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Read articles →A dealer staff walkthrough showing the exact step-by-step process of attaching a backhoe to a Massey Ferguson 1739: disconnecting the bypass line, connecting hydraulic lines, backing into the cradle, and driving the pins in using the backhoe's own hydraulics. Two people work together on camera, narrating each step as it happens. Most useful for owners about to attach a backhoe for the first time and unsure of the sequence.
Posted by Montrose Implement and Motorsports, a dealership channel, so the presentation reflects a sales and service staff perspective.
Disconnect and cap the bypass line, connect the backhoe hydraulic lines, back the tractor into the cradle, then use the backhoe's hydraulics to line up the holes and drive the pins in.
It helps to have two people, one guiding and one backing the tractor into the cradle, since it is hard to see the alignment from the seat.
You want the parking brake set or else the engine will die, and it is a good idea to have it on anyway during the process.
