Drive, Shut down, Rt55 t4i operator’s manual – Ditch Witch RT55 User Manual
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RT55 T4i Operator’s Manual
Drive
CMW
Drive
1.
Turn on lights as needed.
2.
Raise backfill blade and all attachments.
3.
Switch gearbox shift control to high.
4.
Adjust throttle.
5.
Move ground drive control to forward or reverse.
Shut Down
1.
When job is complete, move ground drive control to neutral.
2.
Lower all attachments to ground.
3.
Move throttle to idle for 3 minutes to cool.
4.
Turn ignition switch to STOP. If leaving machine unattended, remove key.
5.
For maintenance or long-term storage, turn battery disconnect switch, if equipped, to the disconnect
position.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN: Turn ignition switch to STOP.
Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
NOTICE:
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Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.
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Keep attachments low when operating on slope. Drive slowly and cautiously.
IMPORTANT:
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Ground drive speed/direction can be controlled with foot pedal or hand lever. When digging, set
ground drive speed with hand lever. Use foot pedal to temporarily adjust speed if digging conditions
change for a short distance. For instance, if digging conditions become tough, press foot pedal to
slow down digging speed. When digging conditions improve, release foot pedal to resume original
speed.
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