Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices .............................................................................. 1-2Connecting ...
Page 5 - SAFETY SECTION
Page 6 - General Safety Instructions and Practices; NOTE
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instructions and Practices A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be tothe owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment...
Page 10 - Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Make sure the hydraulic quick disconnects are fully seated into the connections. Do not usethe Backhoe if the hydraulic connection is leaking. Leaking oil could allow the Backhoe ...
Page 13 - serious injury; death
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never walk or work under any raised boom or bucket. The Boom could fall and causeserious bodily injury or death. Always lower the boom and bucket flat on the ground or support the Boom and bucket on safety stands. Unload all hydrauli...
Page 15 - Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always set the parking brake and/or setthe tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop theengine, remove the key, and wait for all mov...
Page 17 - Storage Safety Instructions and Practices
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Storage Safety Instructions and Practices Maintenance Safety Instructions and Practices Always look behind you before backing up. Make sure youare looking in the direction of travel. A bystander could walkbehind the tractor. Running...
Page 18 - Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices; SEE YOUR RHINO DEALER
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace whennecessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, wornor broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make su...
Page 19 - Decal Location
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location
Page 20 - ITEM
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM PART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 44897 2 DANGER Crushing Hazard 2. 54687 1 LOGO 60C (Small) 3. 54686 2 LOGO 60C (Big) 4. NFS 1 SER PLT Serial Plate 5. 38850-2 2 ________ Rivet, Metal Piercing (Not Shown) 6. 44909 1 OPERATION S...
Page 21 - Decal Description
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description 8 -- 44901 9 -- 44900 6 -- 44909 7 -- 44908 3 -- 54686 17 -- 52154 10 -- 44899 11 -- 44898 2 -- 54687
Page 23 - Federal Laws and Regulations
SAFETY 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulationsconcerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legalinter...
Page 25 - INTRODUCTION SECTION
Page 26 - INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION 60C 01/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Alamo SMC C Series Backhoes are designed to provide years of outstanding service. C Series Backhoes are designed tofit on a wide range of compact and utility class tractors operating in a wide range of conditions. C...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL DATA
INTRODUCTION 60C 01/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications may vary depending on tractor model, tire size and bucket used and are subject to change withoutnotification. Tractor must be equipped with ROPS and seat belt that will provide greater ...
Page 29 - ASSEMBLY SECTION
Page 30 - MOUNTING BACKHOE TO TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING BACKHOE TO TRACTOR 1. Back tractor close enough to backhoe to connect hose kit or pump to tractor. WARNING: BEFORE leaving the Power Unit Seat, always engage the brake and set the Power Unit transmission in parking ge...
Page 32 - PARTS LIST; Mainframe Assembly
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y PARTS LIST Mainframe Assembly
Page 33 - Mainframe Assembly Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mainframe Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 54712 1 CONSOLE W/ DECALS 2. 53717 1 COVER PLATE 3. 54457 2 STABILIZER 4. 53707 2 PAD, STABILIZER 5. 47272 2 CYLINDER STABILIZER 6. 44831 2 BUMPER, RUBBER 7. 54463...
Page 34 - Mainframe Assembly w/o Seat
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mainframe Assembly w/o Seat
Page 35 - Mainframe Assembly w/o Seat Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mainframe Assembly w/o Seat Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 54712 1 CONSOLE W/ DECALS 2. 53717 1 COVER PLATE 3. 54457 2 STABILIZER 4. 53707 2 PAD, STABILIZER 5. 47272 2 CYLINDER STABILIZER 6. 44831 2 BUMPER, RUBBER...
Page 36 - Swing Frame Assembly
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Swing Frame Assembly
Page 38 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBL; Boom Assembly
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Boom Assembly
Page 39 - Boom Assembly Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Boom Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 54465 1 BOOM 2. 54489 1 CYLINDER, BOOM 3. 54503 1 CYLINDER, DIPPERSTICK 4. 47318 2 PIN, 1-1/4 X 6.62 5. 41838-54 2 SCREW, CAP 3/8-16 X 2.50 GR5 6. 41840-3 2 NUT, LOCK3...
Page 40 - Dipperstick and Bucket Assembly
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dipperstick and Bucket Assembly
Page 41 - Dipperstick and Bucket Assembly Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dipperstick and Bucket Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1. 54477 1 DIPPERSTICK 2. 54485 1 LINK, BUCKET INNER 4 BAR 3. 54487 1 LINK, GUIDE 4. 54488 1 LINK, GUIDE PLATE 5. 54510 1 CYLINDER, BUCKET 6. * - BUCKET...
Page 42 - Valve Assembly
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Valve Assembly
Page 43 - Valve Assembly Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Valve Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 54361 1 DETENT KIT IN 4TH POSITION 2. 54362 6 ANTISHOCK VALVE (180 - A BAR) 3. 54363 5 SPOOL RETURN ACTION 4. 54364 1 KIT, PLUG 5. 54365 6 VALVE, CHECK 6. 54366 1 CO...
Page 44 - Hydraulic Schematic
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic Schematic
Page 45 - Hydraulic Schematic Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic Schematic Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 53389 1 VALVE, 2150 PSI 2. 34128-3 6 FITTING, ELBOW 90° 3. 32845-1 6 FITTING, ELBOW 90° 4. 32845-2 2 FITTING, ELBOW 90° 5. 32844-1 18 FITTING, ADAPTER 6. 47879 ...
Page 46 - Seat Assembly
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Seat Assembly
Page 47 - Seat Assembly Parts List
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Seat Assembly Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 54295 1 SEAT 2. 53713 1 PEDESTAL, LOWER SEAT 3. 53708 1 TUBE, SEAT 4. 53711 1 BASE, SEAT 5. 41840-3 4 NUT, LOCK 3/8-16 6. 41838-66 1 SCREW, CAP, 1/2-13 X 3.50 GR5 7. ...
Page 48 - Cylinder Assembly - Swing
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Cylinder Assembly - Swing Cylinder Assembly - Swing Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 54497 1 ROD, WELDMENT 2. * 1 SEAL, DUST 3. * 1 SEAL, U-CUP 4. * 1 SEAL, PISTON WIPER 5. * 1 RING, BACKUP 6. 44043 1 HEAD, CYLIND...
Page 49 - Cylinder Assembly - Bucket
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Cylinder Assembly - Bucket Cylinder Assembly - Bucket Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 54511 1 ROD, WELDMENT 2. * 1 SEAL, DUST 3. * 1 SEAL, U-CUP 4. * 1 SEAL, PISTON WIPER 5. * 1 RING, BACKUP 6. 41488+ 1 HEAD, CYL...
Page 50 - Cylinder Assembly - Boom
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Cylinder Assembly - Boom Cylinder Assembly - Boom Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 54490 1 ROD, WELDMENT 2. * 1 SEAL, DUST 3. * 1 SEAL, U-CUP 4. * 1 SEAL, PISTON WIPER 5. * 1 RING, BACKUP 6. 44043 1 HEAD, CYLINDER...
Page 51 - Cylinder Assembly - Dipper
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Cylinder Assembly - Dipper Cylinder Assembly - Dipper Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 54504 1 ROD, WELDMENT 2. * 1 SEAL, DUST 3. * 1 SEAL, U-CUP 4. * 1 SEAL, PISTON WIPER 5. * 1 RING, BACKUP 6. 44043 1 HEAD, CYLI...
Page 52 - Cylinder Assembly - Stabilizer
ASSEMBLY 60C 01/10 Assembly Section 3-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Cylinder Assembly - Stabilizer Cylinder Assembly - Stabilizer Parts List ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 47268 1 ROD, WELDMENT 2. * 1 SEAL, DUST 3. * 1 SEAL, U-CUP 4. * 1 SEAL, PISTON WIPER 5. * 1 RING, BACKUP 6. 41488+ 1 H...
Page 53 - OPERATION SECTION
Page 54 - OPERATION; OPERA; PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe the following safety rules BEFOREOPERATING backhoe. • Be sure area is clear of underground utilities or other hazards. • Position a barricade around work area.• Keep bystanders a ...
Page 55 - LEFT HAND STABILIZER
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. Move dipperstick away and curl bucket by moving leverback and to the right. Move dipperstick away and extend (dump) bucket bymoving lever forward and to the right. Move dipperstick toward operator a...
Page 56 - FILLING BUCKET; TRENCHING BETWEEN A BUILDING & OPEN
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION FILLING BUCKET Control the bucket attitude throughout the digging cycle to keep teeth at the proper angle for best penetration. This will minimize dragging and scraping the bucket through the ground. When digging in hard-p...
Page 57 - SIDE SLOPE EXCAVATING OR TRENCHING
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. Position the unit so the backhoe swing post is over the center line of the trench connection. Dig with the backhoe at extreme swing positions, and in as close to the stabilizers as possible. Pile th...
Page 58 - MISCELLANEOUS; SEAT ADJUSTMENT
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION MISCELLANEOUS When finishing straight walls or bell holes in sandy soil, use a platform under the rear tires and stabilizers. The platform distributes the load over a larger area and lessens the possibility of a cave-in. T...
Page 59 - MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING BUCKETS
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING BUCKETS Mount buckets using 1 x 6-5/8 anti-rotation pins (1), 5/16 x2” cap screws (2) and lock nuts (3). PLACING THE STABILIZERS Set the stabilizers to remove weight from th...
Page 60 - TRANSPORTING THE BACKHOE
OPERATION 60C 01/10 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA T ION TRANSPORTING THE BACKHOE CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe the following safety rules BEFORE OPERATINGbackhoe. • Travel slowly over rough terrain, on hillsides, and around curves to prevent tipping. • Do not drive...
Page 61 - MAINTENANCE SECTION
Maintenance Section 5-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION
Page 62 - MAINTENANCE; CYLINDER SERVICE
MAINTENANCE 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CYLINDER SERVICE Cylinder are designed to be reliable and easy to service. Ifa cylinder should malfunction during warranty period,return complete cylinder assembly, without disassembling,to your authorized service depa...
Page 63 - BEGINNING OF SEASON; HYDRAULIC HOSES
MAINTENANCE 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: To avoid possible injury, observe the following safety rules when servicing backhoe. • Do not oil, grease or adjust backhoe while it is in motion. • Do not change any backhoe relief valve settings. Relief valv...
Page 64 - BUCKET TOOTH POINTS
MAINTENANCE 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BUCKET TOOTH POINTS Bucket tooth points are self-sharpening and will requirelittle attention. However, points can be replaced when theybecome badly worn or broken. Remove point from welded tooth shank by hammering at“A...
Page 65 - HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING Hydraulic troubleshooting material presented in this sectionis offered as a guide to diagnosing probable causes andremedies for general operational problems. Match your problem wiht the typica...
Page 67 - VALVE SERVICE
MAINTENANCE 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE VALVE SERVICE Top of valve is defined as side where joysticks areinstalled. Before servicing valve, make sure backhoe has boomlocked, stabilizers locked, and dipper in down position.Shut off tractor and relieve pressur...
Page 70 - PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
MAINTENANCE 60C 01/10 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
Page 72 - LIMITED WARRANTY; ALAMO SMC
ALAMO SMC LIMITED WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo SMC warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser(“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goodsp...