Matt T Maine
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Hi. I’m looking for an operation manual for a 1981 W14H built for the Navy with a hoe. Just purchased a machine and would like to be sure of doing the correct things. thanks. Matt
It does look to be a standard 580 type hoe. The biggest thing I would caution about is never have the hoses disconnected that supply oil to the hoe. When ever the engine is running the hoses have to be connected either with the hoe attached or if you remove the hoe. If not connected will dead head the hyd. pump. You can't run the machine for even 30 seconds with the hoses not connected. The other thing is to make sure the machine is firmly parked so it can't move when you're switching between running the loader and running the hoe and vice versa. You don't want to get run over or have the machine run away. Interesting having a hoe on a wheel loader but don't know how efficient it would be repositioning. I don't think you need a specific military manual. I'd see if a Case dealer could get a manual for the backhoe attachment and the loader.