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RT125 Operator’s Manual

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Set Up

After installing arbor, latch retainers
(shown).

Prepare to Plow

Fasten and adjust seat belt.

Start tractor. See page 82 for start-up procedures.

Drive to beginning of planned plow path. See page 83 for driving procedures.

Set parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is on.

Lower backfill blade, if equipped.

NOTICE:

Large reels of conduit or cable may obstruct the forward visibility of the operator.

Machines with limited forward visibility should be driven only for short distances and with the
help of a spotter.

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Summary of Contents for Ditch Witch RT125

Page 1: ...RT125 Operator s Manual 1 Issue 2 1 Original Instruction 053 2942...

Page 2: ...ator 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 Number...

Page 3: ...Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided RT125 1 and engine serial numbers 2 are located as shown Date of manufacture Date of purchase RT125 serial number Front attachment serial...

Page 4: ...ations 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...

Page 5: ...Overview 4 RT125 Operator s Manual Unit Components Unit Components 1 Rollover Protective Structure ROPS 2 Operator station 3 Control consoles 4 Engine compartment 5 Backfill blade optional...

Page 6: ...ee 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...

Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT125 Operator s Manual About This Manual...

Page 8: ...opy 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 D...

Page 9: ...number 2 1 OM 06 17 Part number 053 2942 Copyright 2016 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...

Page 10: ...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 procedur...

Page 11: ...ice service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication replacement of wear items and basic maintenance 151 Specifications machine specifications including weights measurements p...

Page 12: ...tion 65 Warning 12 Emergency Procedures 13 Electric Strike Description 13 If an Electric Line is Damaged 14 If a Gas Line is Damaged 15 If a Fiber Optic Cable is Damaged 16 If Machine Catches on Fire...

Page 13: ...ve equipment Review jobsite hazards safety and emergency procedures and individual responsibilities with all personnel before work begins Safety videos are available from your Ditch Witch dealer or at...

Page 14: ...ow voltage current can injure or kill Many work related electrocutions result from contact with less than 440 volts Most electric strikes are not noticeable but indications of a strike include power o...

Page 15: ...y company to shut off power Do not return to jobsite or allow anyone into area until given permission by utility company If you suspect an electric line has been damaged and you are off tractor DO NOT...

Page 16: ...ckly Warn others that a gas line has been cut and that they should leave the area Leave jobsite as quickly as possible Immediately call your local emergency phone number and utility company If jobsite...

Page 17: ...ches on Fire Perform emergency shutdown procedure and then take the following actions The order and degree of action will depend on the situation Immediately move battery disconnect switch if equipped...

Page 18: ...els DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extr...

Page 19: ...5 355 2 P 273 423 2 P 2 Rollover could kill or crush Wear seat belt 275 303 3 Read operator s manual Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 4 Jobsite haza...

Page 20: ...5 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 274 318 6 Fall possible Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed Single operator only 275 185 7 Fire or explosion possible Do...

Page 21: ...rator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts Attachment Safety Alerts BH120 1 Moving parts could cut off hand or foot Stay away 275 184 273 437 2 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay aw...

Page 22: ...lerts CT120H 1 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 274 318 2 Moving digging teeth can kill Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away 275 097 270 6900 3 DANGER stripe decal...

Page 23: ...e Transport chapter for more information 274 318 2 Moving digging teeth can kill Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away 275 097 274 002 3 Moving parts could cut off hand or foot Stay away 275...

Page 24: ...you to fall Stay away 275 097 274 002 2 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away 275 326 701 326 3 DANGER stripe decal See Parts Manual for replacement part numbers 4 Tiedown loc...

Page 25: ...Safety 24 RT125 Operator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts RC30 1 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away 275 326 701 326...

Page 26: ...rts RS40 1 Flying objects thrown by machine may strike people Wear safety glasses and hard hat 275 193 2 Moving digging teeth will cause serious injury or death Stay away 275 443 275 103 3 Moving part...

Page 27: ...nt Safety Alerts VP120H 1 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 274 318 2 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away 275 326 701 326 3 Moving parts could cut o...

Page 28: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Safety 27 Attachment Safety Alerts RWIII RWIV 1 Turning shaft will kill you or crush arm or leg Stay away 275 197...

Page 29: ...Safety 28 RT125 Operator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts...

Page 30: ...ght Console 32 Graphic Display 37 Gauges and Indicators 37 Buttons 43 Left Console 48 Upper Console 52 Seat Controls 54 Standard Seat 54 Suspension Seat Optional 55 Cab Controls Optional 57 Plow Contr...

Page 31: ...r Console 1 Auxiliary outlet 2 Ground drive foot control 3 Brake pedal 4 Steering column tilt control 5 Ground drive direction speed control Item Description Notes 1 Auxiliary outlet Provides power fo...

Page 32: ...al To stop tractor press 4 Steering column tilt control To adjust tilt depress lever To secure steering column in position release 5 Ground drive direction speed control To move tractor forward move l...

Page 33: ...rol 7 Saw stabilizer control 8 Trench cleaner lift control 9 Start override button 10 Rear steer mode selector switch 11 Rear steer adjustment switch 12 Ground drive speed hand control 13 Frame tilt c...

Page 34: ...n Lower plow into ground before moving control to float position Do not raise plow with plow swing in float position 4 Plow swing control To swing right move forward To swing left pull back To float p...

Page 35: ...lower move forward To raise pull back 8 Trench cleaner lift control To lower move forward To raise pull back 9 Start override button To engage start override press and hold IMPORTANT Override starts...

Page 36: ...isually verify wheel position 12 Ground drive speed hand control To go faster in either direction move farther from neutral To stop return to center NOTICE Control does not automatically return to neu...

Page 37: ...eft To float move forward to end press button and release handle To remove from float move back Reel winder mode To spool product off move forward To spool product on move backward To move wheel to sp...

Page 38: ...rive speed indicator 6 Gearbox indicator 7 Attachment drive indicator 8 Rear steer indicator 9 Ground drive direction indicator 10 Backfill blade float indicator 11 Cold start wait indicator 12 Operat...

Page 39: ...ormation has been received from the controller 7 Attachment drive indicator Lights when an attachment is in use and displays numeric value of attachment drive percentage 8 Rear steer indicator Lights...

Page 40: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Controls 39 Graphic Display 13 Parking brake indicator Lights when parking brake is set 14 Axle lock indicator Lights when axle lock is set Item Description Notes...

Page 41: ...or 7 Aftertreatment service indicator 8 High exhaust temperature indicator 9 Voltmeter display 10 Hourmeter 11 Engine coolant temperature indicator numeric display 12 Engine oil pressure indicator num...

Page 42: ...in tank IMPORTANT Icon changes color and or flashes to indicate DEF level Read pop up messages for more information 6 Exhaust cleaning indicator Indicates that a system cleaning is needed IMPORTANT I...

Page 43: ...indicator numeric display Displays engine coolant temperature Normal coolant temperature is 187 230 F 86 107 C 12 Engine oil pressure indicator numeric display Displays engine oil pressure Minimum pr...

Page 44: ...to hide Press button twice to recall message 2 Day Night mode key Press from main screen to toggle between day and night modes 3 Main menu key Press from main screen gauges to select main menu 5 10 1...

Page 45: ...on key 3 Machine diagnostics code display key 4 Brightness control display key 5 User settings key 6 Return key 7 Air filter restriction indicator Item Description Notes 1 System settings key Press to...

Page 46: ...100 5 User settings key Press to customize settings Real time clock setting unit setting and language can be changed in this screen 6 Return key Press to return to main screen gauges 7 Air filter rest...

Page 47: ...Recall key Press to hide recall active error codes 2 Diagnostics error message information display Displays detailed information about the error code 3 Next error message key Press to display next act...

Page 48: ...achine is away from combustible material 2 Set parking brake 3 Set engine at low throttle 4 Follow on screen prompts to initiate exhaust cleaning After exhaust cleaning is initiated another pop up mes...

Page 49: ...e 6 Cruise control speed dial control 7 Cruise control selector switch 8 Attachment speed direction control 9 Parking brake switch 10 Combo select switch Saw Trench slide control Optional Item Descrip...

Page 50: ...ed and ground drive direction control must be in neutral See Center Console on page 30 4 Axle lock switch To engage axle lock press left To disengage axle lock press right NOTICE To engage axle lock o...

Page 51: ...ise control only when ground drive motor control is in low ground drive is in neutral 8 Attachment speed direction control To go faster in either direction move farther from neutral To stop return to...

Page 52: ...o select switch Saw Trencher slide control To select combo press To slide trencher right move right To slide trencher left move left To slide saw right move right To slide saw left move left Item Desc...

Page 53: ...ole 1 Running light switch 2 Hazard light switch 3 Work light switch Optional Item Description Notes 1 Running light switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom Clear lights used to help make...

Page 54: ...To turn off press bottom Flashing amber lights used to help make the machine more visible 3 Work light switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom Work light kit may be added to assist in ope...

Page 55: ...o release lift top of buckle 2 Slide control To slide seat forward or backward pull then adjust seat To lock seat in place release 3 Pivot control To pivot seat push lever in direction of arrow rotate...

Page 56: ...s low and tight To release lift top of buckle 2 Pivot control To pivot seat push lever in direction of arrow rotate seat to desired position and release Seat pivots to the right at 0 5 60 and 90 and t...

Page 57: ...5 Operator s Manual Seat Controls Suspension seat comes standard with saw cab configuration 4 Slide control To slide seat forward or backward pull then adjust seat To lock seat in place release Item D...

Page 58: ...conditioner on off switch 4 Running light switch 5 Hazard light switch 6 Work light switch 7 Front wiper switch 8 Rear wiper switch Optional Item Description Notes 1 Air conditioner fan speed dial To...

Page 59: ...off switch To turn air conditioner on press left To turn air conditioner off press right 4 Running light switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom Clear lights used to help make the machine...

Page 60: ...dded to assist in operation See Optional Equipment on page 147 7 Front wiper switch To turn on press top To turn off press bottom To turn on washer fluid press and hold 8 Rear wiper switch To turn on...

Page 61: ...ontrol cab 2 Stow lock control Item Description Notes 1 Stow lock control cab To lock Raise plow fully Lower plow slightly to engage lock To unlock Pull on cable to release latch plow slightly Use thi...

Page 62: ...trols 2 Stow lock control To lock Raise plow fully Lower plow slightly to engage lock To unlock Raise plow slightly Push stow lock handle to release lock Use this control to lock plow in the raised po...

Page 63: ...te throttle control 4 Work light switch 5 Swing lock pin 6 Remote ignition control 7 Remote engine stop button 8 Stow lock control 9 Bucket Dipper control 10 Right stabilizer control 11 Remote ground...

Page 64: ...can combine backhoe operations NOTICE Do not operate with backhoe in the stowed upright position 2 Remote throttle enable To enable remote throttle control press top To disable remote throttle control...

Page 65: ...k NOTICE Always use stow lock and install swing lock pin during transport Do not store pin in holes marked with an X Backhoe could swing and destroy pin 6 Remote ignition control To start engine press...

Page 66: ...tow lock handle to release lock NOTICE Always use stow lock and install swing lock pin during transport 9 Bucket Dipper control To open bucket move right To close bucket move left To move dipper in pu...

Page 67: ...speed and ground drive direction control must be in neutral for remote ground drive to function Ensure that backfill blade if equipped and stabilizers are raised and parking brake is released before o...

Page 68: ...hment control To rotate clockwise press bore To rotate counterclockwise press reverse IMPORTANT Always rotate clockwise during drilling and backreaming Rotate counterclockwise only to dislodge a dry b...

Page 69: ...disconnect switch Item Description Notes 1 Battery disconnect switch To connect move left To disconnect move right NOTICE Do not operate battery switch with engine running To avoid equipment damage wa...

Page 70: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Operation Overview 69 Operation Overview Chapter Contents Planning 70 Trenching 70 Plowing 70 Digging with Backhoe 71 Drilling 71 Sawing 71 Leaving Jobsite 71...

Page 71: ...Start unit See page 82 2 Position tractor and controls See page 108 3 Begin trenching See page 110 4 Engage cruise control if desired See page 144 5 Complete the installation See page 112 6 Shut down...

Page 72: ...n tractor See page 132 4 Begin drilling See page 135 5 Use drill string guide as needed See page 136 6 Add rod See page 137 7 Backream See page 138 8 Shut down tractor See page 85 9 Disassemble joints...

Page 73: ...Operation Overview 72 RT125 Operator s Manual Leaving Jobsite...

Page 74: ...4 Notify One Call Services 74 Arrange for Traffic Control 74 Plan for Emergency Services 74 Inspect Site 75 Identify Hazards 75 Classify Jobsite 76 Select a Classification 76 Apply Precautions 77 Chec...

Page 75: ...with white paint and have underground utilities located before working In the US or Canada call 811 US or 888 258 0808 US and Canada Also contact any local utilities that do not participate in the On...

Page 76: ...ssings or streams signs of utilities on jobsite and perimeter such as buried utility notices utility facilities without overhead lines gas or water meters junction boxes drop boxes light poles manhole...

Page 77: ...ly with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling Verify location of previously marked underground hazards Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away Remember jobsite is class...

Page 78: ...cavation Have gas shut off while work is in progress Have gas company test lines before returning them to service Crystalline Silica Quartz Dust Precautions Crystalline silica dust is a naturally occu...

Page 79: ...id Levels fuel hydraulic fluid diesel exhaust fluid battery charge engine oil Condition and Function all controls digging chain and teeth brake pads and disc fan belts light bulbs filters air oil hydr...

Page 80: ...tinguisher If required mount a fire extinguisher near the power unit but away from possible points of ignition where shown The fire extinguisher should always be classified for both oil and electric f...

Page 81: ...Prepare 80 RT125 Operator s Manual Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment...

Page 82: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Drive 81 Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 82 Drive 83 General Operation 83 Safe Slope Operation 84 Shut Down 85...

Page 83: ...r will light if necessary Read operator s manual Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 475 To help avoid injury Wear hard hat safety glasses and other protec...

Page 84: ...lights as needed See page 52 or page 57 2 Raise backfill blade and all attachments 3 Release parking brake 4 Adjust throttle 5 When operating in Low if using the ground drive speed control the ground...

Page 85: ...t is therefore important for the operator to be aware of these conditions and adjust operation accordingly Maximum engine angle and braking performance are two absolute limits which must never be exce...

Page 86: ...e indicator is on 4 Lower all unstowed attachments to ground 5 Run engine at low throttle for three minutes to cool 6 Turn ignition switch to STOP If leaving machine unattended remove key 7 For mainte...

Page 87: ...Drive 86 RT125 Operator s Manual Shut Down...

Page 88: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Transport 87 Transport Chapter Contents Lift 88 Procedure 88 Tie Down 91 Points 91 Procedure 91 Haul 94 Procedure 94 Retrieve 97 Procedure 97...

Page 89: ...be lifted load machine into a container or onto a platform appropriate for lifting See Specifications on page 197 for size and weight of machine Crushing weight If load falls or moves it could kill or...

Page 90: ...7 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Traversing Trencher Use crane capable of supporting the equipment s size and weight See Specifications on page 197 or measure and weigh equipment before...

Page 91: ...or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Saw Use crane capable of supporting the equipment s size and weight See Specifications on page 197 or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Plow Use...

Page 92: ...nts Ensure chains are tight before transporting unit Centerline Trencher Lower trencher to trailer deck and chain at attachment frame Ensure chains are tight before transporting Read operator s manual...

Page 93: ...re that trench cleaner shoe is fully raised and extra bolt found in operator s manual compartment is installed in appropriate hole for additional support NOTICE Engage attachment stow lock and swing l...

Page 94: ...g Plow Lower plow to trailer deck and chain at attachment frame Ensure chains are tight before transporting NOTICE Engage attachment stow lock and swing lock devices in addition to securing at tiedown...

Page 95: ...elp avoid injury Read trailer operator s manual before loading or transporting your machine Incorrectly loaded machine can slip or cause trailer sway Ensure that tow vehicle has proper tow capacity ra...

Page 96: ...proper weight distribution 9 Set parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is on 10 Lower attachments to trailer bed and turn tractor off See page 85 for proper shutdown procedures 11 Att...

Page 97: ...hments but keep them low and centered Check that they are not in float 9 Release parking brake 10 Slow engine to low throttle and slowly back unit down trailer or ramps See Center Console on page 30 f...

Page 98: ...Attach tow line to all available tie down points facing towing vehicle 4 Activate the tow valve shown Remove floor plate Locate two hex shaped relief valves Turn each valve whole hex counterclockwise...

Page 99: ...Transport 98 RT125 Operator s Manual Retrieve...

Page 100: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Backhoe 99 Backhoe Chapter Contents Set Up 100 Position Tractor 100 Prepare Backhoe 101 Operate 102 Move Unit 103 Finish Job 104...

Page 101: ...pped 10 Turn ignition switch to STOP 11 Move to backhoe operator s station EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Turn ignition switch to STOP Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away To help avoid i...

Page 102: ...at lock shown and rotate seat out of stowed position 2 Remove swing lock pin from hole 1 and store in hole 2 3 Raise boom to release tension on stow lock 4 Release stow lock by pushing handle forward...

Page 103: ...may result in exposure to silica dust Use dust control methods or appropriate breathing protection when exposed to silica dust To help avoid injury Use water spray or other means to control dust Refe...

Page 104: ...peed will not increase backhoe force Move Unit 1 Clear the area around the machine of all bystanders 2 Raise stabilizers enough to clear ground 3 Ensure ground drive direction control is in neutral 4...

Page 105: ...t ground shown 4 Curl bucket closed and move dipper fully toward boom shown 5 Lift boom to highest position and latch stow lock 6 Lower boom slightly to engage lock 7 Engage swing lock See page 64 IMP...

Page 106: ...nish Job 8 Rotate seat into stowed position and engage seat lock shown 9 Drive a short distance away from work site See page 83 for driving procedures 10 Shut down tractor See page 85 for proper shutd...

Page 107: ...Backhoe 106 RT125 Operator s Manual Finish Job...

Page 108: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Trench 107 Trench Chapter Contents Set Up 108 Operate 110 Finish Job 112...

Page 109: ...nce when all attachments are raised Contact your Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods...

Page 110: ...lumn up 8 Turn seat to desired position 9 Engage axle lock 10 Lower boom to just above ground 11 Check that attachment speed direction control is in neutral 12 Check that boom is in line with planned...

Page 111: ...xposed to silica dust To help avoid injury Use water spray or other means to control dust Refer to U S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines to learn more about...

Page 112: ...h 10 Move ground drive hand control to desired speed Always start trenching with ground drive speed set at low Increase ground drive speed only as soil conditions permit Moving digging teeth will caus...

Page 113: ...at to the drive position 8 Tilt steering wheel column down 9 Disengage axle lock After disengaging axle lock drive tractor in reverse 6 2 m to fully disengage 10 Drive a short distance away from work...

Page 114: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Reel Carrier 113 Reel Carrier Chapter Contents Set Up 114 Adjust Arbor 114 Prepare to Plow 115 Operate Reel Winder 116 Finish Job 116...

Page 115: ...correct position Crushing weight If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you Stay away Read operator s manual Follow safety rules and know how to use all controls Your safety is at stake 273 47...

Page 116: ...3 Drive to beginning of planned plow path See page 83 for driving procedures 4 Set parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is on 5 Lower backfill blade if equipped NOTICE Large reels of cond...

Page 117: ...rm until track meets reel flange 7 Wind service line Finish Job 1 When finished winding raise reel winder arm 2 Adjust throttle to low 3 Move reel winder selector switch to activate backfill blade con...

Page 118: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Saw 117 Saw Chapter Contents Set Up 118 Operate 119 Finish Job 121...

Page 119: ...ERGENCY SHUTDOWN Turn ignition switch to STOP Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away To help avoid injury Use attachments or counterweights to make front and rear loads balance...

Page 120: ...e dust control methods or appropriate breathing protection when exposed to silica dust To help avoid injury Use water spray or other means to control dust Refer to U S Department of Labor Occupational...

Page 121: ...at low Increase ground drive speed only as soil conditions permit Moving digging teeth will cause serious injury or death Stay away To help avoid injury Allow 3 1 m between digging teeth and obstacle...

Page 122: ...direction control to neutral 5 If equipped with traversing saw return to center position 6 Raise trench cleaner if equipped 7 Return seat to the drive position See Drive on page 83 8 Tilt steering wh...

Page 123: ...Saw 122 RT125 Operator s Manual Finish Job...

Page 124: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Plow 123 Plow Chapter Contents Set Up 124 Position Tractor 125 Attach Product 125 Prepare Tractor 126 Operate 127 Special Plowing 128 Finish Job 129...

Page 125: ...serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment To help avoid injury Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling Read ope...

Page 126: ...83 4 Set parking brake and verify parking brake indicator is on 5 Lower backfill blade if equipped 6 If equipped with combo set trench plow switch to the plow position 7 Lower plow to starting point...

Page 127: ...ust seat belt 2 Start tractor 3 Adjust to low throttle 4 Release parking brake 5 Move ground drive control to low 6 Lower reel carrier to operating position if equipped 7 Raise backfill blade if equip...

Page 128: ...ibration and the highest ground drive speed possible without wheel slippage Adjust vibrator speed if ROPS vibrates excessively 8 Check cable for damage during plowing Crushing weight could cause death...

Page 129: ...used to turn a tight circle around a jobsite obstacle or in similar conditions 1 Move rear steer mode selector switch to the rear steer position 2 Use the rear steer switch to position the wheels as s...

Page 130: ...ake and verify parking brake indicator is on 8 Lower backfill blade if equipped 9 Turn ignition switch to STOP and remove product from plow 10 Turn ignition switch to ON 11 Swing plow to center positi...

Page 131: ...Plow 130 RT125 Operator s Manual Finish Job...

Page 132: ...Dig Approach Trench 132 Dig Target Trench 133 Install Drill String 133 Operate 134 Drill 135 Start Bore with Drill String Guide 136 Add Rod 137 Backream 138 Install Product 139 Remove Rod 140 Finish...

Page 133: ...in proper safety equipment To help avoid injury Comply with all utility notification regulations before digging or drilling Set up warning barriers and keep people away from machine and jobsite Do not...

Page 134: ...e 82 5 Lower boom in parallel position to ground 6 Move machine toward approach trench See Drive on page 83 7 Shut down engine See Shut Down on page 85 8 Install drilling attachment to backfill blade...

Page 135: ...ns to control dust Refer to U S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines to learn more about appropriate breathing protection and permissible exposure limits Electr...

Page 136: ...forward movement of machine and back machine slightly until rod straightens If drill string becomes blocked rotate drill string counterclockwise 6 When drill bit enters target trench stop rotation im...

Page 137: ...4 Use drill string guide to control the first 5 1 5 m of the bore path 5 When length of bore is 5 1 5 m have machine operator stop machine 6 When drill string has stopped remove drill string guide an...

Page 138: ...rod section to drilling attachment 3 Start tractor and set engine to low throttle 4 Slowly move machine forward until new rod section and drill string are about 1 30 cm apart 5 Have helper lightly ho...

Page 139: ...ts the approach trench stop rotation immediately Multiple Passes 1 Repeat steps 1 5 2 Install drill bit 3 Push drill string through bore Do not rotate 4 At final pass install product See Install Produ...

Page 140: ...pulling adapter or pulling grip 4 Set engine to low throttle 5 Slowly drive in reverse See page 83 for proper driving procedures 6 When product exits approach trench stop machine immediately Rotating...

Page 141: ...Shut down tractor See page 85 for proper shutdown procedures 3 Disconnect and remove appropriate rod section with special tool p n 351 272 See Disassemble Drill String on page 142 Rotating shaft will...

Page 142: ...aligned 4 Rotate drilling attachment to align slip latches of new rod section and drill string 5 Move unit forward slowly As soon as new rod section and drill string are connected have helper move han...

Page 143: ...drill string from drilling attachment 3 Remove drill bit 4 Disconnect sections Press tab through hole in female side of joint 1 using special tool p n 351 272 Pull rod sections apart 2 Remove Drilling...

Page 144: ...ents Cruise Control 144 Operate Cruise Control 144 Chain Teeth and Sprockets 145 Chain and Tooth Maintenance 145 Chain Types 145 Chain Selection 146 Optional Equipment 147 RT125 Tractor 147 BH120 Back...

Page 145: ...n desired depth is reached set to high throttle 8 Slowly move ground drive control forward 9 Slowly adjust cruise control speed dial control to match digging conditions 10 When finished trenching move...

Page 146: ...re chain wear and failure Maintain the proper amount of tension on the digging chain Overtightening will cause chain stretch and loss of machine performance For correct tightening procedure see page 1...

Page 147: ...ed Chain Sandy Soil Soft Soil Medium Soil Hard Soil Rocky Soil Sticky Soil 4 pitch cup tooth 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 pitch cup tooth 2 3 1 1 3 4 bolt on adaptor 2 pitch 4 4 3 2 1 4 bolt on adaptor cup tooth com...

Page 148: ...able self contained suspension isolator kit hydraulically dampened rear mounts Equipment Description bucket width 12 24 305 610 mm buckets available Equipment Description booms several boom length opt...

Page 149: ...e required BH120 backhoe no additional counterweight required PT120H combo 1300 lb 590 kg nose weight 500 lb 227 kg side weight 500 lb 227 kg TBS in each front tire required RC30 reel carrier Contact...

Page 150: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Complete the Job 149 Complete the Job Chapter Contents Restore Jobsite 150 Backfilling 150 Rinse Equipment 150 Stow Tools 150...

Page 151: ...outer edge of spoils toward trench Take two or more passes at spoils rather than moving all spoils at once 5 Repeat on other side of trench if necessary 6 Engage float and make final pass over trench...

Page 152: ...hing Precaution 152 Changing Attachments 152 Recommended Lubricants Service Key 153 Engine Oil Temperature Chart 154 Approved Coolant 155 Approved Fuel 155 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF 156 Exhaust Cleanin...

Page 153: ...o engine manufacturer s manual for engine maintenance instructions Lower unstowed attachments to ground before servicing equipment NOTICE Welding can damage electronics Disconnect battery at battery d...

Page 154: ...ous and sulfur low SAPS oil If oils meeting only API CJ 4 or ACEA E6 E9 are used service interval is reduced to 250 hours See viscosity chart Shipped from factory with API CJ 4 DEO meeting Deutz speci...

Page 155: ...25 Operator s Manual Recommended Lubricants Service Key Engine Oil Temperature Chart t48om043w eps SAE 5W 40 SAE 5W 30 SAE 10W 30 SAE 10W 40 SAE 15W 30 SAE 15W 40 Temperature range anticipated before...

Page 156: ...r diesel fuel shown above In certain markets higher blends may be used if certain steps are taken Extra attention is needed when using biodiesel especially when operating in cold weather or storing fu...

Page 157: ...ife In ideal conditions minimum expected shelf life is 18 months At temperatures higher than 90 F 32 C DEF will degrade more rapidly Do not store in direct sunlight Storage and transfer equipment must...

Page 158: ...brake and activate cleaning process through the main menu The exhaust cleaning icon will flash and the engine caution icon will appear An operator may choose to hide and ignore this message If so the...

Page 159: ...r sleeve EPG Check trencher auger bolts Check boom mounting bolts 250 ft lb 339 N m Check attachment mounting bolts 200 ft lb 271 N m Check restraint bar position Check trench cleaner position if equi...

Page 160: ...as necessary to keep oil level at highest line on dipstick Check Hydraulic Fluid Level and Reservoir Cap With frame level check fluid at sight glass 2 every 10 hours Maintain fluid level on midway po...

Page 161: ...ective clothing including gloves and eye protection Before disconnecting a hydraulic line turn engine off and operate all controls to relieve pressure Lower block or support any raised component with...

Page 162: ...her than bottom of fill neck If low add approved coolant Do not overfill Check Radiator Check radiator for dirt and debris every 10 hours of operation Clean with compressed air or spray wash as needed...

Page 163: ...rs Tighten lugnuts to 400 ft lb 542 N m Trencher Lube Trencher Tail Roller Wipe zerks clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG Lube roller zerks on both sides of boom Lube Trencher Pivot Stub Wipe five...

Page 164: ...ted on left of trencher pivot clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG Lube Trencher Auger Bearings Lube two auger bearing zerks one on each side every 10 hours with EPG Lube Trencher Auger Sleeve Lube...

Page 165: ...eck 14 bolts 7 on each side every 10 hours and tighten as necessary to keep bolts and other fasteners tight Check for looseness or wear Check that bolts are tightened to 250 ft lb 28 N m Check Attachm...

Page 166: ...hours or anytime the digging chain is adjusted or replaced The trench cleaner is properly positioned when there is 3 4 in 76 102 mm between the digging teeth and the inside of the trench cleaner shoe...

Page 167: ...s If using rock chain bits check that bits rotate freely Clean chain and check bits after each use Replace bit when carbide cap or insert is worn or adapter can be damaged For more efficient digging c...

Page 168: ...l measure distance from bottom of boom to chain 2 When properly adjusted distance should be 1 5 2 0 40 50 mm To tighten chain remove plug and pump MPG into cylinder 1 To relieve chain tension loosen p...

Page 169: ...il Level Check plow vibrator oil on each side of vibrator every 10 hours With vibrator horizontal oil should be halfway up sight glass 2 Add MPL as needed at fill 1 Check Plow Arm Pins and Bushings Ch...

Page 170: ...ck pivots every 10 hours for wear or damage Check Attachment Mounting Bolts Check mounting bolts every 10 hours and tighten as necessary to keep bolts and other fasteners tight Check for looseness or...

Page 171: ...ts every 10 hours Tighten to 200 ft lb 271 N m Check Bits Check bits every 10 hours Clean and check bits for free rotation If bits are stuck remove and clean packed soil from retaining ring Replace bi...

Page 172: ...Clean with soapy water Replace if necessary See parts manual or contact your Ditch Witch dealer for correct replacement filters Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change cab filters Lube cross and bearings...

Page 173: ...50 hours initially and every 250 hours thereafter with EPG Lube Universal Joints Initial Service Lube universal joints shown at zerks at 50 hours initially and every 250 hours thereafter with EPG Lube...

Page 174: ...ibrator oil after first 50 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter To change 1 Open fill 1 to vent vibrator 2 Drain oil at drain plug 2 3 Replace plug and move plow vibrator to horizontal po...

Page 175: ...Plow Check Shear Mounts Check shear mounts for wear every 100 hours Replace as needed Location Task Notes TRACTOR Lube axle mounts PLOW Check plow shear mounts Test plow connector pivots IMPORTANT Whe...

Page 176: ...load is applied and released visually check joints for motion If motion is observed contact your Ditch Witch dealer To test lower pivot 1 Lower plow to ground 2 Use hydraulic jack to place load on lo...

Page 177: ...ith new filter each time oil is changed Add DEO at fill neck 2 until oil level is at highest capacity on dipstick Capacity is 8 4 qt 8 L Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change engine oil and filter DEO Lu...

Page 178: ...Lube Cross and Bearings Lube cross and bearings at zerks shown every 250 hours with EPG Lube Universal Joints Lube universal joints shown at zerks every 250 hours with EPG Lube Axle Spindle Pins Lube...

Page 179: ...n gearbox Add MPL as needed Check Differential Oil Level Check oil level at fill shown every 250 hours Add MPL as needed Check Planetary Wheel End Oil Level Check planetary wheel end oil every 250 hou...

Page 180: ...s shown every 500 hours Change Secondary Fuel Filter Change secondary fuel filters shown every 500 hours Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change primary fuel filter Change secondary fuel filter Change hydr...

Page 181: ...djust as needed If colder temperatures are expected consult your Ditch witch dealer or coolant supplier Use pre dilluted coolant to maintain proper freeze protection Change DEF Filter Change DEF filte...

Page 182: ...lug and move plow vibrator to horizontal position 4 Add MPL at fill until oil is halfway up sight glass 2 Refill capacity is 4 qt 3 8 L NOTICE If normal operating temperature exceeds 100 F 38 C change...

Page 183: ...ntil level is at fill plug 1 Change Ground Drive Gearbox Oil Change ground drive gearbox oil every 1000 hours To change 1 Remove drain plug 2 2 Drain oil and replace plug 3 Add MPL until level is at f...

Page 184: ...plug at midway position 5 Add MPL until fluid level is at plug opening 6 Replace plug Check Engine Drive Belt Check engine drive belt every 1000 hours for cracks and wear If damaged replace belt See C...

Page 185: ...d coolant at fill 1 until fluid is visible in sight glass on expansion tank Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change engine coolant DEAC Inspect seatbelt Change engine drive belt NOTICE The use of non appro...

Page 186: ...has contact with equipment or seat Retractor Check that the retractor 3 operates smoothly when the belt is pulled and released Retractor should spool belt without locking Mounting Hardware Inspect the...

Page 187: ...or water Check more often if operating in dusty or grassy conditions Location Task Notes TRACTOR Clean radiator Change air filter Drain water separator on primary fuel filter Check engine compartment...

Page 188: ...properly locked into housing Remove cover and primary element and repeat step 4 Drain Water Separator on Primary Fuel Filter Drain water separators on primary fuel filter as needed WIF water in fuel...

Page 189: ...on 2 Ensure that no ignition sources are near batteries 3 Loosen and remove battery cable clamps carefully negative cable first 4 Clean cable clamps and terminals to remove dull glaze 5 Check for sign...

Page 190: ...tions carefully To help avoid injury Use a single 12V maximum source for charging Do not connect to rapid chargers or dual batteries Use caution and wear personal protective equipment such as safety e...

Page 191: ...ine or frame ground on the disabled vehicle at least 12 305 mm from the failed battery as shown 7 Operate service vehicle engine at 1500 2000 rpm for a few minutes to build an electrical charge in the...

Page 192: ...en and adjust seat belt 2 Start tractor See page 78 for proper start up procedures 3 Move attachment direction speed control until digging chain connector pin is on top of boom 4 Lower boom to ground...

Page 193: ...inks Slowly release cable and lower chain to ground 12 Lay chain on ground with teeth down Pressurized fluid or air could pierce skin and cause severe injury Refer to operator s manual for proper use...

Page 194: ...nd verify parking brake indicator is on 11 Turn ignition switch to STOP 12 Pull rear end of chain over and about 10 260 mm past tail roller 13 Use hoist to pull front end of chain over head shaft spro...

Page 195: ...Service 194 RT125 Operator s Manual As Needed Plow Clean Feed Tube Clean feed tube as needed Replace Sod Cutter and Blade Replace worn sod cutter and plow blade as needed...

Page 196: ...210 ft lb 285 N m Backhoe Replace Pins and Bushings Replace pins 1 and bushings 2 when worn or damaged Saw Replace Bits Replace bits when worn or damaged 1 Slide bit puller tool p n 259 002 onto groo...

Page 197: ...Service 196 RT125 Operator s Manual As Needed...

Page 198: ...Transport height 105 in 2 67 m L1 Nose to rear mount length 125 in 3 18 m L2 Length transport 154 in 3 91 m L4 Wheelbase 79 in 2 01 m W2 Width 82 in 2 09 m W4 Tread 64 in 1 63 m General Ditch Witch mo...

Page 199: ...ximum allowable tractor weight 22 000 lb 9 979 kg Backfill Blade optional U S Metric Blade width 80 in 2 03 m Blade height 17 in 430 mm Lift height above ground 21 in 533 mm Blade drop below ground 10...

Page 200: ...OT IMPLY machine is stable to maximum angle of safe engine operation Hydraulic System U S Metric Ground drive pump capacity at 2300 rpm 27 5 gpm 104 L min Ground drive pump relief pressure at 2300 rpm...

Page 201: ...SAE res cap 165 min SAE cold crank 0 F 18 C 875 amp Auxiliary power outlet 12 volt 10 amp Vibration Level Average vibration transmitted to the operator s hand and whole body during normal trenching op...

Page 202: ...ngth stowed 117 in 2 97 m F Digging depth max 112 in 2 84 m G Digging depth 2 0 6 m flat bottom 109 in 2 77 m J Operating height fully raised 156 in 3 96 m K Loading height 104 in 2 64 m L Loading rea...

Page 203: ...Bucket Width 12 24 in 305 610 mm Capacity 1 7 3 5 ft3 0 05 1 m3 Backhoe weight with 18 686 mm bucket 3300 lb 1497 kg Lift capacity boom over end and swing arc SAE 48 1 2 m 1170 lb 530 kg ground level...

Page 204: ...610 mm C Boom travel down 65 65 C1 Boom travel up 50 50 E1 Centerline of trench to outside edge left 41 in 1 04 m E2 Centerline of trench to outside edge right 32 in 813 mm F Headshaft height digging...

Page 205: ...speeds with RT125 at 2300 engine rpm Ratio low 220 rpm 220 rpm Ratio standard 270 rpm 270 rpm Ratio high not recommended 362 rpm 362 rpm Digging chain speeds with RT125 Ratio low 628 ft min 191 4 m mi...

Page 206: ...mm C Boom travel down 65 65 C1 Boom travel up 50 50 E1 Centerline of trench to outside edge left 25 in 635 mm E2 Centerline of trench to outside edge right 13 5 in 342 9 mm F Headshaft height digging...

Page 207: ...ft speeds with RT125 at 2300 engine rpm Ratio low 220 rpm 220 rpm Ratio standard 270 rpm 270 rpm Ratio high not recommended 362 rpm 362 rpm Digging chain speeds with RT125 Ratio low 624 ft min 190 m m...

Page 208: ...B Trench width 6 12 in 150 300 mm C1 Boom travel up 44 44 C Boom travel down 60 60 F Headshaft height digging chain 31 in 790 mm L2 Transport length 48 boom 126 in 3 20 m D Transport height 48 boom 12...

Page 209: ...tside of digging chain guard Operation U S Metric Maximum headshaft speed at 2300 engine rpm Ratio low 220 rpm 220 rpm Ratio standard 270 rpm 270 rpm Ratio high not recommended 362 rpm 362 rpm Maximum...

Page 210: ...22 A3 Angle of departure transport no blade 30 30 H Angle of depression plow max 10 10 H2 Height transport 96 in 2 44 m J Blade ground clearance 30 760 mm blade 29 in 737 mm L2 Attachment length full...

Page 211: ...job requirements and soil conditions Center of plow to outside edge of machine right 37 in 931 mm Operational U S Metric Plow vibrator force 1800 rpm 35 215 lb 157 kN Maximum material diameter Pulled...

Page 212: ...Reel Carrier RC30 Reel Carrier Dimensions U S Metric L5 Distance from backfill blade to outside edge of reel carrier with maximum diameter reel 90 in 2 29 m N Maximum reel diameter 96 in 2 44 m Inter...

Page 213: ...attachment 130 in 3 3 m Height wheel on ground 102 in 2 6 m L2 Overall length wheel on ground 122 in 3 10 m J Ground clearance at wheel 27 in 700 mm A3 Angle of departure 19 19 Attachment weight 5900...

Page 214: ...4 610 mm blade 30 30 Angle of departure transport 30 760 mm blade 24 24 H Angle of depression plow max 25 25 H2 Height transport 93 in 2 36 m J Blade ground clearance 30 760 mm blade 24 in 610 mm L2 A...

Page 215: ...ned by job requirements and soil conditions Center of plow to outside edge of machine right 45 5 in 1 16 m Operation U S Metric Plow vibrator force 1800 rpm 35 215 lb 157 kN Maximum material diameter...

Page 216: ...itch XXXX Type machine type Engine Power xxx kW Serial Number CMWXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Conforms to the requirements of 2006 42 EC Machinery Directive 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2000...

Page 217: ...Specifications 216 RT125 Operator s Manual Declaration of Conformity Information...

Page 218: ...eturn damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your authorized Ditch Witch dealer Use of a...

Page 219: ...ILITY IF THE PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE THEN THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTI...

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Page 222: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Service Record 221 Service Record Service Performed Date Hours...

Page 223: ...Service Record 222 RT125 Operator s Manual Service Performed Date Hours...

Page 224: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Appendix 223 Appendix Chapter Contents Engine Diagnostic Codes...

Page 225: ...ture short circuit to ground 110 15 98 Engine coolant temperature high least severe 110 16 99 Engine coolant temperature high moderately severe 111 1 101 Coolant level too low 132 11 1 Air flow sensor...

Page 226: ...shold 1188 3 1794 Turbocharger wastegate supply voltage above maximum threshold 1188 4 1795 Turbocharger wastegate supply voltage below minimum threshold 1188 0 1799 Turbocharger wastegate temperature...

Page 227: ...it to battery 4361 4 1073 SCR intake gas temperature short circuit to ground 4365 0 903 DEF tank temperature too high 4365 2 1137 Signal error for CAN message 4365 3 1914 DEF quality and temperature s...

Page 228: ...ort circuit to ground 523720 2 914 DEF supply pump temperature signal is not valid 523720 8 925 DEF supply pump heater temperature abnormal frequency pulse width 523721 2 917 DEF supply pump temperatu...

Page 229: ...82 1 361 Powerstage diagnosis disabled low battery voltage 523984 3 1239 UB6 short circuit to battery error of actuator relay 5 523986 4 1241 Relais SCR heater short circuit to ground highside contro...

Page 230: ...sor upstream SCR CAT lambda value below lower physical threshold 524082 9 1541 Downstream NOx sensor diagnostic fault check for downstream NOx value over maximum limit DFC set by Deutz SW 524083 9 154...

Page 231: ...n error 524197 7 1906 DEF backflow line is blocked 524198 11 1939 Inducement HW failure master 524199 11 1940 Inducement SCR tamp master 524200 11 1941 Inducement DEF qty master 524201 11 1942 DEF lev...

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