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BACKHOE
BH6000
Tested. Proven. Unbeatable.
MAN0306
(Rev. 5/23/2008)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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TO THE DEALER: ® Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Woods dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Product Registration online at the Woods Dealer Website or complete the mail-in form included with the Operator’s Manual. If using the mail-in form, the dealer is to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii BH6000 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SAFETY DECALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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BH6000 SPECIFICATIONS English Metric 12" Bucket 12" Bucket Description Illustration 8" Bucket 16" Bucket 8" Bucket 16" Bucket Transport Height* A 60.0" 60.0" 1524 mm 1524 mm Stabilizer Spread (Transport)* 51.0" 51.0" 1295 mm 1295 mm Angle of Departure** 15° 15° 15° 15° Digging Depth, Maximum* F 75.5" 74.0" 1918 mm 1880 mm Digging Depth, 2 ft. Flat bottom* G 74.0" 72.5" 1880 mm 1842 mm Digging Depth, 8 ft. Flat bottom* H 47.0" 44.0" 1194 mm 1118 mm Overall Operating Height* J 91.0" 90.0" 2311 mm
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BH6000 SPECIFICATIONS MAN0306 (Rev. 5/23/2008) Introduction 5
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GENERAL INFORMATION Some illustrations in this manual show the equipment with safety shields removed to provide a better view. This equipment should never be operated with any necessary safety shielding removed. The purpose of this manual is to assist in setting up, operating and maintaining your backhoe. Read it care- fully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. Figure 1. Backhoe Directions These instructions have been c
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan- Safety is a primary concern in the design and grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON- manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY. out by an operator’s single careless act. Never allow children or untrained persons to In addition to the design and conf
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Never put backhoe into service unless backhoe from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable manufacturer's sub-frame has been installed and ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times. adjusted. When operating controls, always sit in backhoe Be sure that backhoe is properly mounted, seat. adjusted, and in good operating condition. The only time the backhoe may be operated Make sure all safety decals are installed. from a po
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SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! that all system pressure has been relieved by oper- MAINTENANCE ating controls before performing maintenance or Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to service or before disconnecting any hydraulic lines. modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- Keep all persons away from operator control nents in any way. area while performing adjustments, service, or Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper- maintenance. a
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! 1 - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. Woods Equipment Company Oregon, Illinois, U.S.A. 6 - PN 33437 LOCK 33437-E 4 - PN 1008365 WARNING 8 - PN 37885 7 - PN 37884 HIGH-PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS 5 - PN 1006885 CAN PENETRATE SKIN AND RESULT IN WARNING SEVERE INJURY, GANGRENE OR DEATH. Check for leaks FLOAT with cardboard; never use hand. Before you loosen fittings: lo
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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! " 2 - PN 1008363 WARNING TO AVOID SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, Read Operator's Manual (Obtain from dealer or, in the United States and Canada call 1-800-319-6637) and follow all safety rules. Make sure all safety decals are installed and readable. Replace if damaged. Make sure shields and guards are properly installed. Replace if damaged. A minimum 25% of tractor and equipment wei
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OPERATION The operator is responsible for the safe operation of tion. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not esti- the backhoe. The operator must be properly trained. mate. Operators should be familiar with the backhoe, the Never put backhoe into service unless backhoe tractor, and all safety practices before starting opera- manufacturer's sub-frame has been installed and tion. Read the safety rules and safety decals on pages adjusted. 7 to 11. OPERATION Make sure all hydraulic hoses
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Mechanical failures such as a hose rupture will cause a Set tractor RPM to a speed that moves the backhoe at load to drop. Lifting a heavy load with the dipperstick, a rate that you are comfortable with. then operating the boom, could cause boom to drop. In Before operating, perform a functional test by placing either case, if anyone is in the operating area (maxi- control handles in their various positions and making mum reach of bucket) as shown in Figure 1, serious certain correct operation o
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After becoming familiar with the backhoe operation, Only use dipperstick and bucket during the digging practice coordinated use of the controls in a safe open cycle. As the dipperstick moves the bucket through the area at reduced engine speed. Gradually increase soil, curl bucket to maintain proper bucket position. engine speed as the technique is mastered. At the end of the pass, or when bucket is full, curl Operate backhoe gently and smoothly. Avoid swinging bucket completely, lift bucket from
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THUMB OPERATION The mechanical thumb is used for grabbing objects and securing them between the thumb and the bucket. Become familiar with the geometry and extra weight the thumb adds to the backhoe before operating. Large heavy objects such as rocks and logs can increase momentum when pivoting backhoe to the side. DO NOT make sudden stops and starts. Be extremely careful lifting and moving long items such as poles or Figure 5. Trenching tree limbs which may extend beyond the normal back- hoe o
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Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times. Never leave equipment unattended with engine running or with bucket in raised position. Always engage swing and boom transport locks, relieve system pressure by operating controls, and remove ignition key before leaving equipment. Transport and Swing Lock Inst
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5. Lower stabilizers until backhoe mounts clear the tractor brackets. 6. Lower backhoe until backhoe mounts are firmly on the ground. Raise stabilizers all the way up. Retract boom cylinder and engage lock bar. 7. Turn off engine, set brakes, and remove key. 8. Disconnect backhoe hydraulic hoses from tractor. NOTICE ■ Failure to connect tractor hoses together will result in damage to tractor hydraulic system. 9. Connect male quick coupler on the end of the Figure 12. Backhoe Tie Down Locat
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___ Check that there are no leaks in the hydraulic PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST system. Before operating, all hydraulic hoses (OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY) must be routed properly and are not twisted, The operator should perform the following check list bent sharply, kinked, pulled tight or frayed. before operating backhoe. ___ During inspection, check that all nuts and bolts are secure and clevis pins are properly cotter ___ Check that backhoe is properly and securely pinned. attached to tractor. ___ Pl
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OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual. Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate skin and will cause serious injury
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It is recommended that all fittings be lubricated daily or LUBRICATION every eight hours of operation. In very wet or dry condi- tions, lubricate every four hours of operation. Use an SAE multi-purpose type grease for all locations Keep all persons away from operator control shown unless otherwise specified. Be sure to clean fit- area while performing adjustments, service, or ting thoroughly before using grease gun. One good maintenance. pump of most guns is sufficient. Do not let exce
