Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 127)

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RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Cruise control is a standard feature that allows the unit to automatically adjust ground drive speed
according to digging conditions. In easier soil conditions, the ground drive speed will increase. When the
unit encounters difficult soil conditions, the ground drive speed will decrease. The unit does this by
adjusting ground drive pump output to maintain a preset engine speed.
Operate Cruise Control
Plowing
1. Following procedures in “Setup” on page 98, begin plowing to desired depth.
2. Set the following controls:
• ground drive controls to neutral
• ground drive switch to low
• ensure cruise control is off
• adjust engine to maximum throttle
• all other controls set as desired
3. Press cruise control switch once and ensure that cruise control switch indicator lights. Icon will also be
shown on graphic display.
4. Set ground drive hand control to maximum speed suitable for digging conditions.
5. Use RPM dial control to select optimum engine speed for digging conditions.
6. When finished plowing, move ground drive control to neutral and press cruise control switch again to
turn off cruise control.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Turn ignition switch to STOP.