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60C
BACKHOE
Published 01/10 Part No. F-4163C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must
be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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ALAMO (SMC)
300 East 60th Street North
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101
(605) 336-3628
info@alamo-smc.com
©2010 Alamo Group Inc.
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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents. BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules of safety and common se
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................................... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices .............................................................................. 1-2 Connecting and Disconnecting Safety Instructions and Practices .......................................... 1-5 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ..............................................
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RIGHT HAND STABILIZER ..................................................................................................... 3-3 OPERATING BACKHOE ......................................................................................................... 3-3 FILLING BUCKET ................................................................................................................... 3-4 DUMPING BUCKET ..............................................................................................
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SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1-1
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SAFETY General Safety Instructions and Practices A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages before
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SAFETY SAFETY Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel to operate the Tractor or Implement without supervision. Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation. (SG-4) Never
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SAFETY Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23) Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. (SG-31) The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from in
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SAFETY SAFETY Use caution and wear protective gloves when handling sharp objects such as blades, knives, and other cutting edges. Be alert to worn component surfaces which have sharp edges. Sharp surfaces can inflict severe laceration injuries if proper hand protection is not worn. (SG-37) For your protection while operating or servicing equipment, wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Tie up and protect long hair that could become entangled in machi
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SAFETY Make sure the hydraulic quick disconnects are fully seated into the connections. Do not use the Backhoe if the hydraulic connection is leaking. Leaking oil could allow the Backhoe to fall resulting in a serious crushing injury. (SBH-21) Make sure all air is purged from the hydraulic system before using the Backhoe. Air in the system can cause the Backhoe to respond sluggishly or with unexpected movement. The air can be purged from the cylinder lines by fully cycling the cylinders several
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SAFETY SAFETY Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13) Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll- over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS. (S
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SAFETY Operate the tractor and Backhoe only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never operate in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 feet in front and to the sides of the tractor. Make sure you can clearly see bystanders, ditches, steep slopes, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, and debris or obstruction in the travel path. If you are unable to clearly see these types of items discontinue o
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SAFETY SAFETY Never walk or work under any raised boom or bucket. The Boom could fall and cause serious 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 hydraulic actuators prior to performing any maintenance. To do this, set the bucket on the ground then kill the tractor engine. Push and pull the control levers in and out several times to remove pressure. Do not work under raised Boom or Bucket unless co
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SAFETY Do not work from the backhoe or attachments. Do now allow any riders on the backhoe, tractor or attachments. Falling off could result in serious injury. (SBH-34) Use extreme care when digging, transporting or dumping loads that impair or partially block the operator’s line of sight. Know where you are traveling. Make sure no bystanders are in the area of travel. If a bystander assists in providing guidance, make sure they are not in the path of travel. Keep all bystanders 25 feet away fro
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SAFETY SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always set the parking brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only. (SG-9) Transporting Safety Instructions and Pra
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SAFETY Do not drive near the edge of a ditch or excavation. The soil could giveway resulting in loss of control or rollover. (SBH-46) Use extra care when turning or stopping. Allow for increased length and weight of added backhoe. The backhoe adds five to six feet of length in rear of the tractor and significant weight. Allow extra distance when stopping or turning. Do not allow backhoe or attachment to contact solid objects. (SBH-16) Be careful when operating or transporting this equipment to
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SAFETY SAFETY Always look behind you before backing up. Make sure you are looking in the direction of travel. A bystander could walk behind the tractor. Running into a bystander can result in serious injury or death. (SBH-27) Storage Safety Instructions and Practices Always lower legs and bucket to the ground and engage the swing lock when the Backhoe is not in use. (SBH-8) Always store in a stable position with the swing lock and lift ram strap engaged. (SBH-12) Do not remove the attachment
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SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order. (SG-21) Always maintain the safety signs in good readable condition. If the safety signs are missing, damaged, or unreadable, obtain and install replacement safety signs immedi
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SAFETY SAFETY Decal Location 60C 01/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
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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 Swing Lock 7. 44908 1 OPERATION Boom Lock 8. 44901 1 OPERATION Right Side Stabilizer Position 9. 44900 1 OPERATION Left Side Stabilizer Position 10. 44899 1 OPERATION Dipperstick & Bucket Operation 11. 44898 1 OPERATION Boom Operation 12. 48280 1 INFORMATION Uni
