Ditch Witch 420sx, Operator'S Manual

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420sx Operator’s Manual
Service - 125
As Needed
To install chain:
1. Lay chain on ground with teeth down and pointed toward unit. Loop cable through end links.
2. Fasten and adjust seatbelt.
3. Start tractor. See page 50 for start-up procedures.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Move ground drive control to reverse.
6. Back unit up until chain extends past head shaft about 1’ (305 mm).
7. Move ground drive control to neutral.
8. Lower boom to horizontal position.
9. Engage parking brake.
10. Turn ignition switch to STOP.
11. Pull rear end of chain over tail roller or sprocket.
12. Pull until chain is in place on boom.
13. Move chain down boom until chain connector pin and lock key can be installed. Install connector pin
and lock key.
14. Tighten chain by pumping EPG into grease cylinder.