Service Letter

SL: 15235
Date: 16 June 2016
Product: Backhoe Loader
Subject: Instructions For Unloading Backhoe Loaders From Container

Required Tools Figure 2

• Wrenches:

- Wrench for wheel nuts: No 27 Metric Wrench

- Wrench for wheel fastening nut (container): No 41
Metric Wrench
- Wrench for retaining bolts and nuts: No 17 Metric
Wrench
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• Torque wrench
• Jackstands
• Polyamide Hammer
• Forklift attachment (extensions)
For unloading the wheels: 2800 mm long
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Figure 1

• Platform (Item 1) [Figure 2]

Build a platform that is equal to the container ground
width and container ground clearance. The platform
500 mm
could be built using sheet metal supporting on metal
jackstands. Before using the platform, please
ensure its safety and durability.
1190 mm

2500 mm PLATFORM DIMENSIONS

Length 6000 mm
Width 3000 mm
Height 160 mm (equal to container ground
2700 mm clearance)
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• Wheel Ramp [Figure 1]

Use this ramp for bringing down the rear wheels
located in the back of the container if the forklift can
not lift its attachment due to the container ceiling.

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Figure 3 Procedure

Figure 4

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• Platform Ramp (Item 1) [Figure 3]
Build a platform ramp to safely transfer the backhoe
loaders to the ground. The platform ramp could be Open the container door [Figure 4].
built using sheet metal supporting on metal
jackstands. Before using the platform ramp, please Unloading The Buckets
ensure its safety and durability.
Figure 5
PLATFORM RAMP DIMENSIONS
Length 3000 mm
Width 500 mm
Height 180 mm

NOTE:

• All process must be completed on the ground.

• Always wear gloves when handling materials.
• Be careful with the active parts on the backhoe
loader and other components.

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Carefully remove the loader bucket from the container

using the forklift truck [Figure 5].

Move the bucket to the proper assembling area. Take

care about the parts (backhoe bucket and stabilizer foot
bases) inside the loader bucket [Figure 5].

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Unloading The Rear Wheels Unloading The Loader

Figure 6 Start the engine.

Figure 8

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Install the attachment (extensions) (Item 1) [Figure 6]
(See "Required Tools on page 1") on the forklift truck.
Figure 7
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Lower the boom until half way and move the loader to
the outside. While moving, use the hydraulic controls to
slightly move the backhoe boom / arm if needed
[Figure 8].

NOTE: The backhoe boom / arm can touch the

lowest point of the container ceiling (door
section). Make sure to lower the backhoe
boom / arm to avoid contact.

Figure 9
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Lift the wheel (Item 1) [Figure 7] (to be able to remove

it from the hook) using the forklift truck.

NOTE: Have a second person supporting the wheel

while lifting.

Remove the hook from the side wall of the container.

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Carefully lower the wheel using the forklift truck and

remove it from the container [Figure 7]. Position the loader on the proper platform [Figure 9].

NOTE: Have a second person supporting the wheel

while lowering and moving.

Repeat this procedure for the other rear wheel.

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Assembling The Wheels Figure 12

Figure 10

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Remove the front and rear transport wheels (Item 1)
[Figure 12] from the loader.
Slightly loosen the nuts of the transport wheels (Item 1)
(both sides) [Figure 10]. NOTE: Transport wheels are heavy. Be careful
while handling and moving.
NOTE: DO NOT remove the nuts completely.
NOTE: Always use gloves while handling the
Install jackstands (Item 2) [Figure 10] under the boom. transport wheels.

Lift the loader using the boom and the rear stabilizers Figure 13
[Figure 10].

NOTE: Take care of the balance of the front- and

rear end of the loader while lifting.

Figure 11

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Install both front and rear wheels on the loader

[Figure 13].

Carefully lower the loader using the boom and the rear
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stabilizers if needed.

Unload the front wheels (Item 1) [Figure 11] from the

container.

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Figure 14 Assembling The Loader Bucket

Figure 16

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Install and tighten the nuts [Figure 14].

NOTE: DO NOT overtighten the nuts. They will be Position the loader near the bucket (assembling
adjusted to the correct torque in the next position) [Figure 16].
step.
Position the boom for assembly using the hydraulic
Figure 15 controls [Figure 16].

Figure 17

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Completely lower the loader to the platform (normal
driving position) using the boom and rear stabilizers.
Position the shim between the lower holes (Item 1)
Tighten the nuts (all four wheels) to 290 N•m (214 ft-lb) [Figure 17] in the boom and the bucket.
torque [Figure 15].
NOTE: The pin will not fit properly if the shim is not
positioned correctly.

Install the pin (Item 2) [Figure 17] through the holes

using the hammer.

NOTE: While installing the pin, take care of the

position of the hole in the pin.

Install and tighten the bolt (Item 3) [Figure 17] and nut
to secure the pin.

Repeat this step for the other (lower) side of the boom.

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Figure 18 Figure 20

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2
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Carefully position the upper arms of the boom for
assembly using the hydraulic controls [Figure 18].
Install the pin (Item 1) [Figure 18] through the holes
using the hammer.
NOTE: While installing the pin, take care of the
position of the hole in the pin.
Position the backhoe lower arm together with the
bushing (Item 1) on the bucket and install the lower pin
(Item 2) [Figure 20].
NOTE: While installing the pin, take care of the
position of the hole in the pin.
Figure 21

Install and tighten the bolt (Item 2) [Figure 18] and nut
to secure the pin.

Repeat this step for the other (upper) arm of the boom.

Assembling The Backhoe Bucket

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Figure 19

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Install and tighten the bolts (Item 1) [Figure 21] and

nuts to secure the upper and lower pins.

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Remove the upper pin (Item 1) and lower pin (Item 2)

[Figure 19] from the backhoe arm of the loader.

Position the backhoe upper arm on the bucket and

install the upper pin (Item 1) [Figure 19].

NOTE: While installing the pin, take care of the

position of the hole in the pin.

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Unloading The Second Loader Figure 23

Drive the first loader off the platform using the platform
ramps.

Start the engine of the second loader.

Figure 22

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Unload the loader bucket from the container as

described in "Unloading The Buckets on page 2"
[Figure 23].

Unloading The Rear Wheels Using A Wheel Ramp (If

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Needed)

Extend the backhoe boom / arm (Item 1) [Figure 22] Figure 24

using the hydraulic controls.
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Carefully unload the second loader from the container
and position it on the platform as described in
"Unloading The Loader on page 3".

Unload the rear wheels from the container as described

in "Unloading The Rear Wheels on page 3".

NOTE: It is better to use a forklift truck for

unloading the rear wheels, but this may
cause damage to the container ceiling
during the lifting of the rear wheels. When
experiencing difficulties, a wheel ramp (See 1
"Required Tools on page 1") can be used for S42336
unloading the rear wheels ("Unloading The
Rear Wheels Using A Wheel Ramp (If
Needed) on page 7"). Install the wheel ramp (Item 1) under the rear wheel
(Item 2) [Figure 24] and slightly lift the rear wheel from
Unload the front wheels from the container. the hook.

Assemble the front and rear wheels as described in Carefully roll down the rear wheel (Item 2) [Figure 24]
"Assembling The Wheels on page 4". from the wheel ramp.

NOTE: Have a second person supporting the rear

wheel while lifting and rolling.

Repeat this procedure for the other rear wheel.

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Assembling The Stabilizer Foot Bases

Figure 25

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Install the foot base (Item 1) on the stabilizer and install

the pin (Item 2) [Figure 25].

Figure 26

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Align the hole in the pin and install the retaining bolt
(Item 1) [Figure 26] and nut.

Repeat this procedure for the other stabilizer foot base

and on the second loader.

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