SK5TR
Attachment Operator’s Manual
Publication number: 054-096; page 4 of 9
Operate Attachment
1.
Move unit to starting point of trench.
2.
Move track drive controls to neutral.
3.
Move throttle to half open.
4.
Use lift (loader) arm control to lower trencher to 1" (25 mm)
above ground surface.
5.
Use attachment drive (auxiliary) control to start forward
digging chain rotation. DIGGING CHAIN WILL MOVE.
6.
Increase engine speed to full throttle.
7.
Use lift (loader) arm control to slowly curl digging boom
down to digging depth.
8.
Move track drive controls to begin trenching. UNIT WILL
MOVE.
9.
When trench is complete, move track drive controls to
neutral.
10. Move throttle to half open.
11. Use lift (loader) arm control to curl boom up to top of
trench.
12. Use attachment drive (auxiliary) control to stop digging
chain rotation.
13. Use lift (loader) arm control to raise trencher.
14. Use track drive controls to drive unit away from trench.
15. Lower attachment to ground surface.
16. Idle engine a few moments to stabilize engine temperature.
17. Stop engine.
For Proper Operation
•
Avoid using badly worn teeth. When replacing teeth,
maintain original pattern. Use Ditch Witch
®
replacement teeth.
•
Use correct length boom. See your Ditch Witch
dealer for more information.
•
Do not make sharp turns. For easier turning, lower
boom to full depth.
•
If an object becomes lodged in chain, move digging
chain control to neutral and raise boom slightly.
Reverse chain direction. If object must be removed
manually, turn engine off.
•
When beginning trench near a wall or fence, allow
enough distance between boom and footings, drains,
and cables.
•
When cutting across asphalt roads, start trench in
soil at edge of road and dig with shortest possible
boom at full digging depth.
•
When straight trenching across a slope, it can be
helpful to stake a wooden beam parallel to intended
course and just far enough from trench to guide
downslope track.
•
Keep bystanders clear of work area.
•
Do not walk or work under raised attachments unless
lift (loader) arms are securely supported.
•
Avoid sudden starts and stops.
Storage
Store attachment upright in a clean, dry place. Cover
attachment to keep it clean.
Moving digging teeth.
Contact will cause death or serious
injury. Stay at least 6’ (2m) away.
To help avoid injury:
Machine might jerk when digging
starts. Allow 3’ (1 m) between digging teeth and obstacle.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN:
Turn ignition switch to STOP.
IMPORTANT:
Trenching movement is toward you.
6ft/2m
