TRACTOR PREPARATION
WARNING :
Tire Inflation
CAUTION :
ROPS System
Wheel Tread Settings
Tractor Hydraulic System
Ballast
WARNING :
WARNING :
Do not exceed the manufacturer's rating for
maximum gross vehicle weight. Refer to Operator's
Manual or ROPS serial plate provided with tractor.
Certain specific conditions may not permit
safe use of backhoe at backhoe rating or may require
more careful restricted operation at the rated load.
Front tires must be maintained at the maximum
recommended inflation to maintain normal tire profile
with the added weight of backhoe/material.
Rear tires must be maintained at equal pressure within
the recommended tire inflation range. Unequal rear
tire inflation can prevent backhoe attachment from
contacting the ground across its full width.
Tractor operation in a backhoe application significantly
increase demands on the tractor Hydraulic System.
Check the tractor Hydraulic system fluid level daily.
Refer to your tractor Operator's Manual maintenance
section for instructions regarding tractor hydraulic
system maintenance.
The tractor must be equipped with an approved ROPS
system to ensure adequate operator's protection.
Important :
Never add liquid ballast or any other weights to the
front tires.
Tractor front wheel tread setting must be restricted to
wheel tread spacing recommended in the tractor
Operator's Manual.
Never remove loader when backhoe is
installed. If loader is not installed it may roll over
while driving or on slopes.
Important :
Remove liquid ballast or any other weights from the
rear tires before installing the backhoe to the tractor.
The tractor/backhoe must only be operated
with all safety equipment properly installed.
Adhere to recommendation in your Tractor Operator's
Manual concerning hydraulic fluid and filter
specifications, and change intervals.
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