Ditch Witch RT55 - Manual (Page 80)

RT55 T4i Operator’s Manual
Trench - 79
Setup
CMW
1. Fasten and adjust seat belt.
2. Start tractor. See page 62 for start-up procedures.
3. Drive to starting point. Move in line with planned trench. See page 64 for operating procedures..
4. Switch gearbox shift control to low.
5. Lower backfill blade.
6. Swivel seat to the desired position.
7. Lower boom to just above ground.
8. Engage optional Trench Depth Meter, if equipped. See page 109.
9. Check that attachment speed/direction control and ground drive controls are in neutral.
10. Check that boom is in line with planned trench.
IMPORTANT:
• When cutting asphalt, start trench in soil at edge of road and use shortest possible boom at
full depth.
• For optimal spoils delivery, adjust the auger positions forward or backward to accommodate
terrain and digging depth.