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BACKHOE SWING LOCK
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WARNING
Never operate the backhoe control levers from outside the cab. Operate the control levers only
when you are correctly seated inside the cab. Failure to follow this warning could result in injury or
death to personnel.
Never attempt to install or remove the swing lock pin while sitting in the cab. You will be leaning
over the backhoe control levers. Accidental operation of the control levers may result in injury or
death to personnel.
Engage the swing lock before traveling on the highway. Failure to follow this warning may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Engage Swing Lock
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1.
Set the backhoe straight out behind the machine.
2.
Ensure hole (Figure 79, Item 1) in the mainframe aligns with hole (Figure 79, Item 2) in the kingpost.
3.
Stop the engine (WP 0005).
4.
Remove the swing lock pin (Figure 79, Item 3) from its stowage point in the mainframe and install in the aligned holes
(Figure 79, Items 1 and 2).
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Figure 79. Engage Backhoe Swing Lock
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