT TRC IMMEDIATELY.
a. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (top position, left to right) (see Operators Manual, pages; 03-25 thru 03-27)
1. Driving Lights; Indicator Lamp. Illuminates when driving lamp switch is in the ON position.
2. Parking Brakes; Indicator Lamp. Illuminates when the parking brake is set.
3. Low Engine Oil Pressure; Warning Lamp. Illuminates when, (with the engine running), there is no or
low oil pressure in the engine. Do not run the engine when this lamp illuminates. A continuous
audible alarm will sound when this condition exist.
4. Alternator; Warning Lamp. Illuminates when (with the engine running), the alternator is not charging
the battery.
5. Hydraulic Filter; Indicator Lamp; Illuminates when (with the engine running), the air filter element is
restricted and requires service.
6. Low Level Fuel; Warning Lamp. Illuminates when the fuel level is low.
b. GAUGES and METERS; (see Operators Manual; pages; 03-27 & 03-28)
1. Engine Coolant Temperature; indicates the coolant temperature of the engine. The temperature of the
Coolant is normal when the gauge needle is in the green area of the gauge. When the gauge needle
goes into the red area, a continuous audible alarm will sound. Stop the engine immediately and
contact TRC. This can indicate that the level of coolant in the coolant reservoir is low, or there may
be debris in the radiator and/or the thermostat does not work properly.
2. Oil Temperature, Torque Converter; Indicates the oil temperature of the torque converter. The
temperature of the oil is normal when the gauge needle is in the green area of the gauge. When the
gauge needle goes into the red area, move the direction control lever to the neutral position and run
the engine at full throttle. If this procedure does not reduce the temperature of the oil, then this is a
good indicator that the oil level needs to be check or obstructions in the radiator and oil cooler
should be checked.
2015 - KUBOTA #L45 “TRACTOR / LOADER / BACKHOE” - OPERATIONAL and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS page 4 - 6
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