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RT80Q Operator’s Manual

Systems and Equipment - 131

Cruise Control

Trenching

1. Following procedures on “Set Up” on page 92, begin trenching to desired depth.

2. When desired depth is reached, ensure throttle is fully open.

3. Set the following controls:

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ground drive controls to neutral

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ground drive switch to low

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ensure cruise control is off

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all other controls set as desired

4. Move cruise control RPM control to arrow at center.

5. Press cruise control switch once and ensure that cruise control switch indicator lights. Icon will also be

shown on graphic display.

6. Slowly move ground drive control forward to the maximum speed suitable for digging conditions. This

setting will limit the maximum ground drive speed to the position of the hand control.

7. Slowly adjust cruise control RPM control to match digging conditions.

8. When finished trenching, move ground drive control to neutral and press cruise control switch again to

turn off cruise control.

9. Allow chain to dig itself free before stopping attachment.

IMPORTANT:

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In harder digging conditions, higher cruise control RPM setting may improve digging
performance.

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In easier digging conditions, lower cruise control RPM setting may increase ground drive
speed.

Summary of Contents for RT80Q

Page 1: ...RT80Q Tier 4 Operator s Manual 053 2708 Issue 2 0 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION...

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 RT80Q 1 and engine serial numbers 2 are located as shown Date of manufacture Date of purchase RT80Q serial number Front attachment serial...

Page 4: ...igned and built in accordance with applicable standards and regulations Modification of equipment could mean that it will no longer meet regulations and may not function properly or in accordance with...

Page 5: ...Control console 4 Engine compartment 5 Backfill blade optional NOTICE The protection offered by the Rollover Protective System ROPS will be impaired if it has been subjected to any modification struct...

Page 6: ...s machine See 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 i...

Page 7: ...Overview 6 RT80Q 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: ...Issue number 3 0 OM 7 17 Part number 053 2708 Copyright 2013 2014 2017 by The Charles Machine Works Inc and Ditch Witch are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works Inc This product and its...

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 procedu...

Page 11: ...d rinsing and storing equipment 137 Service service intervals and instructions for this machine including lubrication replacement of wear items and basic maintenance 139 Specifications machine specifi...

Page 12: ...lifornia Proposition 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...

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: ...cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment 2 Misuse of machine can cause death or serious injury Read and understand operator s manu...

Page 20: ...ion only 5 Fall possible Riders can fall from machine and be injured or killed Only operator is allowed on machine 6 Hot parts may cause burns Do not touch until cool or wear gloves 7 Moving parts Con...

Page 21: ...chment Safety Alerts Attachment Safety Alerts A820 T4 1 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 2 Moving parts Contact can cause serious injury Stay away 3 Crushing weight could ca...

Page 22: ...t Safety Alerts H810 1 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away 2 Lift point See Transport chapter for more information 3 Tiedown location...

Page 23: ...t Safety Alerts H813 1 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 2 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away 3 Lift point...

Page 24: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Safety 23 Attachment Safety Alerts 4 Moving parts Contact can cause serious injury Stay away...

Page 25: ...Alerts H832 1 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information 2 Moving parts Contact can cause serious injury Stay away 3 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away 4 Li...

Page 26: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Safety 25 Attachment Safety Alerts 5 Tiedown location See Transport chapter for more information...

Page 27: ...Alerts H853 1 Lift point See Transport chapter for more information 2 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away 3 Moving parts Contact can cause serious injury Stay away 4 Tiedown...

Page 28: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Safety 27 Attachment Safety Alerts 5 Moving digging teeth will cause death or serious injury Trench cave in can cause you to fall Stay away...

Page 29: ...Safety 28 RT80Q Operator s Manual Attachment Safety Alerts RC80 1 Lift point See Transport chapter for more information 2 Crushing weight could cause death or serious injury Stay away...

Page 30: ...ntrols Chapter Contents Center Console 30 Graphic Display 34 Right Console 43 Seat Console 46 Seat Deck 48 Trencher Controls 50 Plow Controls 51 Combo Controls 53 Saw Controls 55 Backhoe Console 56 Dr...

Page 31: ...eel carrier switch 8 Reel winder mode selector switch 9 Flasher switch 10 Ground drive speed switch 11 Ignition key switch 12 Ground drive foot control option Item Description Notes 1 Parking brake co...

Page 32: ...tractor before operating axle lock switch IMPORTANT After pressing switch to unlock axle it may be necessary to move tractor 6 2 m in reverse to fully unlock 5 Graphic display Displays graphic symbol...

Page 33: ...der control mode press top To return to backfill blade mode press bottom Optional 9 Flasher switch To activate flashers press top To deactivate press bottom Optional 10 Ground drive speed switch To se...

Page 34: ...interlock requirements have been met return switch to STOP and try again 12 Ground drive foot control To move tractor forward push top of pedal To move tractor backward push bottom of pedal To increa...

Page 35: ...shows engine RPM and has icons for other functions Soft keys allow the operator to toggle between various screens and functions Item Description Notes Attachment speed Displays percentage of attachmen...

Page 36: ...nce and start interlock condition Fuel level Displays fuel level and percentage Battery voltage Displays battery voltage Day Night mode Indicates selected mode Engine hours Displays engine hours Item...

Page 37: ...ys coolant temperature Axle lock Displays status of axle differential lock Ground drive speed direction Displays ground drive direction of travel and speed as a percentage Ground drive gear indicator...

Page 38: ...below on screen icons allow the operator to toggle between various screens and functions Item Description Notes System Settings This is an information display Press soft key below back icon to return...

Page 39: ...mize settings Gauge Display Press the soft key below this on screen icon to select Diagnostics Displays interlock icons and diagnostic codes if any Press soft key below on screen icons to return to ma...

Page 40: ...rn to previous screen Press center soft key to display gauge screen Down Press soft key below this icon to toggle through selections 1 4 Press center soft key to display gauge screen USER Day USA Stan...

Page 41: ...ave Press soft key below this icon to save settings Reset Press soft key below this icon to return to default settings Day Night Press soft key below this icon to select day or night mode Item Descrip...

Page 42: ...y Diagnostics Item Description Notes Attachment neutral Indicates attachment controls in neutral position Operator Presence Indicates operator presence for start interlock status MAIN DISPLAY GAUGE ME...

Page 43: ...d drive controls in neutral position Main Menu Press soft key below this icon to return to previous screen Press center soft key to display gauge screen Gauge Display Press the soft key below this on...

Page 44: ...ols 43 Right Console Right Console 1 Backfill blade lift tilt or reel winder control 2 Backfill blade angle control 3 Rear steer control 4 Throttle 5 Rear steer indicator 6 Cruise control switch 7 Cru...

Page 45: ...arm lift and winder direction Reel winder function control Reel winder mode To unwind move forward To wind move backward To lower reel winder arm move right To raise reel winder arm move left 2 Backf...

Page 46: ...te that cruise mode is deactivated Turn on cruise control only when ground drive motor control is in low 1 ground drive is in neutral Hand and foot controls must be in neutral or cruise control switch...

Page 47: ...direction control Item Description Notes 1 Ground drive speed control To go faster in either direction move farther from neutral To stop return to center NOTICE Control does not automatically return...

Page 48: ...s 47 Seat Console 2 Attachment speed direction control To go faster in either direction move farther from neutral To stop return to center NOTICE Control does not automatically return to neutral Item...

Page 49: ...ent lock 5 Seat pivot control Item Description Notes 1 Seat belt To fasten insert latch into buckle Adjust until seat belt is low and tight To release lift top of buckle 2 Armrest adjustment control T...

Page 50: ...n clockwise To unlock seat height turn counterclockwise 5 Seat pivot control To pivot seat to the right pull To lock seat in position release To return seat to front facing position swing seat left Se...

Page 51: ...Item Description Notes 1 Trencher slide control H813 only To slide trencher right push To slide trencher left pull IMPORTANT If slide sticks Lower trencher to ground Operate trencher slide until trenc...

Page 52: ...l 3 Blade steer control 4 Plow lift control Item Description Notes 1 Stow lock control To lock Raise plow fully Pull stow lock handle Lower plow slightly to engage lock To unlock Raise plow slightly P...

Page 53: ...und before moving control to float position Do not raise plow with control in float position 3 Blade steer control To steer right push To steer left pull 4 Plow lift control To raise pull To lower pus...

Page 54: ...Plow lift control 5 Boom lift control 6 Trench Plow selector control Item Description Notes 1 Stow lock control To lock Raise plow fully Pull stow lock handle Lower plow slightly to engage lock To unl...

Page 55: ...ntrol in float position 3 Blade steer control To steer right push To steer left pull 4 Plow lift control To raise pull To lower push To float push to end NOTICE If soil conditions allow operate in flo...

Page 56: ...ls 55 Saw Controls Saw Controls 1 Saw slide control 2 Saw lift control Item Description Notes 1 Saw slide control To slide saw right push To slide saw to center pull 2 Saw lift control To lower push T...

Page 57: ...Left stabilizer control 3 Boom Swing control 4 Remote throttle switch 5 Remote throttle power switch 6 Remote backfill blade switch 7 Work light switch 8 Ground drive switch 9 Remote engine stop swit...

Page 58: ...right 3 Boom Swing control To swing boom left move left To swing boom right move right To raise boom pull To lower boom push Control can perform more than one action at a time By feathering the contr...

Page 59: ...tch To turn on press right To turn off press left Optional 8 Remote ground drive control To move tractor forward push To move tractor backward pull NOTICE This control is disabled if tractor seat is o...

Page 60: ...y to engage lock To unlock Raise boom slightly Push stow lock handle to release lock Use this control to lock boom in the up position NOTICE Always lock boom during transport 11 Bucket dipper control...

Page 61: ...g lock To lock push down and into hook To unlock pull up and into hook Backhoe can be locked in several swing positions If lock will not engage swing backhoe slightly left or right until lock engages...

Page 62: ...ckwise press bore To rotate counterclockwise press reverse EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN Release all controls and turn ignition switch to STOP IMPORTANT Always rotate clockwise during drilling and backreaming Ro...

Page 63: ...ery Disconnect Battery Disconnect Item Description Notes 1 Battery disconnect switch To connect move handle to right To disconnect move handle to left NOTICE Do not operate battery switch with engine...

Page 64: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Operation Overview 63 Operation Overview Chapter Contents Planning 64 Trenching 64 Plowing 64 Sawing 65 Digging with Backhoe 65 Drilling 65 Leaving Jobsite 65...

Page 65: ...sition tractor and controls See page 92 3 Begin trenching See page 92 4 Engage cruise control if desired See page 130 5 Engage optional Trench Depth Meter if equipped 6 Complete the installation See p...

Page 66: ...e See page 115 4 Stow backhoe properly See page 116 5 Shut down tractor See page 78 Drilling 1 Start unit See page 74 2 Dig approach trench and target trench See page 118 3 Assemble drill string and p...

Page 67: ...Operation Overview 66 RT80Q Operator s Manual...

Page 68: ...lan 68 Notify One Call Services 68 Arrange for Traffic Control 68 Plan for Emergency Services 68 Identify Hazards 69 Classify Jobsite 70 Select a Classification 70 Apply Precautions 71 Check Supplies...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...uried utility notices utility facilities without overhead lines gas or water meters junction boxes drop boxes light poles manhole covers sunken ground buried utility notices utility facilities without...

Page 71: ...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 classifi...

Page 72: ...company test lines before returning them to service Crystalline Silica Quartz Dust Precautions Crystalline silica dust is a naturally occurring substance found in soil sand concrete granite and quart...

Page 73: ...disc fan belts light bulbs filters air oil hydraulic tires pumps and motors hoses and valves signs guards and shields Accessories Fire Extinguisher If required mount a fire extinguisher near the power...

Page 74: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Drive 73 Drive Chapter Contents Start Unit 74 Drive 76 Safe Slope Operation 77 Shut Down 78...

Page 75: ...anual and all other safety instructions before use 273 475 To help avoid injury Read operator s manual before operating equipment Follow instructions carefully Contact Ditch Witch dealership for opera...

Page 76: ...rns but does not start within 10 seconds allow starter to cool before trying to start again 7 Run engine at half throttle or less for five minutes before operating tractor During warmup check that all...

Page 77: ...to stop 6 When operating in high ground drive stops if hand control is moved out of neutral position Moving traffic hazardous situation Death or serious injury could result Avoid moving vehicles wear...

Page 78: ...w since they are design limits These design limits usually exceed the operating limits and must never be used alone to establish safe operating angle for variable conditions Maximum engine lubrication...

Page 79: ...l to neutral 2 Set parking brake 3 Lower all attachments to ground 4 Move throttle to idle for 3 minutes to cool engine 5 Turn ignition switch to STOP If leaving machine unattended remove key 6 For ma...

Page 80: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Transport 79 Transport Chapter Contents Lift 80 Tie Down 83 Haul 86 Tow 89...

Page 81: ...capable of supporting the equipment s size and weight See Specifications or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Traversing Trencher Lift points shown with arrows Use crane capable of supporting...

Page 82: ...t See Specifications or measure and weigh equipment before lifting Plow linkage has some movement and may require better support in some situations Plow Lift points shown with arrows Use crane capable...

Page 83: ...rt 82 RT80Q Operator s Manual Lift Reel Carrier Lift points shown with arrows Use crane capable of supporting the equipment s size and weight See Specifications or measure and weigh equipment before l...

Page 84: ...her Lower trencher to trailer deck and chain at attachment frame and through boom Make sure chains are tight before transporting Misuse of machine can cause death or serious injury Read and understand...

Page 85: ...e that trench cleaner shoe is fully up and extra bolt found in operator s manual compartment is installed in center hole for additional support NOTICE Engage attachment stow lock and swing lock device...

Page 86: ...ting Reel Carrier Lower reel carrier to lowest position and tie down at attachment arms Make sure chains are tight before transporting NOTICE Engage attachment stow lock and swing lock devices in addi...

Page 87: ...5 To help 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 capac...

Page 88: ...nto trailer 7 Position tractor on trailer deck for proper weight distribution 8 Engage parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is on 9 Lower attachments to trailer bed and turn tractor o...

Page 89: ...proper start up procedures 7 Raise attachments but keep them low and centered Check that they are not in float 8 Release parking brake and verify that parking brake indicator is off 9 Slow engine to l...

Page 90: ...two plugs shown with 5 16 Allen wrench Some fluid will escape 6 Use clean needle nose pliers to remove relief check valves 7 Install plugs until o ring touches pump housing ot prevent oil leakage duri...

Page 91: ...Transport 90 RT80Q Operator s Manual...

Page 92: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Trench 91 Trench Chapter Contents Set Up 92 Operate 94...

Page 93: ...ance 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 method...

Page 94: ...are in neutral 8 If equipped with combo select trenching control position IMPORTANT When cutting asphalt start trench in soil at edge of road and use shortest possible boom at full depth Sight along...

Page 95: ...istration guidelines to learn more about appropriate breathing protection and permissible exposure limits Electric shock will cause death or serious injury Stay away 274 049 To help avoid injury Expos...

Page 96: ...t and continue trenching Moving digging teeth Contact will cause death or serious injury STAY AWAY To help avoid injury Ensure parking brake is engaged Allow 3 1 m between digging teeth and obstacle M...

Page 97: ...13 Raise boom 14 As boom clears top of trench move attachment speed direction control to neutral 15 Drive a short distance away from work site 16 Shut down tractor See page 78 for proper shutdown pro...

Page 98: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Plow 97 Plow Chapter Contents Set Up 98 Operate 101...

Page 99: ...Ditch Witch dealer about counterweighting for your equipment Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment To help...

Page 100: ...y parking brake indicator is on 5 Lower backfill blade if equipped 6 If equipped with combo select the plow control position 7 Lower plow to starting point of trench 8 Turn ignition switch to STOP Att...

Page 101: ...Manual Set Up To Feed Product 1 Remove cable guide 2 Feed cable marking tape through tube from top to bottom 3 Replace cable guide and tighten fasteners 4 Secure cable NOTICE Keep everyone away from...

Page 102: ...l cause death or serious injury Stay away 274 049 To help avoid injury Expose lines by hand before digging Cutting high voltage cable can cause electrocution Misuse of machine can cause death or serio...

Page 103: ...PLOW WILL VIBRATE 12 Check cable for damage during plowing Run continuity checks on electric cable and check pipe pressure Damage can result from improper operation incorrect blade choice striking und...

Page 104: ...ing can be used to turn a tight circle around a jobsite obstacle or in similar conditions 1 Move rear steer center switch to the rear steer position 2 Use the rear steer switch to position the tracks...

Page 105: ...Plow 104 RT80Q Operator s Manual...

Page 106: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Reel Carrier 105 Reel Carrier Chapter Contents Set Up 106 Operate 107...

Page 107: ...to lever arm 5 Attach cylinder rod to the correct mounting hole for your diameter reel For 2 5 61 152 cm diameter reels attach to bottom mounting hole 1 For 5 7 152 213 cm diameter reels attach to to...

Page 108: ...ove reel winder selector switch to activate reel winder control functions 8 Lower reel winder arm until track meets reel flange 9 Wind service line 10 When finished winding raise reel winder arm 11 Ad...

Page 109: ...Reel Carrier 108 RT80Q Operator s Manual...

Page 110: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Saw 109 Saw Chapter Contents Setup 110 Before First Use 110 Operation 112 Normal Use 112...

Page 111: ...ur equipment Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment To help avoid injury Comply with all utility notificati...

Page 112: ...Administration guidelines to learn more about appropriate breathing protection and permissible exposure limits Electric shock will cause death or serious injury Stay away To help avoid injury Expose l...

Page 113: ...e lock 9 Lower saw to just above ground 10 Slowly lower saw to desired depth 11 Check that saw is in line with planned trench 12 Release parking brake 13 Move ground drive control to desired speed 14...

Page 114: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Backhoe 113 Backhoe Chapter Contents Set Up 114 Operate 115 Stow 116...

Page 115: ...tle 8 Move to backhoe operator s station 9 Press stabilizer lock pedals shown to release stabilizers 10 Lower stabilizers enough to lift front tires 11 Remove swing lock pin from hole 1 and store in h...

Page 116: ...boom at right angles as much as possible for maximum power Keep bucket in line with dipper as much as possible Position bucket so teeth cut soil As soil is cut curl bucket under dipper Move dipper and...

Page 117: ...osed and move dipper fully toward boom 3 Lift boom to highest position and latch stow lock 4 Lower boom slightly to engage lock 5 Engage swing lock See page 114 6 Raise stabilizers 7 Return remote thr...

Page 118: ...8 Dig Approach Trench 118 Dig Target Trench 119 Install Drill String 119 Drill 120 Drill 121 Start Bore with Drill String Guide 122 Add Rod 123 Backream 124 Install Product 125 Remove Rod 126 Finish J...

Page 119: ...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 operate drilling...

Page 120: ...e 74 5 Lower boom in parallel position to ground 6 Move machine toward approach trench See Drive on page 76 7 Shut down engine See Shut Down on page 78 8 Install drilling attachment to backfill blade...

Page 121: ...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 appropriate breathing protection and permis...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...ion 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 hold new ro...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...pulling adapter or pulling grip 4 Set engine to low throttle 5 Slowly drive in reverse See page 76 for proper driving procedures 6 When product exits approach trench stop machine immediately Rotating...

Page 127: ...chment 2 Shut down tractor See page 78 for proper shutdown procedures 3 Disconnect and remove appropriate rod section with special tool p n 351 272 See Set Up on page 118 Rotating shaft will cause dea...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...uise Control 130 Operate Cruise Control 130 Chain Teeth and Sprockets 132 Chain and Tooth Maintenance 132 Chain Types 132 Chain Selection 133 Optional Equipment 134 RT80Q Tractor 134 H810 H813 Trenche...

Page 131: ...es in Set Up on page 98 begin plowing to desired depth 2 Set the following controls ground drive controls to neutral ground drive switch to low ensure cruise control is off adjust engine to maximum th...

Page 132: ...tor lights Icon will also be shown on graphic display 6 Slowly move ground drive control forward to the maximum speed suitable for digging conditions This setting will limit the maximum ground drive s...

Page 133: ...d 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 Check Digging Chain Te...

Page 134: ...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 135: ...s to ROPS work light kit mounts to ROPS Equipment Description booms several boom length options are available hydraulic trench cleaner removes spoils from the trench floor mechanical trench cleaner lo...

Page 136: ...nser for marking tapes mechanical trench cleaner removes spoils from the trench floor Equipment Description reel winder rotates reel carrier spool Attachment Counterweight required H853 combo front we...

Page 137: ...Systems and Equipment 136 RT80Q Operator s Manual Counterweighting...

Page 138: ...RT80Q Operator s Manual Complete the Job 137 Complete the Job Chapter Contents Restore Jobsite 138 Backfilling 138 Rinse Equipment 138 Stow Tools 138...

Page 139: ...to fit land contour 3 Move outer edge of spoils toward trench Take two or more passes at spoils rather than moving all spoils at once 4 Repeat on other side of trench if necessary 5 Engage float and...

Page 140: ...rvice Precautions 140 Lubrication Overview 141 Recommended Lubricants Service Key 141 Approved Fuel 143 Approved Coolant 144 Engine Oil Temperature Chart 144 10 Hour 145 50 Hour 156 100 Hour 158 250 H...

Page 141: ...with engine off unless otherwise instructed Refer to engine manufacturer s manual for engine maintenance instructions Lower unstowed attachments to ground before servicing equipment NOTICE Welding can...

Page 142: ...ons service machine more frequently Use only recommended lubricants Fill to capacities listed in Fluid Capacities under RT80Q Tractor on page 183 For more information on engine lubrication and mainten...

Page 143: ...s if fuel sulphur content exceeds 500 ppm 500 mg kg Otherwise initial oil change should be at 250 hours See viscosity chart If oils meeting only API CJ 4 or ACEA E7 are used service interval is reduce...

Page 144: ...eptable See engine operation manual for more information Biodiesel blends up to 5 B5 are approved for use in this unit The fuel used must meet the specifications for diesel fuel shown above Extra atte...

Page 145: ...be used Change to DQC CB 14 coolant as soon as practical Prior to June 10 2016 this unit was filled with yellow John Deere Cool Gard II coolant before shipment from factory Add only John Deere Cool G...

Page 146: ...ot and headshaft EPG Lube trencher auger bearings EPG Lube trencher auger shaft EPG Check trencher auger bolts Check digging chain teeth and bits Check digging chain tension Check boom mounting bolts...

Page 147: ...ulic Fluid Level With tractor level check fluid at sight glass 1 every 10 hours Add THF at fill 2 as necessary Fluid level should be halfway up sight glass IMPORTANT If adding oil before the initial o...

Page 148: ...y 1 and secondary 2 elements 2 Wipe inside of housing and wash cover 3 Install new elements 4 Replace cover 5 Reset restriction indicator Check Coolant Level With engine cool check coolant level in au...

Page 149: ...eeded until water is removed and fuel runs from drain Check Radiator Oil Cooler Check radiator oil cooler for dirt grass and other debris every 10 hours Clean with compressed air or spray wash as need...

Page 150: ...s to relieve pressure Lower block or support any raised component with a hoist Cover connection with heavy cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual pressure Catch all fluid in a con...

Page 151: ...zerks clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG Lube roller zerks on both sides of boom Lube Trencher Pivot Wipe five zerks located on right of trencher pivot clean and lube every 10 hours with EPG Wipe...

Page 152: ...ing zerks one on each side every 10 hours with EPG Lube Trencher Auger Shaft Lube four auger shaft zerks two on each side every 10 hours with EPG Check Trencher Auger Bolts Check trencher auger bolts...

Page 153: ...ken chains If sidebars 2 are bent or loose on chain pins 3 chain spacers should be used to join sidebars Check Digging Chain Tension Check digging chain tension every 10 hours With boom horizontal mea...

Page 154: ...ners tight Check for looseness or wear Apply Loctite 271 adhesive Check that bolts are tightened to 200 ft lb 271 N m Check Restraint Bar Position Check restraint bar position every 10 hours or anytim...

Page 155: ...h cleaner shoe A Check that bolts holding personnel restraint bar trench cleaner to arm are tightened to 350 ft lb 475 N m Apply Loctite 271 adhesive Plow Lube Plow Pivots Lube pivots every 10 hours w...

Page 156: ...k Plow Connector Pivots Visually check 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 fas...

Page 157: ...See engine manual for procedure and tension measurement Lube Track Pivot Bearings Lube track pivot bearings at zerk shown every 50 hours Use MPG Location Task Notes TRACTOR Check drive belts Lube tra...

Page 158: ...ibrator oil after first 50 hours of operation Drain oil at drain plug 2 Replace plug and move plow vibrator to horizontal position Add MPL at fill 1 until oil is halfway up sight glass 2 Refill capaci...

Page 159: ...L To change 1 While oil is warm drain oil at drain hose 3 2 Remove filter 1 and replace with new filter each time oil is changed Add DEO at fill 2 Location Task Notes TRACTOR Change engine oil Tier 3...

Page 160: ...mm gap between the tracks and the middle rollers or when grease pressure is 600 800 psi 41 55 bar To adjust 1 Loosen bolts on each cylinder end 2 2 Adjust tension To tighten pump MPG into zerk 1 unti...

Page 161: ...sprocket for wear every 100 hours Replace as needed Plow Check Shear Mounts Check shear mounts for wear every 100 hours Replace as needed IMPORTANT When replacing shear mounts it is important to compr...

Page 162: ...s 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 lower arm...

Page 163: ...Tier 4 only API CJ 4 or ACEA E6 E9 See page 142 for more information about DEO specifications To change 1 While oil is warm drain oil at drain hose 3 2 Remove filter 1 and replace with new filter eac...

Page 164: ...hours with 3 4 shots of EPG Lube Axle Spindle Pins Lube axle spindle pins every 250 hours with 3 4 shots of EPG Check Ground Drive Gearbox Oil Level Check oil level at fill shown every 250 hours Keep...

Page 165: ...heck Differential Oil Level Check oil level at fill shown every 250 hours Add MPL as needed Check Planetary Wheel End Oil Level Remove track to check oil level in planetary wheel ends every 250 hours...

Page 166: ...r DQC III T3 Oil capacity is 8 qt 7 6 L To change 1 While oil is warm drain oil at drain hose 3 2 Remove filter 1 and replace with new filter each time oil is changed Add DEO at fill 2 Location Task N...

Page 167: ...fluid and replace plug 3 Change filter 2 4 Add THF at fill 3 Test Coolant Freeze Protection Level With engine cool test coolant freeze protection level using a hydrometer or refractometer Recommended...

Page 168: ...hange plow vibrator oil every 250 hours Drain oil at drain plug 2 Replace plug and move plow vibrator to horizontal position Add MPL at fill 1 Add oil until level is at halfway point on sight glass 1...

Page 169: ...x 2 Remove bolt and washers in left end of headshaft 3 Support gearbox with hoist and slide it off headshaft 4 Install spacer p n 184 044 in place of gearbox while checking bearings 5 Replace bolt on...

Page 170: ...e plug 3 Add MPL at fill 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 at fill 1 Location Ta...

Page 171: ...with plug at bottom 2 Remove plug 3 Drain oil 4 Reposition wheel with plug at midway position 5 Add MPL until level is at plug opening 6 Replace plug Trencher Change Trencher Gearbox Oil Change trenc...

Page 172: ...e Coolant Drain cooling system at drain 2 every two years or 2000 hours Add approved coolant at fill 1 NOTICE The use of non approved coolant may lead to engine damage or premature engine failure and...

Page 173: ...If tension is too tight the brake lever will not engage fully Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary 5 Replace orange sleeve Location Task Notes TRACTOR Adjust parking brake Clean radiator fins Check seatbelt...

Page 174: ...When inserting the latch into the buckle the latch should insert smoothly until an audible click is heard Latch should not release when the seat belt is tugged Webbing Inspect seat belt webbing 2 to e...

Page 175: ...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 signs of intern...

Page 176: ...g Do not connect to rapid chargers or dual batteries Use caution and wear personal protective equipment such as safety eyewear when charging or cleaning battery Keep sparks flames and any ignition sou...

Page 177: ...ne 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 178: ...and adjust seat belt 2 Start tractor See page 74 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 5 E...

Page 179: ...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 270 6...

Page 180: ...s 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 sprocket 14 Move chain down boom until...

Page 181: ...Service 180 RT80Q 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 182: ...ice 181 As Needed Check Plow Blade Bolts Check plow blade bolts as needed If loose use Loctite 242 blue and tighten bolts to 210 ft lb 285 N m Backhoe Replace Pins and Bushings Replace pins 1 and bush...

Page 183: ...Service 182 RT80Q Operator s Manual As Needed...

Page 184: ...of approach 31 31 H1 Height 103 in 2 6 m L1 Nose to rear mount length 112 3 in 2 9 m L2 Length transport 139 in 3 5 m L4 Wheelbase 63 in 1 6 m W2 Width 90 in 2 3 m W4 Tread 72 in 1 8 m L5 Rear axle t...

Page 185: ...gh 2 3 mph 3 7 km h Vehicle clearance circle SAE wall to wall with backfill blade Front steer only 41 6 ft 12 7 m Using rear steer 25 2 ft 7 7 m Ground clearance 15 25 in 387 mm Basic unit weight 10 9...

Page 186: ...teering Parking brake manual lever disc brake Tracks 450x86x36 rubber track chevron pattern Attachment drive transmission hydrostatic electric rotary knob speed infinitely variable from zero to maximu...

Page 187: ...be weighed and measured Fluid Capacities U S Metric Fuel tank 30 gal 114 L Engine oil 8 4 qt 8 L Hydraulic reservoir 12 gal 45 L Hydraulic system 19 gal 72 L Cooling system 3 gal 11 4 L Battery 2 use...

Page 188: ...oom travel down 65 65 C1 Boom travel up 50 50 E1 Centerline of trench to outside edge left 48 1 in 1 2 m E2 Centerline of trench to outside edge right 39 1 in 994 mm F Headshaft height digging chain 3...

Page 189: ...aft speeds at 2600 engine rpm Ratio low 170 rpm 170 rpm Ratio standard 208 rpm 208 rpm Ratio high not recommended 280 rpm 280 rpm Digging chain speeds at 2600 engine rpm Ratio low 485 ft min 148 m min...

Page 190: ...minimum 6 in 158 mm C Boom travel down 55 55 C1 Boom travel up 51 51 E1 Centerline of trench to outside edge left 29 1 72 6 in 739 1844 mm E2 Centerline of trench to outside edge right 14 6 58 1 in 37...

Page 191: ...procket low speed motor 452 ft min 168 m min standard speed motor 569 ft min 174 m min high speed motor 715 ft min 218 m min Digging chain speed with 12 tooth 2 0 50 mm pitch headshaft sprocket low sp...

Page 192: ...25 3 25 3 Angle of departure transport 30 760 mm blade 29 8 29 8 H Angle of depression plow max 7 7 H2 Height transport 97 in 2 46 m J Blade ground clearance 30 760 mm blade 33 1 in 840 mm L2 Attachme...

Page 193: ...machine left 43 7 in 1 11 m Center of plow to outside edge of machine right 43 7 in 1 11 m Operation U S Metric Plow vibrator force 1800 rpm 35 215 lb 157 kN Maximum material diameter Pulled 3 in 80 m...

Page 194: ...in 150 300 mm C1 Boom travel up 49 49 C Boom travel down 56 56 F Headshaft height digging chain 32 7 in 831 mm L 2 Transport length 48 boom 92 5 in 2 4 m H1 Transport height 48 boom 106 in 2 7 m E1 C...

Page 195: ...10 tooth 3 067 78 mm pitch headshaft sprocket low speed motor 452 ft min 168 m min standard speed motor 569 ft min 174 m min high speed motor 715 ft min 218 m min Digging chain speed with 12 tooth 2...

Page 196: ...Angle of departure transport no blade 46 7 46 7 H Angle of depression plow max 7 7 H2 Height transport 97 in 2 6 m J Blade ground clearance 30 760 mm blade 33 1 in 841 mm L2 Attachment length fully l...

Page 197: ...e left 48 3 in 1 2 m Center of plow to outside edge of machine right 39 in 993 mm Operational U S Metric Plow vibrator force 1800 rpm 35 215 lb 157 kN Maximum material diameter Pulled 3 in 76 mm Fed 2...

Page 198: ...gth stowed 57 2 in 1 5 m F Digging depth max 89 in 2 2 m G Digging depth 2 0 6 m flat bottom 88 2 in 2 2 m J Operating height fully raised 152 2 in 3 9 m K Loading height 94 2 in 2 4 m L Loading reach...

Page 199: ...ght 2060 lb 934 kg Bucket Width 12 18 in 305 460 mm Capacity 1 7 2 6 ft3 0 05 07 m3 Backhoe weight with 12 305 mm bucket 2150 lb 975 kg Lift capacity boom over end and swing arc SAE 48 1 2 m 1140 lb 5...

Page 200: ...Carrier Dimensions U S Metric L5 Distance from backfill blade to outside edge of reel carrier with maximum diameter reel 73 5 in 1 9 m N Maximum reel diameter 84 in 2 1 m Internal width 54 in 1 2 m Ca...

Page 201: ...Specifications 200 RT80Q Operator s Manual RC80 Reel Carrier...

Page 202: ...ase Return 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...

Page 203: ...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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