Normal use, Rt45 operator’s manual – Ditch Witch RT45 User Manual
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RT45 Operator’s Manual
Setup
CMW
®
Normal Use
1.
Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2.
Start tractor. See page 72 for start-up procedures.
3.
Raise microtrencher and drive to starting point. Move in line with planned trench. See page 74 for
correct driving procedures.
4.
Lower backfill blade.
5.
Engage parking brake.
6.
Lower microtrencher to just above ground.
7.
Check that blade is in line with planned trench and that tires are pointing straight ahead.
Adjust Trench Depth
Blade
1.
Shut down tractor and remove blade (see
page 180.)
2.
Remove 4 bolts (2).
3.
Lift or lower blade motor to desired depth.
Use the depth decal (1) as a guide.
4.
Install bolts and tighten nuts to 200 ft-lb (271
N-m).
Spoils Deflector
1.
Remove blade cover.
2.
Remove bolts and nuts that retain the inside
spoils deflector.
3.
Position spoils deflector.
4.
Install bolts and tighten nuts firmly.
IMPORTANT: For best spoils removal,
set the spoils deflector as close to the
blade as possible.
NOTICE: Overtightening nuts will distort
deflector.