Ditch Witch 410SX - Manual (Page 60)

410sx Operator’s Manual
Plow - 59
Operation
CMW
Start Plowing
1. Start unit. (See “Start Unit” on page 44.)
2. Adjust throttle to low idle.
3. Check that ground drive control is in neutral.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Move ground drive control forward to a slow speed and lower plow blade until it begins to break the
soil.
6. Move the plow vibrator control to the ON position. PLOW WILL VIBRATE.
7. Lower the plow blade into the ground to full
depth.
8. Increase engine speed to a point with the least
tractor vibration and the highest ground drive
speed possible without tire slippage.
9. Check cable for damage during plowing. Run
continuity checks on electric cable and check
pipe pressure. Damage can result from
improper operation, incorrect blade choice,
striking underground obstructions, or other
conditions.
Tipover possible. Machine can tip over and crush you.
To help avoid injury:
• Always operate so that operator is on uphill side of machine.
• Keep digging boom low when operating or transporting on a slope.
• Never jerk control levers. Use a steady even motion.
• Drive slowly and cautiously at all times.
NOTICE:
• Move slowly while lowering the plow blade into the ground.
• Do NOT move ground drive control to reverse with the blade in the ground.
• Do NOT plow with the blade partially raised.
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