Ditch Witch RT36 Manuel utilisateur

RT36

Operator’s

Manual

054- 131

Issue 1.1

CMW®

RT36 Operator’s Manual Overview - 1

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Overview

Chapter Contents

Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

• Numbered Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

• “Continued” Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Overview - 2 RT36 Operator’s Manual

Serial Number Location

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Serial Number Location

Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. RT36 (2) and engine (1) serial numbers

are located as shown.

Date of manufacture

Date of purchase

RT36 serial number

Engine serial number

Front attachment serial number

Trailer serial number

RT36 Operator’s Manual Overview - 3

Intended Use

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Intended Use

The RT36 is a riding trencher designed to install buried service lines up to 16” (410 mm) in diameter and

60” (1.5 m) deep.

The unit is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction

work environments. Provisions may be required to operate in extreme temperatures. Contact your Ditch

Witch dealer. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use.

The RT36 should be used with genuine Ditch Witch chain, teeth, and sprockets. It should be operated,

serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and acquainted with the

relevant safety procedures.

Unit Components

1. Digging chain

2. Boom

3. Personnel restraint bar

4. Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)

5. Operator’s station

6. Left and right consoles

7. Center console

8. Engine compartment

9. Backfill blade

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Operator Orientation

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Operator Orientation

Right and left sides of machine are determined by facing

front of unit while seated at the controls.

About This Manual

This manual contains information for the proper use of this machine. See Operation Overview for basic

operating procedures. Cross references such as “See page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures.

Bulleted Lists

Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be

performed in a specific order.

Numbered Lists

Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.

“Continued” Indicators

indicates that a procedure is continued on the next page.

1. Front of unit

2. Right of unit

3. Rear of unit

4. Left of unit

RT36 Operator’s Manual Foreword - 5

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Foreword

This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation

instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.

Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.

If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.

If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a

dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:

The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Attn: Marketing Department

PO Box 66

Perry, OK 73077-0066

USA

The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles

Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have

taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your

Ditch Witch dealer.

Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.

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RT36

Operator’s Manual

Issue number 1.1/OM-9/04

Part number 054-131

by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

, Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite,

Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, and

The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

RT36 Operator’s Manual Contents - 7

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Contents

Overview

machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed

to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual

Foreword

part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact

information

Safety

machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 9

Controls

machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them 19

Operation Overview

an overview for completing a job with this machine: planning, setting up, installing

product, and restoring the jobsite; with cross references to detailed procedures

Prepare

procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path,

and preparing the jobsite for work

Drive

procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown 47

Transport

procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing 51

Trench

procedures for trenching 59

Backhoe

procedures for digging with backhoe 65

Drill

procedures for drilling 71

Systems and Equipment

chain, teeth, sprockets, and optional equipment 77

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Complete the Job

procedures for backfilling and restoring the jobsite and rinsing and storing

equipment

Service

service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication, replacement

of wear items, and basic maintenance

Specifications

machine specifications including weights, measurements, power ratings, and fluid

capacities

117

Support

the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty

consideration and training

125

Service Record

a record of major service performed on the machine 129

RT36 Operator’s Manual Safety - 9

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Safety

Chapter Contents

Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• Electric Strike Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

• If an Electric Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

• If a Gas Line is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

• If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

• If Machine Catches on Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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