Ditch Witch RT30 - Manual (Page 45)

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RT30 Operator’s Manual
Drive
CMW
Drive
1. Turn on lights as needed.
2. Raise backfill blade and all attachments.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Adjust throttle.
5. Move ground drive control to forward or reverse or press forward (F) or reverse (R) foot pedal.
The ground drive forward (F) foot pedal can override the ground drive forward speed control lever. Use
the override feature when trenching.
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When driving or backfilling, use only the forward (F) and reverse (R) foot pedals to control speed
and direction.
• When trenching, use hand lever to set travel speed and use the forward (F) foot pedal to adjust
speed temporarily when digging conditions change. When original digging condition resumes,
release foot pedal to return to original speed.
Shut Down
1. When job is complete, move ground drive control to neutral.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Lower all attachments to ground.
4. Move throttle to idle for 3 minutes to cool engine.
5. Turn ignition switch to STOP. If leaving machine unattended, remove key.
6. For maintenance or long-term storage, turn battery disconnect switch, if equipped, to the disconnect
position.
Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
To help avoid injury:
• Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.
• Keep attachments low when operating on slope. Drive slowly and cautiously.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
: Turn ignition switch to STOP.