Ditch Witch FX25 - Manual (Page 74)

FX25 Operator’s Manual
Service - 73
10 Hour
CMW
Check Blower Belt Tension
Check belt every 10 hours for correct tension,
damage or wear. Idler pulley tensioner should be
set to 70 lb of force. Verify that the indication
marks on tensioner are in the same position as
initially set, or apply 10 lb of force to the belt and
check that deflection is .25-.375” (6-10 mm).
Check Water Pump Oil Level
With frame level, check water pump oil at sight
glass (2) every 10 hours. Add NDO at fill (1) as
necessary to keep oil at halfway mark on sight
glass.
Clean Water Pump Filter
Clean water pump filter every 10 hours and
replace as needed.
1. Open filter housing.
2. Remove element and rinse housing
thoroughly with water.
3. Inspect element for signs of collapse and for
brittle or broken rubber seals on the ends of
the element. Replace as needed. See
page 89.
4. Replace element and close filter housing.
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