Document Outline

• Overview
  • Serial Number Location
  • Intended Use
  • Equipment Modification
  • Unit Components
  • Operator Orientation
  • About This Manual
    • Bulleted Lists
    • Numbered Lists
• Foreword
• Contents
• Safety
  • Guidelines
  • Emergency Procedures
    • Electric Strike Description
    • If an Electric Line is Damaged
    • If a Gas Line is Damaged
    • If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged
    • If Machine Catches on Fire
  • Safety Alert Classifications
  • Machine Safety Alerts
  • Attachment Safety Alerts
    • H313
    • H314
    • H331
    • H350
    • H342
    • MT12
    • RWIII/RWIV
• Controls
  • Center Console
    • Controls
    • Graphic Display
  • Right Fender
    • Tractor Controls
    • Trencher Controls
    • Plow Controls
    • Combo Controls
    • Saw Controls
    • Microtrencher Controls
    • MT12 MicroTrencher Attachment
  • Left Fender
  • Seat
  • Backhoe Console
  • Engine
• Operation Overview
  • Planning
  • Trenching
  • Plowing
  • Sawing
  • Drilling
  • Digging with Backhoe
  • Microtrenching
  • Leaving Jobsite
• Prepare
  • Gather Information
    • Review Job Plan
    • Notify One-Call Services
    • Arrange for Traffic Control
    • Plan for Emergency Services
  • Inspect Site
    • Identify Hazards
  • Classify Jobsite
    • Inspect Jobsite
    • Select a Classification
    • Apply Precautions
  • Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment
    • Supplies
    • Fluid Levels
    • Condition and Function
    • Accessories
• Drive
  • Start Unit
  • Drive
  • Shut Down
• Transport
  • Lift
    • Points
    • Procedure
  • Tie Down
    • Points
    • Procedure
  • Haul
    • Procedure
  • Tow
    • Procedure
• Trench
  • Setup
• Plow
  • Setup
    • Position Tractor
    • Attach Product
  • Operation
    • Start Plowing
    • Finish Plowing
• Saw
  • Setup
    • Before First Use and After Replacing Bits
    • Normal Use
  • Operation
    • Start Sawing
    • Finish Sawing
• Backhoe
  • Setup
  • Operation
    • Dig
    • Move Unit
    • Stow
• Drill
  • Drilling Attachment
  • Prepare Jobsite and Equipment
    • Approach Trench (1)
    • Target Trench (2)
    • Drill Rod and Equipment
  • Drill
    • Using Drill String Guide
  • Add Rod
  • Backream
  • Disassemble Joints
• Microtrenching
  • Setup
    • Before First Use and After Replacing Bits
    • Normal Use
  • Operation
    • Begin Trenching
    • Stop Trenching
    • Using a Trench Cleaner
• Systems and Equipment
  • Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets
    • Chain and Tooth Maintenance
    • Chain Types
    • Chain Selection
  • Optional Equipment
    • RT45 Tractor
    • H313/H314 Trencher
    • H331 Plow
    • H342 Saw
    • A323 Backhoe
    • MT12 MicroTrencher
  • Counterweighting
• Complete the Job
  • Restore Jobsite
    • Backfilling
  • Rinse Equipment
  • Stow Tools
• Service
  • Service Precautions
    • Welding Precaution
    • Cleaning Precaution
  • Lubrication Overview
  • Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
    • Engine Oil Selection Chart
    • Approved Fuel
    • Approved Coolant
  • Tier 4 Engine
  • 10 Hour
    • Tractor
    • Trencher
    • Plow
    • Saw
    • Microtrencher
  • 100’ (30.5 m)
    • Inspect Microtrencher Blade and Bits
    • Fixed Bits
    • Rotating Conical Bits
  • 50 Hour
    • Trencher
    • Saw
  • 100 Hour
  • 250 Hour
    • Tractor
  • 500 Hour
    • Tractor
    • Plow
  • 1000 Hour
  • As Needed
    • Tractor
    • Trencher
    • Inspect Seat Belt
    • Plow
    • Backhoe
    • Microtrencher
• Specifications
  • RT45 Tractor with H313 Trencher
  • H314 Trencher
  • H331 Plow
  • H350 Combo
    • Trencher
    • Plow
  • H342 Saw
  • A323 Backhoe
  • MT12 MicroTrencher
• Support
  • Procedure
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Ditch Witch® Training
• Warranty
• Service Record