BE Ag & Industrial BACKHOE BE-BK Series Application guide

PURCHASE DATE MODEL NO. SERIAL NUMBER
DEALER
BACKHOE
BE-BKXX
OPERATIONS & PARTS MANUAL
FOR MODELS:
• BE-BK61
• BE-BK71

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Safety
6Specifications
7Introduction
8Operation
12 Lubrication & Maintenance
14 Troubleshooting
17 General Information
18 Exploded view & Parts lists

BE-BKXX USER MANUAL 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Understand that your safety and the safety of other persons is measured by how you service and operate
this backhoe. Know the position and operations of all controls before you try to operate. Make sure you
check all controls in all safe area before starting.
Read this manual completely and thoroughly and make sure you understand all controls. All equipment has
a limit. Make sure you are aware of the stability and load characteristics of this backhoe before you begin
operation.
The safety information given in this manual does not replace any safety codes, insurance needs, federal,
state and local laws. Make sure your machine has the correct equipment required by your local laws and
regulations.
Before starting the engine of your tractor, make sure all operation controls are in park lock or neutral
position.
Operate controls only when seated in the operator’s seat.
Equip your tractor with a ROPS cab or frame for your protection. See your tractor operator’s manual for
correct seat belt usage.
A frequent cause of personal injury or death in persons falling o and being run over. Do not permit others
to ride on your tractor. Only one person, the operator, should be on the machine when it is in operation.
Before leaving the tractor, stop the engine, put all controls in neutral, engage the parking brake and remove
the key from the ignition.
When using remote hydraulic tractor valves on some tractors, the backhoe’s cylinder will continue moving
unless the control levers are manually returned to neutral, or until relief pressure is reached at the ends of
piston strokes. Observe the bucket movement and maintain control with the control levers.
Stop the backhoe arms gradually when lowering or lifting loads. Stay o of slopes too steep for safe
operation.
Shift down before you start up or down before you start up or down a hill with a heavy load.
Avoid “free wheeling”.
Travel speed should be such that complete control and machine stability is maintained at all times. Where
possible, avoid operating operation near ditches, embankments and holes. Reduce speed when turning,
crossing slopes and on rough, slick or muddy surfaces.
Never use your hand to check for suspected leaks under pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or wood for this
purpose. Escaping hydraulic oil or diesel fuel leaking under pressure can have sucient force to penetrate
the
skin and cause infection or other injured by leaking fluid, seek medical attention immediately.
To prevent personal injury, relieve all pressure before disconnecting fluid lines.
Before applying hydraulic pressure, make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and components are in
good condition.
Contact with overhead power lines can cause severe electrical burn or death from the electrocution. Make
sure there is enough clearance between raised equipment and overhead power lines.
Add recommended rear tire liquid weight or rear wheel weights for increased stability.
A backhoe attachment should be transported in a low position at slow ground speeds. Make turns slowly
and the tractor brakes cautiously. A loaded attachment in the raised position alters the center of gravity
location of the machine and increase the possibility of mishaps.
Do not stand, walk or work under a raised backhoe or attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in
position. Accidental movement of a control lever or leak in the hydraulic system could cause the backhoe to
drop, or attachments to dump, causing severe injury.
Make sure all parked backhoes on stands are on a hard level surface with all safety devices engaged to
prevent backhoe from falling and being damaged or injuring someone.
When using a backhoe, be alert of bucket, boom and arm position at all times.
CAUTION
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual.
When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that flows and be alert to
the possibility of personal injury or death.

4 BE-BKXX USER MANUAL
SAFETY DECAL LOCATION
IMPORTANT: Warning decals are visible when getting on backhoe. Refer to the left and right hands used
in this manual, it’s the position of the operator when seated in the operating positions of the backhoe.
CARE OF SAFETY DECALS
1. Keep safety decals clean and free of obstructing material.
2. Clean safety decals with soap and water and dry with a soft cloth.
3. Replace damaged or missing safety decals with new decals from your local dealer.
4. If a component with a safety decal(s) axed is replaced with a new part, make sure new safety decals(s)
are attached in the same location(s) as the replaced components.
5. Mount new safety decals by applying on a clean dry surface and pressing air bubbles to outside edges.
Location: Both sides of mainframe
Location: Beside Locking Hole at
Boom Mainframe Location: Both leg cylinders Location: Both sides of mainframe
Location: Mainframe
Boom
Lock

BE-BKXX USER MANUAL 5
Location: Main valve cover
Location: Left side valve lever
Location: Side or left inner lever Location: Side or right inner lever
Location: Main valve coverLocation: Both sides of dipper stick
Location: Right leg guard
Location: Right side valve lever
BK-61 BK-71