Ditch Witch RT80Q Manuel utilisateur
RT80Q
Tier 4
Operator’s
Manual
053-2708
Issue 2.0
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
RT80Q Operator’s Manual Overview - 1
Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unit Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Bulleted Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
• Numbered Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Overview - 2 RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Serial Number Location
Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. RT80Q (1) and engine serial numbers (2)
are located as shown.
Date of manufacture
Date of purchase
RT80Q serial number
Front attachment serial number
Rear attachment serial number
Trailer serial number
Engine serial number
RT80Q Operator’s Manual Overview - 3
Intended Use
Intended Use
The RT80Q is a riding trencher designed to install buried service lines of various sizes using a variety of
Ditch Witch® attachments.
This 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 RT80Q should be used with genuine Ditch Witch chain, teeth, and sprockets. It should be operated,
serviced, and repaired only by persons familiar with their particular characteristics and acquainted with the
relevant safety procedures.
Equipment Modification
This equipment was designed and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly
or in accordance with the operating instructions. Modification of equipment should only be made by
competent personnel possessing knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, equipment design
functionality/requirements and any required specialized testing.
The protection offered by the Rollover Protective System (ROPS) will be impaired if it has been subjected
to any modification, structural damage, or has been involved in an overturn accident. The ROPS must be
replaced after a roll-over.
Attachment Max. width/diameter Max. depth
H810 trencher 24” (610 mm) 93” (2.4 m)
H813 trencher 12” (305 mm) 58.4” (1.5 m)
H832 plow n/a 36” (915 mm)
RC80 reel carrier 84” (2.1 m) reel diameter n/a
H853 combo 12” (305 mm) 69” (1.8 m)
A820 backhoe 18” (460 mm) bucket 89” (2.2 m)
HD630 saw See manufacturer’s specifications
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Unit Components
Unit Components
1. Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
2. Operator station
3. Control console
4. Engine compartment
5. Backfill blade (optional)
NOTICE: The protection offered by the Rollover Protective System (ROPS) will be impaired if it has
been subjected to any modification, structural damage, or has been involved in an overturn accident.
The ROPS must be replaced after a roll-over.
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RT80Q Operator’s Manual Overview - 5
Operator Orientation
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.
1. Front of unit
2. Right of unit
3. Rear of unit
4. Left of unit
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About This Manual
RT80Q Operator’s Manual Foreword - 7
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.
Foreword - 8 RT80Q Operator’s Manual
RT80Q
with Tier 4 engine
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 3.0/OM-7/17
Part number 053-2708
Copyright 2013, 2014, 2017
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
This product and its use may be covered by one or more patents at http://patents.charlesmachine.works.
RT80Q Operator’s Manual Contents - 9
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
1
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
7
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures
11
Controls
machine controls, gauges, and indicators and how to use them
29
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
63
Prepare
procedures for inspecting and classifying the jobsite, planning the installation path,
and preparing the jobsite for work
67
Drive
procedures for startup, cold start, driving, and shutdown
73
Transport
procedures for lifting, hauling, and towing
79
Trench
procedures for trenching
91
Plow
procedures for plowing
97
Reel Carrier
procedures for using reel carrier/winder
105
Saw
procedures for sawing
109
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