Ditch Witch RT55 Tier 4i Tractor Operator’s Manual 053-1297 PDF

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Ditch Witch RT55 Tier 4i Tractor Operator’s Manual 053-1297 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Ditch Witch RT55 Tier 4i Tractor Operator’s Manual 053-1297 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 197
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF

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Ditch Witch RT55 Tier 4i Tractor Operator’s Manual 053-1297 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Overview 2
Serial Number Location 3
Intended Use 4
Equipment Modification 4
Unit Components 5
Operator Orientation 5
About This Manual 6
Bulleted Lists 6
Numbered Lists 6
Foreword 8
Contents 10
Safety 12
Guidelines 13
Safety Alert Classifications 14
Safety Alerts 15
Emergency Procedures 18
Electric Strike Description 18
If an Electric Line is Damaged 19
If a Gas Line is Damaged 20
If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged 21
If Machine Catches on Fire 21
Controls 22
Center Console 23
Gauges 23
Indicators 25
Controls 29
Right Console 32
Seat Deck 35
Seat 37
Rear Console 38
Optional Controls 38
Trencher Controls 40
Plow Controls 41
Combo Controls 43
Saw Controls 45
Microtrencher Controls 46
Backhoe Console 50
Engine 54
Operation Overview 56
Planning 57
Trenching 57
Plowing 57
Sawing 58
Drilling 58
Digging with Backhoe 59
Microtrenching 59
Leaving Jobsite 59
Prepare 60
Gather Information 61
Review Job Plan 61
Notify One-Call Services 61
Arrange for Traffic Control 61
Plan for Emergency Services 61
Inspect Site 62
Identify Hazards 62
Classify Jobsite 63
Inspect Jobsite 63
Select a Classification 63
Apply Precautions 64
Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment 65
Supplies 65
Fluid Levels 65
Condition and Function 65
Accessories 65
Drive 66
Start Unit 67
Drive 69
Shut Down 69
Transport 70
Lift 71
Points 71
Procedure 71
Tie Down 74
Points 74
Procedure 74
Haul 76
Procedure 76
Tow 79
Procedure 79
Trench 80
Setup 81
Operation 83
Start Trenching 84
Finish Trenching 85
Plow 86
Setup 87
Position Tractor 87
Inspect Sod Cutter 88
Attach Product 88
Operation 89
Start Plowing 89
Finish Plowing 90
Special Plowing 91
Saw 92
Setup 93
Before First Use and After Replacing Bits 94
Normal Use 94
Operation 95
Start Sawing 96
Finish Sawing 96
Backhoe 98
Setup 99
Operation 100
Dig 100
Move Unit 100
Stow 101
Drill 104
Drilling Attachment 105
Prepare Jobsite and Equipment 106
Approach Trench (1) 106
Target Trench (2) 106
Drill Rod and Equipment 107
Drill 108
Using Drill String Guide 109
Add Rod 110
Backream 110
Disassemble Joints 111
Microtrench 112
Setup 113
Before First Use and After Replacing Bits 114
Normal Use 115
Operation 119
Begin Trenching 120
Stop Trenching 121
Using a Trench Cleaner 122
Systems and Equipment 124
Cruise Control 125
Operate Cruise Control 125
Trench Depth Meter 126
Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets 126
Chain and Tooth Maintenance 126
Chain Types 126
Chain Selection 127
Optional Equipment 128
RT55 Tractor 128
H516 Trencher 128
H533 Plow 129
A522 Backhoe 129
MT12 MicroTrencher 129
Complete the Job 130
Restore Jobsite 131
Backfilling 131
Rinse Equipment 131
Stow Tools 131
Service 132
Service Precautions 133
Welding Precaution 133
Cleaning Precaution 133
Lubrication Overview 134
Recommended Lubricants/Service Key 135
Engine Oil Temperature Chart 136
Approved Fuel 136
10 Hour 137
Tractor 138
Trencher 141
Plow 144
Check plow arm pins and bushings every 10 hours Replace bushings at first sign of wear 144
Microtrencher 146
100’ (30 5 m) 147
Inspect Microtrencher Blade and Bits 147
Fixed Bits 147
Rotating Conical Bits 147
50 Hour 149
Plow 150
H540 Saw 151
100 Hour 152
250 Hour 153
500 Hour 155
Tractor 155
Inspect Seat Belt 157
Plow 158
1000 Hour 159
As Needed 161
Tractor 161
Trencher 163
Plow 166
Backhoe 167
Microtrencher 168
Specifications 170
RT55 Tractor 170
H515 Trencher 176
H533 Plow 178
H553 Combo 180
Trencher 180
Plow 182
H540 Saw 184
A523 Backhoe 186
RC55 Reel Carrier 188
MT12 MicroTrencher 190
Support 192
Procedure 192
Resources 192
Publications 192
Ditch Witch Training 192
Warranty 193
Service Record 196

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