Ditch Witch 1TR4 (2019) Attachment Operator’s Manual PDF

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Ditch Witch 1TR4 (2019) Attachment Operator’s Manual ID0574653 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Ditch Witch 1TR4 (2019) Attachment Operator’s Manual ID0574653 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 17
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Foreword........................................................................................................................................ 1
	1TR4 (2019) Attachment Operator’s Manual.................................................................................................... 1
	Issue number 2.0/OM-6/2023 Part number ID0574653............................................................................................ 1
	Copyright 2019, 2023 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc...................................................................................... 1
		Equipment Modification.................................................................................................................. 1
		Intended Use............................................................................................................................ 1
Safety.......................................................................................................................................... 2
	Safety Alert Classifications................................................................................................................ 2
	Safety Alerts............................................................................................................................... 3
Controls........................................................................................................................................ 3
Connect/Disconnect Front End.................................................................................................................... 4
	Connect..................................................................................................................................... 4
		1. Align InterChange connection slot with front end pin and drive forward until pin rests in slot, as shown............................. 4
		2. Engage parking brake and stop engine................................................................................................. 4
		3. Engage retainers (shown) and hand-tighten............................................................................................ 5
		4. Using the wrench provided in the operator’s manual compartment, tighten each retainer................................................ 5
		5. Remove dirt and debris from hydraulic couplers....................................................................................... 5
		6. Connect green hydraulic hose. Match colored tie on hose to colored dot above connector on machine.................................... 5
		7. Start engine and raise trencher enough to take weight off stand...................................................................... 5
		8. Unpin (1 or 2) and raise stand to stow position...................................................................................... 5
		9. Stop engine and connect remaining hydraulic hoses.................................................................................... 5
		10. Ensure connections are secure by pulling on hoses................................................................................... 5
	Disconnect.................................................................................................................................. 5
		1. Lower trencher to the ground and stop engine......................................................................................... 5
		2. Pull pin and lower stand............................................................................................................. 5
		3. Pin into position based on size of tire on Zahn machine.............................................................................. 5
		4. Using wrench provided in the operator’s manual compartment, disengage retainers (shown).............................................. 5
		5. Start engine and back machine away slightly.......................................................................................... 5
		6. Stop engine and operate controls to relieve pressure................................................................................. 5
		7. Disconnect hydraulic hoses........................................................................................................... 5
		8. Start engine and completely back away from front end................................................................................. 5
		9. Lower front end to the ground and disconnect lifting device.......................................................................... 5
Operate Trencher................................................................................................................................ 6
	1. Drive machine to starting point.......................................................................................................... 6
	2. Stop forward movement and set machine to half throttle................................................................................... 6
	3. Lower trencher to 1 in (25 mm) above the ground surface.................................................................................. 6
	4. Start forward digging chain rotation. CHAIN WILL MOVE.................................................................................... 6
	5. Increase engine speed to full throttle................................................................................................... 6
	6. Lower digging boom to digging depth...................................................................................................... 6
	7. Begin moving machine backward. For continuous ground drive and front end drive operation, use cruise control pedal....................... 6
	8. When finished trenching, stop machine movement and set machine to half throttle.......................................................... 6
	9. Raise boom to top of trench.............................................................................................................. 6
	10. Stop digging chain rotation............................................................................................................. 6
	11. Raise trencher.......................................................................................................................... 6
	12. Drive machine away from trench.......................................................................................................... 6
	13. Lower attachment to ground surface...................................................................................................... 6
	14. Stop engine............................................................................................................................. 6
Operating Tips.................................................................................................................................. 7
Storage......................................................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 7
	Each Use.................................................................................................................................... 7
	10-Hour..................................................................................................................................... 8
		1. Move boom to horizontal position..................................................................................................... 9
		2. Measure distance from bottom of boom to chain (A). Chain is correctly tensioned when distance is 1 in (25 mm)........................ 9
		3. To adjust chain, loosen jam nut on adjustment screw (shown).......................................................................... 9
		4. Turn adjustment screw clockwise to tighten chain. Turn screw counterclockwise to loosen chain........................................ 9
		5. When proper tension is reached, tighten jam nut...................................................................................... 9
		6. Tighten trencher boom clamp bolts to 78 ft-lb (106 N•m).............................................................................. 9
		1. Check digging chain tension toward end of boom (3). Tension is correct when 1-1.5 in (25-44 mm) of slide and stop is exposed (4)..... 9
		2. To adjust chain, lower boom to ground and stop engine................................................................................ 9
		3. Tighten or loosen adjustment screw (2) and jam nut (1)............................................................................... 9
		4. When proper tension is reached, tighten jam nut...................................................................................... 9
		1. With boom horizontal, measure distance from bottom of boom to chain. When properly tensioned, distance is 0.5 in (13 mm)............. 9
		2. To tighten, pump MPG into cylinder at check valve zerk............................................................................... 9
		3. After adjusting or replacing chain on greasable boom, check restraint bar position................................................... 9
		1. If using rock chain bits, check that bits rotate freely..............................................................................10
		2. Clean chain and check bits after each use............................................................................................10
		3. Replace bit when carbide cap or insert is worn.......................................................................................10
		4. Check pins and bushings for wear by measuring distance between chain pins (3) and comparing it with a new chain......................10
		5. Check rollers (4) for wear. If roller are worn, replace chain and sprockets..........................................................10
		6. If sidebars (2) are bent or loose on chain pins, use chain spacers to join sidebars..................................................10
		7. Check teeth (1) for wear.............................................................................................................10
	As Needed...................................................................................................................................10
		1. Start engine and position digging chain with connector pin at top of boom............................................................10
		2. Lower boom to ground and stop engine.................................................................................................10
		3. Secure chain.........................................................................................................................10
		4. Loop cable through links nearest connector pin (shown)...............................................................................11
		5. Turn tension bolts counterclockwise to release tension on digging chain..............................................................11
		6. Stand clear of chain. Do not stand behind boom and keep feet clear of boom...........................................................11
		7. Remove pin from connector pin and drive pin out of link..............................................................................11
		8. Unclamp links (roller boom). Slowly release cable and lower chain to ground..........................................................11
		1. Position digging chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward machine..........................................................11
		2. Loop cable through end links.........................................................................................................11
		3. Start engine.........................................................................................................................11
		4. Back machine up until digging chain extends past headshaft about 12 in (30 cm).......................................................11
		5. Lower boom to horizontal position and stop engine....................................................................................11
		6. Secure chain on sprocket booms by locking rear idler sprocket........................................................................11
		7. Pull rear end of chain over tail sprocket or roller. Pull cable until chain is in place on boom......................................11
		8. Attach chain jaws to end links and bring links into place............................................................................11
		9. Install connector pin and lock key...................................................................................................11
		10. Tension chain.......................................................................................................................11
Specifications..................................................................................................................................12
	EU Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................14
	UK Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................15
Support.........................................................................................................................................16
	Procedure...................................................................................................................................16
	Resources...................................................................................................................................16
	Warranty....................................................................................................................................17

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