BH270 Backhoe mounting frame

The backhoe's mainframe fits into rear mounting brackets installed on the tractor. This provides the following important features:

Vertical or side-to-side movement is virtually eliminated, providing more stability. The design of the mainframe also positions the entire backhoe close to the tractor. Operators are also able to benefit from the total weight transfer between the backhoe stabilizers and loader bucket.
The tractor chassis is protected because the mainframe integrates the tractor and backhoe combination together as one.
Once the mounting frame is installed, attaching and detaching is quick and easy.

NOTE: Review the operator’s manual for detailed procedures. Detailed instructions are also located on the rear of the control panel.

Removing the BH270 Backhoe

Set the parking brake and set the engine to low idle
Install the swing lock pin
Lift the backhoe seat up to clear the tractor
Without raising the tractor, lower stabilizers to touch the ground
Lower the boom while keeping the dipper vertical
Rest the bucket flat on the ground with teeth facing the tractor as shown
Continue to extend the boom to lightly remove pressure from the upper install pins
Remove the upper install pins
Use the boom and stabilizers to lift the backhoe off of the tractor
Move the tractor ahead 20.3 cm (8 in.)
Completely raise the boom and install the boom lock pin
Raise stabilizers up until they lock
Shut off the tractor
Disconnect the backhoe hydraulics from the tractor
Reconnect the tractor power beyond loop
Remove the rockshaft storage weldment
Install the 3-point top link

NOTE: Review the operator’s manual for detailed procedures. Detailed instructions are also located on the rear of the control panel.