Page 3 - BACKHOES; Operator’s Manual; TABLE OF CONTENTS; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY; PAGE; UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
BACKHOES Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE Warranty ..................................................... 2Dealer Preparation Check List ................... 3Safety Procedures ...................................... 4Safety Decals ..............................................6Fed...
Page 4 - BUSH HOG; LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
BUSH HOG ® LIMITED WARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorizedBush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1)year for non-commercial, stat...
Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST 665H - 765H - 865H - 965H BACKHOES BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE - The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❑ Machine properly assembled. ❑ All safety decals readable (See decal page). ❑ All bolts tightened to torque specifications...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; THE TRACTOR
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe-ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serio...
Page 7 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED
12. DO NOT dig under stabilizers or tractor backhoe. Soft ground or sandy soil can cause cave-ins. 13. KEEP BUCKET away from the stabilizer area to avoid possible stabilizer damage. 14. ALWAYS swing bucket uphill to dump when on a hillside and keep loaded bucket low. 15. SET BRAKES and block wheels ...
Page 8 - SAFETY DECALS; Location: Toe Shield Area
SAFETY DECALS The safety of the operator was a prime consideration in the design of the backhoe. Proper shielding, conve- nient controls, simple adjustments and other safety features have been built into this implement. The following decals are located on the backhoe. Keep decals clean and replace t...
Page 9 - IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING; EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws andregulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as s...
Page 10 - GENERAL OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION CAUTION To avoid the possibleinjury, observe the follow-ing safety rules BEFOREOPERATING the backhoe:1. BE SURE area is clear ofunderground utilities orother hazards.2. POSITION barricadearound work area.3. PROVIDE adequatefront end weight tocounter-balance tractor atall times. 20%...
Page 13 - WHEN TRANSPORTING; DO NOT CHAIN BACKHOE DOWN IN ORDER; Figure 4
CAUTION To avoid possible injury, observe the following safetyrules when transporting the backhoe: 1. ALWAYS engage safety locks as shown on Figs. 1and 3 when transporting backhoe. 2. TRAVEL SLOWLY over rough terrain, on hillsides,and around curves to prevent tipping. 3. DO NOT drive the tractor nea...
Page 16 - SERVICE; BEGINNING OF SEASON; Bucket Tooth Points
SERVICE CAUTION To avoid possible injury, observe the followingsafety rules WHEN SERVICING the backhoe: 1. ENGAGE safety locks as shown in Figures 1 & 3before servicing the backhoe. 2. DO NOT oil, grease or adjust the backhoe while itis in motion. 3. DO NOT change any backhoe relief valve settin...
Page 17 - Tightening Nuts and Bolts
Tooth Replacement The bucket tooth points are self-sharpening and will require little attention; however, these points on the bucket shanks can be replaced when they become badly worn or broken. If a tooth shank breaks off, becomes damaged or lost so that it cannot hold a tooth point, a new shank sh...
Page 18 - REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR - STORAGE
REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR - STORAGE The backhoe is self-assisting during the installationand removal procedures. For removal and storage,follow these steps: 1. Install the swing safety lock pin as shown inFigures 1 and 3. 2. Stretch out the boom, dipper arm and bucket asshown in Figure 9. Lower the bucke...
Page 19 - Hydraulic Trouble Shooting
Stabilizer Pads - 765H, 865H and 965H The backhoe is supplied with flip-over stabilizer padsas standard equipment. They are suitable for mostbackhoe work and generally are all that is everrequired. However, street pad kits are available asoptions for Models 765H, 865H and 965H backhoes.These kits bo...
Page 21 - VALVE REPAIR - DISASSEMBLY; FLOAT BONNET ASSEMBLY; Replace Center Section Assemblies:; Replacing Spool Seals:
VALVE REPAIR - DISASSEMBLY RETAINER BACK-UPWASHER SCREW 5/16-18 x 3/4 SPOOLCOLLAR RETURNSPRING SPRING COLLAR LOCKWASHER O-RING SEAL RETURN SPRING SPRING COLLAR SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4 SPOOL COLLAR LOCKWASHER SCREW, 1/4-20 x 7/8 RETURN SPRING DETENT BALL FOLLOWER BONNET RETAINING RING STOP COLLAR DETENT...
Page 22 - ASSEMBLY
1. Remove control valve from the backhoe. 2. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the valve beforebeginning disassembly procedures. 3. At the BACK of the valve remove all bonnet assem-bly parts which are connected to the spool. Keepparts in the order of disassembly. See Figure 11 forthe parts involved i...
Page 23 - TO TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS; General Description
3. Remove plastic bag containing bucket pins frombackhoe. Attach bucket (D) to dipperstick using onepin, two bolts, nuts, lockwashers, pin retainers andwashers as necessary. 4. Attach bucket link (E) to bucket, using same hard-ware as listed for step #3. 5. Attach hoist to backhoe to prevent tipping...
Page 29 - Backhoe Operation
Hydraulic Hook-Up (865H & 965H) For Tractors With Closed-Center Hydraulic Systems There are two basic types of hydraulic systems, open-center and closed-center. The open-center system con-stantly pumps oil through the hydraulic cylinder operat-ing valves and returns the oil to the reservoir. The...
Page 32 - TORQUE VALUES; POWER BEYOND KITS; FOR TRACTORS WITH OPEN-CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Size Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 1/4-20 NC 70 in. lbs. 115 in. lbs. 165 in. lbs. 1/4-28 NF 85 in. lbs. 140 in. lbs. 200 in. lbs. 5/16-18 NC 150 in. lbs. 250 in. lbs. 350 in. lbs. 5/16-24 NF 165 in. lbs. 270 in. lbs. 30 ft. lbs. 3/8-16 NC 260 in. lbs. 35 ft. lbs. 50 ft. lbs. 3/8-24 NF 300 in. lbs. 40 ft....
Page 34 - BUSH HOG BACKHOE & BUSH HOG LOADER VALVE
BUSH HOG BACKHOE & BUSH HOG LOADER VALVE FIGURE 23 N O T E : L a r g e l o a d e r v a l v es h o w n . S m a l l l o a d e r v a l v eporting is different. Refer toloader operator’s manual fordifferent valves. IMPORTANT: Never connect the return hose to a tractor remotecoupler which can be pres...
Page 37 - PTO PUMP AND RESERVOIR KIT
PTO PUMP AND RESERVOIR KIT (Optional) General Description The PTO Pump Kit consists of those parts required topower the backhoe from the tractor’s PTO shaft. Itincludes the PTO pump and adapter, reservoir, filtra-tion system, hydraulic hoses and fittings. In addition,it includes a pump plate which a...
Page 38 - or
36 PUMP PLATE POSITIONS Pump Plate Pointing Down Pump PlatePointing Up Figure 25 4.5 GPM PUMP KIT Figure 26 6.1 GPM PUMP KIT or 8 GPM PUMP KIT 14 20 15 1 27 9 2 24 10 25 13 7 4 9 2 23 5 21 24 FROM BACKHOE “RETURN” TO BACKHOE“PRESSURE” 6 12 3 16 19 18 2211 17 FILTER ONLY 28 26 18 19 16 3 29 26 12 6 2...