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BACKHOE OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued
6. Decrease engine speed to idle.
7. Engage parking brake.
8. Raise stabilizers.
9. Push bottom of pilot control switch to off position.
10. Install swing lock pin (Figure 6, Item 1).
11. Shut engine off.
12. Backhoe is now in transport position.
Lifting With Backhoe
WARNING
Use only clevis as described in this procedure when lifting loads. Sling can come out of
quick coupler and load can fall. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Make sure rigging equipment has capacity to lift and move loads. Always check rigging
equipment each day for damaged or missing parts. Make sure all other personnel are away
from load as it is being moved. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Backhoe is not a crane. Exercise care when lifting load with backhoe. Do not exceed rated
load capacity. Refer to WP 0002, Table 5, Backhoe Lifting Capacities, before lifting load with
backhoe. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
1. Install clevis (Figure 7, Item 2) in backhoe lifting eye (Figure 7, Item 1).
2. Attach safety approved (rated at the load to be lifted) sling, cable, or chain to clevis (Figure 7, Item 2).
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