Ditch Witch RT12 / RT16 / RT20 / RT24 Operator’s Manual 053-2439 PDF

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Ditch Witch RT12 / RT16 / RT20 / RT24 Operator’s Manual 053-2439 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Ditch Witch RT12 / RT16 / RT20 / RT24 Operator’s Manual 053-2439 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 119
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF

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Ditch Witch RT12 / RT16 / RT20 / RT24 Operator’s Manual 053-2439 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Overview 2
Serial Number Location 3
Intended Use 4
Equipment Modification 4
Unit Components 4
Operator Orientation 5
About This Manual 5
Bulleted Lists 5
Numbered Lists 5
Foreword 6
Contents 8
Safety 10
Guidelines 11
Emergency Procedures 12
Electric Strike Description 12
If an Electric Line is Damaged 13
If a Gas Line is Damaged 14
If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged 15
If Machine Catches on Fire 15
Safety Alert Classifications 16
Machine Safety Alerts 17
Attachment Safety Alerts 19
copy from SafetyAlerts-Attachments-Master 19
Operation Overview 20
Planning 21
Trenching 21
Leaving Jobsite 21
Controls 22
Control Console 23
RT12 Engine Controls 27
RT16 Engine Controls 28
RT20/RT24 Engine Controls 30
Prepare 32
Gather Information 33
Review Job Plan 33
Notify One-Call Services 33
Arrange for Traffic Control 33
Plan for Emergency Services 33
Inspect Site 34
Identify Hazards 34
Classify Jobsite 35
Inspect Jobsite 35
Select a Classification 35
Apply Precautions 36
Crystalline Silica (Quartz) Dust Precautions 36
Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment 37
Supplies 37
Fluid Levels 37
Condition and Function 37
Accessories 37
Drive 38
Start Unit 39
Drive 40
Shut Down 40
Transport 42
Lift 43
Points 43
Procedure 43
Haul 44
Load 44
Tie Down 45
Unload 47
Tow 47
Prepare Unit for Towing 48
Return Unit to Normal Operation 48
Trench 50
Trench 52
Drill 54
Prepare Jobsite and Equipment 56
Approach Trench (1) 56
Target Trench (2) 56
Drill Rod and Equipment 57
Drill 58
Using Drill String Guide 59
Add Rod 60
Backream 60
Disassemble Joints 61
Systems and Equipment 62
Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets 63
Chain and Tooth Maintenance 63
Chain Types 63
Chain Selection 64
Optional Equipment 65
Backfill Blade 66
Drilling Attachment 66
Counterweights 67
Complete the Job 70
Restore Jobsite 71
Rinse Equipment 71
Stow Tools 71
Service 72
Precautions 73
Welding Precaution 73
Cleaning Precaution 73
Recommended Lubricants/Service Key 74
Engine Oil Temperature Chart 75
RT12 Honda IGX390 75
RT16 Briggs & Stratton 75
RT20 Honda GX630 and RT24 Honda GX690 76
Each Use 77
Check Engine Oil Level 77
Check Air Filter Elements 79
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level 81
Check Hydraulic Fluid Cooler 81
Check Hydraulic Hoses 82
Check Rear Tire Pressures 83
Check Lug Nut Torque 83
Check Parking Brake Operation 83
10 Hour Service 84
Change Engine Oil 84
Lube Pivot Headshaft Bearing 85
Lube Pivot Bushing 86
Lube Trail Wheel 86
Lube Auger Bearing 86
Lube Wheel Tracks 87
Check Digging Chain Tension 87
Check Restraint Bar Position 89
Check Trench Cleaner Position 89
50 Hour Service 90
Change Engine Oil and Filter (RT16) 90
100 Hour Service 91
Change Engine Oil 91
Change Air Filter Elements 92
Check Spark Plug 93
500 Hour Service 94
Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter 94
As Needed 95
Replace In-Line Fuel Filter 95
Adjust Wheel Track Tension 95
Specifications 100
RT12 101
RT16 105
RT20 and RT24 109
Support 114
Procedure 114
Resources 114
Publications 114
Ditch Witch Training 114
Warranty 115
Service Record 118

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