Reply To: Backhoe Contribution – Blanchsb – Exterior Loader Arms and Interior Chair
I have seen similar thing on a hydraulic lift where I used to work.
I would say your right as a safety feature and I’m pretty sure in the position as it is, in the image the hydraulic piston cant retract. For maintenance on the hydraulics, top up fluid, replace hoses etc. As for this occasion probably just posing for the photo I would suggest.
I think the safety pin I have circled is in that position to stop it lifting from this lock position (as in lock the piston).
When in normal use the pin would be removed and placed in hole 1 and through hole 2 which lifts it above the piston cylinder whiche frees the movement of the piston.
I hope I have explained it ok.