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SK5TR

 Attachment Operator’s Manual

Publication number: 054-096; page 5 of 9

Service

Each Use

Check Bit Rotation

Bits must rotate freely in bit holders. Clean chain and 
check bits for free rotation after each use. If any bit does 
not rotate, it will quickly wear unevenly. If using rock 
chain bits, replace bit when tungsten cap or insert is worn 
or adapter can be damaged. 

10-Hour

Check Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings  

    

 

Check hydraulic hoses for leaks every 10 hours.

Check and Adjust Digging Chain

Check digging chain 
tension every 10 
hours. Clearance 
between chain and 
boom (4) should be 
approximately 1" (25 
mm). 

To adjust chain with 
roller boom:

1.

Lower boom to 
ground and stop engine.

2.

Loosen four trencher boom clamp bolts (3), if 
equipped. 

3.

Loosen jam nut (2) and turn adjusting screw (1) 
clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to 
decrease chain tension.

4.

Tighten jam nut.

5.

Tighten trencher boom clamp bolts to 78 ft•lb 
(106 N•m).

To adjust chain with 
sprocket boom:

1.

Lower boom to 
ground and stop 
engine.

2.

Adjust chain 
tension by 
tightening or loosening adjustment screw (2) and jam 
nut (1). Digging chain tension is correct when 1-1.5" 
(25-40 mm) of slide and stop is exposed (3).

3.

 Tighten jam nut.

To help avoid injury:

 Unless otherwise noted, all 

service should be performed with the engine off.

 Pressurized fluid or air 

could pierce skin and cause severe 
injury. Stay away.

To help avoid injury:

Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than 
hands, to search for leaks.

Wear protective clothing, including gloves and eye 
protection.

Before using system, check that all connections 
are tight and all lines are undamaged.

If you are injured, seek immediate medical 
attention from a doctor familiar with this type of 
injury.

Hot parts may cause 

burns. Do not touch until cool or 
wear gloves.

To help avoid injury:

 Wear gloves when connecting 

and disconnecting hydraulic hoses and wait until unit 
has cooled before touching hydraulic components.

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Summary of Contents for SK5TR

Page 1: ...er training and read operator s manual before using equipment Contact your local One Call 811 in USA or the One Call referral number 888 258 0808 in USA and Canada to have underground utilities locate...

Page 2: ...hat bottoms of lock pins are visible under attachment plate 1 DANGER decal See Parts Manual for replacement part numbers 2 DANGER stripe decal See Parts Manual for replacement part numbers 3 Lift poin...

Page 3: ...with heavy cloth and loosen connector nut slightly to relieve residual pressure Catch all fluid in a container Before using system check that all connections are tight and all lines are undamaged If...

Page 4: ...ginal 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 objec...

Page 5: ...cher boom clamp bolts to 78 ft lb 106 N m To adjust chain with sprocket boom 1 Lower boom to ground and stop engine 2 Adjust chain tension by tightening or loosening adjustment screw 2 and jam nut 1 D...

Page 6: ...nd comparing it to new chain Check Digging Chain Teeth and Bits Inspect digging chain teeth for wear as needed Replace worn teeth with new Ditch Witch teeth Each unit is equipped with a standard tooth...

Page 7: ...urn tension bolts counterclockwise to release tension on digging chain 8 Stand clear of chain Do not stand behind boom Keep feet from under boom 9 Remove pin from connector pin and drive pin out of li...

Page 8: ...ts may void warranty consideration Resources Publications Contact your Ditch Witch dealer for publications and videos covering safety operation service and repair of your equipment Ditch Witch Trainin...

Page 9: ...OSE AND MERCHANTABILITY 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 N...

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