Ditch Witch RT100 - Manual (Page 86)

RT100 Powershift Operator’s Manual
Trench - 85
Operation
CMW
1. Move hand throttle to half open.
2. Ensure dig/drive control to dig position and move F-N-R lever forward. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE.
3. Lift trench cleaner, if equipped.
4. Slowly lower digging boom to desired trench depth.
5. Increase engine speed to full throttle using hand control.
6. Raise backfill blade.
7. Press service brake.
8. Release parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is off.
9. Twist F-N-R lever to 2 (high), if desired.
10. Move ground drive speed/direction hand control to desired speed.
11. Release service brake.
Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury. Stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Allow 3’ (1 m) between digging teeth and obstacle. Machine might jerk when digging starts.
• Keep everyone at least 6’ (2 m) from machine, attachments, and their range of movement.
IMPORTANT:
• When in “dig” mode, the foot throttle allows temporary override (increase only) of hand throttle
setting. This will increase ground drive and attachment speed.
• Operate engine at full throttle when working.
• For best production, maintain engine speed at 2300-2650 rpm.