Document Outline

• Overview
  • Serial Number Location
  • Intended Use
  • Equipment Modification
  • Unit Components
  • Operator Orientation
  • About This Manual
    • Bulleted Lists
    • Numbered Lists
• Foreword
• Contents
• Safety
  • Guidelines
  • Safety Alert Classifications
  • Safety Alerts
  • Emergency Procedures
    • Electric Strike Description
    • If an Electric Line is Damaged
    • If a Gas Line is Damaged
    • If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged
    • If Machine Catches on Fire
• Controls
  • Center Console
    • Gauges
    • Indicators
    • Controls
  • Right Console
  • Seat Deck
  • Seat
  • Rear Console
    • Optional Controls
    • Trencher Controls
    • Plow Controls
    • Combo Controls
    • Saw Controls
  • Backhoe Console
  • Engine
• Operation Overview
  • Planning
  • Trenching
  • Plowing
  • Sawing
  • Drilling
  • Digging with Backhoe
  • Leaving Jobsite
• Prepare
  • Gather Information
    • Review Job Plan
    • Notify One-Call Services
    • Arrange for Traffic Control
    • Plan for Emergency Services
  • Inspect Site
    • Identify Hazards
  • Classify Jobsite
    • Inspect Jobsite
    • Select a Classification
    • Apply Precautions
  • Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment
    • Supplies
    • Fluid Levels
    • Condition and Function
    • Accessories
• Drive
  • Start Unit
  • Drive
  • Shut Down
• Transport
  • Lift
    • Points
    • Procedure
  • Tie Down
    • Points
    • Procedure
  • Haul
    • Procedure
  • Tow
    • Procedure
• Trench
  • Setup
  • Operation
    • Start Trenching
    • Finish Trenching
• Plow
  • Setup
    • Position Tractor
    • Attach Product
  • Operation
    • Start Plowing
    • Finish Plowing
    • Special Plowing
• Saw
  • Setup
    • Before First Use and After Replacing Bits
    • Normal Use
  • Operation
    • Start Sawing
    • Finish Sawing
• Backhoe
  • Setup
  • Operation
  • Stowing
• Drill
  • Prepare Jobsite and Equipment
    • Approach Trench (1)
    • Target Trench (2)
    • Drill Pipe and Equipment
  • Drill
    • Using Drill String Guide
  • Add Rod
  • Backream
  • Disassemble Joints
• Systems and Equipment
  • Cruise Control
    • Operate Cruise Control
  • Trench Depth Meter
  • Chain, Teeth, and Sprockets
    • Chain and Tooth Maintenance
    • Chain Types
    • Chain Selection
  • Optional Equipment
    • RT55 Tractor
    • H515 Trencher
    • H533 Plow
• Complete the Job
  • Restore Jobsite
    • Backfilling
  • Rinse Equipment
  • Stow Tools
• Service
  • Service Precautions
    • Welding Precaution
    • Cleaning Precaution
  • Lubrication Overview
  • Recommended Lubricants/Service Key
    • Engine Oil Temperature Chart
  • 10 Hour
    • Tractor
    • Trencher
    • Plow
    • Check plow arm pins and bushings every 10 hours. Replace bushings at first sign of wear.
  • 50 Hour
    • Plow
    • Saw
  • 250 Hour
  • 500 Hour
    • Tractor
    • Plow
  • 1000 Hour
  • As Needed
    • Tractor
    • Trencher
      • 9. Loosen plug on grease cylinder to relieve chain tension.
      • 10. Stand clear of chain and remove lock key from connector pin. Drive connector pin out of link.
    • Plow
    • Backhoe
• Specifications
  • RT55 Tractor
  • H515 Trencher
  • H533 Plow
  • H553 Combo
    • Trencher
    • Plow
  • H540 Saw
  • A523 Backhoe
  • RC55 Reel Carrier
• Support
  • Procedure
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Ditch Witch Training
• Warranty
• Service Record