Page 3 - BACKHOES; Operator’s Manual; TABLE OF CONTENTS; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY; PAGE
BACKHOES Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Federal Laws and Regulations. . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Great Bend; LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Great Bend LIMITED WARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Great Bend / Bush Hog L.L.C., warrants to the original purchaser of any new Great Bend equipment, purchased from an authorized Great Bend dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and work-manship for a period of one (1) y...
Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST; above before delivery of this implement to the customer.
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST 2165, 2175, 2185 and 2195 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 - Signal Words
Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safetyp r e c a u t i o n s t h a t s h o u l d b e f o l l o w e d b y t h eoperator to avoid accidents. When you see thissymbol, carefully read the messag...
Page 7 - 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 8 - 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 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 possible injury,observe the followingsafety 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% of th...
Page 11 - Figure 3a
SWING LEFT AND RAISE the boom by moving thecontrol lever back and to the left. SWING RIGHT AND LOWER the boom by movingthe lever forward and to the right. SWING RIGHT AND RAISE the boom by moving thelever back and to the right. 3. Crowd/Bucket: Push lever forward, the dipperstickmoves out, away from...
Page 12 - IMPORTANT; IMPROPER TRANSPORTING
Smooth, light handling of the controls will result in themost efficient backhoe operation. Operate the backhoe control levers to become famil-iar with their speed and movements. The enginespeed and the size of the hydraulic system will deter-mine the speed of cylinder operation. When poweringfrom tr...
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
fully several times to purge the system of air. Hydraulic System Hoses Oil leaks in the pressure side of the system can belocated by carefully inspecting the external area of thehoses and fittings. Check the return side of the system for leaks byexamining the oil in the reservoir. If air is being dr...
Page 17 - LUBRICATION; Bolt; Tightening Nuts and Bolts
TOOTH REPLACEMENT Bolt-On tooth points, when worn, can be replaced by removing the hardware that connects it to the cutting edge. Install new tooth and replace hardware if nec- essary. (Figure 5) Roll-Pinned tooth points, when worn, can be replaced by driving out the roll pin with a hammer and punch...
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 stick and bucket asshown in Figure 9. Lower the buc...
Page 19 - STABILIZER PADS; Hydraulic Trouble Shooting; TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
STABILIZER PADS The backhoe is supplied with flip-over stabilizer feetas standard equipment. They are suitable for mostbackhoe work and generally are all that is everrequired. However, foot pad kits are available asoptions. These kits bolt to the standard feet andincrease the versatility of the back...
Page 25 - Replace Center Section Assemblies:; Replacing Spool Seals:; FLOAT ASSEMBLY; Position Pin; VALVE REPAIR
Replace Center Section Assemblies: Note: For the purpose of these instructions we will considerthe section containing the MAIN RELIEF VALVE as the leftside of the valve. 1. Remove control valve from the backhoe. 2. Thoroughly clean the exterior of the valve beforebeginning disassembly procedures. 3....
Page 26 - ASSEMBLY
24 ASSEMBLY Basic components for all models can be identified in Figure 12. Refer to Page 43 for photographs of unit on shipping pallet. General: The backhoe has been partially disassembled andstrapped to a skid for shipping purposes. Initial installa-tion on the tractor will require a hoist or othe...
Page 27 - MOUNTING KITS AND OPTIONAL KITS ASSEMBLY; General Description
3. Remove parts bag containing bucket pins frombackhoe. Attach bucket (D) to dipperstick (B) usingone pin, 3/8” bolt, and locknut. 4. Attach bucket link (E) to bucket, using same hard-ware as listed for step #3. 5. Reposition hoist on backhoe to prevent tipping andraise mainframe (G) slightly. Remov...
Page 30 - -POINT HITCH LINKAGE; -Point Hitch Linkage
2185/2195 3-POINT HITCH LINKAGE 3-Point Hitch Linkage The backhoe is mounted on the tractor lower linkarms and an adjustable upper link is supplied toreplace the tractor upper link. A set of stabilizer armsare included. They bolt from the adjustable upperlink to the backhoe mainframe, locking the ho...
Page 33 - HYDRAULIC HOOK-UP TO TRACTOR
identical fitting to “In/Pressure” port of bulkhead con-nection. Orient fittings so that free ends of fittingspoint horizontally toward center of backhoe. 6. Take one end of 28” hydraulic hose (23) and routeunder foot platform, through hole at top of left handbackhoe side plate, and connect to 90° a...
Page 36 - Backhoe Operation
Hydraulic Hook-Up (2175, 2185, 2195) For Tractors With Closed-Center Hydraulic Systems(Figure 21) 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 re...
Page 37 - POWER BEYOND KITS; FOR TRACTORS WITH OPEN-CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS; FIRST PROCEDURE
35 POWER BEYOND KITS FOR TRACTORS WITH OPEN-CENTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS General Description A power beyond application is required to convert ahydraulic valve so that pressurized oil can be directedto another “open center” valve. This allows the back-hoe valve and a loader valve, or other accessory, to...
Page 38 - GREAT BEND BACKHOE & GREAT BEND LOADER VALVE
GREAT BEND BACKHOE & GREAT BEND LOADER VALVE Figure 23 NOTE: Large loader valve (Walvoil)shown. Small loader valve porting isdifferent. Refer to loader operator’smanual for different valves. Backhoe Bulkhead Connection(Located on inside of mainframeside plate at left rear of hoe) Inlet Great Ben...
Page 39 - SECOND PROCEDURE
- SECOND PROCEDURE ASSEMBLY OF A GREAT BEND BACKHOETO A NON GREAT BEND LOADER VALVE -OR - GREAT BEND BACKHOE TO LOADERVALVE USING PTO PUMP KIT OPTION Assembly of a Great Bend backhoe to a non-GreatBend loader valve, OR a Great Bend Backhoe to aloader valve using the PTO Pump Kit option. IMPORTANT: I...
Page 46 - SAFETY DECALS
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 47 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS; METRIC
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Great Bend equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SAE SAE SAE SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8)...
