Backhoe Controls (SEE).

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(1) Left Stabilizer Control Lever (1). Raises and lowers left stabilizer. Push lever to lower left stabilizer;

pull lever to raise left stabilizer.

(2) Bucket Control Lever (2). Controls the pivot of the backhoe bucket. Pull lever to curl bucket inward

for loading; push lever to curl bucket outward for dumping.

(3) Dipper Control Lever (3). Controls the pivot of the backhoe dipper. Pull lever to move dipper inward;

push lever to move dipper outward.

(4) Boom Control Lever (4). Controls the pivot of the backhoe boom and places boom in travel lock

position. Pull lever to raise boom; push lever to lower boom.

(5) Right Stabilizer Control Lever (5). Raises and lowers right stabilizer.

Push lever to lower right

stabilizer; pull lever to raise right stabilizer.

(6) Boom Lock Latch Lever (6). Disengages backhoe boom catch to place backhoe in operating position.

With pin centered in catch, move lever right to lift catch above pin. Move boom forward until catch

clears pin and release lever, allowing catch to be freed from pin.

(7) Left Swing Control Pedal (7). Controls left swing of boom. Press down on pedal to move boom to the

left; release pedal to stop movement of boom.

(8) Right Swing Control Pedal (8). Controls right swing of boom. Press down on pedal to move boom to

the right; release pedal to stop movement of boom.

(9) Front Loader Remote Switch (9). Backhoe operator can raise and lower the front loader to move

vehicle while digging. Place switch in UP position to raise front loader, DN to lower front loader.

(10) Engine RPM Switch (10). Controls the speed of the engine to provide enough power to the hydraulic

pump to operate the backhoe. Place switch in HI position to speed up engine, LO to return engine to

idle.

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