How to Operate a Backhoe

Anyone who ever played with Tonka trucks in the dirt as a child secretly digs the idea of someday using a backhoe as an adult. With a little attention to safety, it's entirely possible.


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Step1
Running a backhoe requires some advance research on the area where you plan to dig. You will need to locate and mark underground cables, gas, water, and sewer before digging. Also, be sure to assess the area for holes, obstacles or drop-offs.


Step2
Read the operator's manual.


Step3
Use handrails, ladders, or attached steps when mounting the machine.


Step4
Fasten your seat belt, set the brake, and place the transmission in neutral before starting the engine.


Step5
Start the machine.


Step6
Keep the loader bucket down on the ground while you level the machine.


Step7
Begin to dig. Always operate the backhoe from the seat.


Step8
Fill the bucket in accordance with manufactuer's instructions.


Step9
Lift loads with the weight over the back of the machine, not the side.


Step10
Dump the bucket uphill when working on a slope.


Step11
Park on flat ground with the loader and backhoe buckets on the ground when finished.


Step12
Relieve hydraulic pressure by working the controls before turning the backhoe off.




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