Ditch Witch RT80Q, Operator'S Manual

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RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Set Up
Set Up
1. Move F-N-R lever to neutral position.
2. Press service brake.
3. Move ground drive control to neutral position.
4. Shift gearbox control to 1 (low).
5. Lower rear attachment to 6” (150 mm) above ground.
6. Check that backfill blade is straight and
lower it to ground.
7. Decrease engine speed to low throttle.
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 hole (2).
12. Raise boom to release tension on stow
lock.
13. Release stow lock by pushing handle
forward.
14. Adjust engine speed to 1/2 to 3/4 throttle
for digging.
IMPORTANT: For more information
about stabilizer controls, see page 56.
IMPORTANT: For more information
about stow lock, see page 56.
NOTICE: Engine speed affects speed of
backhoe operation.