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LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS

Grease at the intervals indicated per the illustration of grease lubrication points. There is also a grease
diagram decal on the machine.

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Page 1: ...er heavier equipment for such conditions TABLE OF CONTENTS LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS 2 SAFETY MESSAGES 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW 4 BATTERY ELECTRIC STARTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 TRENCHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 CONTROLS 7 ENGINE CONTROLS 8 ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE 9 GETTING STARTED 9 TRENCHING PROCEDURE 10 TRENCHING TIPS 10 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE 10 JUMP STARTING ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC STARTER 11...

Page 2: ... 2324TK OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 24 12 Page 2 of 20 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS Grease at the intervals indicated per the illustration of grease lubrication points There is also a grease diagram decal on the machine ...

Page 3: ... a potential for bodily injury or death A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol DANGER Imminent hazards that if not avoided will result in serious personal injury or death WARNING Potential hazards or unsafe practices that if not avoided could result in serious personal injury or death CAUTION Potential hazards or unsafe practices that if not avoided could resu...

Page 4: ... chain or auger while in operation will cause serious injury or even death Wear safety goggles and a hard hat while operating or observing WARNING The dig chain may throw stones and debris Wear adequate hearing protection while operating or observing WARNING Exposure to loud noise is cumulative and may permanently damage your hearing Wear safety boots and gloves Wear close fitting clothing Contain...

Page 5: ...id operating adjacent to drop offs or embankments Keep away from tracks to avoid getting crushed WARNING Getting run over by the trencher will cause injury Always leave trencher parked on a level surface WARNING Do not park on incline Move the trencher to a level surface and set the parking brake located behind the left hand track motor Move the handle down to engage the brake Do not leave trenche...

Page 6: ...CTIONS Shield entire face especially your eyes and wear rubber gloves to avoid acid burns whenever doing anything with the battery Battery caps must be tightly in place if the battery has removable caps WARNING The battery contains sulfuric acid that can cause blindness and severe burns Avoid contact with eyes skin and clothing If acid contacts eyes call 911 immediately and flush eyes with water f...

Page 7: ... Pushing the T handle forward from the neutral position causes the machine to move forward Pulling the T handle back from neutral position causes the machine to move backward Moving the T handle farther from the neutral position increases the speed Steer the trencher by twisting the T handle to the left or right This causes the track on one side to rotate at a different speed or direction than the...

Page 8: ...EN position for engine to run CHOKE Use to aid starting the engine when it is cold KEYED IGNITION SWITCH Kohler Only This remote switch is located with the other trencher controls for your convenience Use it to start and stop the engine equipped with an electric starter Refer to the ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE ENGINE This is the throttle lever Kohler only It controls the engine speed Operate trenche...

Page 9: ...e ON position Open the CHOKE turn choke off after the engine warms up enough COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS Before operating in cold weather refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for recommended engine oil Do not spray starting fluid into the air cleaner as engine damage could result If the machine is operated at temperatures below 32 F 0 C then changing the hydraulic fluid to ISO 46 is recommended If you d...

Page 10: ...radual boom down action A little ground travel toward the operator during the plunge cut may help reduce bounce Adjust the boom lowering speed for soil conditions as necessary Do not overload engine If the engine lugs down or the digging chain slows down raise the boom until speed increases then continue lowering the boom slowly Do not attempt to force boom down faster than digging chain can remov...

Page 11: ...hemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm Acid can cause blindness and severe burns if leaked from the battery Do not jump start the battery near flames or sparks or while smoking WARNING Battery fumes are flammable and explosive Avoid explosion hazard that could blind and burn Tools and jumper cable clamps can make sparks so use them with care Shield eyes and face and wear rubber glove...

Page 12: ... This causes the track on one side to rotate at a different speed or direction than the opposite track If you are not experienced operating this trencher a slow ground speed is recommended for your safety Keep away from tracks to avoid getting crushed WARNING Getting run over by the trencher will cause injury Never allow anybody to ride on the trencher Never make sudden changes in speed or directi...

Page 13: ...m for location of plugs Disengage the parking brake by moving the handle up The machine may be towed short distance 1 8 mile or 1 4km at slow speed 2 mph or 200 feet per minute maximum 3kph or 60m per min Clutch lever on left handlebar must be pulled up and held while towing trencher After towing close both by pass valves by closing the plugs with 10 foot pounds torque Use a trailer or truck for r...

Page 14: ...f WARNING Navigating on the inclined trailer bed increases the danger of the trencher tracks losing traction especially if the bed surface is wet Stay out of the way to avoid personal injury if you lose control 5 The chains of the 00340 TIE DOWN KIT are long enough to adjust for desired trailer tongue weight depending on trencher boom length and type of dig chain which vary in weight 6 Loop front ...

Page 15: ...NLOADING PROCEDURE of the trencher from a truck bed using ramps 1 Position the truck on level ground 2 Set up suitable ramps insuring that they are secure to the back of the truck bed 3 Remove all chains or straps connecting the trencher to the truck 4 Start the engine using the ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE 5 Drive the trencher slowly down the ramps onto the ground WARNING Navigating on the ramps inc...

Page 16: ...clothing if working near traffic Wear adequate hearing ear protection while operating or observing WARNING Exposure to loud noise is cumulative and may permanently damage your hearing Declared vibration emission value in accordance with EN 12096 the average measured vibration emission value is 4 7 m s2 The uncertainty in the measurement given a 95 confidence interval is 1 1 m s2 Safety gloves help...

Page 17: ...s determine location of utilities before trenching WARNING Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your eyesight To locate utilities before trenching call 811 or 1 888 258 0808 US or Canada This free service will provide a One Call number for the geographic area that you select Before you start any digging project be sure to call the local One Call system in your area and any utility...

Page 18: ...llow adequate side and overhead clearances between trencher and any objects such as buildings fences and trees WARNING If the dig chain contacts an object the digging chain can climb upward quickly and tip the trencher toward the operator Serious injury or death will result by operator contact with the moving chain or auger The digging chain can suddenly drag the machine forward if the trencher is...

Page 19: ...uld be gas oil petroleum water or sewer In any case stop digging shut off the engine and evacuate the area immediately Call 911 for help Electrical wires or cables If you think that you may have severed electrical wires stop digging and call 911 for help Keep yourself and other people away from the area DANGER An electric shock could kill you Assume that any severed wire or cable is HOT with volta...

Page 20: ...10 IGNITION SWITCH 7 8 JUMP STARTING 11 LOADING 14 15 LUBRICATION 2 Navigating 5 12 13 14 15 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 16 OPERATOR PREPARATION 16 parking brake 5 10 13 PARKING BRAKE 7 PERSONAL PROTECTION 16 PLUNGE CUT 10 protection 4 16 ramps 15 refueling 5 10 ROAD TRANSPORT 14 safety goggles 4 16 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 6 7 SAFETY MESSAGES 3 safety shoes 4 16 SHUT DOWN 10 14 15 starting 7 8 9 Stee...

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