Removing BH92 Backhoe

[NordTrac]

Tried to remove the backhoe for the first time today following OM's instructions. There was no position/geometry that would loosen the 2 large pins enough to pull them out.

On some YT videos, they make it look so easy, just pulling the pins with their fingers.

Am I missing a trick?

 

[Vlach7]

Make sure you’re on a completely flat surface and use the backhoe, pushing down on the ground and your outriggers, need to play with it to find out what takes the tension off of the pins. I always use a 3 pound sledge to assist me in hitting them, but it’s obvious when they’re looser or tighter

 

[Grandad4]

Make sure you’re on a completely flat surface and use the backhoe, pushing down on the ground and your outriggers, need to play with it to find out what takes the tension off of the pins. I always use a 3 pound sledge to assist me in hitting them, but it’s obvious when they’re looser or tighter

Yes ! Very small, gentle movements to find the exact point where the tension is released. Always did this at idle rpm.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Make sure you’re on a completely flat surface and use the backhoe, pushing down on the ground and your outriggers, need to play with it to find out what takes the tension off of the pins. I always use a 3 pound sledge to assist me in hitting them, but it’s obvious when they’re looser or tighter

+1 on the outriggers.

If it's anything like my 77, you can visibly "see" the pins relax when you hit that "sweet spot".

Then you can push them out with 1 finger.

I have never needed any sort of hammer or anything.

I would agree that being on level ground will help and being at idle will help too, however, I had one of pins "fall out" (get knocked out by a stick?) when I was using it one time.

Thats how loose they get when they are in the right position.

 

[wsurff]

Tried to remove the backhoe for the first time today following OM's instructions. There was no position/geometry that would loosen the 2 large pins enough to pull them out.

On some YT videos, they make it look so easy, just pulling the pins with their fingers.

Am I missing a trick?

Agree with the above. No sledge should be needed. the pins on my BH92 slide out by hand.

 

[kcs 61]

I have the same problem with my BH77. And have since I’ve had it One pin slides in very easy. But the other I have to use a rubber mallet to put it in and a screwdriver to remove it No adjustment with the stabilizer helps

 

[mdhughes]

Like other have said, you have to make really slow movements to get the pins out. I stand to the side of the backhoe and pull on one of the pins while moving the controls till the pin moves. Once you get the hang of it, it is a lot easier.

 

[NordTrac]

Thank you all!

Can't try it right now. It's snowing pretty hard here. It'll probably be next weekend before I report back.

 

[ajschnitzelbank]

I agree with the others. I struggled quite a bit a number of times. One of those things you get a feel for by doing.

 

[NordTrac]

+1 on the outriggers.

If it's anything like my 77, you can visibly "see" the pins relax when you hit that "sweet spot".

Then you can push them out with 1 finger.

I have never needed any sort of hammer or anything.

I would agree that being on level ground will help and being at idle will help too, however, I had one of pins "fall out" (get knocked out by a stick?) when I was using it one time.

Thats how loose they get when they are in the right position.

I can relate to hitting the "sweet spot" with one finger but that's not for me to say...