Ditch Witch RT55 - Manual (Page 82)

RT55 T4i Operator’s Manual
Trench - 81
Operation
CMW
Start Trenching
1. If necessary, adjust throttle to low idle.
2. Move attachment speed/direction control to desired speed. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE.
3. Increase engine speed to full throttle.
4. Slowly lower digging boom to depth.
5. Raise backfill blade and release parking brake.
6. Move ground drive control to desired speed.
7. If using optional trench cleaner:
• Stop tractor and turn ignition switch to STOP.
• Manually lower trench cleaner.
• Restart tractor, fasten seat belt, and continue trenching.
8. Engage optional cruise control if desired. See page 108.
9. Lower boom to trench depth and select ground drive speed. ..
IMPORTANT: Always start trenching with attachment speed set at low. If soil conditions permit
optimum digging at higher speeds, select high.
NOTICE:
• Do not have trench cleaner in working position when starting a trench.
• Do not back up with trench cleaner in working position.
• Do not use trench cleaner in conditions where large rocks can get between chain and
cleaner.
IMPORTANT:
• Ground drive speed/direction can be controlled with foot pedal or hand lever. When
trenching, set ground drive speed with hand lever. Use foot pedal to temporarily adjust
speed if digging conditions change for a short distance.
• For cruise control operation, see page 108.
NOTICE:
• Do not make sharp turns. Lower boom to full depth when turning.
• If an object becomes lodged in chain, move attachment speed/direction control to neutral
and raise boom slightly. Reverse chain direction. If object must be removed manually, turn
engine off and engage parking brake.