*DCY*

375A, 385A and 485A

Backhoe, North American
Version
*OMLVU34840*

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
375A, 385A and 485A Backhoe, North
American Version
OMLVU34840 ISSUE L1 (ENGLISH)

*omlvu34840*

John Deere Augusta Works

North America
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
 Introduction
Using Your Operator’s Manual to your tractor or vehicle before you can install the
attachment. The Assembly and Installation sections of
Read this entire operator’s manual, especially the safety this manual provide information to assemble and install
information, before operating. the attachment to your tractor or vehicle. Use the Service
This manual is an important part of your machine. Keep section to make any needed adjustments and routine
all manuals in a convenient location so they can be service to your attachment.
accessed easily. If you have any questions or concerns with the assembly,
Use the safety and operating information in the attachment installation, or operation of this attachment, see your
operator’s manual, along with the machine operator’s local John Deere dealer or call the John Deere Customer
manual, to operate and service the attachment safely and Contact Center at 1-800-537-8233 for assistance.
correctly. Warranty information on this John Deere attachment can
If your attachment manual has a section called Preparing be found in the warranty that came with your John Deere
the Machine, it means that you will have to do something tractor or vehicle.
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Page
Page
Product Identification
Product Compatibility..........................................00-1 Dig with Bucket...................................................35-7
Record Identification Numbers ...........................00-1 Dig with Dipperstick ............................................35-7
Spoil Pile Location ..............................................35-8
Lift With Backhoe................................................35-8
Safety Labels Transporting Backhoe ........................................35-9
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels.........05-1 Securing Stabilizer (385A/485A) ......................35-10
Safety Labels......................................................05-1 Transport Tractor With Backhoe.......................35-10

Safety Service
Operating The Backhoe Safely...........................10-1 Service Intervals .................................................40-1
Wear Protective Clothing....................................10-2 Replacing Bucket Teeth......................................40-1
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ................................10-2 Cleaning Inside Valve Covers.............................40-2
Park Machine Safely...........................................10-2 Grease with Molybdenum Disulfide ....................40-2
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly ..................10-3 Lubrication ..........................................................40-3

Assembly Troubleshooting
Install Stabilizers and Front Mounting Bracket ...15-1 Use Troubleshooting Chart.................................45-1
Install Bucket ......................................................15-2 Troubleshooting..................................................45-1
Lubricate Backhoe..............................................15-2
Install Optional Street Pads ................................15-2
Specifications
Backhoe Specifications ......................................50-1
Preparing Vehicle
Required Equipment...........................................20-1
Getting Quality Service
John Deere Quality.............................................55-1
Installing
Operating Backhoe Controls from Ground .........25-1
Attach Backhoe to Tractor ..................................25-1

Removing and Storing

Removing Backhoe ............................................30-1
Storing ................................................................30-4

Operating
Operate Backhoe Controls from Ground ............35-1
Entering and Exiting Backhoe ............................35-1
Adjusting Operator Seat - 375A and 385A .........35-2
Adjusting Operator Seat - 485A..........................35-2
Operate Controls ................................................35-3
Dig Safely ...........................................................35-3
Operating Tractor ...............................................35-3
Operating Backhoe Mechanical Thumb
(If Equipped)...................................................35-4
Operating Backhoe Hydraulic Thumb
(If Equipped)...................................................35-5
Removing Boom And Swing Lock Pins ..............35-6
Digging Position..................................................35-7
Dig Angle ............................................................35-7

Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications in this

manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT © 2021
DEERE & COMPANY
Moline, Illinois
All rights reserved.
A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION ™ Manual
Previous Editions
Copyright © 2017

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 Product Identification
Product Compatibility
Contact your John Deere dealer for specific tractor
The 375A/385A backhoe is designed for use with John compatibility information.
Deere compact utility tractors 3120, 3320, 3520, 3720,
3033R, 3038R, 3039R, 3045R, 3046R.
The 485A backhoe is designed for use with John Deere
compact utility tractors 4044M, 4044R, 4052M, 4052R,
4066M and 4066R.
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Record Identification Numbers

Backhoe
375A Serial No. (010001-)
385A Serial No. (010001-)
485A Serial No. (010001-)
If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for
information on servicing, always provide the product
model and serial number.

LV22086 —UN—12JUN14
DATE OF PURCHASE:
_________________________________________ A

DEALER NAME:
_________________________________________
DEALER PHONE:
_________________________________________ A—Serial Number

PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER:

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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 Safety Labels
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels

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The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed
in important areas on your machine to draw attention to
potential safety hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety
labels are located near specific hazards.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages
that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the
safety-alert symbol.
There can be more safety information contained on
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, parts and components sourced from suppliers that is not
WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert reproduced in this operator’s manual.
symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards:
French or Spanish Safety Labels and
• DANGER; The signal word DANGER indicates a Operator’s Manual
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. Operator’s manuals and safety labels with content in
• WARNING; The signal word WARNING indicates a French or Spanish are available for this machine through
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result authorized John Deere dealers. See your John Deere
in death or serious injury. dealer.
• CAUTION; The signal word CAUTION indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in NOTE: Both text and no-text labels are shown.
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used Your machine is only equipped with one of
to alert against unsafe practices associated with events these types of labels.
which could lead to personal injury.
Replace missing or damaged safety labels. Use this
operator’s manual for correct safety label placement.
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Safety Labels
Warning - Avoid Crushing WARNING
Operate backhoe controls from backhoe seat, except
when installing or removing backhoe.

LV19510 —UN—29OCT13
AVOID CRUSH INJURY
OR DEATH
Operate backhoe controls
from backhoe seat, except
when installing or removing
backhoe.

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 Safety Labels

Caution - Help Avoid Injury

• Read Operator’s Manual.

• Secure backhoe to tractor mount plates with lock pins
before operating.
• Keep bystanders away from maximum swing reach
area and stabilizers.
• Do not operate tractor and backhoe using two operators.
• Lock backhoe swing and boom with locking device
when not in use or when transporting.
• Lower stabilizers and bucket before leaving seat.
• Keep all shields in place.
• Consult local utilities before digging. Check the
operating area to be dug for any possible overhead
or underground lines such as electric, gas, oil, water,
etc. Estreme caution must be exercised in these areas

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where present.
• Operate backhoe controls ONLY from the normal
operating position.
• Only operate backhoe with loader bucket and stabilizers
down and on firm footing. Stay clear of steep areas or
excavation banks that are soft or could give away.
• Front end weight shall be added as needed to provide
a minimum 20% of the total gross weight on the front
wheels of the tractor.
• Loader must be installed when backhoe is attached to
tractor.

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Warning - Avoid Crushing

• Operate backhoe controls from backhoe seat, except

when installing or removing backhoe. WARNING
• DO NOT enter or exit from this side.

AVOID CRUSH INJURY

OR DEATH
Operate backhoe controls

LV19514 —UN—29OCT13
from backhoe seat, except
when installing or removing
backhoe.
DO NOT enter or exit from
this side.

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 Safety
Operating The Backhoe Safely • Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on machine
or attachment.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, • Use extreme caution when operating on or near drives,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper • Use extreme caution when working around and with
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, branches, sticks or other objects that may inadvertently
maintenance, and storage of equipment. become entangled in the backhoe and contact the
You can reduce the risk of accidents by following these operator.
simple precautions: • When digging on a hillside, always dump the bucket on
the uphill side of excavation.
• Read the machine and attachment operator’s manual • Do not let anyone work under raised bucket.
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and • Do not dig under the stabilizer or tractor.
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the • Never attempt to drive the tractor when seated at the
machine and disengage the controls quickly. backhoe controls unless using creeper repositioning.
• Never operate tractor with backhoe attached and loader
removed. The front end weight shall be added as Parking, Getting on and Getting off the Backhoe
needed to provide a minimum of 20% of the total gross
weight on the front wheels while backhoe is in transport • Before leaving the seat: Lower the stabilizers and
bucket to the ground.
position.
• Secure backhoe to tractor mount plates with lock pins • Only enter and exit the backhoe from the approved side
with provided step and handholds.
before operating.
• Keep all shields in place and properly maintain the • Prevent falls by facing the machine when getting on and
off. Maintain 3-point contact with steps, handholds,
equipment. Keep hardware tight and repair or replace
and handrails.
damaged, badly worn, or missing parts
• Check the operating area to be dug for any possible • When parking, lock backhoe swing, boom, and
stabilizers with locking device.
overhead or underground lines such as electric, gas,
oil water, etc., and extreme caution must be exercised • Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended: lock the park brake, stop the engine and
in these areas where present. Consult local utilities
remove the key.
before digging.
• Operate backhoe controls ONLY from the seat except • Wait for movement to stop before servicing machinery.
when installing, removing or when lowering stabilizers • Relieve pressure in hydraulic system by bringing
attachment to the ground and rotating controls after
to enter the backhoe.
machine has stopped.
• Do not operate tractor and backhoe using two operators.
• Lock backhoe swing, boom, and stabilizer(s) with Transporting the Tractor and Backhoe
locking device when not in use or when transporting.
• Keep bystanders away from the maximum swing reach • Lock backhoe swing, boom and stabilizers. Curl the
area and the stabilizers. bucket.
• Use your backhoe only for the jobs it was designed to • Check the local codes or regulations that may apply to
perform. For example, digging, trenching and backfilling. tractor operation on public streets or highways, prior to
• Do not let children or an untrained person operate the transporting or traveling. Use the SMV emblem and
machine. warning flashers as required.
• Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized • Drive carefully, especially on turns and slopes, where
modifications to the machine or attachment may impair room is limited, over rough ground, curbs or tracks, near
its function and safety. a ditch or excavation, and during slippery conditions
while transporting.
Operating the Backhoe
Preventing Accidents
• Do not ballast a tractor and backhoe configuration
beyond the stated ROPS certification maximum Unsafe operation or misuse of the backhoe can result in
machine mass. accidents. Be alert to hazards of backhoe operation.
• Operate only with stabilizer(s) down and on firm
footing. Stay clear of steep areas or excavation banks
that are soft or could give way.
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Wear Protective Clothing

Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate to the job.
Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of
the operator. Do not wear radio or music headphones
while operating machine.

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Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

Inspect hydraulic hoses periodically – at least once
per year – for leakage, kinking, cuts, cracks, abrasion,
blisters, corrosion, exposed wire braid or any other signs
of wear or damage.

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Replace worn or damaged hose assemblies immediately
with John Deere approved replacement parts.
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connections before applying pressure.
with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands medical source. Such information is available in
and body from high-pressure fluids. English from Deere & Company Medical Department in
Moline, Illinois, U.S.A., by calling 1-800-822-8262 or +1
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid 309-748-5636.
injected into the skin must be surgically removed within
a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar
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Park Machine Safely

Before working on the machine:
• Lower all equipment to the ground.
• Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disconnect the battery ground strap.
• Hang a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag in operator station.
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Use Steps and Handholds Correctly

Prevent falls by facing the machine when getting on and

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off. Maintain 3-point contact with steps, handholds, and
handrails.
Use extra care when mud, snow, or moisture present
slippery conditions. Keep steps clean and free of grease
or oil. Never jump when exiting machine. Never mount or
dismount a moving machine.

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 Assembly
Install Stabilizers and Front Mounting
Bracket
1. Remove pivot pins and retainers stored in stabilizers.
NOTE: Lubricate all pivot pins before installation.

2. Install both stabilizers (A) to the backhoe with pivot

pins (B).
3. Install cotter pins (C) in pivot pins.
4. Install rod end of cylinder to stabilizer and insert pivot

LV21507 —UN—04APR14
pin (D).
5. Install cotter pins (E) on both sides of stabilizer.

A—Stabilizer D—Pivot Pin

B—Pivot Pin E—Cotter Pin (2 used)
C—Cotter Pin (2 used)

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6. Align bottom edges and install front mount frame to

backhoe main frame using eight M16x45 cap screws
(A), four M16x55 cap screws (B), 24 washers, and
12 nuts.
7. Pull up on front mount frame and tighten cap screws
to specification.

LV20222 —UN—12DEC13
Specification
M16 Cap
Screw—Torque......................................................... 320 N·m (235 lb.-ft.)

A—M16x45 Cap Screws B—M16x55 Cap Screws

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Install Bucket
NOTE: Lubricate all pivot pins before installation.

1. Align holes in bucket ears (A) with holes in dipperstick

(B).
2. Insert spacer (C), if necessary, between dipperstick
and bucket to minimize side-to-side clearance. Install
pivot pin (D). Secure with cap screw (E) and nut (F).
3. Tighten nut until cap screw threads are extending past
nut.
NOTE: Cap screw must not be tight.

4. Align holes in bucket (I) with holes in link (G).

LV19521 —UN—13JAN14
5. Insert spacer (H), if necessary, between link and
bucket to minimize side-to-side clearance.
6. Install pivot pin (J). Secure with cap screw (K) and nut
(L).
7. Tighten nut until cap screw threads extend past nut.
NOTE: Cap screw must not be tight. A—Bucket Ear G—Link
B—Dipperstick H—Spacer
C—Spacer I— Hole in Bucket
D—Pivot Pin J— Pivot Pin
E—Cap Screw K—Cap Screw
F— Nut L— Nut

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Lubricate Backhoe
Lubricate all grease points before operating backhoe.
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Install Optional Street Pads

Install four street pads (A) on stabilizers with nuts (B).

A—Street Pads B—Nuts

LV19576 —UN—30OCT13

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 Preparing Vehicle
Required Equipment Before operating the backhoe, tractor rear wheels must be
mounted in widest position, and the following equipment
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not operate backhoe must be installed on the tractor. See your John Deere
without front loader installed on tractor. Loader dealer.
provides front ballast to make machine more
stable during backhoe operation and provides • Front Loader - Follow ballast requirements in loader
better steering control during tractor operation. operator’s manual, except the backhoe replaces 3-point
Mount rear wheels in the widest position to hitch ballast.
provide maximum machine stability.Adequate • Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
headroom is required for the operator when • Power Beyond hydraulic kit
sitting in backhoe seat. Do not operate backhoe
if Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) does
not provide adequate headroom.
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 Installing
Operating Backhoe Controls from Ground

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stay clear of path when

raising or lowering stabilizer leg.
Swing lock pin must be installed.

Stand in area between right stabilizer leg and boom (A),

facing the tractor.

A—Area Between Right

Stabilizer Leg and Boom

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Attach Backhoe to Tractor

NOTE: If your tractor has the downforce kit, it needs to
be removed when backhoe is installed.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Operator must be

LV20223 —UN—12DEC13
seated in tractor seat when positioning tractor
for backhoe installation.

1. Park tractor safely on a flat, level surface. Engage

park brake.
2. Slowly lower tractor rockshaft to lowest position.
3. Install crossbar (A) and retain with clips (B).
NOTE: The bends in the crossbar plates point
away from tractor.

4. Level crossbar (A) side to side.

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5. Retract tractor drawbar to middle storage position.
6. Remove tractor centerlink.
7. Lower rockshaft to lowest position.
8. Start engine and run at low idle.
9. Back tractor up into backhoe until crossbar assembly
(C) fully engages backhoe slots (D).
A—Crossbar C—Crossbar Assembly
B—Clips D—Backhoe Slot

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10. Raise rockshaft lever to highest position so holes in

mount frame (E) and backhoe bracket (F) align.
11. Stop tractor engine and engage park brake.
12. Install mount pins (G) through backhoe and mount
frame on each side of the backhoe.

LV20232 —UN—12DEC13
• 375A and 385A—Mount pins install from inside.
• 485A—Mount pins install from outside.
13. Secure mount pins with retainer pins (H) on each side
of backhoe.
• 375A and 385A—Install retainer pins in brackets 375A and 385A Mount Shown
above head of mount pins.
• 485A—Install retainer pins through holes in mount
pins.
14. Slowly lower rockshaft lever to lowest position.

LV20233 —UN—12DEC13
E—Mount Frame G—Mount Pin
F— Backhoe Bracket H—Retainer Pin

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 Installing

CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure. Search
for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands

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and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene
may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type
of injury should reference a knowledgeable
medical source. Such information is available
from Deere & Company Medical Department
in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

15. Disconnect tractor power beyond hydraulic coupler

and cap the end.

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16. Connect backhoe connector (I) to power beyond
coupler (J) on tractor.
17. Connect backhoe hydraulic return line coupler (K) to
power beyond tank connector on tractor.
18. Ensure that the tractor park brake is engaged. Start
tractor engine and run at low idle.

I— Backhoe Connector K—Backhoe Hydraulic Return

J— Power Beyond Coupler Line Coupler

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19. Remove the boom lock pin (L), retainer clip, and swing
lock pin (M) from the boom assembly.
20. Place lock pins and retainer clip in appropriate storage
location.
N—Boom Lock Pin Storage
O—Retainer Clip Storage

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P—Swing Lock Pin Storage
21. Lower stabilizer to the ground.
22. From the backhoe operator seat, bleed the hydraulic
system by doing the following:
a. Check to be sure that operating area is clear.
b. Raise and lower both stabilizers.
c. Raise and lower boom.

L— Boom Lock Pin O—Retainer Clip Storage

M—Swing Lock Pin P—Swing Lock Pin Storage

LV20235 —UN—09JAN14
N—Boom Lock Pin Storage

375A and 385A Pin Holders

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485A Pin Holders

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Removing Backhoe

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Keep people away

from tractor while removing backhoe. Run
engine just above low idle to keep tractor
movements slow and controllable.

1. Park tractor safely on a flat, level surface. Engage

park brake, start engine and run at low idle.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stay clear of path when

LV19577 —UN—30OCT13
raising or lowering stabilizer leg.

2. Stand in area between right stabilizer leg and boom

(A), facing the tractor.

A—Area Between Right

Stabilizer Leg and Boom

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3. Center boom and install swing lock pin (A).

4. Place boom in park position and install lock pin (B)
and retainer clip.
NOTE: Dipperstick (C) should be fully retracted.

5. Rotate bucket until teeth (D) are parallel to the ground.

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6. Lower stabilizer arm (E) on both sides of backhoe
parallel with the ground.
7. Shut off tractor and engage park brake.

A—Swing Lock Pin D—Teeth

B—Lock Pin E—Stabilizer Arm
C—Dipperstick

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 Removing and Storing

CAUTION: Escaping fluid under pressure can

penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure. Search
for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands

X9811 —UN—23AUG88
and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene
may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type
of injury should reference a knowledgeable
medical source. Such information is available
from Deere & Company Medical Department
in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

8. Disconnect backhoe connector (E) from power beyond

coupler on tractor.

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9. Disconnect backhoe hydraulic return line coupler (F)
from power beyond connector on tractor.
10. Install dust cap and plug on coupler (F) and connector
(E) to prevent contamination.
11. Route lines on backhoe side of seat support and place
on foot platform to prevent from contacting the ground.
12. Connect tractor power beyond hydraulic connector (G)
to power beyond coupler (H).
13. Start tractor and run at low idle.
14. Lift rockshaft to highest position and shut off tractor.

LV19747 —UN—13NOV13
E—Backhoe Connector G—Power Beyond Hydraulic
F— Backhoe Hydraulic Return Connector
Line Coupler H—Power Beyond Coupler

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15. Remove retainer pin (I) and mount pin (J) from
backhoe and mount frame on each side.
16. Store retainer pins in holes in corners of the floor plate.
17. Slowly lower tractor rockshaft to lower backhoe from
mount frames (K).

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18. Ensure crossbar (L) is released from slots (M) in
backhoe frame.
19. Start tractor, release park brake and slowly drive
tractor forward until clear of backhoe.
20. Remove crossbar from lower tractor links.
375A and 385A Retainer Pin Shown
21. Extend tractor drawbar to desired position.
22. Install tractor centerlink.

I— Retainer Pin L— Crossbar

J— Mount Pin M—Slot
K—Mount Frame

LV20250 —UN—13DEC13
485A Retainer Pin Shown

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Storing

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are

explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide and can
cause serious illness or death:
• Run the engine only long enough to move
the machine to or from storage.
• Machine fires and structure fires can occur if:
- If machine is stored before allowing it to cool.
- If debris is not removed from around
the engine and muffler.
- If stored near combustible materials.
• Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank

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inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure.

• Position boards under bucket and backhoe frame to

prevent corrosion.
Storage Position for Thumb
• Store backhoe in clean, dry place.
• Keep hydraulic hoses off ground and not kinked.
• Clean backhoe with water and air pressure. thumb valve down. Thumb cylinder is out of the hydraulic
• Paint worn or scratched areas. circuit and the bucket operates as normal.
• Lubricate all grease points.
• Keep swing lock pin in locked position.
• Coat exposed cylinder rods and hooks on the backhoe
with thin film of grease.
• Put waterproof cover over backhoe if stored outside.
Storing Backhoe Thumb (If Equipped)
To move the thumb (A) into the storage position, curl
the bucket out and hold until both the bucket and thumb
cylinder are fully retracted. Then push the knob (B) on the
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Operate Backhoe Controls from Ground

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Stay clear of path when

raising or lowering stabilizer leg.

Stand in area between right stabilizer leg and boom (A),

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facing the tractor.

A—Stand Between Right

Stabilizer Leg and Boom

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Entering and Exiting Backhoe

Entering Backhoe
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on slope.
2. Disengage PTO and stop attachments.

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3. Lower loader bucket to the ground.
4. Lock park brake.
5. Leave tractor running at desired engine speed. Lower
stabilizers to ground.
6. Enter backhoe from right side, using handrail and step.
Exiting Backhoe A—Swing Lock Pin B—Boom Lock Pin

1. Fully raise and center the boom.

2. Fully retract the dipperstick. 6. Push stabilizer control levers back to fully raise
3. Curl the bucket back into dipperstick. stabilizer legs.

4. Exit the backhoe from the right side using handrail 7. Install stabilizer locks.
and step. 8. Flip backhoe seat up for tractor operation if needed.
5. If not already done, install swing lock pin (A), boom
lock pin (B), and retainer pin.
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Adjusting Operator Seat - 375A and 385A

Tilting Seat
1. Press seat latch (A).
2. Push seat forward.
Moving Seat Forward or Rearward
NOTE: Seat does not have to be tilted forward
to adjust seat.

1. Remove cap screws (B).

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2. Adjust the seat to desired position.
3. Install cap screws to secure the seat and torque to
14 N·m (132 lb.- in.).
Adjusting Seat Up and Down
1. Loosen jam nut (C) and tension cap screw (D).
2. Remove nut (E) and cap screw. A—Seat Latch D—Tension Cap Screw
B—Cap Screws (4 used) E—Nut
3. Adjust seat up or down to desired position. C—Jam Nut

4. Install cap screw and nut (E) and torque to 99 N·m

(73 lb.- ft.).
5. Tighten tension cap screw (D) and jam nut (C).
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Adjusting Operator Seat - 485A

Moving Seat Forward or Rearward
1. Raise the seat and remove four cap screws (A).
2. Adjust the seat position to align its mounting holes with
one of four sets of holes in the seat mounting bracket.
3. Install four cap screws to secure the seat in the desired
position and torque to 14 N·m (132 lb.- in.).
Adjusting Seat Up and Down

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1. Remove four carriage bolts (B) and nuts.
2. Adjust seat up or down to desired position.
3. Install four carriage bolts and nuts. Torque to 67 N·m
(50 lb.- ft.).

A—Cap Screws B—Carriage Bolts

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Operate Controls

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use control

levers to help you mount or dismount the
backhoe. Always use handrail. Do not
operate controls while standing on the ground.

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Backhoe movements could strike and/or
crush you against frame.

Boom and Swing Control Lever (A):

• To raise boom: pull control lever to back.

• To lower boom: push lever forward.
• To swing boom to left: push lever to left.
• To swing boom to right: push lever to right. A—Boom and Swing Control C—Left Stabilizer Control Lever
• Boom float position: Push control to second forward Lever D—Right Stabilizer Control
position. B—Dipperstick and Bucket Lever
Control Lever
Dipperstick and Bucket Control Lever (B):

• To retract dipperstick: pull control lever to back. • To curl bucket and backhoe thumb in: push lever to left.
• To extend dipperstick: push control lever forward. • To roll bucket and backhoe thumb out: push lever to
• To curl bucket in: push lever to left. right.
• To roll bucket out: push lever to right.
Stabilizer Control Levers, Left (C) and Right (D):
Dipperstick and Bucket Control Lever with Backhoe
Thumb Enabled (If Equipped): • To raise stabilizer: pull control lever back.
• To lower stabilizer: push control lever forward.
• To retract dipperstick: pull control lever to back.
• To extend dipperstick: push control lever forward.
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Dig Safely

CAUTION: Avoid injury! To dig safely:

• Sit in backhoe seat.
• Lower stabilizers to the ground. Stabilizers

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will leak down if the tractor is lifted.
• Lower bucket to the ground.

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Operating Tractor • Digging forces and breakout forces are functions of

hydraulic pressure only and are the same at any engine
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Always check tractor rpm.
hydraulic fluid level before operating backhoe. • Use only with remote open center valve.
• Do not operate with hose disconnected.
• Faster engine speeds result in faster backhoe • Before disconnecting hoses:
movement. When operating where precise movements - Lower rockshaft
of the backhoe are required, slow the engine to slow - Shut off engine
backhoe movement.
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Operating Backhoe Mechanical Thumb (If Operate Mechanical Thumb

Equipped)
The mechanical thumb can be used to pick up objects and
IMPORTANT: Improper use of mechanical thumb secure them between thumb and bucket.
will damage backhoe and/or thumb.
To operate the mechanical thumb:
Do not use mechanical thumb:
1. Remove hitch pin.
• as a pry bar to loosen objects. 2. Slide column assembly to the desired position.
• to push or pull material or objects. 3. Secure using hitch pin and lock pin.
• to move objects from side to side.
• as an area to wrap a chain or rope for When thumb is not in use, it should be placed in the
lifting purposes. storage position.

NOTE: Grasping large objects such as rocks and To place the mechanical thumb in the storage position:
logs will increase momentum of the backhoe 1. Remove hitch pin.
as it moves from side to side. 2. Slide column assembly to its shortest position.
Do not make sudden start and stops when 3. Secure using hitch pin and cotter pin.
moving large objects.
Be aware when lifting and moving long objects that
may extend beyond normal backhoe swing arc area.
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Operating Backhoe Hydraulic Thumb (If

Equipped)
IMPORTANT: Improper use of hydraulic thumb
damages the backhoe and/or thumb.
Do not use the hydraulic thumb:

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• As a pry bar to loosen objects.
• To push or pull material or objects.
• To move objects from side to side.
• As an area to wrap a chain or rope
for lifting purposes.

NOTE: Grasping large objects such as rocks and

logs increases momentum of the backhoe as
it moves from side to side.
Do not make sudden start and stops when
moving large objects.

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Be aware when lifting and moving long objects that
extend beyond normal backhoe swing area.
Be aware when clearing brush because the object
being uprooted can fall towards the operator.
020489

The hydraulic thumb can be used to pick up objects and

secure them between the thumb and bucket. To operate Bucket Lever Label—With Backhoe Thumb
the thumb, pull out the knob on the thumb valve (A).
• The bucket cylinder and hydraulic cylinder are now A—Knob
linked together into one circuit and controlled by the
bucket lever.
• When clamping on an object with the thumb, it is normal
• Activate the hydraulic thumb by pulling out the knob
that the bucket or thumb moves separately of each
on the thumb valve.
other until one of them contacts the object.
• Upon contact, the bucket/thumb stops and the opposite • Curl out the bucket and hold until both bucket and
backhoe thumb cylinders are fully retracted.
bucket/thumb moves and clamps onto the object.
• It is normal that the bucket and backhoe thumb do not • Push the knob on the backhoe thumb valve down.
Thumb cylinder is now out of the circuit and the bucket
move at the same rate of speed during operation.
operates as normal.
Place the backhoe thumb in the storage position when it
is not in use.
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Removing Boom And Swing Lock Pins

1. Stand in area between right stabilizer leg and boom
(A), facing the tractor.

A—Area Between Right

Stabilizer Leg and Boom

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2. Remove boom lock pin (B) and retainer pin.

3. Place in boom lock pin storage hole (D) and retainer
clip storage hole (E).
4. Remove swing lock pin (C).
5. Place in swing lock pin storage hole (F).

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B—Boom Lock Pin E—Retainer Clip Storage Hole
C—Swing Lock Pin F— Swing Lock Pin Storage
D—Boom Lock Pin Storage Hole
Hole

375A and 385A Shown

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485A Shown

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Digging Position
Lower backhoe stabilizers (A) and loader bucket (B) to
ground.

A—Stabilizers B—Loader Bucket

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Dig Angle
1. Put dipperstick at the correct angle to boom for
digging, approximately 90 degrees.
2. Put bucket teeth in line with crowd angle (C).

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C—Angle

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Dig with Bucket

1. Lower bucket to ground.
2. Retract dipperstick and curl bucket until full.

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3. Raise bucket, swing, and dump onto spoil pile.

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Dig with Dipperstick

1. Lower bucket until teeth lie flat on ground.
2. Retract dipperstick until the bucket is half full.
LV19583 —UN—30OCT13

3. Retract dipperstick as you roll the bucket back.

4. When the bucket is full, raise, swing, and dump onto
spoil pile.

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Spoil Pile Location

Put spoil pile (A) where minimum effort is needed to back
fill. Spoil pile should be a minimum of 0.6m (2 ft.) from
hole.

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A—Spoil Pile

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Lift With Backhoe

1. Extend boom and dipperstick until you can fasten
chain to object.

LV19585 —UN—30OCT13
2. Fasten chain to dipperstick approximately 50 mm (2
in.) above bucket pin.
3. Fasten chain to object.
4. Raise boom to full height. Extend dipperstick cylinder
if needed.
5. Retract dipperstick cylinder to lift load.

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Transporting Backhoe

CAUTION: Avoid injury! To help prevent injury

while transporting backhoe:
• Look for people or obstacles BEFORE

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you change directions.
• LOCK backhoe in TRANSPORT position.
See steps below.
• Keep as far to right as possible on roads.
• Go slow: Use safe travel speed.
1. Fully raise and center the boom.
2. Fully retract the dipperstick.
A—Swing Lock Pin B—Boom Lock Pin
3. Curl the bucket back into dipperstick.
4. Exit the backhoe and stand in location between
backhoe stabilizer and boom. 6. Fully raise and lock the stabilizer legs.
5. Install boom lock pin (B), retainer clip, and swing lock
pin (A).
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7. Install Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign in bracket (C)

on bucket cylinder.

C—Bracket

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Securing Stabilizer (385A/485A)

NOTE: During backhoe use, place stabilizer lock pin
and retainer clip in storage hole (E).

1. Remove stabilizer lock pin (D) and retainer clip from

storage hole (E).
2. Raise the stabilizer legs (A) and align stabilizer hole
(B) with hole (C) in mainframe.

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3. Place stabilizer lock pin (D) through hole (C) and
secure in the locked position with retainer clip.

A—Stabilizer Legs D—Stabilizer Lock Pin

B—Stabilizer Hole E—Storage Hole
C—Hole

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Transport Tractor With Backhoe 2. Do not attach hold-down chains to any part of the
backhoe assembly. Lower the backhoe bucket to the
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not chain backhoe trailer bed, if possible.
down in order to secure tractor to trailer.

1. Put wheel chocks against tractor wheels. Chain tractor

securely to trailer bed.
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 Service
Service Intervals
NOTE: If you use backhoe for more than 10 hours daily,
After Assembly Lubricate all pivot points and lubricate all points listed above twice a day.
grease fittings.
After Each Use Clean backhoe of all oil and
debris.
As Needed Replace bucket teeth.
Every 10 Hours Lubricate all cylinders.
Lubricate swing frame.
Lubricate boom pivot and
dipperstick pivot.
Lubricate bucket pivot and
linkage.
After First 50 Hours Check hardware torque
Every 50 Hours Lubricate stabilizer pivots.
Every 100 Hours Clean inside valve covers.
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Replacing Bucket Teeth

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Bucket teeth are

heavy. When you remove them, they may
pinch fingers. Wear gloves and safety glasses
when you remove teeth.

1. Remove lock nuts (A) and cap screws securing tooth

to bucket.
2. Install new tooth. Tighten hardware to 70 N·m (52
lb.-ft.).

LV19525 —UN—29OCT13
A—Lock nuts

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Cleaning Inside Valve Covers

1. Remove four cap screws (A). Remove cover.
2. Clean with water pressure.
3. Install cover and cap screws.

A—Cap Screws

LV19646 —UN—05NOV13
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Grease with Molybdenum Disulfide

Use grease based on NLGI consistency numbers and the
expected air temperature range during the service interval.
John Deere HD Moly Grease is preferred.
Also recommended for wet or extreme conditions:
JD Special Purpose Calcium Sulfonate 5% Moly
Grease
Other greases may be used if they meet the following:
• NLGI Performance Classification GC-LB with 3% to 5%
molybdenum disulfide
• ISO-L-X-BDHB 2 (per ISO 6743-9) or DIN KPF 2 N-10
(per DIN 51825) Lithium Complex, Non-Synthetic
Base Oil (100 to 220 mm²/s @40°C) with 3% to 5%

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molybdenum disulfide
IMPORTANT: Some types of thickeners, base
oils, and additives used in greases are not
compatible with others. Mixing greases should
be avoided. Consult your grease supplier before
mixing different types of grease.
Greases for Air Temperature Ranges
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Lubrication
• Place backhoe in position shown.
• Before greasing boom to swing frame pivot grease
point, raise boom and install boom safety lock pin.
• Add grease at all locations every 10 hours of service.

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A—Swing cylinder pivot points
(A), beneath operator’s
station.

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A—Swing cylinder rod on both B—Boom pivot point.

sides of backhoe.

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A—Swing frame pivot points. B—Boom pivot point on bottom

of cylinder rod.

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A—Dipper stick cylinder base B—Boom cylinder pivot pin.

end point pivot pin.

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A—Boom pivot pin C—Dipperstick cylinder rod

B—Bucket cylinder pivot. pivot.

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A—Bucket cylinder rod. B—Bucket pivot.

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A—Bucket pivot pins on dipper B—Bucket links.

stick.

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A—Stabilizer arm pivot, both

sides.

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 Troubleshooting
Use Troubleshooting Chart When you have checked all the possible causes listed
If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this and you are still experiencing the problem, see your John
chart, see your John Deere distributor for service. Deere distributor.
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Troubleshooting
If Check
Backhoe does not run smoothly. • Tractor hydraulic oil level low.
• Air in hydraulic oil lines. Bleed air from lines.
• Hydraulic lines not connected properly. Check hydraulic
quick-disconnect couplers for full engagement.
• Backhoe needs lubrication.
Backhoe will not swing. • Swing lock pin is installed. Remove boom lock pin.
• Tractor hydraulic oil level low.
Backhoe will not operate. Debris inside valve cover.
Backhoe will not hold position. • Hydraulics are leaking. Check lines and tighten any leaking
connections.
• Tractor hydraulic oil level low.
• Tractor hydraulic oil is dirty. Change oil if needed.
Backhoe does not install easily. • Adjust lift bar using adjustable link.
• Ensure drawbar is retracted to middle position so that front crossbar
on backhoe does not hit drawbar during installation.

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Backhoe Specifications

LV19589 —UN—30OCT13
A—Digging Depth C—Reach from Swing Pivot E—Loading Reach G—Undercut
B—Loading Height D—Transport Height F— Transport Overhang

375A 385A 485A

A Digging Depth 2-ft. Flat 94 in. 103 in. 102 in.
Bottom
Swing Arc 170 deg. 170 deg. 170 deg.
B Loading Height 68 in. 78 in. 79 in.
C Reach from Swing Pivot 129 in. 140 in. 140 in.
D Transport Height 85 in. 91 in. 92 in.
E Loading Reach 44 in. 57 in. 51 in.
F Transport Overhang 48 in. 53 in. 53 in.
G Undercut 17.5 in. 19 in. 19 in.
Stabilizer Spread - Raised 66 in. 62 in. 62 in.
Stabilizer Spread - Lowered 89 in. 95 in. 95 in.
Boom Lift Capacity 595 lb. 820 lb. 820 lb.
SAE Dipperstick Digging 2041 lb. 2449 lb. 2449 lb.
Force
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SAE Bucket Digging Force 3063 lb. 3752 lb. 3752 lb.
Main Relief Valve Pressure 2250 psi 2550 psi 2550 psi
Bucket Rotation 180 deg. 180 deg. 180 deg.
Dimensions Given with 16 in. 16 in. 17 in.
Boom Pivot Height
Weight, with bolt on adapter 1250 lb. 1390 lb. 1435 lb.
ad 24 in. bucket

Digging Depth: 61 cm (24 in.) flat bottom. Bucket Sizes Weight lb. Struck / Cubic Heaped / Cubic
Width in Inches Feet Feet
Boom Lift Capacity: Dipper arm and boom extended,
9 70 0.84 1.01
lifting with boom cylinder only, weight attached at bucket
pivot, bucket pivot 91 cm (36 in.) above ground. 12 82 1.12 1.41
16 92 1.50 1.97
NOTE: Specifications and design subject to
change without notice. 18 Heavy Duty 106 1.69 2.25
20 106 1.88 2.54
24 120 2.26 3.11
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 Getting Quality Service
John Deere Quality
John Deere equipment is more than just a purchase, it’s
an investment in quality. That quality goes beyond our

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equipment to your John Deere dealer’s parts and service
support. This support is needed to keep you a satisfied
customer.
That’s why John Deere has initiated a process to handle
your questions or problems, should they arise. The
following three steps will help guide you through the
process.
Step 1
Step 3
Refer to your operator’s manual
Contact John Deere
A. It has many illustrations
and detailed information on C. It gives ordering information A. Your John Deere dealer is the most efficient source in addressing
the safe and proper operation for parts catalogs, service and any concern, but if you are not able to resolve your problem after
of your equipment. technical manuals. checking your operator’s manual and contacting your dealer, contact
B. It gives troubleshooting D. If your questions are not John Deere for assistance.
procedures, and specification answered in the operator’s B. For prompt, effective service, please have the following ready
information. manual, then go to Step 2. before you call:
The name of the dealer with Your serial number which you
Step 2 whom you’ve been working. recorded on the inside front cover of
this manual.
Contact your dealer
Your equipment model number.
A. Your John Deere dealer has
the responsibility, authority, and C. If the parts and service Number of hours on machine If the problem is with an attachment,
ability to answer questions, people are unable to resolve (if applicable). your attachment identification
resolve problems, and fulfill your your problem, see the dealership number.
parts and service needs. manager or owner.
C. Then call 1-800-537-8233 (United States and Canada) and our
B. First, discuss your questions D. If your questions or problems advisor will work with your dealer to investigate your concern. If you
or problems with your dealer’s are not resolved by the dealer, are outside the United States and Canada, contact us at the following
trained parts and service staff. then go to Step 3. website: www.deere.com/wps/dcom/ en_US/regional_home.page.

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Page
Page
A
Angle N
Dig........................................................................... 35-7
Numbers
B Identification............................................................ 00-1

Backhoe O
Entering and Exiting................................................ 35-1
Lift ........................................................................... 35-8 Operating.................................................................... 35-3
Lubricate ................................................................. 15-2
Operating from Ground ........................................... 25-1 P
Removing................................................................ 30-1
Storing..................................................................... 30-4 Position
Transport Tractor with ........................................... 35-10 Digging.................................................................... 35-7
Transporting............................................................ 35-9
Backhoe Controls from Ground, Operate ................... 35-1 R
Backhoe Thumb (Hydraulic), Operating ..................... 35-5
Backhoe Thumb (Mechanical), Operating .................. 35-4 Required Equipment
Backhoe to Tractor Backhoe .................................................................. 20-1
Attach...................................................................... 25-1
Boom and Swing Lock Pins S
Removing................................................................ 35-6
Bucket Safety labels, with text................................................ 05-1
Dig........................................................................... 35-7 Safety, Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Install....................................................................... 15-2 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids .................................... 10-2
Safety, Steps and Handholds
C Use Steps and Handholds Correctly....................... 10-3
Seat
Compatibility Adjusting (375A & 385A)......................................... 35-2
Product.................................................................... 00-1 Adjusting (485A) ..................................................... 35-2
Controls, Operate ....................................................... 35-3 Specifications
Backhoe .................................................................. 50-1
D Spoil Pile..................................................................... 35-8
Stabilizer (385A/485A), Securing ............................. 35-10
Dig Safely ................................................................... 35-3 Stabilizers
Dipperstick Insall........................................................................ 15-1
Dig........................................................................... 35-7 Street Pads
Install....................................................................... 15-2
G
T
Grease with molybdenum disulfide............................. 40-2
Teeth
I Replacing ................................................................ 40-1
Transporting ............................................................... 35-9
Intervals Troubleshooting Chart, Use........................................ 45-1
Service .................................................................... 40-1
V
L
Valve Covers
Labels, safety with text ............................................... 05-1 Cleaning.................................................................. 40-2
Lubrication .................................................................. 40-3

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