1824TK - 2324TK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1/24/12 Page 12 of 20
GROUND TRANSPORT OF THE TRENCHER
Raise the digging chain boom.
Insure that the CHAIN FORWARD/NEUTRAL/REVERSE LEVER is in NEUTRAL when not
actually trenching.
WARNING
: Contact with the dig chain or auger while in operation will cause serious injury
or even death. The teeth of the dig chain are sharp. Avoid contact even when the chain is not
moving.
Use the T-HANDLE CONTROL to control travel direction and speed after the CLUTCH LEVER is
raised.
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Pushing the T-handle forward from the neutral position causes the machine to move forward.
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Pulling the T-handle back from neutral position causes the machine to move backward.
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Moving the T-handle farther from the neutral position increases the speed.
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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 opposite track.
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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 direction.
Use extra caution on soft or uneven ground.
Avoid operating adjacent to drop-offs or embankments.
Avoid inclines if at all possible. Never use on any incline exceeding the angles shown below.
WARNING
: Navigating on any incline increases the danger of the trencher losing traction or
rolling over, especially if the surface is wet. If you lose control get out of the way immediately
to avoid personal injury. Navigation on inclines should be especially slow and turns very gradual.
A 20° maximum incline is allowed. Honda engines have an Oil Alert system that will automatically
stop the engine if tipped more than 20°.
