RT125 Operator’s Manual
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Drive
8.
When cold start wait indicator turns off, turn ignition switch clockwise to start tractor. Warning alarm will
sound. Indicators will light.
•
If engine does not start, ensure start interlock conditions are met. See “Start Interlock” on page 47
for more information.
•
If engine turns but does not start within 20 seconds, allow starter to cool one minute before trying
to start again.
9.
Run engine at half-throttle or less for five minutes before operating tractor. Ensure all controls function
properly.
Drive
General Operation
1.
Turn on optional 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 drive foot control will only increase speed.
•
any opposing signal from controls causes ground drive to stop.
6.
When operating in High, ground drive stops if ground drive speed control is moved out of neutral
position.
Moving traffic – hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
To help avoid injury:
•
Survey your field of vision when operating the machine.
•
Drive carefully in congested areas. Know machine’s clearance and turning radius.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
: Turn ignition switch to STOP.
Summary of Contents for Ditch Witch RT125
Page 1: ...RT125 Operator s Manual 1 Issue 2 1 Original Instruction 053 2942...
Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT125 Operator s Manual About This Manual...
Page 29: ...Safety 28 RT125 Operator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts...
Page 73: ...Operation Overview 72 RT125 Operator s Manual Leaving Jobsite...
Page 81: ...Prepare 80 RT125 Operator s Manual Check Supplies and Prepare Equipment...
Page 87: ...Drive 86 RT125 Operator s Manual Shut Down...
Page 99: ...Transport 98 RT125 Operator s Manual Retrieve...
Page 107: ...Backhoe 106 RT125 Operator s Manual Finish Job...
Page 118: ...RT125 Operator s Manual Saw 117 Saw Chapter Contents Set Up 118 Operate 119 Finish Job 121...
Page 123: ...Saw 122 RT125 Operator s Manual Finish Job...
Page 131: ...Plow 130 RT125 Operator s Manual Finish Job...
Page 197: ...Service 196 RT125 Operator s Manual As Needed...
Page 217: ...Specifications 216 RT125 Operator s Manual Declaration of Conformity Information...
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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...