Carolina Extreme Stiff Arm Backhoe Owner's manual

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Carolina Attachments LLC.
107 E Holly Hill Rd.
Thomasville, NC 27360
Toll Free 888-676-7309 • Local 336-474-7309
www.carolinaattachments.com
Extreme
Stiff Arm Backhoe
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual
Please read this manual “before” unpacking or using this implement for the first time.
This manual provides you with the necessary instructions to safely install and use your
purchase. Do not let other people use this attachment without first being instructed
how to safely use it.
TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THIS IMPLEMENT
For safe operation, read these
rules and instructions carefully
to avoid accidents that could
result in Death or Serious Injury.

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Record product information here for future reference.
Model _______________________
S/N or MFG. Date ______________
Bucket Size: 8” _____ 12” _____ 16” _____
20” _____ 24” _____
Dealer Name _________________
Dealer Phone ____-_____-_______
Date of Purchase ___/____/______
Thank You
Information
At Carolina Aachments we strive to provide you with
quality skid steer & tractor loader aachments and
accessories. All of our products are craed here in the
United States. We are a family owned and operated
business and we aim to provide you with the best
possible customer service available. Here at Carolina
Aachments we have a variety of aachments to fit any
job you may have whether it be industrial, farm related,
or for your personal home. All of our items can be
customized to fit your specific needs upon request.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any quesons
you may have!

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Table of Contents
Orientaon ......................................... 3
Importance of Safety .......................... 3
Operator Safety Training Tips............. 4
Unpacking Your Shipment .................. 5
Using Your Implement ........................ 5
Connecng Backhoe to Skid Steer.. 5
Backhoe Controls ........................... 6
Using Auger the First Time ............. 6
Geng Familiar with the
Aachment .................................... 6
Before Digging................................ 7
Digging Tips .................................... 7
Maintaining your Aachment ............ 8
Before Every Use ............................ 8
Every Week .................................... 8
Aer Every Season ......................... 8
Specificaons...................................... 8
Parts.................................................... 9
Backhoe Parts............................... 10
Decals ........................................... 11
Limited Warranty.............................. 12
Orientaon
Serial Number Plate is Located on Top of
Mounng Plate
Importance ofSafety
Accidents can be very costly to human
life and property. As the operator is
the #1 safety device on all types of
vehicles or equipment, it is important
that the operator read, learn and know
all safety recommendaons for this
product. The user is responsible to his
family, friends and co-workers to
operate in a safe manner. Ensure that
everyone who operates or assists in
the operaon or maintenance of this
product read and understand all the
elements required to safely operate
this piece of equipment.
This aachment has pinch points that
include addional dangers.
Throughout this manual you will find
safety notes which are very important
to read and understand before
operang this piece of equipment.
These classificaons alert you to
situaons that could be harmful to you
or bystanders. When you see these
alerts in the manual, carefully read and
follow all instrucons and also protect
other workers from the same danger.

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It is the responsibility of the operator
using this aachment to be acquainted
with the safe operaon. In addion to
reading this manual, it is important
that the operator read the skid steer’s
operaon manual and follow its
manufacturer’s recommendaons!
Know the area before digging.
Always contact your local “Diggers
Hotline” or “One-Call” to have
underground ulies marked.
Before raising, lowering or
swinging the machine & backhoe,
make sure area is clear of bystanders
or objects.
Machinery parts somemes have
sharp edges. Wear work gloves when
moving parts.
Never use drugs or alcoholic
drinks when operang or servicing this
piece of equipment.
Always wear the proper personal
protecon equipment when servicing
or operang this piece of equipment.
Never service or operate this
aachment with bare feet, sandals, or
other light footwear.
Always use eye protecon during
operaon.
Speed Kills! Operate this
implement at a safe working speed.
When transporng the implement,
keep a safe speed to avoid losing
control of the aachment or prime
mover.
Keep proper clearance between
the implement and objects (tree
stumps, large rocks, buildings, etc.).
Contacng these objects with the
implement or prime mover could
cause a loss of control or damage to
the implement.
Before each operaon of this
implement, check all hardware (bolts,
nuts, pins, coer pins, etc.) for their
proper locaon and ghtness.
Stop the engine on the skid steer
and set the brake to avoid the
implement rolling forward or
backwards while you are exing the
prime mover.
Store this implement in an area
not frequented by children.
Allow no riders on this
aachment. Keep all bystanders clear
of aachment during operaon.
Always replace worn, torn or
missing safety decals before operang.
Never operate the backhoe when
bystanders are within 20 feet (6 m) of
the work area.
Operator Safety
Training Tips
Will result in
Deathor Serious Injury.
Couldresult in
Deathor Serious Injury.
Couldresult in
Minor or Serious Injury.
Not related to
Personal Injury.

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Your backhoe aachment is
compable with aachment couplers
from all major skid steer
manufacturers. This backhoe should
only be used on skid steers with a
compable aachment coupler.
A skid steer equipped with tracks will
provide superior tracon in this
applicaon.
Make sure your
skid steer is in good working
condion. Follow the operang
instrucons found in the manual that
accompanied your skid steer. Failure
to do so could result in Minor or
Serious Injury.
Your aachment arrives from the
factory banded to a wooden pallet,
and requires no final assembly.
Careless
removal of the shipping bands that
secure the implement to the pallet
could result in Minor or Serious Injury.
Clear the area of all bystanders and
stand to the side when cung the
bands with a pair of sheet metal
shears.
Never enter the
area underneath the coupler or any
part of the aachment when it is in
the raised posion to avoid an
accident that will result in Death or
Serious Injury.
Verify that the hydraulic hoses are
clear from the front of the aaching
plate on the aachment and that the
mounng plate is free from dirt and
debris. When clear, move the skid
steer to proximity of aachment plate.
Tilt skid steer coupler forward to align
coupling point with the upper part on
the aachment plate and raise the
coupler slightly.
When the top edge of the coupler is
seated in the top part of the coupler
plate, roll the skid steer lt funcon
back unl the aaching plate is flat
against the skid steer coupler. Lock
down the coupler levers.
Wipe offany dirt
or dust from the male or female
hydraulic flat-face couplers with a
clean rag before aaching hoses, to
keep contaminants from entering the
hydraulic system.
Connect the backhoe hydraulic hoses
to the auxiliary circuit connectors on
the skid steer.
Check the surrounding area for
bystanders and clear them before
starng the skid steer or aachment.
Skid Steer
Requirements
Unpacking Your
Shipment
Using Your Implement
Connecng Aachment
to Skid Steer
Connecng Coupler to Aachment
PLEASE NOTE:
Attachment and Machine-
side Couplings must be
Failure to comply will void
warranty.
FREE OF DEBRIS
BEFORE INSTALLING.

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Check Coupler Lock Engagement
Before operang the aachment,
always visually inspect and verify that
the coupler lock pins are fully engaged
through the latch slots on the
aachment plate.
Backhoe Controls
The Sff Arm Backhoe uses the loader
arm li and the aachment lt
controls of the skid steer loader.
Consult your skid steer operator’s
manual for instrucons on how to
operate the li and lt controls.
Swinging the back hoe to one side or
the other relies on the skid steer
moon of the prime mover. To move
the backhoe arm to the right, counter-
rotate the skid steer to the right using
the skid steer’s drive controls. To move
the backhoe arm to the le, counter-
rotate the skid steer to the leusing
the skid steer’s drive controls.
The auxiliary hydraulic control of the
skid steer loader will provide hydraulic
fluid to make the bucket curl in or curl
out.
With pracce, the operaon of all the
funcons listed above will provide an
easy means to dig a trench or a hole.
Using Auger the First
Time
If this is your
inial startup with this aachment on
this machine, check the skid steer’s
hydraulic oil level and add oil, if
necessary, before and aer doing
steps 1- 3 below.
Aer starng skid steer, lithe
aachment 36” (915mm) offthe
ground surface:
1. With the skid steer engine RPMs
just above idle, engage the
auxiliary hydraulic flow to the
bucket circuit. Rotate the bucket
back and forth several mes to
eliminate any air in the circuit.
2. Return backhoe to the level
posion and rest the aachment
bucket on the ground.
3. Shut offthe skid steer’s engine
and exit the operator’s
compartment.
4. Check the skid steers hydraulic oil
level, and add oil if necessary.
5. Inspect the backhoe’s hydraulic
plumbing for any noceable leaks.
Correct these leaks before
connuing.
Getng Familiar with
the Aachmen t
Never operate the
backhoe when bystanders are within
20’ (6 m) of your work area. Flying
debris or trench cave-in could result in
Death or Serious Injury.
Be cauous when
operang on un-level ground
surfaces. A machine roll over could
result in Minor or Serious Injury.
Always wear your seat belt when
operang this aachment.
Before starng the skid steer engine
with this backhoe aached, make sure
you are knowledgeable and
comfortable with the operaon of the
skid steer controls as outlined in the
skid steer’s Operator’s Manual.

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When operang the backhoe, set the
skid steer throle at a speed that
provides the necessary power to li
the backhoe and counter-rotate the
drive res at the same me. Note: It is
not necessary to operate this
aachment with the skid steer’s
throle at the full open posion.
Learn what the backhoe bucket looks
like in a level digging posion when
you are seated in the skid steer.
Knowing what a level bucket looks like
will help you maintain a level bottom
during a trenching operaon.
Before Digging
Before digging
into any surface, always contact the
“Diggers Hotline” to idenfy
underground ulies to avoid an
accident that could result in Death or
Serious Injury to the operator or
fellow workers.
Secon your intended work area off
with cones and yellow barrier tape that
includes not only the trenching area,
but also the complete swing radius of
the aachment. Stop operang if
anyone steps inside the designated
safety zone.
Digging Tips
Exposure to
crystalline silica dust along with other
hazardous dusts may cause serious or
fatal respiratory disease. Wear a dust
mask whenever working in dusty
environments.
Never operate
this aachment when bystanders are
in proximity of the work area that
could result in Minor or Serious Injury
from flying debris or trench wall cave-
in.
1. Operate at a safe -paced speed
that will allow you to watch the
area being excavated and the area
around the skid steer.
2. Make sure you are operang the
skid steer’s engine at an rpm that
will produce the volume of oil
flow required for this aachment
and skid steer’s drive circuit. In
most instances, your engine’s
RPMs will be set at about half
speed.
3. Do not use this aachment to
“push” down trees.
4. Listen to your skid steer. If the
bucket circuit stalls, you may be
taking too big of a bite. Li the
boom slightly and aempt to curl
the bucket again, taking a smaller
bite.
5. Use a combinaon of loader arm
and aachment plate lt and
bucket curl to fill the bucket. With
pracce, using all three funcons
simultaneously will result in a
level trench boom.
Trenching
6. You may also use the skid steer
(reverse) drive system to help fill
the bucket once the bucket has
been lowered into posion.
7. Li the aachment
above the ground surface before
swinging backhoe with the skid
steer drive system.
8. To swing the backhoe to the right,
use the skid steer drive system to
smoothly counter-rotate in the
desired direcon.
9. Avoid excessive side loading on
this aachment.

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Maintaining your
Aachment
Not
maintaining your implement correctly
could result in Minor or Serious Injury.
Keep your implement in top operang
condion.
Before Every Use
Check that all fasteners (nuts, bolts,
pins, keepers) are in their right place
and are ght.
Inspect and replace any worn, torn or
missing safety decals.
Pump No. 2 lithium or molybdenum
disulfide grease into all required areas
unl you see old grease is being
flushed out.
Invesgate the locaon of any oil leaks
and repair.
Aer every use, clean offany dirt
residue with a garden hose and repeat
grease applicaon.
Every Week
Inspect the bucket teeth and replace
any worn or broken teeth.
Aer Every Season
Inspect the implement for any loose or
worn parts that may need to be
replaced prior to the next season.
Clean, sand & repaint any area that
looks worn or scratched to prevent
further rusng. Use an equipment-
paint found at your local hardware
store or building center.
Lubricate all pivot joints. If located in
an area near an ocean or other
corrosive condions, apply a thin layer
of grease to any exposed cylinder rod
surfaces. Wipe grease from cylinder
rods with a clean rag when taking the
aachment out of storage.
Store your implement in a shed or
cover with a water-proof tarp to
protect it from the weather. Store in
an area not frequented by children.
Specificaons
Spec.
Measurement
Aachment
Length
79”
(2006mm)
Dig Depth
7’ (2.13m)
Aachment
Weight less
Bucket
500 lbs.
(227 kg)
Bucket
Weights:
8”
12”
16”
20”
24”
65 lbs. (30 kg)
100 lbs. (45 kg)
125 lbs. (57 kg)
150 lbs. (68 kg)
175 lbs (79 kg)

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Parts
When requiring any parts for your
implement, please collect the following
informaon:
Implement Model Number
Implement Serial Number
Parts Manual Date (lower right corner)
Parts Manual Page
Part Descripon
Quanty Required
Ship-to Name & Address
Payment Method
…then call your local dealer for
factory fresh parts specifically designed
for your aachment.

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BackhoeParts
Ref.
Descripon
Qty.
1
Main Frame
1
2
Tool Cylinder
1
3
Fing, 90°
2
4
Hose (Rod end of Cylinder to Loader)
1
5
Hose (Base end of cylinder to Loader)
1
6
Pin, (Cylinder base end to frame)
1
7
Pin, (Cylinder rod end to bucket)
1
8
Pin, (Bucket pivot)
1
9
Sleeve, Protecve (slides over hoses)
1
10
Bucket 8”
1
Bucket 12”
1
Bucket 16”
1
Bucket 20”
1
Bucket 24”
6
11
Tooth, Bucket
AR
12
Quick Disconnect Coupling Set
1
13
Thumb (Oponal) Kit
1
12

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Decals
1*
2*
3
Ref.
Descripon
Qty.
1*
Decal, (Danger Pinch Points)
1
2*
Decal, (Warning, High Pressure Fluid Hazard)
1
3
Idenficaon Plate (Metal Plate)
1
*Replace any worn, torn or missing safety
decals before operang!
CAROLINA ATTACHMENTS LLC
336-474-7309
www.carolinaattachments.com
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER: 00000000000
Do not place any part of body or limb under raised
loader arms, bucket, grapple tines, or attachments at
any time.
To prevent serious injury or death from pinching:
• Keep all persons and objects clear while any
part of this machine is in motion.
• Grease all fittings daily.
• Always wear eye protection.
• Do not use hands to find
hydraulic leaks.
• Relieve pressure before
disconnecting hoses.
• Pinch point, stay clear.

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107 E Holly Hill Rd.
Thomasville, NC 27360
Sff Arm
Backhoe
www.carolinaattachments.com
[email protected]
Toll Free 888-676-7309
Local 336-474-7309
Limited Warranty
Carolina Aachments, LLC, a manufacturer of quality skid steer aachments offers a 1
year limited warranty on all of our aachments. Excluding economy series aachments.
Carolina Aachments, LLC liability for any defect with respect to accepted goods shall be
limited to repairing the goods at Carolina Aachments, LLC locaon or replacing them as
Carolina Aachments, LLC shall elect. The above shall be in accordance with Carolina
Aachments, LLC adjustment policies. Carolina Aachments, LLC obligaon shall
terminate twelve (12) months aer the delivery of the aachment to original purchaser.
This warranty shall not apply to any machine or aachment which shall have been
repaired or altered outside Carolina Aachments, LLC. It will be Carolina Aachments,
LLC judgment, to affect its stability or reliability, nor which has been misuse, negligence
or accident beyond the manufacturer recommended machine rated capacity. If you have
any quesons in regards to this limited warranty please contact Carolina Aachments, LLC.
Warranty Claim
To submit a warranty claim, authorizaon from Carolina Aachments, LLC must be
obtained. This warranty does not include freight or delivery charges incurred when
returning aachment for servicing. Pickup/delivery charges are the customer's
responsibility.
Exclusions of Warranty
Except as otherwise expressly stated herein, Carolina Aachments, LLC makes no
representaon or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, AND MAKES NO
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IN RESPECT TO IF ATTACHMENTS ARE FIT FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Carolina Aachments, LLC is not liable for any inconvenience,
rental or replacement equipment, loss of profits or other commercial loss. Buyer assumes
all liability for all personal injury and property resulted from the handling, possession or
use of the aachment by the buyer.